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beems240sx · 01-09-2013, 06:40 PM

UPDATE: got some fuel parts in!

beems240sx · 01-16-2013, 07:16 PM

My fuel cell came in today!

Also picked up this little gem for my next project.

-SpOoLiN- · 01-17-2013, 12:31 AM

Build looks legit. Can't wait to see more

Ltkouki · 01-20-2013, 07:17 AM

Looks great!
Excellent build.

As others, i cant wait to see more pics

beems240sx · 02-06-2013, 07:24 PM

UPDATE:

picked up some more metal to mount the fuel cell

all welded up and solid as FUUU

still have some trimming and such to do

welded up the widebody section

then got some more goodies. the color is from a TVR and we threw in a shit ton of flake

unfortunately we had some reactions with the paint so we had to stop. but when its done it will have a few coats of purple and clear as well

i redropped the subframe and will be starting the undercoating and POR15 friday

first_choice · 02-06-2013, 10:07 PM

any more photos of the fuel cell?

beems240sx · 02-07-2013, 05:42 AM

No I don't have anymore. It's just an RCI 10 gallon from summit

bc. · 02-07-2013, 11:52 AM

Damn, looks good, a couple things though...

1) Thought this was gonna be a Beams swap... which would have gnarly to say the least.
2) You really like purple, allot.

Other than that, looks really good, what kind of power are you shooting for with this setup?

beems240sx · 02-07-2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bc.

Damn, looks good, a couple things though...

1) Thought this was gonna be a Beams swap... which would have gnarly to say the least.
2) You really like purple, allot.

Other than that, looks really good, what kind of power are you shooting for with this setup?

Haha hell no! Gotta stay nissan motor. Yeah purple is my favorite color. Honestly not sure on power levels. Probably around 500ish. But going to keep it on wastegate 14psi until I learn the car. Then crank it up later on

beems240sx · 02-09-2013, 06:01 PM

UPDATE: started undercoating the whole car with POR15 and 3m rubber spray

and my buddies shop puppy pit bull says hello!

my painter is coming back monday night to finish the engine bay. then its motor time

Boss s14 · 02-12-2013, 12:46 AM

This is a great build beems im glad your from chicago hhaha
What shop do you work at? Nice fd how much you pay for it?

beems240sx · 02-12-2013, 06:48 PM

thanks dude! i work at Midwest Street Performance aka MSP Tuned. i traded the fd straight up for the slammed E36 M3 clone i had

UPDATE: finally got the paint issue sorted out! going back tomorrow to wetsand and buff it. it came out pretty damn good. it messes with your eyes, its different shades of purple and depends how you look at it

then we picked up the shop evo from storage because its new MSP turbo came in!

Extreme Dimensions · 02-13-2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beems240sx

thanks dude! I work at midwest street performance aka msp tuned. I traded the fd straight up for the slammed e36 m3 clone i had

update: Finally got the paint issue sorted out! Going back tomorrow to wetsand and buff it. It came out pretty damn good. It messes with your eyes, its different shades of purple and depends how you look at it

then we picked up the shop evo from storage because its new msp turbo came in!

evo love!!

first_choice · 02-13-2013, 12:58 PM

what are the plates welded to the LCAs for? Strength and durability from bending?

beems240sx · 02-14-2013, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by first_choice

what are the plates welded to the LCAs for? Strength and durability from bending?

yes just for strength, since i didnt buy lower control arms yet i figured this would do for now. ill probably do an angle kit and such next winter

beems240sx · 02-14-2013, 07:39 PM

UPDATE: engine PRON, fitted the front subframe. just have to find where i put the bolts for the clutch/flywheel so i can put the trans on then drop the car on the motor.

trying to get the sparkle in the powedercoat to show

beems240sx · 02-16-2013, 12:53 AM

UPDATE: buffed out the paint and got the motor in

i decided to leave the motor on the stand and drop the car down as to not scratch the paint. if anyone decided to do this, i had to pull the turbo and throttle body off.

then i started assembling things. got the radiator and the intercooler installed

tomorrow ill hopefully be tackling the trans... if i can find my flyhwheel bolts.

ShadowMan · 02-16-2013, 03:00 AM

Wow, nice progress, Just been lurking on this one for a little bit. How is that hi-mount held in place, if you happen to have pictures? In my opinion, that white valve cover kinda throws off the engine bay tho. Maybe a wrinkle black might look a smidge better, but what do I know, my bay is still bare metal with old paint in places I'm too lazy to sand down. Overall, it's a nice project, very very nice.

beems240sx · 02-16-2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowMan

Wow, nice progress, Just been lurking on this one for a little bit. How is that hi-mount held in place, if you happen to have pictures? In my opinion, that white valve cover kinda throws off the engine bay tho. Maybe a wrinkle black might look a smidge better, but what do I know, my bay is still bare metal with old paint in places I'm too lazy to sand down. Overall, it's a nice project, very very nice.

It has two tabs on the side of the intercooler and has two. Bolt holes on top. It was a pain in the ass to get it in and not scratch the paint. And yes the valve cover looks off now. But only because the car isn't painted pearl white yet (: I have another valve cover that I will be getting AN fittings welded too for my catch can setup and powder coating that one. This one is just spray paint. But thanks for the kind words!

madserv · 02-16-2013, 10:52 AM

very nice project.. nicely going on

Dtap1022 · 02-16-2013, 11:23 AM

Clean Build! you can eat off that subframe haha.

huffandpuff00 · 02-18-2013, 02:25 AM

how much whp are you hoping to make?

beems240sx · 02-18-2013, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huffandpuff00

how much whp are you hoping to make?

I really haven't a clue. At least 400. Closest set up I could find to mine with a dyno sheet out down 550. I'm not too concerned about power. It will just be a safe set up.

ryans523 · 02-18-2013, 02:24 PM

subscribed

beems240sx · 02-18-2013, 10:18 PM

Update: bolted on the subframe and diff. Then cleaned up the stance coilivers

Also started pressing out the rear hub bushings

Starting to look like a car again!

Casfhey · 02-20-2013, 09:19 PM

Damn gonna be sick

beems240sx · 02-20-2013, 10:36 PM

Well didn't get to work on my car much. Had this gem from California to piece together. Rb20 love

beems240sx · 02-24-2013, 12:13 PM

Update: coated all my control arms and knuckles in POR15

Finally got a throw out bearing since I lost all three of mine... So I can pop the trans on and then all I need are bolts for the rear arms

lewisfk · 02-24-2013, 01:21 PM

self etching primer: Brand, and was it out of a spray can? How hard is it to paint over and the amount of product used? Thanks!

beems240sx · 02-25-2013, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewisfk

self etching primer: Brand, and was it out of a spray can? How hard is it to paint over and the amount of product used? Thanks!

It's 2k primer. Yes it's out of a can it like $16 a can. I used 3 cans. It's easy to paint over. That's why it's so expensive. The reactions we had we due to too much activator in the basecoat

01-09-2013, 06:40 PM	#31
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	UPDATE: got some fuel parts in! __________________

01-16-2013, 07:16 PM	#32
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	My fuel cell came in today! Also picked up this little gem for my next project. __________________

02-06-2013, 07:24 PM	#35
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	UPDATE: picked up some more metal to mount the fuel cell all welded up and solid as FUUU still have some trimming and such to do welded up the widebody section then got some more goodies. the color is from a TVR and we threw in a shit ton of flake unfortunately we had some reactions with the paint so we had to stop. but when its done it will have a few coats of purple and clear as well i redropped the subframe and will be starting the undercoating and POR15 friday __________________

02-07-2013, 05:42 AM	#37
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	No I don't have anymore. It's just an RCI 10 gallon from summit __________________

02-07-2013, 11:52 AM	#38
bc. Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn, looks good, a couple things though... 1) Thought this was gonna be a Beams swap... which would have gnarly to say the least. 2) You really like purple, allot. Other than that, looks really good, what kind of power are you shooting for with this setup? __________________ * S14SR22 * 9.0 c/r * GT3071R *

01-17-2013, 12:31 AM	#33
-SpOoLiN- Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ga Age: 35 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Build looks legit. Can't wait to see more

01-20-2013, 07:17 AM	#34
Ltkouki Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ontario Age: 32 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks great! Excellent build. As others, i cant wait to see more pics

02-06-2013, 10:07 PM	#36
first_choice Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central, NJ Age: 31 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any more photos of the fuel cell?

02-09-2013, 06:01 PM	#40
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	UPDATE: started undercoating the whole car with POR15 and 3m rubber spray and my buddies shop puppy pit bull says hello! my painter is coming back monday night to finish the engine bay. then its motor time __________________

02-12-2013, 12:46 AM	#41
Boss s14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: chicago Posts: 115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This is a great build beems im glad your from chicago hhaha What shop do you work at? Nice fd how much you pay for it?

02-12-2013, 06:48 PM	#42
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	thanks dude! i work at Midwest Street Performance aka MSP Tuned. i traded the fd straight up for the slammed E36 M3 clone i had UPDATE: finally got the paint issue sorted out! going back tomorrow to wetsand and buff it. it came out pretty damn good. it messes with your eyes, its different shades of purple and depends how you look at it then we picked up the shop evo from storage because its new MSP turbo came in! __________________

02-13-2013, 12:58 PM	#44
first_choice Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central, NJ Age: 31 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what are the plates welded to the LCAs for? Strength and durability from bending?

02-14-2013, 07:39 PM	#46
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	UPDATE: engine PRON, fitted the front subframe. just have to find where i put the bolts for the clutch/flywheel so i can put the trans on then drop the car on the motor. trying to get the sparkle in the powedercoat to show __________________

02-16-2013, 12:53 AM	#47
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	UPDATE: buffed out the paint and got the motor in i decided to leave the motor on the stand and drop the car down as to not scratch the paint. if anyone decided to do this, i had to pull the turbo and throttle body off. then i started assembling things. got the radiator and the intercooler installed tomorrow ill hopefully be tackling the trans... if i can find my flyhwheel bolts. __________________

02-16-2013, 03:00 AM	#48
ShadowMan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oceanside, CA. Posts: 538 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Wow, nice progress, Just been lurking on this one for a little bit. How is that hi-mount held in place, if you happen to have pictures? In my opinion, that white valve cover kinda throws off the engine bay tho. Maybe a wrinkle black might look a smidge better, but what do I know, my bay is still bare metal with old paint in places I'm too lazy to sand down. Overall, it's a nice project, very very nice. __________________ in any situation....thou shalt blaze

02-16-2013, 10:52 AM	#50
madserv Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Pakistan Posts: 135 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	very nice project.. nicely going on

02-16-2013, 11:23 AM	#51
Dtap1022 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: mesa, az Age: 30 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clean Build! you can eat off that subframe haha.

02-18-2013, 02:25 AM	#52
huffandpuff00 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: oregon Age: 37 Posts: 835 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	how much whp are you hoping to make? Last edited by huffandpuff00; 02-18-2013 at 12:22 PM..

02-18-2013, 02:24 PM	#54
ryans523 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: south florida Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	subscribed

02-18-2013, 10:18 PM	#55
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Update: bolted on the subframe and diff. Then cleaned up the stance coilivers Also started pressing out the rear hub bushings Starting to look like a car again! __________________

02-20-2013, 09:19 PM	#56
Casfhey Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States Age: 46 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn gonna be sick

02-20-2013, 10:36 PM	#57
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Well didn't get to work on my car much. Had this gem from California to piece together. Rb20 love __________________

02-24-2013, 12:13 PM	#58
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Update: coated all my control arms and knuckles in POR15 Finally got a throw out bearing since I lost all three of mine... So I can pop the trans on and then all I need are bolts for the rear arms __________________

02-24-2013, 01:21 PM	#59
lewisfk Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Austin, Texas Age: 43 Posts: 1,163 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	self etching primer: Brand, and was it out of a spray can? How hard is it to paint over and the amount of product used? Thanks!