1jz s13 coupe build up

[89silviaka]

Hi zilvia my name is Jacob and i decided recently to swap out the sr in my coupe and go 1jz/r154 instead. I will walk you through the build start to recent.

I started out with a 89 hatch that i picked up for a steal with a sil front and dual cam swap. heres when i brought it home. payed $600 for the whole thing.



Shortly after i got it i decided to go sr and do some suspension work.


Suspension upgrades where function/form type2 coilovers , all isis suspension arms , energy bushings and spl solid subframe mounts.


Got the motor all in and running





I happened to be searching through craigslist and found a 240sx coupe shell. I have always wanted a coupe so i decided to snag it. Got it for $250 only had 75,000 original miles but someone had messed the car up. Body was straight besides front fenders and the car didnt have a spot of rust.





My next step was to clean up the shell and start swaping all the parts from the hatch to the coupe . It all went smoothly and had it done in two days.

















Body work time cam around after all the parts where switched over . Painted it frost white with a blue pearl.










Then i picked up some wheels and tires.






Shortly after the shitty emance tune i got decided to make the ring lands on cylinder 4 melt.




Decided to rebuild it. Went with oem pistons ,rings , bearings and manley rods in the bottom end. Tomei pon cams and a cosworth head gasket up top.




Bought some upgrades well i was at it. Real greddy intake manifold, tomei 740cc injectors, isis v2 manifold ,garrett s15r turbo , megasquirt pnpv2 , and a ls2 coilpack setup.






So i drove the car like this for 6 months with no problems on 17psi and close to 300whp. Oil seals in the turbo where starting to leak. I had to make a decision upgrade turbo or go another route. I decided to with a 1JZ. Figured great motor and will be more reliable at about 450whp then the old sr. Thats where i am at today. Just got my complete 1jz/r154 swap ordered mounts. Made wiring diagrams to get it going . Just waiting on parting the sr swap to finish buying parts for the 1j.

Got the swap to my house and tore the sr out.





pretty good overall size difference .



Decided i am not gonna use the stock turbo setup. I will be running a driftmotion 60-1 top mount setup. So i tore the stock twins off the swap.

[89silviaka]

Getting ready to order a driftmotion 60-1 turbo kit this week and get everything else to get the motor in the car.

[jdm2191]

Wow that Coupe looked like shit & you made it look pretty damn good...I would of looked at it & looked the other way for another shell lol, but 1JZ's are good engines & you wont be disappointed...Welcome to the Club!

[rednissan180]

looks like you're off to a good start, can't wait to see what you end up with.
all these jz swaps are making me super motivated to finish mine haha.

[sterlinge]

Nice start, the 1j is very budget friendly compared with a 2j haha glwb!

[89silviaka]

Thanks. I almost didnt get the shell when i first went to look at it. Under further inspection it was in to good of shape to pas up. The underside of the car was in great shape, no rust and just a couple dings on the body. I am sure i wont be dissapointed in the 1JZ . I chose it over a rb because of reliabillity and parts availability here in the states. Updates soon.

[andrew600]

i like this build, clean too. not some shitty drift missle build. A for you sir.

[RastaS14]

I like where this is going! Props on reviving that coupe shell!

[EnvyS13]

This looks like its gonna be a nice build

[89silviaka]

Thanks for all the compliments . I should start having updates soon. I will be ordering almost all the rest of the parts I need Monday .

[89silviaka]

Update. Today i started tearing the car down to begin the tubs, custom core support and wire tuck. Also i seperated the motor and trans to prepare for the new clutch. Lastly i ordered my 60-1 turbo kit , ps line , clutch line, timing kit and water pump for the 1j. Here are some pics.

[d_nice]

nice built man

[89silviaka]

small uddate. Got tubs done.

[89silviaka]

I got a pretty big update. I got almost all the parts already. I am still waiting on a couple things to come in. on to the updates.

Got my exhaust stuff in and some redline mt90.


Got my new water pump, timing belt, and pulley installed.


All my fuel line stuff


Push button start setup installed.


Oil cooler and filter relocator kit.


Driftmotion complete 60-1 turbo kit.


Test fit on the motor.


motor dropped into the car.Core support not painted because i haft to cut it out and make my own.



Got my exhaust all made. I am a newb welder but i think it came out pretty decent.


Also got my fuel lines all installed.



I still got alot to do but its cold outside and i am working in a carport so its slow going.

[Tw1st3d]

everything's lookin good what oil cooler setup is that and the relocation kit?

[cchondro]

Not to shabby so far
keep it up.

[DR.EVIL]

nice!!!!!!

[89silviaka]

It's is a ebay kit for the sr and fits the 1j perfectly. It is actually a really nice kit also.

[kudii]

nice build man love those 1jzzzz thats my upcoming build !!

[007jones007]

Did you do solid motor mounts on yours? I did solid motor, and tranny and it doesnt vibrate like at all... Just putting that out there. Heres mine

Things a freaking blast dude, keep up the good work!

[89silviaka]

ok i havnt updated in a little wile. but i got it running just buttoning up a few things.


right now i am waiting on some pbm goodies. I had to order a coolant breather tank because the radiator sits lower then the upper hose. i will be ready to drive her after that.

[project_silvia]

Nice build, car has came a long way