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RVAE34 · 12-04-2018, 02:44 PM

bardabe · 12-05-2018, 05:48 PM

nicest Z31 ever. holy shit man.

feito · 12-05-2018, 06:29 PM

And that, that's how you properly re-paint metal. Down to the bare metal and start over. Badass build man.

BryanS14 · 12-06-2018, 08:54 AM

So which one is it? 1. You are helping your body guy. 2. You have deep pockets. 3. You give good handies? LOL Looks awesome. That is a ton of work to repair, strip, prep and paint an engine bay.

Tearlessj · 12-06-2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BryanS14

So which one is it? 1. You are helping your body guy. 2. You have deep pockets. 3. You give good handies? LOL Looks awesome. That is a ton of work to repair, strip, prep and paint an engine bay.

You can get a lot done if you do all 3.

RVAE34 · 12-09-2018, 01:25 PM

Haha, thanks! I tore the car down myself to get it ready but the paint and bodywork/metal fab arent cheap.

The welding of all the seams starts next week. This is the look I'm going for.

Also, if anyone is interested, here are the photos from my PBMW magazine photoshoot with my 2001 BMW 740, rebuilt M5 S62 V8/6 speed/M5 diff with 4 clutch swapped, ESS supercharger, Brembo front BBK, 750 rear brakes, UUC sway bars, BC Forged HB04's, Bilstein HD's and H&R springs with custom dyed interior. Can't wait to see the feature myself once they are stateside!

lonewanderer · 12-09-2018, 04:27 PM

Have you considered switching to the finned r31 valve covers for improved cooling on your engine?

RVAE34 · 12-09-2018, 05:01 PM

Not with all the work I've had done to the 26 covers. Intercooler piping notch welded and the ignitor location is currently being welded up now. Shouldn't have too much issue with cooling being that it will be n/a with lots of room under the hood for airflow.

C. Anderson · 12-09-2018, 06:12 PM

The baffling in the 26 valve covers are much much better than the baffling in the r31 covers. I would say baffling is more important than any small cooling improvement due to the known oiling issues of rb's.

Also, amazing work and I can't wait to see more of this.

jumpman2334 · 12-10-2018, 12:56 PM

seriously when i thought you couldn't get any cooler i see the DTOM plate. hell yeah.

RVAE34 · 12-13-2018, 05:20 PM

Big old box of parts arrived today for the long block assembly. Tomei cam gears, tons of fasteners and seals, Nismo thermostat, N1 water pump etc etc. Pistons are going into production now and the most they could get from the mold was 11.6:1 which isn't terrible and will be safer for tuning on pump gas anyway.

potatomonkey99 · 12-16-2018, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RVAE34

Big old box of parts arrived today for the long block assembly. Tomei cam gears, tons of fasteners and seals, Nismo thermostat, N1 water pump etc etc. Pistons are going into production now and the most they could get from the mold was 11.6:1 which isn't terrible and will be safer for tuning on pump gas anyway.

wow those cam gears look fantastic, almost like a render

RVAE34 · 12-19-2018, 11:44 AM

Yeah it does.

I did a thing and bought an 86 r31 skyline GTSX.

RVAE34 · 12-19-2018, 03:31 PM

TheRealSy90 · 12-19-2018, 04:15 PM

I love the electronic flip down front spoiler on those cars.

midnight zenki · 12-20-2018, 11:44 AM

That R31 is pure fire, good choice of stable mates for the Z31

RVAE34 · 12-20-2018, 06:29 PM

Thank you!!

I cleaned up the interior, removed all window and spoiler stickers, removed the window tint, used acetone to remove the spray tint from the tail light upper and lower sections and raised the car up about 1.5".

The last two pics are the new ride height but prior to removing the tail light and window tint.

MyBrokens13 · 12-20-2018, 06:39 PM

I read all the way through this a week ago, sub'd, and I will definitely be continuing to check back in. Love it! [emoji1690]

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RVAE34 · 12-21-2018, 08:12 PM

I found this which is my inspiration for the ultimate R31. Minus the rear wing, livery and canards. I love the car otherwise.

Took some more pics and plan to get some with the DSLR tomorrow at cars and coffee. Pulled the rear wing off because for some reason it really bugs me even though 90% love it. I like it better with nothing or just want a small lip on the trunk which I hope to find. Cleaned up the engine bay a little as well.

lunchmeat · 12-21-2018, 09:33 PM

Too much 80s awesomeness in this thread.

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RVAE34 · 12-22-2018, 09:43 AM

RVAE34 · 12-23-2018, 01:48 PM

Some more pics.

wacko2 · 12-24-2018, 07:04 PM

Sick build. Cool rear swap suspension

Wknd · 12-25-2018, 05:21 AM

After discovering your E39 and E38 build threads I was always amazed by the sheer quality and attention to detail. Did not expect to see a thread in Zilvia from you, but glad I discovered this one because it's perfect. Can't wait for updates.

supersayianjim · 12-25-2018, 05:05 PM

it's so boxy though, so I take it you are NOT a fan of the r33's. and since you mentioned welding the "seams"? I have a question about that..

supersayianjim · 12-25-2018, 06:04 PM

check out this thread, what would YOU do next?

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?p...31#post6314031

RVAE34 · 12-26-2018, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wacko2

Sick build. Cool rear swap suspension

Thanks! I can't wait to drive with it after having some good drive time in the R31. They share the same rear setup basically so I would have direct comparison once the Z31 is done.

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Originally Posted by Wknd

After discovering your E39 and E38 build threads I was always amazed by the sheer quality and attention to detail. Did not expect to see a thread in Zilvia from you, but glad I discovered this one because it's perfect. Can't wait for updates.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by supersayianjim

it's so boxy though, so I take it you are NOT a fan of the r33's. and since you mentioned welding the "seams"? I have a question about that..

I am not a fan of the R33 but I do love the R32. The problem is that they are far too common now and I would only want a super nice GTR which would be very pricey. I think I was smart buying the R31 since they are far more rare and I am happy to have a GTS since the body is identical. I am already ordering up a number of replacement parts from Japan to really freshen the car up.

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Originally Posted by supersayianjim

check out this thread, what would YOU do next?

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?p...31#post6314031

Sorry, I wouldn't have a clue what to do there since I am not doing the metal fab/body work.

RVAE34 · 01-05-2019, 06:10 AM

A guy who has done some render work for me owed me one and is working on how I would want my dream R31 to look in case I decide to keep and build the car. I must admit even though I bought to flip eventually, I am loving and driving the car more and more each day. Such on obscure car but rich in Nissan history/heritage and the epitome of the 80's. The front end is simply intoxicating to me as well for some reason. It's just perfectly and aggressively designed IMO.

RVAE34 · 01-05-2019, 04:30 PM

Sorry, I'm not sorry. Keeping this one!!!!

Reece · 01-05-2019, 06:18 PM

That E38 killed me holy fuck

I love everything going on in this thread.

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12-05-2018, 05:48 PM	#242
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 34 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	nicest Z31 ever. holy shit man. __________________ Review Thread

12-05-2018, 06:29 PM	#243
feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,999 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	And that, that's how you properly re-paint metal. Down to the bare metal and start over. Badass build man. __________________ Tuners are big bullies

12-06-2018, 08:54 AM	#244
BryanS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So which one is it? 1. You are helping your body guy. 2. You have deep pockets. 3. You give good handies? LOL Looks awesome. That is a ton of work to repair, strip, prep and paint an engine bay. __________________ 2011 F150 DD, 1992 Mercedes 190e 2.6 Toy, 1997 240sx-sold

12-25-2018, 05:05 PM	#265
supersayianjim Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: location X Posts: 1,815 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	it's so boxy though, so I take it you are NOT a fan of the r33's. and since you mentioned welding the "seams"? I have a question about that.. __________________ http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/rb...ject-s-rb.html

12-09-2018, 01:25 PM	#246
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha, thanks! I tore the car down myself to get it ready but the paint and bodywork/metal fab arent cheap. The welding of all the seams starts next week. This is the look I'm going for. Also, if anyone is interested, here are the photos from my PBMW magazine photoshoot with my 2001 BMW 740, rebuilt M5 S62 V8/6 speed/M5 diff with 4 clutch swapped, ESS supercharger, Brembo front BBK, 750 rear brakes, UUC sway bars, BC Forged HB04's, Bilstein HD's and H&R springs with custom dyed interior. Can't wait to see the feature myself once they are stateside!

12-09-2018, 04:27 PM	#247
lonewanderer Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dartmouth, MA Age: 30 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you considered switching to the finned r31 valve covers for improved cooling on your engine?

12-09-2018, 05:01 PM	#248
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not with all the work I've had done to the 26 covers. Intercooler piping notch welded and the ignitor location is currently being welded up now. Shouldn't have too much issue with cooling being that it will be n/a with lots of room under the hood for airflow.

12-09-2018, 06:12 PM	#249
C. Anderson Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Age: 39 Posts: 784 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	The baffling in the 26 valve covers are much much better than the baffling in the r31 covers. I would say baffling is more important than any small cooling improvement due to the known oiling issues of rb's. Also, amazing work and I can't wait to see more of this.

12-10-2018, 12:56 PM	#250
jumpman2334 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT Posts: 1,115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	seriously when i thought you couldn't get any cooler i see the DTOM plate. hell yeah.

12-13-2018, 05:20 PM	#251
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Big old box of parts arrived today for the long block assembly. Tomei cam gears, tons of fasteners and seals, Nismo thermostat, N1 water pump etc etc. Pistons are going into production now and the most they could get from the mold was 11.6:1 which isn't terrible and will be safer for tuning on pump gas anyway.

12-19-2018, 11:44 AM	#253
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah it does. I did a thing and bought an 86 r31 skyline GTSX.

12-19-2018, 03:31 PM	#254
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

12-20-2018, 11:44 AM	#256
midnight zenki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CO Posts: 420 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	That R31 is pure fire, good choice of stable mates for the Z31

12-20-2018, 06:29 PM	#257
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you!! I cleaned up the interior, removed all window and spoiler stickers, removed the window tint, used acetone to remove the spray tint from the tail light upper and lower sections and raised the car up about 1.5". The last two pics are the new ride height but prior to removing the tail light and window tint.

12-20-2018, 06:39 PM	#258
MyBrokens13 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: FL Age: 28 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I read all the way through this a week ago, sub'd, and I will definitely be continuing to check back in. Love it! [emoji1690] Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

12-21-2018, 08:12 PM	#259
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found this which is my inspiration for the ultimate R31. Minus the rear wing, livery and canards. I love the car otherwise. Took some more pics and plan to get some with the DSLR tomorrow at cars and coffee. Pulled the rear wing off because for some reason it really bugs me even though 90% love it. I like it better with nothing or just want a small lip on the trunk which I hope to find. Cleaned up the engine bay a little as well.

12-21-2018, 09:33 PM	#260
lunchmeat Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southaven, ms Age: 45 Posts: 951 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Too much 80s awesomeness in this thread. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

12-22-2018, 09:43 AM	#261
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

12-23-2018, 01:48 PM	#262
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Some more pics.

12-24-2018, 07:04 PM	#263
wacko2 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: walnut Posts: 1,071 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Sick build. Cool rear swap suspension

12-25-2018, 05:21 AM	#264
Wknd Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Estonia Age: 32 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	After discovering your E39 and E38 build threads I was always amazed by the sheer quality and attention to detail. Did not expect to see a thread in Zilvia from you, but glad I discovered this one because it's perfect. Can't wait for updates.

12-25-2018, 06:04 PM	#266
supersayianjim Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: location X Posts: 1,815 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	check out this thread, what would YOU do next? http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?p...31#post6314031 __________________ http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/rb...ject-s-rb.html

01-05-2019, 06:10 AM	#268
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A guy who has done some render work for me owed me one and is working on how I would want my dream R31 to look in case I decide to keep and build the car. I must admit even though I bought to flip eventually, I am loving and driving the car more and more each day. Such on obscure car but rich in Nissan history/heritage and the epitome of the 80's. The front end is simply intoxicating to me as well for some reason. It's just perfectly and aggressively designed IMO.

01-05-2019, 04:30 PM	#269
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry, I'm not sorry. Keeping this one!!!!