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tougefactory · 02-23-2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Malik

whats up with this hole repair, is that putty gonna work?

We used water proof clear silicone to seal the hole; it's what people use to seal windows and whatnot and it has worked like a charm every time!

derass · 02-25-2017, 03:37 PM

A grommet would have been the right way to pass that line through the floor. But none the less, very nice work overall!

DJTTon · 02-25-2017, 06:53 PM

Home Depot actually carries these. I used these to plug up spoiler holes along with a rubber cork grommet

fullthrottle · 02-26-2017, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by derass

A grommet would have been the right way to pass that line through the floor. But none the less, very nice work overall!

No sorry thats not water tight at all. They did it the correct way.

tougefactory · 02-27-2017, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by derass

A grommet would have been the right way to pass that line through the floor. But none the less, very nice work overall!

Thanks for the input, the silicone will provide a much better seal against dirt and water over a grommet. We have been using this method for years on different cars and it has not failed us once.

DJTTon · 02-27-2017, 08:09 PM

Still waiting for updates!
~:[

tougefactory · 02-28-2017, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DJTTon

Still waiting for updates!
~:[

Update is coming soon! We've been working on a lot of builds here in house, you can check those out on the TF Blog main page.

240sx_sr20det · 02-28-2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tougefactory

Update is coming soon! We've been working on a lot of builds here in house, you can check those out on the TF Blog main page.

So much impatience and questioning in your thread.

Great build guys; take your time!

JrDarknes · 03-01-2017, 06:59 AM

Build is look really sweet.

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Originally Posted by tougefactory

Hey! Of course, come by anytime.

I would have to say you guys are my favorite shop for that reason. I felt welcomed there when I just wanted to visit the place during my trip to Final Bout last year. Nice show room and a cool dog. Employees were really cool to talk to in the workplace and out of it. It's a pretty relaxing and nice place you guys have.

tougefactory · 03-31-2017, 12:19 PM

This post will be our last project update for this car! It has come along way in its time here at TF, from a whole chassis swap to a built KA-T set up, to a full upgrade on the suspension and chassis.If you haven't been following the build up to now, be sure to check out PART 1 and PART 2. At the end of the last update, we had just dropped the engine in and starting to hook up all of the plumbing:

Wiring up the KA with a revamped and cleaned up OEM Nissan engine harness!

Strut tower ground, can never have too many of these!

The Tomei Titanium catback exhaust all installed on the car!

Another angle.

Tomei!

This exhaust system uses clamps to secure each section together.

We fabricated a resonated test pipe to ensure the perfect fit between the downpipe and the Ti exhaust system.

Manzo downpipe.

Power steering cooler for those drift days where the steering system is working extra hard.

Starting the process of fabricating the hot side intercooler piping. TF coupler = more cool points.

Mocking everything up.

Done!

Intake piping taking shape.

Beads!

Fresh Work Emotion D9r in Bronze wrapped in Zestino Gredge 07R tires.

18x9.5J +22 all around!

TiAL blow off valve installed on the intercooler piping.

More beads!

Always a classic, the Nardi 330mm Classic steering wheel. Black perforated leather with red stiching, perfection.

Mocking up the Tanabe REVEL OLED gauges on the dash.

Tomei Fuel Pressure Regulator.

This radiator came with a slightly damaged top inlet, so we cut it off, ordered up a new one from Vibrant and welded it on!

Only a few more things until the car is ready to fire up!

Tanabe REVEL gauges are 100% installed and wired up!

They do look pretty sweet.

We made a quick piece for the water temp sensor bung to be attached to for the gauges.

A look at the chosen seats for this car, Bride ZETA III Type XL.

Super comfortable seat, we test fit the seat with some of our employees here at TF to give you guys an idea on potential fitment.

The engine is done! Running like a champ with it's RS-Enthalpy ROM tune, the car is ready to go.

We made a small video of the car starting, where you guys can hear the Tomei exhaust, see the Tanabe REVEL Gauges perform their startup dance, as well as see some interior details! Check that out on our TF YouTube page by clicking the link here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBEN1cyvc04

The Tomei KA-T manifold looks pretty sweet, and sounds great too!

We made a small heatshield to protect the brake booster from the heat that the turbo set up will produce.

Street Faction Engineering seat rails matched up with the Bride ZETA III Type XLs!

Takata harnesses paired up with the Bride seats for maximum safety while drifting.

Street Faction Engineering bash bars were installed on the front and the rear of the car.

That's a wrap for the build! The car will go off to it's owner soon, and then receive a fresh paint job and will be frequenting Drift Day's at USAIR in Shawano, WI very soon! Can't wait to see the driver develop and feel out this car, it's a solid platform to learn on and will no doubt result in him learning very quickly!

Juan@Fontananissan · 03-31-2017, 12:33 PM

*slow clap*

travon47 · 03-31-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tougefactory

Takata harnesses paired up with the Bride seats for maximum safety while drifting.

I wouldn't be advising bolting the harness that low in the back as being "maximum" safety. Also If you flip a car with harness' and no cage, you cant duck when the roof collapses, but to each their own for what you consider safe. Either way its a beautiful car and you guys did a great job, very detailed.

EnnEssEnnKAT · 03-31-2017, 01:59 PM

Nice project, I enjoyed reading through the details in each step and ir was a job very well done. I didn't see any mention of a catch can setup - what are you doing for the oil recirculating?

Sent from mTalk

tougefactory · 03-31-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by travon47

I wouldn't be advising bolting the harness that low in the back as being "maximum" safety. Also If you flip a car with harness' and no cage, you cant duck when the roof collapses, but to each their own for what you consider safe. Either way its a beautiful car and you guys did a great job, very detailed.

I was skeptical at first when I Saw the harnesses, and when I asked about it I was educated on how how Takata instructs harnesses to be be mounted that way at that angle when there is not a cage in the car. If you'd like to view those instructions, I can upload them here. The owner is planning on having us build him a cage in the next off season, so even more safety benefits will be added.

tougefactory · 04-04-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by EnnEssEnnKAT

Nice project, I enjoyed reading through the details in each step and ir was a job very well done. I didn't see any mention of a catch can setup - what are you doing for the oil recirculating?

Sent from mTalk

I must've forgotten to photograph it, you can see the lines running to the catch can towards the driver side of the radiator, we used this one here: http://www.tf-works.com/circuit-spor...eather-filter/

EnnEssEnnKAT · 04-04-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tougefactory

I must've forgotten to photograph it, you can see the lines running to the catch can towards the driver side of the radiator, we used this one here: http://www.tf-works.com/circuit-spor...eather-filter/

Great, see it now. Thanks for the response. I have a greddy unit that looks similar, appreciate it!

Sent from mTalk

DJTTon · 04-05-2017, 12:53 PM

Hey what is your heat shield made out of? I see the gold leaf wrap but what is underneath it?

***FaLKoN240*** · 04-05-2017, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DJTTon

Hey what is your heat shield made out of? I see the gold leaf wrap but what is underneath it?

http://www.frsport.com/Brake-Cylinde...W45RoCWaLw_wcB

tougefactory · 04-05-2017, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DJTTon

Hey what is your heat shield made out of? I see the gold leaf wrap but what is underneath it?

The heat shield is made out of steel, and is the circuit sports brand wrapped in DEI gold heat tape. You can buy the heat shields here:
http://www.tf-works.com/circuit-spor...san-240sx-s13/

DJTTon · 04-05-2017, 08:32 PM

Ah, I thought you guys used some material. Im trying to make a heat shield for an intake pod but Im not sure what material to use. Limited access to powertools too

Arteeste · 04-07-2017, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tougefactory

The Tomei Titanium catback exhaust all installed on the car!

Another angle.

Is this a true 3" exhaust ?

Zenki_559 · 04-10-2017, 07:40 AM

TiAL blow off valve installed on the intercooler piping.

We made a small video of the car starting, where you guys can hear the Tomei exhaust, see the Tanabe REVEL Gauges perform their startup dance, as well as see some interior details! Check that out on our TF YouTube page by clicking the link here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBEN1cyvc04

Do tial BOV's always sound that "fluttery"? Seems like the spring is too hard. Amazing build and sounds great regardless!

tougefactory · 04-14-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Arteeste

Is this a true 3" exhaust ?

The main piping has a diameter of 80mm, about 3.15 inches.

tougefactory · 04-19-2017, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Zenki_559

TiAL blow off valve installed on the intercooler piping.

We made a small video of the car starting, where you guys can hear the Tomei exhaust, see the Tanabe REVEL Gauges perform their startup dance, as well as see some interior details! Check that out on our TF YouTube page by clicking the link here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBEN1cyvc04

Do tial BOV's always sound that "fluttery"? Seems like the spring is too hard. Amazing build and sounds great regardless!

The spring is not too hard. The BOV sounds fluttery because the car was being driven under very light load, so the BOV wasn't opening all the way.

BenDerDonDat · 10-08-2017, 01:51 PM

How much WHP do you figure it will put out with a tune?

feito · 10-08-2017, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tougefactory

The spring is not too hard. The BOV sounds fluttery because the car was being driven under very light load, so the BOV wasn't opening all the way.

it is too stiff.

Gr1mey_Norm · 10-11-2017, 02:02 PM

I WANT I WANT

tougefactory · 10-24-2017, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gr1mey_Norm

I WANT I WANT

Buy it!

I'll run you an awesome deal! (:

O$mo · 10-24-2017, 01:53 PM

did you use double sided tape to mount the revel gauges on the dash?

tougefactory · 10-24-2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by O$mo

did you use double sided tape to mount the revel gauges on the dash?

Yes sir, the double sided tape is included with the gauge.

02-25-2017, 06:53 PM	#33
DJTTon Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Where the bad guys are Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Home Depot actually carries these. I used these to plug up spoiler holes along with a rubber cork grommet __________________ Skurr Skurr

02-27-2017, 08:09 PM	#36
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03-31-2017, 12:19 PM	#40
tougefactory Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,511 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Final Build Update! This post will be our last project update for this car! It has come along way in its time here at TF, from a whole chassis swap to a built KA-T set up, to a full upgrade on the suspension and chassis.If you haven't been following the build up to now, be sure to check out PART 1 and PART 2. At the end of the last update, we had just dropped the engine in and starting to hook up all of the plumbing: Wiring up the KA with a revamped and cleaned up OEM Nissan engine harness! Strut tower ground, can never have too many of these! The Tomei Titanium catback exhaust all installed on the car! Another angle. Tomei! This exhaust system uses clamps to secure each section together. We fabricated a resonated test pipe to ensure the perfect fit between the downpipe and the Ti exhaust system. Manzo downpipe. Power steering cooler for those drift days where the steering system is working extra hard. Starting the process of fabricating the hot side intercooler piping. TF coupler = more cool points. Mocking everything up. Done! Intake piping taking shape. Beads! Fresh Work Emotion D9r in Bronze wrapped in Zestino Gredge 07R tires. 18x9.5J +22 all around! TiAL blow off valve installed on the intercooler piping. More beads! Always a classic, the Nardi 330mm Classic steering wheel. Black perforated leather with red stiching, perfection. Mocking up the Tanabe REVEL OLED gauges on the dash. Tomei Fuel Pressure Regulator. This radiator came with a slightly damaged top inlet, so we cut it off, ordered up a new one from Vibrant and welded it on! Only a few more things until the car is ready to fire up! Tanabe REVEL gauges are 100% installed and wired up! They do look pretty sweet. We made a quick piece for the water temp sensor bung to be attached to for the gauges. A look at the chosen seats for this car, Bride ZETA III Type XL. Super comfortable seat, we test fit the seat with some of our employees here at TF to give you guys an idea on potential fitment. The engine is done! Running like a champ with it's RS-Enthalpy ROM tune, the car is ready to go. We made a small video of the car starting, where you guys can hear the Tomei exhaust, see the Tanabe REVEL Gauges perform their startup dance, as well as see some interior details! Check that out on our TF YouTube page by clicking the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBEN1cyvc04 The Tomei KA-T manifold looks pretty sweet, and sounds great too! We made a small heatshield to protect the brake booster from the heat that the turbo set up will produce. Street Faction Engineering seat rails matched up with the Bride ZETA III Type XLs! Takata harnesses paired up with the Bride seats for maximum safety while drifting. Street Faction Engineering bash bars were installed on the front and the rear of the car. That's a wrap for the build! The car will go off to it's owner soon, and then receive a fresh paint job and will be frequenting Drift Day's at USAIR in Shawano, WI very soon! Can't wait to see the driver develop and feel out this car, it's a solid platform to learn on and will no doubt result in him learning very quickly! __________________ Performance Parts // Track Prep // Fabrication Follow us on Instagram @TFWorks For all the latest TF★ news visit our blog!!**

03-31-2017, 12:33 PM	#41
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04-05-2017, 12:53 PM	#47
DJTTon Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Where the bad guys are Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Hey what is your heat shield made out of? I see the gold leaf wrap but what is underneath it? __________________ Skurr Skurr

02-25-2017, 03:37 PM	#32
derass Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A grommet would have been the right way to pass that line through the floor. But none the less, very nice work overall!

03-31-2017, 01:59 PM	#43
EnnEssEnnKAT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Nice project, I enjoyed reading through the details in each step and ir was a job very well done. I didn't see any mention of a catch can setup - what are you doing for the oil recirculating? Sent from mTalk

04-05-2017, 08:32 PM	#50
DJTTon Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Where the bad guys are Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Ah, I thought you guys used some material. Im trying to make a heat shield for an intake pod but Im not sure what material to use. Limited access to powertools too __________________ Skurr Skurr

04-10-2017, 07:40 AM	#52
Zenki_559 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wichita Falls Tx Age: 30 Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TiAL blow off valve installed on the intercooler piping. We made a small video of the car starting, where you guys can hear the Tomei exhaust, see the Tanabe REVEL Gauges perform their startup dance, as well as see some interior details! Check that out on our TF YouTube page by clicking the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBEN1cyvc04 Do tial BOV's always sound that "fluttery"? Seems like the spring is too hard. Amazing build and sounds great regardless!

10-08-2017, 01:51 PM	#55
BenDerDonDat Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much WHP do you figure it will put out with a tune?

10-11-2017, 02:02 PM	#57
Gr1mey_Norm Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I WANT I WANT

10-24-2017, 01:53 PM	#59
O$mo Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoFlo. Posts: 283 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	did you use double sided tape to mount the revel gauges on the dash? __________________