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Martino · 02-24-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by I<3BEWBZ

Those wheels are gorgeous, such good sizes too. Jealous.

They were custom made, and fortunately they worked out for me to get them!

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Originally Posted by tricky_ab

I haven't been to Mt. Tremblant this year (funny since we got sooooo much snow, it would have been perfect!). Oh well... Oh and I noticed on FB that Centerline has started powdercoating items. I think I might take a valve cover over to get done...

Blue will never be the same to me again because of Tremblant

Rene has a few more colours coming in shortly but can, right now, basically do most common colours, including wrinkle.

Give him a shout.

schoja · 02-27-2014, 11:31 AM

Shiiii This is exactly what I wish I had

Martino · 02-27-2014, 11:41 AM

Extended (25mm), boxed and gusseted my lower control arms the other night.

My first attempt at TIG welding...I've got a lot to learn still but I enjoy learning.
Rene checked it over to make sure it was good. Ugly welds, but good.

I've also modified my knuckles, just waiting for him to weld them together.
That's something I won't attempt any time soon - welding cast iron.

Martino · 02-28-2014, 12:51 AM

Finished my knuckles tonight. After cutting and tacking them up I had Rene weld in some lower re-enforcement plates and go to town on the heat.

I'll powder coat them later this week, along with a bunch of my misc. engine brackets and what not.

PoorMans180SX · 02-28-2014, 02:44 PM

Knuckles look good! Your turn in is going to be very quick, haha. The factory knuckles are forged steel btw...

SaNTi · 02-28-2014, 02:50 PM

Dude. This car blowwwwwws. Post more pictures of your friends Silvia already.

tricky_ab · 02-28-2014, 06:03 PM

Those are looking great!

So when do you think you'll have this back on the road?

Martino · 03-01-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

Knuckles look good! Your turn in is going to be very quick, haha. The factory knuckles are forged steel btw...

Yea, they turned out great (pics below). I was going to send you them but I forgot and ended up posting them here haha. What we talked about worked out well.

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Originally Posted by SaNTi

Dude. This car blowwwwwws. Post more pictures of your friends Silvia already.

PSSHHHHTTTTTTTTTTTT

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Originally Posted by tricky_ab

Those are looking great!

So when do you think you'll have this back on the road?

Not sure to be honest. I still have quite a bit to go and money isn't necessarily "flowing" in.

Update:

Finished up my knuckles last night along with a bunch of my misc. engine parts.

Everything is so SHINEY.

Kwolfe · 03-01-2014, 05:15 PM

2 caliper mounts? Love the build

Martino · 03-03-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kwolfe

2 caliper mounts? Love the build

Single caliper.

Not sure where you're seeing a dual mount knuckle or bracket lol.

Martino · 10-22-2014, 08:24 AM

It's been a stupid long time since I updated this, beginning of last spring basically.

I'll see if I can throw an update on later tonight.

For now, I'll just leave this here.

flg1293 · 10-23-2014, 01:29 AM

Love the build man

Martino · 10-23-2014, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by flg1293

Love the build man

Thanks!

Should be updating the thread soon. I have been swamped with work all week and getting home late!

Martino · 10-23-2014, 08:37 PM

So this summer has been more focus on work and stuff than my car. I still put some effort into it, but it wasn't until the past couple months did I really hit it hard.

Long story short, finished off the parts buying, put the motor back together and into the car, finished off my wiring, had my manifold and stuff made, went to the dyno and made a whopping 200hp (197 to be exact).

The power was just dropping off the charts as soon as it got close, no matter how much boost was added. We started to mess around and try to solve it quickly - added timing, took out timing, nothing changed. At first I thought it may be the CAS or cam timing, so I took it back to my shop and assed everything. Made sure all was where it needed to be and went back to the dyno.

Nothing changed and was running into the same problems. I did a compression test and had 200psi on all cylinders except #2. I knew i hadn't fried a ring or piston so I did a leakdown test. My intake valves weren't seating on that cylinder so I knew where my issue had lay.

Got back to my shop and over the week took apart the head and tried re-lapping the valves. Unfortunately that didn't work and sadly the head needed to come off again. I sent it out to a local engine builder on Monday and he knows what's up. He should be done next week at some point hopefully with good news.

And now, a huge pic dump lol

Martino · 10-23-2014, 08:40 PM

tricky_ab · 10-23-2014, 08:58 PM

Hey cool guy, thanks for the update

Sucks to hear about the engine, but you're on top of that, so it's all good!

Martino · 10-23-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tricky_ab

Hey cool guy, thanks for the update

Sucks to hear about the engine, but you're on top of that, so it's all good!

msglength

PoorMans180SX · 10-23-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Martino

WAIT WAIT WAIT a minute! You have STOCK TENSION RODS?! Bruhhhhhhh. The steering feel and predictability you are missing out on is unreal!

Martino · 10-23-2014, 09:37 PM

Haha no no, waiting on voodoos to show up. I put on some shitty stock ones we had laying around the shop so it was easily movable.

PoorMans180SX · 10-23-2014, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Martino

Haha no no, waiting on voodoos to show up. I put on some shitty stock ones we had laying around the shop so it was easily movable.

Ahhhh okay, makes sense haha.

Martino · 10-23-2014, 09:40 PM

I have some adjusting to do to my control arms now but with those tie rods you suggested and the adjustment everything seems to be working awesome!

PoorMans180SX · 10-23-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Martino

I have some adjusting to do to my control arms now but with those tie rods you suggested and the adjustment everything seems to be working awesome!

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing you and this car thrashing.

Martino · 10-29-2014, 08:50 PM

Got my head back from the builder the other day. I've been swamped with work and finalizing papers on a new truck. It was time I upgraded from my little old silverado as it hit 400,000 the other day.

Haven't had a chance to button it back up onto the motor but I picked up an intake manifold also for a steal so I couldn't turn it down.

The head got hot tanked, valve job, trimmed valve stems and decked head.

And the new hwhip that I pick up tomorrow night. Excited to have a new vehicle finally!

tricky_ab · 10-30-2014, 06:19 PM

Congrats on the new daily! Modern amenities are the BEST!

Martino · 10-31-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tricky_ab

Congrats on the new daily! Modern amenities are the BEST!

Driving a new vehicle is so damn satisfying. I feel like my life has substantially been upgraded.

I'll probably sell the wheels off after the winter and get something a little more to my liking.
Going to do the N-Fab bumper as well, and paint all the chrome black. As well as throw a 2.5" levelling kit upfront to help the rake.

Martino · 11-07-2014, 07:09 PM

I put the head on today and started throwing everything back together...only downside is I forgot to take a picture lol.

Trying to go for a dyno pull this coming week before the snow settles in.

Hoping for good luck here!

So to keep this post semi-relevant heres a shot of when I first picked up the car from the importers in March of 2009.

Martino · 11-10-2014, 12:10 AM

Got 95% of everything buttoned up this weekend. I'm sick as a dog right now and even getting this far was hard unfortunately.

A lot of this will change over winter as it's essentially to just get it to the dyno again and make some numbers. For example the FPR line that goes over the intake.

I have to modify my current intake pipe to intercooler for the new manifold, put my downpipe and exhaust on then tow it to my tuners this week...*hopefully*

Martino · 11-20-2014, 11:17 AM

So last week I got a really good deal on some Delphi/PTE 1000cc injectors. I was kind of looking but not really as essentially it was the only thing holding my motor back.

I had 740s recently and I didn't want to risk having them at full duty cycle, and I personally like the look of top feed injectors regardless. I find they look cleaner with a new fuel rail etc.

I'm still going to make AN fuel lines and everything but for now I'll just keep the barb fitting until after I get it dynod next week.

I had to HUNT down a 14mm fuel rail which is harder then it sounds also, ended up with everything working out perfectly though thanks to a few members on here.

I definitely need to powder coat this intake manifold though, it looks horrid.

All that's left is to run the fuel lines to a tomei FPR, bolt up my downpipe and see what it puts down on the dyno sometime next week...hopefully lol

Martino · 11-23-2014, 11:08 AM

So last night went relatively well. A whole bunch of friends came by to hang out and drink, including an old friend of mine, Dan. He used to run a dyno company and later sold it a couple years ago to pursue some other things in life. He probably was, and still is, the best tuner in Canada.

He has my SR running/idling perfect now, even with all the newer "go-fast" parts I put on since the last dyno pull. Considering what's in it it runs like a stock SR...it's amazing.

I'm setting up the dyno appointment for sometime this coming week, hopefully when the weather is good at least.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10204294833405014

Martino · 11-24-2014, 08:32 PM

Sooooo, dyno tomorrow and my car is running amazing.

Did a mild burnout, didn't even touch 4000 RPM....it's crazy responsive right now.

02-27-2014, 11:41 AM	#63
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Extended (25mm), boxed and gusseted my lower control arms the other night. My first attempt at TIG welding...I've got a lot to learn still but I enjoy learning. Rene checked it over to make sure it was good. Ugly welds, but good. I've also modified my knuckles, just waiting for him to weld them together. That's something I won't attempt any time soon - welding cast iron. __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

02-28-2014, 12:51 AM	#64
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Finished my knuckles tonight. After cutting and tacking them up I had Rene weld in some lower re-enforcement plates and go to town on the heat. I'll powder coat them later this week, along with a bunch of my misc. engine brackets and what not. __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

02-28-2014, 02:44 PM	#65
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Knuckles look good! Your turn in is going to be very quick, haha. The factory knuckles are forged steel btw... __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

10-22-2014, 08:24 AM	#71
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	It's been a stupid long time since I updated this, beginning of last spring basically. I'll see if I can throw an update on later tonight. For now, I'll just leave this here. __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

10-23-2014, 08:37 PM	#74
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	So this summer has been more focus on work and stuff than my car. I still put some effort into it, but it wasn't until the past couple months did I really hit it hard. Long story short, finished off the parts buying, put the motor back together and into the car, finished off my wiring, had my manifold and stuff made, went to the dyno and made a whopping 200hp (197 to be exact). The power was just dropping off the charts as soon as it got close, no matter how much boost was added. We started to mess around and try to solve it quickly - added timing, took out timing, nothing changed. At first I thought it may be the CAS or cam timing, so I took it back to my shop and assed everything. Made sure all was where it needed to be and went back to the dyno. Nothing changed and was running into the same problems. I did a compression test and had 200psi on all cylinders except #2. I knew i hadn't fried a ring or piston so I did a leakdown test. My intake valves weren't seating on that cylinder so I knew where my issue had lay. Got back to my shop and over the week took apart the head and tried re-lapping the valves. Unfortunately that didn't work and sadly the head needed to come off again. I sent it out to a local engine builder on Monday and he knows what's up. He should be done next week at some point hopefully with good news. And now, a huge pic dump lol __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

02-27-2014, 11:31 AM	#62
schoja Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maryland Age: 33 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shiiii This is exactly what I wish I had

02-28-2014, 02:50 PM	#66
SaNTi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dude. This car blowwwwwws. Post more pictures of your friends Silvia already.

02-28-2014, 06:03 PM	#67
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Those are looking great! So when do you think you'll have this back on the road?

03-01-2014, 05:15 PM	#69
Kwolfe Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Simi Valley Age: 30 Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	2 caliper mounts? Love the build

10-23-2014, 01:29 AM	#72
flg1293 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Davis,Ca Age: 30 Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Love the build man

10-23-2014, 08:40 PM	#75
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	__________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

10-23-2014, 08:58 PM	#76
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Hey cool guy, thanks for the update Sucks to hear about the engine, but you're on top of that, so it's all good! __________________ Instagram Back for round two... 4 doors this time around...

10-23-2014, 09:37 PM	#79
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	180sx Eh. Haha no no, waiting on voodoos to show up. I put on some shitty stock ones we had laying around the shop so it was easily movable. __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

10-23-2014, 09:40 PM	#81
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I have some adjusting to do to my control arms now but with those tie rods you suggested and the adjustment everything seems to be working awesome! __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

10-29-2014, 08:50 PM	#83
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Got my head back from the builder the other day. I've been swamped with work and finalizing papers on a new truck. It was time I upgraded from my little old silverado as it hit 400,000 the other day. Haven't had a chance to button it back up onto the motor but I picked up an intake manifold also for a steal so I couldn't turn it down. The head got hot tanked, valve job, trimmed valve stems and decked head. And the new hwhip that I pick up tomorrow night. Excited to have a new vehicle finally! __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

10-30-2014, 06:19 PM	#84
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Congrats on the new daily! Modern amenities are the BEST! __________________ Instagram Back for round two... 4 doors this time around...

11-07-2014, 07:09 PM	#86
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I put the head on today and started throwing everything back together...only downside is I forgot to take a picture lol. Trying to go for a dyno pull this coming week before the snow settles in. Hoping for good luck here! So to keep this post semi-relevant heres a shot of when I first picked up the car from the importers in March of 2009. __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

11-10-2014, 12:10 AM	#87
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Got 95% of everything buttoned up this weekend. I'm sick as a dog right now and even getting this far was hard unfortunately. A lot of this will change over winter as it's essentially to just get it to the dyno again and make some numbers. For example the FPR line that goes over the intake. I have to modify my current intake pipe to intercooler for the new manifold, put my downpipe and exhaust on then tow it to my tuners this week...hopefully __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

11-20-2014, 11:17 AM	#88
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	So last week I got a really good deal on some Delphi/PTE 1000cc injectors. I was kind of looking but not really as essentially it was the only thing holding my motor back. I had 740s recently and I didn't want to risk having them at full duty cycle, and I personally like the look of top feed injectors regardless. I find they look cleaner with a new fuel rail etc. I'm still going to make AN fuel lines and everything but for now I'll just keep the barb fitting until after I get it dynod next week. I had to HUNT down a 14mm fuel rail which is harder then it sounds also, ended up with everything working out perfectly though thanks to a few members on here. I definitely need to powder coat this intake manifold though, it looks horrid. All that's left is to run the fuel lines to a tomei FPR, bolt up my downpipe and see what it puts down on the dyno sometime next week...hopefully lol __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

11-23-2014, 11:08 AM	#89
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	So last night went relatively well. A whole bunch of friends came by to hang out and drink, including an old friend of mine, Dan. He used to run a dyno company and later sold it a couple years ago to pursue some other things in life. He probably was, and still is, the best tuner in Canada. He has my SR running/idling perfect now, even with all the newer "go-fast" parts I put on since the last dyno pull. Considering what's in it it runs like a stock SR...it's amazing. I'm setting up the dyno appointment for sometime this coming week, hopefully when the weather is good at least. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10204294833405014 __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

11-24-2014, 08:32 PM	#90
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Sooooo, dyno tomorrow and my car is running amazing. Did a mild burnout, didn't even touch 4000 RPM....it's crazy responsive right now. __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO Last edited by Martino; 11-24-2014 at 09:25 PM..