A31 Nissan Cefiro

[EvilRB]

Hey guys just wanted to introduce my new project.
Last week I picked up a 1992 A31 NISSAN Cefiro.
My Car already came with a RB25DET conversion but needed a few bugs to be worked out.

Searching through a few forums and diagnosing the problems, thankfully alot of them were very minor things but sad to say that all the parts need to be imported.
Oh well comes with the territory.

Currently my car has a few things:

RB25DET w gearbox
Apexi Power FC
Blitz turbo Timer
Blitz Spec R Boost controller
ARC BOV
HKS intake
HKS 3' turbo back exhaust
Kenwood Navi/DVD
MB quart speakers
JL audio 550watt amp
Apine type R SUb
HID upgrade
Racing Sparco NT-R 17X9 +15
Tein coil overs
Skyline brakes and lug conversion
Sparco Competition Steering wheel
Cusco frame spacers

thats about all i can remember off the top of my head for now.
Now for the pics!

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Some rim choices...

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and believe it or not the girl that owned it before I did

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So far my plans are to restore this car and just do simple and minor upgrades.
Pull the fenders a bit find better rims and get rid of that horrible bumper, try to go with a cleaner look.
Some thing like my old JDM Supra TT that I did a slight widebody on, you can't tell unless you park next to another supra but it's an inch wider in back and .5 inch in front.

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I am already making my own bumper at my shop and will be posting pictures in the next few days if it turns out ok... LOL
but I just want to save this car since it's is very rare here and one of the few that is actually legalized that I have ever seen.
Not sure how it was done all I know is I got it checked out and it passed. So please no questions about it cause I don't really know, haha!
Only problem is that I do need a few parts if someone is parting out a car let me know I've been looking but there hasn't seem to be a new thread for parts on here in ages!

Here is what I need:

rear power window amp (right side)
passenger front window switch ( just the switch part not really the trim)
Left front a/c vent trim
Right front sun sensor cover
both front vents on dash
drivers side (right side) front corner light
Speedo cable
both sun-visors and the bottons that connect to it, (there are tabs that
they connect to and they are broken so that is the part I need also)
and any updated grills, just in case, just looking for what other
options out there

So hit me up if you guys got any of those and of course I need it shipped to the USA California 91776


Thanks for looking guys!

[rangerjavi]

Very nice, check to see what U.S. spec Nissan vehicles share parts with yours.

[silviaks2nr]

that girl though .

[EvilRB]

Thanks guys,

Yeah she is awesome, great friend, as for the car I'm also looking to trade the rims for something that is more fitting of a 4 door, these rims fit a coupe more.
I love them and they have so much history i wish i had another set just so I can keep them as a history piece.
But sadly I spent all my money on just buying the car...

Here is my thread:
http://zilvia.net/f/wheels-tires/467828-wtt-socal-racing-sparco-nt-r-wheels-tires-17x9-15-5x114-3-a.html

[EvilRB]

Only had the car for about a week and got alot done!

Cleaned up the wiring and the power FC connections
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Installed the boost controller and turbo timer
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Installed the new Kenwood Navi/dvd and system
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New ARC BOV ( the first part I bought for her! put it on the first day!!)
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Got a Silvia FRP lip to TRY to make a new bumper...
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And while testing it last night found out that I have a real URAS front bumper
it's gonna be a shame to cut this up!
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And did a full tune up which included plugs, oil & filter, clutch flush, tranny flush with MT 90 redline fluids, new rear tires, new various light bulbs and a overall go through the car.
I gotta say I love this car!

Oh one stupid thing I found out was that my speedo doesn't work so I thought that I needed to do a mechanical speed sensor conversion for the RB25 gearbox so I ordered the part. But when I went under the car to check the connection and make sure everything was correct the conversion was already done just my speedo cable end has been sheered off!!!!
I'm like WTF!!!
SO now I have to get a new speedo cable and there is no room to change it with my big hands...
not looking forward to that.

This car is really solid but just alot of little things that need attention which is kinda great but a pain in the ass at the same time cause there is alot of work to do but it's all easy stuff so you feel like you got alot of stuff done by the end of the day.
All in all though, I've spent almost every dime I have and it has been worth it!
I've got a long ways to go before she is finished but when she is I think she'll be worth it.

I have the new body designed already just kinda deciding on paint and sourcing my new engine now. paint and bodywork first before the new engine goes in so it'll be abut a year.

oh and if you want to know more on my supra you can check it out here: http://1013mm.com/blog/2010/10/jeremys-100-jdm-legal-right-hand-drive-toyota-supra/
Hopefully I can make this car as sexy if not sexier than my supra! gonna try atleast!!

[EvilRB]

SO I started on my bumper today which I gotta say I'm pretty proud of...
only took me about 4 hours to get done but tomorrow i'll start on making it look pretty

I started by measuring everything like current height from ground, thickness of lip, how high I wanted everything to be, you know the obvious stuff.
Then the part that made me the most nervous and sad, the cutting of my authentic Monkey Magic / URAS bumper
Even though it's tore up, the fact that it's a real bumper, I really wish I had a spare just so I could have hung this on a wall or something
It's sad to see a real part be cut up
Oh well on to the rest of the day...
I cut the S13 lip in half, the lip is about 7 inches too short, and cut the sides so that the lip would sit flush to the bumper.
After I was done with that just screwed in some screws to hold everything in place, test fitting everything and made some brackets to keep everything solid!
Now check out the pics:

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Not bad for 4 hrs worth of work I say!
Keep in mind that the car is raised all the way up on it's coilovers so now I am going to drop it about 2 inches to get rid of the wheel gap now that I don't have that bumper snowplowing everything!
I still am going to play with the angle of the lip and the height of it before I set the fiberglass tomorrow.
All I know if I am glad I did it and now I can take my time getting my OEM aero!

[EvilRB]

Ok so interesting day today, might be getting the engine early!
I'm talking to my guys about that and designing the plan as we speak so more on that later...

And in other news talked to my buddy ray at the Nismo Shop and they still don't haven't heard anything yet on if they can get parts for my car from japan, he's putting another call in for me so hopefully i can get the windows fixed atleast!!

Another buddy of mine came by for me to test fit his rims!
They are some VIP classic Leon hardiritt ordens wheels with polished lips machines faces.

Here are the specs:
Front 20/10.5 +2, 3 1/2 lip
Rear 20/12.5 +2, 5 1/2 lip

I loved them! And they sorta fit... I would have to do major body work and it's not really out of my range but it's also something i really have to think if i want to do again. It took me a year and a half to get the Supra widebody right.

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I really want these though so i gotta do some homework...

well see...

anyway to the rest of the day..
I filled the missing section of the bumper which took about another 4 hours, mostly drying time for the fiberglass and bondo/ paint.

First I started by making a plug to hold the fiberglass. I did this by making a template of the shape of the lip then transfered it to a piece of florist foam that i picked up form a 99 cent store around me. Walmart has this stuff also.
Take your time with this but remember this dosen't have to be perfect.

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Then i cut out fiberglass sheet to approximate size and layed out everything before i started. I also identified weak and cracked spots around the bumper to repair and cut smaller pieces for them.
I them coated the fiberglass lip with resin first and them layed the fiberglass cloth down. then i inserted the plug and continued to coat the fiberglass.

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Then I let everything dry for a bit and sanded and bondoed everything down till it was nice and smooth. After that just sprayed it black to cover and protect everything. I did leave the bottom metal bracing though just because it added strength and it wasn't noticeable.

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Bottom of the lip where the metal bracing is

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Test fitting

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ALL DONE!! for now...

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I have suspension planned for tomorrow then brake and some other upgrades for the rest of the week!

[peanucklebutter]

Nice work. I wanted to buy this exact car but it is on the other side of the country from me. Good luck!

[rangerjavi]

A lot of your pics are not working, where did you find that Silvia lip?

[mishimoto]

Good thread so far! Subscribed.:D

[EvilRB]

Thanks guys!
Are the pics working now? cause they seem to be working fine for me, let me know I'll try to re-host them somewhere else.
and i got the lip off the for sale section here. Zilvia FTW! :)

[mishimoto]

Thanks guys!
Are the pics working now? cause they seem to be working fine for me, let me know I'll try to re-host them somewhere else.
and i got the lip off the for sale section here. Zilvia FTW! :)

Pic's are working for me!

[fliprayzin240sx]

My question is, why didnt you just fixed the bumper, instead of replacing the lower lip? I think the bumper looked good that way it was.

[h2v7]

aww i was hoping FS thread

[Brian]

A31s are cool.

Love Car Modify Wonder Cefiros

Keep up the good work.

[rangerjavi]

Pics are working now thanks, that was the lip buddy was selling with the bumper? If so I was trying to save for that lip to make a mold. :P

[pink godzila]

Nice pick up! I believe this car was for sale while back and no luck to find a new owner. Anyways, nice work on front bumper but I like the URAS more.

[EvilRB]

Thanks for the comments guys, but if you saw the car in person with the bumper before you would understand why I choose to do this.
The kit was so off being incomplete.
It was either buy the rest of the Uras kit or do this, this was the faster cheaper route...
not to mention the bumper was just way too low had I have my coil-overs fully extended and the bumpers would still hit everything.
Now I have my lip adjustable and I get to use my coil-overs and set the car lower, not to mention match the rest of the kit more.
I'm not building a drift car, I'm trying to restore this car so that it will last another 20 years.
With a few minor personal tweaks since this car was already so modified

[arlok]

Nice work man! Subscribed..

If u dont mind who's white fd was that?





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[EvilRB]

It's a sad sorry about the FD, basically a rich Chinese kid thought that he could be a rotary mechanic and is letting the car rot and won't sell it or do anything with it.
He actually though a MR-S was a better investment than fixing that car even though he has a new engine for it...
Stupid guy... I just shake my head at him...
You should see the new Carbon Bride GIAS that are just going to shit in the car, we try to talk to him but he just doesn't seem to care or listen
Some people just don't deserve to own such beautiful things

[arlok]

thats sad =[

[EvilRB]

SO it's been hot as hell here the last few days and the only time it seems even sane to work on the car is at night.
SO last night I got on to lowering the car. basically just got it to one finger gap on each side and double checked everything.
Thought it was going to be a quick and easy thing but I ended up spending over 8 hours doing it... I must have been having fun cause it didn't seem like it. LOL!
All I can say is that at 3am you should not be sweating your balls off...
unless it's with someone else...:naughty:

Basically it's just a simple coil-over adjustment, don't think I really need to say much on it but it dose make a world of difference looks wise.
I still got to take it out and test the drivability out and possibly adjust the damping.

But First look what came in yesterday!!!

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It's the first part of my z33 track rotor upgrade, now just waiting for the rotors and some other goodies!
Also I think I got a source on some parts for the car for my power window and a/c so hopefully I'll get those in the next week or so.
I Hope cause it sucks driving in this heat with limited windows and no a/c in a black car...

anyway now on to the pics!!

Tein HA's at least these are compatible with the EDFC unit... maybe I'll get one I always liked my TEMS unit in my old soarer
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For comparison of original ride height to now

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I actually could drop the car lower but my drive way and the roads around here are a bitch and I don't want to crack the new lip I just made, plus I kinda like not having to angle everywhere I go, this set up is just right for me

So all in all the car is getting there, it's only been about a few weeks that I've had the car and I feel like I keep this up she's be done in no time.
hopefully next will be the a/c and brakes!!!!

[EvilRB]

LOL look what I found on another cefiro forum...

Cefiro with a S14 front!
http://www.forums.secretdrift.com.au/uploads/monthly_01_2011/post-18290-1295862285.jpg
http://www.forums.secretdrift.com.au/uploads/monthly_01_2011/post-18290-1295862298.jpg

Well if i ever need to replace my front end (knock on wood...) this might be an option! LOL!

Found a s15 conversion also at random while looking for something else...

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more of this car here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1523063090992.62939.1667055065&type=1

Just thought you guys might enjoy

[s13coupe92]

i want to marry the girl. straight up

[EvilRB]

SO i finally got my AC compressor today as well as some other parts.
Went to see a buddy of mine and he hooked it up with a few things as well as taught me a few things about the car.
He use to have a Cefiro and currently has 2 R33's. And even though I was about 80-98% sure about what I have on my car and what things were it was nice to talk to someone that could confirm things and point out the differences and the unique things for my car.
I'm always up for shop talk but it's even better when it's about my car. ;)

Had to go all the way down to San Diego but it was a nice drive after work and it was so much cooler down there too.
It was the first long distance drive I actually took her on and she performed beautifully.

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We call them the San Diego titties!!! HAHA!!

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My new holders that I made this past weekend

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I found out that this car has a 4.33 gearing stock so I got a S13 VLSD with a 4.08 to help with the mileage for now and just keeping the other diff on the side.
I also bought a Nismo 2 way from him off his R33 so that will be dropped in in the next few weeks.
A few other nice little toys were brought back but I'll just leave you with a teaser for now...

too tired to unload my trunk @ 2am...

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What could this be for? :D

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Well I'm excited to get my ac installed and as well as the other parts so I'll update then!

[EvilRB]

Maybe one you you guys can help me out, looking for a a/c line so I don't have to make new ones.
Anything off a RB25 or RB20 should work!
Since my car already had a RB20 in it it should just be plug and play! also if anyone has a a/c plug off the harness that would be great too! They cut mine off the harness and I have to wire a new one.... so yeah... Thanks guys!

Message me if you got one!

WTB AD HERE: http://zilvia.net/f/wanted-buy/471625-rb-20-25-c-line.html

[jdm2191]

First time seeing this build, Nice stuff.....Also cool to see a A31 in Cali

[EvilRB]

^ thanks man you too!
Just came back from Apexi actually and got to lend a hand to Elite JDM'S S13 car that is almost running the same setup as your's, kool build!

No pics of that car but here is one of the shop and the ApexI SC430

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I did the bumper, my small contribution... haha!
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The engine set up my friends did from scratch
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no work on my car but it was still an enjoyable and exciting car day!! :)

These are the type of days that add to the collection of stories that one day I will tell my grandchildren and they won't believe me... that is my goal in life....

[Fearell]

Neat build. Good luck with everything :)

[bataangpinoy]

why is she not your girlfriend?

[EvilRB]

MY 1000th POST!!!!!! LOL!

Well to celebrate here is a pic of my ZX10R with Eva Skye!

I'm actually working on this bike this week so I can do another shoot with her again!

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[wacko2]

is this nissan cefiro register in the US, Im wonderin how the last owner register it.

[jdm2191]

^ thanks man you too!
Just came back from Apexi actually and got to lend a hand to Elite JDM'S S13 car that is almost running the same setup as your's, kool build!


Oh Nice, Nick D Alessio's car is pretty Badass I saw it in person at FD Long Beach He has alot of Tomei parts on his 1JZ I havnt got to his level yet

But keep it up! You should bring the Cefiro to that S-Chassis meet next month in Anaheim Would love to see it in person

[EvilRB]

not a really big meet type of person anymore, but i don't mind stopping by, is there a link to the meet?
If I have time I'll swing by!

[dizzariot]

...dude your car is amazing and all, but you CAN'T post a picture of a Goddess like that and expect me to meticulously read through your build thread.

I can offer a stable military income, a body that's rippling with muscles, the ability to grow a beard (some girls like that), and a sparkling/charming personality.


Seriously.


Ask her to think about it.


Car looks great btw, drove by the SD 'titties' a few days ago!

[EvilRB]

So I finally took some time yesterday to clean up my VLSD that I got with the 4.08/4.10 gears... I hear that it has both... but It's out of a N/A 300zx with 5 bolt axles.
I'm going to use this because I daily drive my Ceffy as of now and the gas is killing me.
The Cefiro came with 4.33 gearing and although fun it sucks up the gas and I am shifting way too early.

Still pretty interesting just opening this unit up and inspecting everything, seems pretty clean but the oil has been in there from factory I think!


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Now I gotta pull the unit out of my car and change the covers and such. gonna do that this weekend. Got some redline oil for the unit.
This is just a temporary unit cause I have a Nismo 2way that i'm picking up next time I go back down to SD. It's just nice to have an option to swap out.

On another note, did some research and found another way that I might be able to fix my windows by using the relays from a 95 maxima.
The relay is a Taiko tx2-8xs
Pick a part listed that they had a car in there lot and wouldn't you know it, when i get there all the window switches are gone!!!
but I was able to find a few power window amp that might fix my rear window problem. so I'm gonna try that out tonight.
It was also nice just to pick up some extra fuses and bolts to replenish my spare bolts bin.
Also found a OEM Nissan cup holder unit. Too bad won't fit with my Navi unit...
Also got some ac lines just to see if they fit my compressor, it was nice cause all i paid for was the cup holder, everything else was free!!! LOL!
It's nice to bring a bag with a whole bunch of shit in it!!!

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546753_10151144462699236_333878356_n.jpg

[Nickys13]

The girl who owned it before you Is beautiful.

[ZenkiKid]

What does the girl drive now?

[EvilRB]

It worked!!
I got one of the windows to work with the power amp from the Altima!
It actually was from the front window amp from a 94 Altima, I think, but it worked!
Plug and play also!
The junkyard picking paid off big time!

Altima unit
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/377162_10151146947034236_13988792_n.jpg
old unit and the Altima brackets and pig tail for reference in-case some needs this
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/400499_10151146946804236_652720848_n.jpg

Also look what came in yesterday afternoon when I got home... C's Short shifter for the RB!
I always loved these and this was on my list, came up on the opportunity to get this and jumped on it!
Can't wait to install it tonight!

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/484586_10151146368924236_781985153_n.jpg

I'm still at the stage to put the car back to stock-ish condition first before I do the modification part but it's nice to get the little things when I can.
I just want to make sure I know I have a reliable base before I go ahead and start messing with everything but this journey so far has been interesting.

More play time with her this weekend!

[KiLLeR2001]

Anyone else slightly more interested in the chick than this build? I know I am.

Also that S15 front on the Cefiro is garbage. S14 front looks way better.

[dizzariot]

Anyone else slightly more interested in the chick than this build? I know I am.

Also that S15 front on the Cefiro is garbage. S14 front looks way better.

We're being ignored ^__^
HE DOESN'T WANT TO SHARE!
The build is going good though. Loving the time and research devoted to this!

[FaLKoN240]

Thirsty as fuck dude, CHILL. It's only a woman.

[pole drift]

Nice work there dude, giving me some inspiration for my own build

[mishimoto]

Any recent updates OP?

[Josh400]

Are you going with a spoiler or spoilerless? Good job on the new bumper but I still like the old one better. Nice build!

[EvilRB]

Hey guys, Was working alot for SEMA and now I'm on the east coast for a bit but I'll be back in Cali and will have a bunch of updates soon!
Also putting my bike build back together and the new engine came in so lots of exciting updates to come!!

[EvilRB]

Update time******

Been really busy with life but alot of progress has been happening the last couple of weeks!

Since the last time I updated this thread a few things have been done so I'm just going to list them.

Fixes:
All windows and switches have been fixed and working!!!!!! <-- big thing to find all the parts off yahoo Japan!
OEM Nissan Window visors
OEM sunshades and clips
Identified wiring from conversion and cleaned it up
exhaust leaks
vaccum leaks
blown speakers all replaced with Alpine type R

Upgrades:
Apexi N1 Pro Coilovers
Nismo A31 rear strut tower bar
ARP exhaust bolts
New turbo elbow
SS turbo lines
SS brake lines
350 track rotors and adapters
Koyo radiator
Samco hoses
New battery Termials
New rims (different setups)
New hood dampers!! (so nice to have!!)
Nismo 2 way LSD an extra 4.3 gear
80mm Apexi Exhaust Valve Controller (great upgrade!)
C's short shifter / ebay version as well to try them both... pending testing... Moded the ebay version...

Currently en route from Japan:
New passenger rear door (so I dont' have to do major bondo and metal work)
Speedo Cable to finally fix my speedometer, though I am going to try to make a mod with the RB25 speed sensor and see if I can do a NX1600 conversion... If I have time, since I have the parts...

I'm also building a RB30DETT on the side for this car but that is a slow side project, that is why I'm not doing much go fast parts on this car, just focusing on cooling, suspension and getting the body right.
Not building her for anything in paticular just the best that she can be, the ultimate Cefiro daily, a car that when you see it you just say that it's nice and hopefully that you respect it and the time I put in to it.
I want to engine to have a linear power band and the suspension to be set up right so I'm just playing around with different options.

i'm also going to be fabricating a power brace next week with some help from a fellow member.
I bought a Nismo S13 power brace to try and it was just alittle too short.
So he offered to make one from scratch using my exsiting pieces.
Also I'm going to be making a strut tower bar too so that should be interesting.
The interesting thing with these cars is that they are a combination of a S13 & R32 chassis so you have to either guess which parts fit of mix and match. Like the chassis post from a S13 with a R32 bar makes a strut tower bar for a A31 because of the RB engine.
But thats kinda part of the fun with this car.
It's all about the hunt for parts!

Well now for the pictures!

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Blitz 01 18' (for Sale BTW)
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Messing around...:goyou:
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Test fitting my recaros (I've had these for years & now waiting on sliders)
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Trying a Boso look with 16's, too small for my brakes
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With G35 19's (coilovers have to be fully extended... not good)
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Coilovers at same height with 18's, notice the difference
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Exhaust studs broke off in the head, back of the turbo and down pipe.
Replaced all without incident, thank god!
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/529309_10151608589699236_1432791102_n.jpg
With all the tools and extractors I bought and borrowed this is what I had to resort to and and what worked!
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My new stockers for now..
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Well thats about it for now.. I'm still working on her and waiting for my rims to get done.
As time goes on I'll be updating more but I have my eye on the rims I want and before I start on the body work I want my rims here so I can make sure that everything fits just right and it looks good.

Thanks for reading!

[EvilRB]

Frustrating night last night!

Went to install my ARP exhaust bolts and started clearing out the bolt holes... found another bolt broken off in the last hole!
Right next to the firewall so It's a bitch to work in there with the heater and a/c lines right there!
spent over 5 hours trying to get it out and it's still stuck in there!
not sure why or how but it just dosen't want to drill out...
I have to go get another harder bit or something...

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/904254_10151627794304236_135041746_o.jpg
As far as I got with the install...
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on other fronts, test fitting my intercooler, it's kinda big 30X11X5 but it's for the RB30 set up.
I needed something to get my mind off the bolt at the time so I figured that I'd just work on it for a while...

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Also tried on some Advan RS-D rims that I have for sale, the offsets are kinda weak I thought but they really fit well on this car!
I was surprised and now I'm thinking I might keep them...
I really wanted to stay away from 19's but these wheels are light and the all black look actually looks good...
I got me thinking...

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Other than that Formula D and my other bike project has got me really busy this past week, I really want to get everything done ASAP.
I'm working on painting my rims and 2 bikes.
Some many projects I wish I had more time and energy to get everything done...

Cleaning up a hairline crack in one of my rims...
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Cleaning and Preping rims!
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Getting Rims and bike parts ready for paint!
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Helmet is getting painted to match!
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Now here is a question for you guys...

My turbo... It's a 45v4
I've read that it's a S1,S2, Neo, VG30...
I've pretty much confirmed that it's a BB, ceramic, intake and exhaust (I put a magnet on it)
It is in great shape no shaft play at all and may have been rebuilt recently so I would like to know for my own info if it is a stock unit from this engine or a newer unit?
Here are some pictures with the number on the turbo:

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[EvilRB]

Found my A/C set up last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I so f**king happy!!!! you have no idea!
The summers here in SoCal can get bad and I was not looking forward to being stuck in traffic with no a/c again.
When last night out of the blue I recieved a text from a guy with a M30 Infiniti with a RB25 swap that was getting rid of his whole a/c setup, condensor and all.
The thing was that he had put a hole in is radiator and at 9 pm at night needed a radiator right away to get to work/school the next day.
Well I had my koyo unit that I still hadn't installed back into my car and long story short if your looking for a replacment condensor the set up from a F31 Lepoard/ M30 Infiniti is a direct replacement!
You will have to bend some lines but it works!
Now a Koyo unit for a condensor and a set of lines isn't a fair trade by far, not to mention I had to drive to him because well his car wasn't working and he was in a bind so he threw in pair of 15' Hayashi's that I'm just gonna use as decoration in my garage... and some no name camber plates.
But by far the best was a case of Arizona Green Teas! SCORE!! LOL!!!!
The guy was greatful, to say the least...
I'm just happy I got A/C but it was nice paying it forward and helping out a car guy as well...

Here are some pictures of the set up, I'll do a DIY of the swap in a few days just incase someone needs the info.

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Also you know when you don't get enough sleep and have crazy ideas in the middle of the night?
Well this is what happens when you have the tools to make them happen...

Say hello to the start of my Heart shaped exhaust...

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And alittle update on the rims...
Here is where I'm at as of today I'm about to sand the primer and apply the final color

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From this to this:

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Kinda interested to see how these turns out myself...

But not bad for about $40 in materials... I swear anyone can do this at this point.
Well I'll update more later!

[supersayianjim]

so how heavy is this car compared to a s13 or 14?? also the 19's fill the wheel wells much better. and does that oil catch can routing get the job done??

[EvilRB]

It's not that bad, heavier than a S Chassic but lighter than an R33.
I feel like they are the undiscoverd secert to most people of the dirft world.
... and yes the catch can works, already found some oil in ther that I had to clean.

[wacko2]

i really want ur car now, lol i always wanted import one these here US.

[s13rhdhatch]

Sexy ass car!really digging this build. Also pics of the previous owner?

[CefiroA31]

It's not that bad, heavier than a S Chassic but lighter than an R33.
I feel like they are the undiscoverd secert to most people of the dirft world.
... and yes the catch can works, already found some oil in ther that I had to clean.

A31 Cefiros is best described as a 4 door r32 with s13 suspension. It's technical twins to a c33 laurel. They are used by many South East Asian drifters (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand) and also winners of the first several season of New Zealand national drifting championship. With the longer wheelbase, they are not as snappy as an s13, but still agile and a bit harder to spin out. They do grip driving quite well too, on our local circuit a friend of mine with an sr20det swapped Cefiro (around 450 hp) had a best lap time of 1 minute 51,xx seconds, when the best lap time of a GTR r35 (fastest car of the day, claimed to be 750 hp) is 1 minute 45,xx seconds.

Several Cefiros build to compete in south east asia:
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FD-Asia-JKT-29.jpg
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/9_0Qwl_217.jpg
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FD-Asia-JKT-31.jpg
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FD-Asia-JKT-89.jpg

Surprising how bad ass this executive sedan can be.

[CefiroA31]

Found my A/C set up last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Congratz man, a properly working Cefiro air con is really cold, even against the heat of tropics in Indonesia.

[EvilRB]

A31 Cefiros is best described as a 4 door r32 with s13 suspension. It's technical twins to a c33 laurel. They are used by many South East Asian drifters (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand) and also winners of the first several season of New Zealand national drifting championship. With the longer wheelbase, they are not as snappy as an s13, but still agile and a bit harder to spin out. They do grip driving quite well too, on our local circuit a friend of mine with an sr20det swapped Cefiro (around 450 hp) had a best lap time of 1 minute 51,xx seconds, when the best lap time of a GTR r35 (fastest car of the day, claimed to be 750 hp) is 1 minute 45,xx seconds.

Several Cefiros build to compete in south east asia
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FD-Asia-JKT-29.jpg
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/9_0Qwl_217.jpg
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FD-Asia-JKT-31.jpg
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FD-Asia-JKT-89.jpg

Surprising how bad ass this executive sedan can be.


Ummm thanks for that info....?
ws that for me or for everyone else???
Anyways...
Also I fixed the links for you...

On a side note, I finally finished my rims today!

after a few days of the process they acutally came out great!

It was only about $50 for all the materials so all in all not bad!

$17 for JB Weld KWIK
$6 x2 for Duplicolor Wheel Paint
$6 x2 Etching Primer
$6 Clear Engine Enamel
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$47 +tax

So under $50 est. depending on your state....

thats if you do have a bodyshop to give you supplise... :P

so add to that...

Tape
sandpaper
paper
Prep-all... Clearner : Kleanstrip Prep All Auto Prep (http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd-prepall.cfm)

an extra $15- $25 or so....

but all in all they came out awesome!
and for what I got the rims for I couldn't be happier!!!
And these also are my first refinish job on a set of rims just FYI...
So anyone can do this!
If your in socal and have questions, I do not mind answering some questions for you...

Now on to the pictures!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/473146_10151647611419236_711043768_o.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/459203_10151647611459236_1491228606_o.jpg

Remember they satarted off like this....

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/906178_10151599036979236_1092907150_o.jpg

[CefiroA31]

Well my posts is for you and also everyone else interested, as your thread title is A31 Nissan Cefiro. I also own an A31 Cefiro and loves her, currently swapping a vq30det into her, my little brother owns another A31 powered by rb25det. Oh yeah, here's a link of parts interchangeability for the Cefiro :
Parts Thread - Cefiros and 4 Door Sedans/Taxis - Skylines Australia (http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/325614-parts-thread/)

[Oakville]

Pics of the previous owner aren't working

this car looks really cool! Surprising to see one Cali plated. Theres a guy local to me that has one done up, pretty neat!

[EvilRB]

Well my posts is for you and also everyone else interested, as your thread title is A31 Nissan Cefiro. I also own an A31 Cefiro and loves her, currently swapping a vq30det into her, my little brother owns another A31 powered by rb25det. Oh yeah, here's a link of parts interchangeability for the Cefiro :
Parts Thread - Cefiros and 4 Door Sedans/Taxis - Skylines Australia (http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/325614-parts-thread/)

Dude, seriously... :picardfp:
I have a build thread on there, as well as a few DIY's...
... It's kool your an owner and thanks for trying to help but I don't have the luxury of having other owners local to talk to much less people that have even have heard of this car
So I'm on every forum that I can find including:

https://www.facebook.com/Cefiro.Indonesia
~ : Cefiro-Thailand : ~ (http://www.cefiro-thailand.com/forums.php)
www.CEFIRO-MALAYSIA.cjb.net Forums (http://cefiromalaysia.fr.yuku.com/)
Just to name a few...
So I've been researching this car and doing the work myself since I've gotten her, Have you even read this thread?
So please, don't patronize me...
Now if you want to help, find me some spare parts...

Pics of the previous owner aren't working

this car looks really cool! Surprising to see one Cali plated. Theres a guy local to me that has one done up, pretty neat!

Thanks Man!


Got the rims home and test fitted them on the car for the first time!
And I gotta say they look great!
I knew this style would go great with the Cefiro!

Perfect with the new brakes!
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/919109_10151649189124236_739109438_o.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/478002_10151649189514236_59723674_o.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/914189_10151649190064236_839181812_o.jpg

Pretty flush for stock... can't wait to put some weight on it, should just clear nicely...
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/466739_10151649190789236_623911475_o.jpg
The new rotors actually space out the wheels a like 3mm from stock so it's liek I'm running a small spacer set up I guess

I'm taking a break tonight but I think I'm going to start putting her back together tomorrow, I miss driving her

oh and pics of the exhaust! LOL!!!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/936372_10151649086884236_589706165_n.jpg
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So angled or straight??? HAHA!!
It's more of if I can make it or not at this point and the kool thing is that I can just un-bolt it with 2 bolts in a matter of seconds and change it out if I want so I'm thinking of making a few different designs after seeing how easy this one is starting to be to make

[CefiroA31]

Ah sorry, havent see that you are on Skylines Aus too, been long time not browsing to build section there.
Not trying to patronize you, sorry if it seems that way, actually admire your diys.
I am also in Cefiro Indonesia, just seldom posts or check the facebook.
What parts you might need?

[EvilRB]

Ah sorry, havent see that you are on Skylines Aus too, been long time not browsing to build section there.
Not trying to patronize you, sorry if it seems that way, actually admire your diys.
I am also in Cefiro Indonesia, just seldom posts or check the facebook.
What parts you might need?

No worries man, it's kool...
Post some pics of your car or start a thread of yours, it's always nice to meet more A31 owners.

Here is what I'm mainly looking for:
A/C vents, Left one and top, as well as the light sensor cover and if possible the S13 DCC conversion harness so I don't have to re-pin my a/c

Here are some picture just to be clear

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/Missingparts.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/A312028_zpsbd094146.jpg

I tried getting in touch with that kismo guy but he never responed to me or my friends in thai or english... I guess he just dosen't like to sell outside of thailand or something...

[EvilRB]

SO finally I got my rims back from wheelflip yesterday and got my car back on the road

So after a month and a half of her being down i stayed up all night and got to get her running again!
I tell you there is nothing like the sound of a RB starting for the first time, especially when it's yours!

Basically what I did when she was down:

Cleared the sheered off exhuast head bolts
New ARP exhaust head bolts
New SS Braided Brake lines
New SS Bradied turbo lines
New Energy suspension bushings
New Gasket kit
New down pipe
Sealed and check all exhaust and vacum leaks
Cleaned everything!
Installed New A/C system
Cleaned IVAC
Checked and rewired engine plugs
New battery terminals
Grounded the engine and ignitor
Sea Foam Engine Prior to New spark plugs, OIL Filter, Fuel Filter, etc...
And basically just clean alot of old dirt and oil out of her...
I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things. oh well...


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Video of the car running here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151672169384236&l=7026773698897813580

Basically spent alot of cash on parts just to refresh her and took time just to get her perfectly running again
I want her to be around for a long time
And even though I have another engine going in her I still have plans for this one
So now I'm taking the day to just see what else I need to get done and take the weekend to enjoy her
Money is alittle tight this month so I need to still get tires for the other set of 350z wheels.

So help my build!
Check out my For Sale Threads!

Here: http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/517109-sexy-randoms-sr-ka-rb-jdm-tyte-yo-click-here-socal-626-a.html#post5259577

BUMP THEM!!! AND BUY!! LOL!!!

Well back to work...

[S12 Drifter]

Bad ass RB powered cefiro. very very nice.

[EvilRB]

^ Thanks man....

Well FUCK Me!

Went for a test drive and to break in my car and pulled over to adjust my idle and do a quick viual under the hood after a few blocks from my house and the car is just start to run hot!
but I check my PFC and my sensors aren't reading it!
it was reading 117c

... So I limp home and now i have to figure this mess out...

FML! I just want to drive!!!! Blah...
Times like this I just want to say fuck it and drop in the RB30 before it's done...

EDIT update: upon inspection at a glance... looks like it might be the water pump... completely unrealted to anything I've done but I think god just hates me for all those times I touched myself at night.... :P

[denian_cellphone]

I love where you are going with this build. definitely subscribing. :bow:

[EvilRB]

Thanks!

Well Update... Spent all day and took everything apart again and the radiator was bone dry again...
Found a small crack in the radiator after I filled it again...
This after I just traded my koyo for the A/C system...
So I now need to buy a new one.... anyone want to sponsor??? LoL!!!

Money is tight this mobth so it might have to wait...

I'm just tired and stressed... gonna have to sell a few things first
I also went for a test drive after I fill the water up and have a major exhaust leak from the head from the one head bolt stud that I wasn't able to clear so I'm going to pull the head and have to take it to the shop and remove it... more work...

Well it will just be done the right way...
Luck I love this car...
It did feel good to be driving her again
Nothing beats the feeling of that!

[EvilRB]

So since I had a little leak from the broken exhaust stud in my head here is my solution to fix it...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/200129_10151392395382085_1014541764_n_zps1ab367b5. jpg
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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/484854_10151392417987085_86551188_n_zpsbc2e3923.jp g
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/969074_10151392418537085_55298107_n_zps2e7e0d11.jp g

...I need help.... :wan:

This is why I'm broke.... Buy my stuff....

http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/517109-sexy-randoms-sr-ka-rb-jdm-tyte-yo-click-here-socal-626-a.html#post5259577

Atleast bump it for me....

[EvilRB]

And if your keeping track...
The car was orignally RB20, I have a Rb25 in the car now...
Yes this is a RB26 and Yes I'm still building the RB30 as well...
LOL all for this same car....
And No, I don't know whats wrong with me....
:loco:

HAHAHAHA!!!

Soon!!!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/rbcefiro_zpsd0009b9f.jpg

[ditchs14]

man why couldn't we have gotten these and laurel's in the us. sweet car man

[ahenry778]

I wish I could come across one of these! Great build so far!

[Tay187]

Hell yes... another US Cefiro owner! I was googling for some info and found your thread! Excellent work! I want to make changes to mine, but it is soooo bone stock, I have a hard time justifying it and might keep it stock for now, but love your build!! Keep it up!!

[EvilRB]

Thanks guys!

Hell yes... another US Cefiro owner! I was googling for some info and found your thread! Excellent work! I want to make changes to mine, but it is soooo bone stock, I have a hard time justifying it and might keep it stock for now, but love your build!! Keep it up!!

What another US Cefiro owner! Yes I'm not alone... I can has friends... HAHAHAHA!!

[Japanese Classics]

Very cool car, looks like your build is coming along nicely! Custom bumper work looks nice also!

[Tay187]

Here's a pic of mine... and the rest I'll put in my own thread :)

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/208tay187/20130528_131259_zpsbe7c796d.jpg

[Japanese Classics]

Here's a pic of mine... and the rest I'll put in my own thread :)

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/208tay187/20130528_131259_zpsbe7c796d.jpg


Whoa, nice! Lots of A31's coming out of the woodwork!

[EvilRB]

Nice! So Jealous of your sunroof... Especially for SoCal!

Hope you get your issues sorted, let me know if there is any other help you need!

[EvilRB]

My fuel & air upgrade, all this for $100...

Z32 MAF and Remaned 650cc A46-00/ JEGS Injectors

A little Birthday present to myself...
But sadly the injectors might have to go back considering the guy never sent the flow sheet and these are supposed to be reman 650cc units that I've never seen before...
They all seem to be in brand new condition and look great but still the fact I got them so cheap and the tips aren't what normal units look like I don't want to pay to get them flow tested just to find out that they are 270's and be SOL...
I'm not risking my engine no matter how good the deal is...

Anyone ever see these type of tips before??
I've only seen injectors with 4 holes that are OEM re-drilled...

well we'll see...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/474853_10151711650634236_633692921_o.jpg
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UPDATE!!!!!! SWEET! The guy basically said sorry dosen't have the flow sheet as listed and refunded my money, told me to keep the injectors!!!!
I basically got them for free!!!!!
I'm just going to send them in and get them flow tested myself!
AWESOME!!!!

Oh yeah I also might have found a temp fix for my exhaust leak issue on my heap, gonna try it out this weekend so we'll see how that goes...
maybe I'll get to drive while the 26 is getting shipped over

[ixfxi]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/202423_10151063900244236_69984221_o.jpg

take the girl

leave the cefiro

your license plate is.... GEY

hehe

[Tay187]

EvilRB... Maybe you know this as I can't find an answer... does the Cefiro have an EGI Relay? I have looked in the fuse / relay box on the driver side, but none are labeled as such, wondering if there are any on the passenger side under the factory airbox setup? If you know or could look, that'd be sweet. My ignition wont shut off my car and I've read it's an EGI Relay on other Nissans, so I'm hoping it's just a relay on mine as well...

[SupaDoopa]

Give the car back to the girl and send her my way.

[Luvs2slide]

Any updates? Just read through the entire thread and good stuff man! I had the exact crap happen to me with the exhaust studs breaking and im taking the head off for repairs. The ARP studs you used, is it the part number in the picture you had a page or so back?

[EvilRB]

No major updates, been working and bought a few more cars...

I am waiting for a few packages to come in from Japan.
And yes I'm pretty sure that the part number for the exhaust bolts, if not google it. I just ordered it off ebay, they had the cheapest price shipped.

I did take her out a few weeks ago to a local meet.
Here is a pic.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1119960_10101043543557447_1475269760_o.jpg

Also I did get a few other goodies since the last time I've updated here...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1239110_10151943174489236_1646487618_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1265269_10151943173984236_334523172_o.jpg
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak
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I also got to check out this gem that I used to own...

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Yes that a is a GZ20 Toyota Soarer TT with a 1G-GTE
I used to own one back a few years ago, I miss my car and it was nice to see one again.
the owner used to work at Toyota in Japan and with TRD.
Really nice guy and had some great stories. Great day!

Found a few pix of my old GZ20... I miss my old baby... RIP

She got totaled on the 60 freeway in 07 by a Tahoe while I was stopped, that going 0 mph, in traffic....
I was so mad... out of all the cars on the road.... I get rear-ended!! FML...

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I do plan on working on my ceffy before SEMA so I will post before then.

[sleepyS14se]

whats up with the Inline exhaust cut out

[sleepyS14se]

also in the pic where you went to the meet the first thing i thought was "oh shit its gangnam style psy ina rhd nissan!" lol

badass build man

[KoukiKid]

This is an awesome build! Can't wait to see more of it... never knew all that much about Cefiro's in the first place. :/

[VIPDRFT]

http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-only/423231-build-where-most-cars-arent-cool-1jz-cefiro.html

Follow his lead and you'll be good to go.

[EvilRB]

whats up with the Inline exhaust cut out

APEXI ECV (Exhaust Control Valve)

Control Valves - Exhaust (http://www.apexi-usa.com/store/exhaust/conrol-valves.html)

Apexi ECV - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWR22wpgXns&list=PLAUqGRXrEcF3RQ-jpDg3Xcy_paDYdli3W)

I recommend it to anyone with an exhaust!
This is my 3rd one and now this car and I can not tell you how many times it has paid off when you are just trying to keep your car quiet. Even when you are just coming home late and don't want to wake your neighbors.
It comes in different sizes to fit different size exhaust and all you do is pull the cable to quiet your exhaust when you need it and release it when you don't. Very handy to have!

also in the pic where you went to the meet the first thing i thought was "oh shit its gangnam style psy ina rhd nissan!" lol

badass build man

Thanks!:eek3d:

http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-only/423231-build-where-most-cars-arent-cool-1jz-cefiro.html

Follow his lead and you'll be good to go.

Thats ok, I like his car but I like to do my own thing...

This is an awesome build! Can't wait to see more of it... never knew all that much about Cefiro's in the first place. :/


Thanks man, I am just waiting on a bunch of shipments from JDM land and slowly building my go fast parts for play time. So I'll update this shortly but it may be after SEMA by the looks of the shipping time.
But I did get some new toys to play with while I wait for the engine parts.

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/q77/s720x720/555914_10151998398539236_1494094296_n.jpg

Say Bye bye to the Blitz 01's!

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Gotta say I have to change my whole suspension set up again with this set up but the new tires feel great!
Alot more comfortable driving but alot harder to get loose so more playing...


Well see what happens but as for this weekend all eyes are on FD Irwindale this weekend so that will be fun...

[wacko2]

any new update of the car

[CSeaBass]

a friend of mine dailies his cefi, ive driven it a couple of times, nice car. i would love to pick one up myself one day.
(his has an rb20)

[EvilRB]

Updating after what 4 years?? (WOW has it been that long???)

Anyway I was going through my old bookmarks and figured I'd update this just incase anyone cares.


I had the car in storage for about 2 years and finally took back home a few weeks ago.
Put a fresh battery in her and she started right up!

Going through the engine now just to do the regular maintence but she still pulls like a dream.
Funny cause I bought so many parts for her that I actually bought 2 sets of some stuff.
If anyone has some parts LMK, looking mainly for a new radiator and twin tip exhaust.

Well I know Cefiros aren't as rare as when I first got her but it feels like closur or something to update this.

Here she is when I got her home again.

https://i.imgur.com/ZueRXUI.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/R8ApcZr.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/45a9zfi.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cGyvhkJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NffqR8l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CCM5dmB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/9qTXL81.jpg

(And WTF happened to all the pictures??? And how do I size these ones down?)