My SR20VET...

[tuzzio]

Awesome progress. That radium filter seems larger in diameter than most filters (Compared to my aeromotive anyways) but good stuff. I have my FPR mounted to the strut tower, and I wish I went with a rail mounted one.

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by tuzzio

Awesome progress. That radium filter seems larger in diameter than most filters (Compared to my aeromotive anyways) but good stuff. I have my FPR mounted to the strut tower, and I wish I went with a rail mounted one.

I wasn?t sure the flow rate would be sufficient with the rail mount, so I opted for the bigger unit. I?ll also have a FP sensor mounted on the rail and the gauge will be relocated to the regulator.

I have quite a few safe guards going in to prevent or at-least attempt to prevent catastrophic failures.

[tuzzio]

Originally Posted by jr_ss

I have quite a few safe guards going in to prevent or at-least attempt to prevent catastrophic failures.

I don't blame you.

[jr_ss]

Ethanol sensor mount complete…





I have to relocated my AN to hardline fitting (Parker 5FSC4N-316) and I’ll be removing the evap and factory fuel feed hardlines to simplify things. I have some replacement line clips I am going to install made from 3D printing. This will anchor my -8AN line in the factory clips.

Updated the post with information on the AN conversion fitting I used for my return line. It is a 5/16 OD tube x 1/4” NPT 316SS fitting from Parker.

[jr_ss]

Replacement ferrules showed up today. I just need to cut the factory hardline back far enough to provide ample room for some PFTE SS line and two straight -6AN fittings.



I also welded up the supports to the filter mount. I need to pick up some lock nuts or lock washes to secure the filter housing to the bracket.




FPR mount is next and then finalizing my lines.

[jr_ss]

Between traveling and other things going on I haven’t had much time to work on my car. I did get my FPR mounted and installed the gauge. However, due to the placement of the fill port, I opted to put the gauge back on my rail and the PSI sensor in the regulator. All of the gauges I’ve come across have the fill port at 4:30 and when they are mounted plumb, it leaks.

The other things keeping me away from my car are some hues vehicles. One is an ‘01 Camaro with a single turbo. The other is an ‘07 STI.

[jr_ss]

Not much to report really. I got my parts back from coating and they turned out great.




I threw my Ti hardware into the turbo flange and overlaid the head flange gasket on the manifold to check port matching. It required some clean up, so I decided to just knock it out.






I also picked up a ?rare? in the US ?oh shit? handle for the passenger side. Kind of excited about this piece.




My ?10 Xterra acquired an exhaust leak. Upon further inspection, it was a manifold crack. I?ve been sorting this out so the misses can drive it during the ?snow months? when needed as her car doesn?t have AWD/4WD and she totes the kiddos to school. This has been a huge pain in the ass. Mainly the head shielding, which is not removable unless you tear a whole lot of stuff out of the way.

[jr_ss]

I picked up a KBD NaVaN bumper some time ago, perhaps it’s was last year, who knows at this point. Anyway, I always wanted to add a lip to it. I really liked the Magic Aero lip, unfortunately, Paul is no longer making components do to health reasons. There are a few variations out there of lips, but only a few look right to me. I stumbled across the First Molding Flugelhorn Plate lip awhile back, but I always hesitated because the pictures online sucked and they weren’t exactly cheap to land stateside.

Long story short, I contact Alex Chang and he imported a few of the lips for various versions of the S-chassis. The lip showed up roughly 6-7mons after he placed the order. We were expecting Feb-May the following year. At any rate, it is here and it is beautiful.







I finally cut the hole for the BOV and refit all of my piping. This will allow me to lay out the additional sensors, wiring and new -10 hose for the catch can, oil cooler and filter relocation, and various other components. I was ordering fittings from Summit, but I found a local vendor (ppcfittings.com) that will crimp lines for me there at no additional charge. So instead of assembling my own lines, I’ll be having them crimped for a more professional appearance.



I started running tubing for the wastegate solenoid and I had to retap my compressor cover.



I also have been working with a gentleman to have the ash tray pocket made into something more useful for me.





Next step is to get the fuel filter mounted under the car and install the new anodized fuel line brackets. I’ll finalize the fuel feed/return lines and focus on fitting all the other nonsense under the intake manifold, while leaving room to work on it all.

As always, more to come, but it may be a minute since the Holidays are 3weeks out.

[PoorMans180SX]

I was always a fan of the First Molding stuff.

[brndck]

Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

I was always a fan of the First Molding stuff.

i have one of their carbon rear diffusers and its excellent.

[jr_ss]

I have been reworking my oil filter relocation, cooler lines and thermostat location to better serve me. While the location it has been in works great, it prevents me from running an oil temperature sensor in a spot that allows me to collect the temps pre and post cooler. As we all know, the way the thermostat works is it blocks off the feed to the cooler when the oil temps are below activation point, returning the oil back to the motor. When the thermostat opens, it allows flow through and back the same channel to feed back into the motor. So, this little bracket, allows me to angle the thermostat block in such a manner, that I can now get the temps with and without the thermostat open. Giving me an accurate temperature at all times. You can make our the little RIFE sensor at the bottom right corner in one of the photos.





Along with that bracket, I am working on a setup to allow my windshield washer reservoir to be located in roughly the same spot as factory, albeit rotated the long way to allow room for my charge pipe. No images yet.

I also started to fit the Navan bumper, which is taking some massaging due to the FMIC and the foam filler panel. Apparently, the USDM foam is different than the JDM version, as it is quite a tight fit. I believe I’ll have to do some massaging at the outer most corners. I’ll probably wait until Summer to mount the Fugel Plate lip, as winter has set in and it changes how malleable the KBD is. I want to get the lip secured correctly the first time. I’ll get some photos up next time.

Last but not least, I picked up this kit. RT hasn’t been around for awhile, but I have been think about swapping out my spherical bearing S14 knuckles to something with a bit more compliance. So why not swap out to something lighter at the same time.

[tuzzio]

Unsure if it'll suit your needs, but I believe I have a pair of Z32 rear uprights here that someone cut the brake tabs off of to run a dual caliper plate. That interests you, get ahold of me and pay shipping and they're yours.

Also, good progress as always. Annoying how time consuming stuff like the little brackets are, but can make a world of a difference to the user.

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by tuzzio

Unsure if it'll suit your needs, but I believe I have a pair of Z32 rear uprights here that someone cut the brake tabs off of to run a dual caliper plate. That interests you, get ahold of me and pay shipping and they're yours.

Also, good progress as always. Annoying how time consuming stuff like the little brackets are, but can make a world of a difference to the user.

I actually have a set already, but thank you. I?m still on the fence with swapping, but I have all the components should I decide to do it. The increased NVH did not really bother me because it was at the wheels and not in the subframe, so the S14 knuckles may stay.

[jr_ss]

My original oil cooler and vent lines were made with Nylon covered rubber hoses and like most rubber, overtime, it looses its elasticity and starts to fail. I had a slightly leaking oil supply hose at the motor, so I decided it was time to replace the lines with something superior. I also wanted to ditch the red/blue color combination and went all black. Performance Plumbing Components is a family owned and operated business located in Wilmington, DE and have pretty good reviews. They have also been around for some time, so I decided to give them a shot. I decided this time around I would go the PTFE and crimped fitting route. Far less chance of assembly error and failures. I finished up the oil cooler lines today, just have to tune a few of the lines down for final crimping.












I also stumbled across a set of NaVaN foglights to fit on this turd. I?m honestly surprised I won these and I feel like I stole them. Very few of them pop up forsale in good shape, these are in great shape. However, there may be some surface rust on the reflectors, which I will have rechromed if needed.




Fuel filter finally mounted. I removed the OEM evap line and one of the fuel lines, to reduce clutter and make room for the -8 AN feed line.

[Snilssson]

Incredible work and craftmanship, keep it up!

[TheRealSy90]

What are you doing for the evap line off of the fuel tank?

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by Snilssson

Incredible work and craftmanship, keep it up!

Thank you sir, I try, to my best ability.

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

What are you doing for the evap line off of the fuel tank?

To be honest, I?ll probably add a filter to the line and leave it open. I use to have it capped without issue. If I am not mistaken, the S14 has a vented gas cap, so pressure build up isn?t an issue.

[jr_ss]

Overall of the engine bay as it currently sits. All oil cooler lines are crimped and reinstalled. I will have to tighten a few fittings, but I need to move things to access them. I am lacking one or two fittings to finalize the catch can setup. I should have those in a couple days.



My wife’s present to me finally showed up. I cannot wait to get this hung up. I think I’m going to mount it to a block of wood and then on to the garage wall.

[projectsupra]

Such a clean engine bay, great work!

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by projectsupra

Such a clean engine bay, great work!

Thank you for the kind words. It needs to be cleaned, desperately, but once all the mock up is complete, I?ll tear it all out, push her outside and bath it.

I?m slowly picking away at things. I was trying to find replacement hoses to suit the S14 SR coolant hard pipes. Multiple trips to the AutoZone store to find hoses that fit only to completely change every thing and waste money. Oh well.

I decided I wanted to clean that mess of hoses and hard pipes up and realized the S13 coolant lines were best suited for this. While I didn?t acquire S13 hardlines, I did fab my own pipe and reused a portion of the S14 hardlines.

This frees up so much space under the intake manifold in areas I need it. Remember, I still have the VVL solenoids to mount, as well as the VTC solenoid, so space is a premium. I also want to use SS bent hardlines to tidy things up and give it a semi-OEM feel. With that, I have to mount my solenoid block motor side, as mounting it in the previous location means flexible lines.

On to the pictures?

[Om1kron]

still utilizing the oem knock sensor? looks like a bitch to get your fingers in there now.

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by Om1kron

still utilizing the oem knock sensor? looks like a bitch to get your fingers in there now.

It will be upgraded to a Bosch unit, but it will reside in the factory location.

There is more room than you can see in the photo. Also, how often do you replace a knock sensor?

[Om1kron]

Originally Posted by jr_ss

It will be upgraded to a Bosch unit, but it will reside in the factory location.

There is more room than you can see in the photo. Also, how often do you replace a knock sensor?

I don't run one lol. But my brand new one has been sitting in a box for about 11 years.

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by Om1kron

I don't run one lol. But my brand new one has been sitting in a box for about 11 years.

😂. I will have one just so the tuner can hear knock, but I?m not concerned with tying it into the ECU. I have EGT sensors for each cylinder.

[PoorMans180SX]

Originally Posted by Om1kron

I don't run one lol. But my brand new one has been sitting in a box for about 11 years.

Originally Posted by jr_ss

😂. I will have one just so the tuner can hear knock, but I?m not concerned with tying it into the ECU. I have EGT sensors for each cylinder.

What's the reasoning behind not running knock sensors? The new bosch units are very well tuned to not have false knock readings, and what happens if you get a batch of bad fuel?

[babillaracing]

Car coming along really nice

[turbo_dreams]

I can only imagine feeling VVL under boost. Bay looks great.