AWR S13 Coupe Street/Drift Build

[drewr4411]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

Like this build, I need to do the removable core support myself, just wish someone made weld in brackets or something for that!


I wouldn't have sold the z32 conversion to go back to an s13 trans though, might have been better off getting the syncros rebuilt instead. It's nice not worrying about breaking a trans.

Thanks for the input. The current removable core support was not hard to make at all. Eventually I want to have brackets welded on for more structural support. I plan to revisit it next year.
If you look closely at the core support you will see 4 shiny bolt heads two on each side. I have a decent size aluminum bracket bolted in underneath the support. Also you can see where we made the cuts.


In all honesty the Xcessive Z32 kit wasn't all that great in my opinion. Big hassel to replace. The tranny fitment is extremely tight, and the flywheel spacer becomes more of a headache.

Yes I run the risk of breaking a trans but it turned out both of those z32 trans I got with the car were damage in one way or another. So it was in my best interest to switch back. The SR tranny with serve me well for now. and I have a spare as a back up just incase.

The end goal for me is to go LS or JZ. Haven't decided just yet.

[drewr4411]

Well it was a long and frustrating Saturday working on the car. Any and everything that could fight me to be installed did.

-All four tranny bracket bolt holes, had to be re-tapped and cleaned before the bolts would go in.
-1 Carrier bracket bolt hole had to be re-tapped as well.

-Bracket fought me a little to line up.

-Drive shaft went on kinda easy then stopped about the last quarter inch and was a paint to get the rear piece over the diff. Little grinding took care of that.

-Tranny fluid fill up was the easiest part.

-Realized I need a test pipe section to complete my exhaust install. :/ I said screw it and decided to go open DP the AEM v1 is setup for it anyways.

-Thought I was all set topped off all my fluids and went to start the car. crank crank crank nothing. Ohhh and then smoke coming out of the harness. Turns out I ground a power wire! Great, awesome way to try and start the car. Found the issue and fixed it. Tried to start it again and crank crank crank nothing. At this point nothing. I got fuel and compression just no spark. decided to pull my worn plugs and put in new ones.

start try #3 crank crank crank nothing.

Started to check fuses and other things nothing that jumped out at me. So at this point. I either fried something, something isn't connected, or the s chassis gods just don't like me.

hoping I didn't mess up something expensive.

[drewr4411]

Well the plan at this moment is to see if the AEM is still functioning correctly. If so from there Ill be picking up a new wiring specialties harness.
Guess its time to work on the body.

More updates coming soon.

[drewr4411]

When the SR doesn't want to play nice and you just sitting there thinking how a 2J might have a different attitude.

[Heywood Jablomie]

Just a heads up, you mounted that coolant catch upside down. Also make sure you're putting the line from the radiator onto the nipple that isn't connected to the tube that goes up inside the tank.

[drewr4411]

Originally Posted by Heywood Jablomie

Just a heads up, you mounted that coolant catch upside down. Also make sure you're putting the line from the radiator onto the nipple that isn't connected to the tube that goes up inside the tank.

HAHA I did. Thanks for the heads up that could have been a mess of a situation. This car has just had me all over the place might need a break from it.

Thanks again.

[drewr4411]

Build Update 11/9/15 (The big Move)

After having more wiring issues then I would want to admit it came time to make a decision on what to do with the car. My Dad was kind enough to let me use his tool barn up to this point but with winter pretty much here in VA he needs to get it ready to move all his tools inside. So I decide to bring the car home.

I don't have any pics of the move but we moved really quick Sunday morning so everyone could enjoy the afternoon.

on to the pics!




Much better lighting in my garage.


Picked up a pair of smoked coupe tails last week also for a steal.


Marking the AEM O2, IAT, and Map wires


One of the more easier harness I have ever pulled out.


Decided to Pull the dash while I was working on the harness last night so I could organize everything correctly.


How she sits for now. At this point I wont be buying to many more parts this winter. I do plan to pick up a Wiring Specialties harness, new valve cover since I have to reset my CAS and start on the body work. I plan to have the car painted the first of the spring.

[NJs13_1993]

Subscribed, this build looks promising. Good luck man!

[drewr4411]

Originally Posted by NJs13_1993

Subscribed, this build looks promising. Good luck man!

Thanks for the kind words! I have big plans for the car over the next year.

[drewr4411]

Well since im in a hold pattern until I can purchase my new harness. I decided to pull off the valve cover and reset the CAS.


After setting up the motor for TDC I attempted to reinstall the CAS correctly. Took about 7 trys to get it this close. Next Im moving on to redoing the valve cover.

[scottie]

Brick by Brick! Keep up the good work............... and updates!

[drewr4411]

Originally Posted by scottie

Brick by Brick! Keep up the good work............... and updates!

Trying man. But I appreciate the kind words. Im excited about flocking my Dash tho. I hope it comes out likes yours did.

[drewr4411]

Not much of an update. I haven't really worked on the car at all in the last couple weeks since the move.

I decided to start prepping the valve cover for paint. Paint stripper is awesome but makes a mess also.




Another round and it will be good to go.

[drewr4411]

Finally got around to cutting out the driver side portion of the cage. I will have it redone by pipermotorsports eventually.


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Prepped the dash for flocking


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Refinished the valve cover today. Decided to go with blue.









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[Rusker]

Awesome work so far. This will be a great build.

[drewr4411]

Originally Posted by Rusker

Awesome work so far. This will be a great build.

Thank you!

[drewr4411]

Ready for my new wiring specialties harness to arrive.


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[drewr4411]

Not much going on with my build.

-Drilled some new holes for my seat bracket.
-Waiting on my new harness to arrive from WS
-Getting everything arranged on my dash before I flock it. Im securing my gauge mount. Also im going to be moving my Master kill switch to the dash also.

More updates coming soon.




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[Paulfir]

Love the build dude ! Keep it up !

[drewr4411]

Thank you Paulfir. I'm trying man


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Rockets away!


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[drewr4411]

Ordered my Flocking kit this week from http://www.flockit.com/
This is the amount of material I went with.
-1lbs of black Nylon fibers
-8oz of black adhesive
-1 spray applicator with can
-1 extra air assisted can

This week I also ordered my passenger side seat bracket from planted technologies.

I feel like the build is getting back on track this week.

[drewr4411]

Got a little done tonight.
-Installed my test pipe and the catback section of my exhaust.
-Cut my rear bumper beam off. I will replace this with a bash bar eventually.
-Ordered my body parts.

Glad to be wrenching on it again.



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[scottie]

Looking good!

[drewr4411]

Originally Posted by scottie

Looking good!

Thanks man! Im gonna try and flock my dash this sunday

[drewr4411]

After battling with USPS for 3 days, I finally have my new sr20 pro series harness. I would like to thank the staff of wiring specialties for their service and support. They have been there to help with all USPS issues.







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Update.

Harness is in and now I'm currently working on setting up the master kill switch. My battery is possibly done.

Also decide to flock my dash today.
Over all experience with it. You need two people. Make sure you roll it on as smooth as possible I got runs in two places while I was setup up my spray can. Clean up is a mess and honestly that part almost has me turned off to this whole process.

I'm still waiting for the dash to dry but overall I feel the results look promising. I can see areas I slightly missed due to not enough coating in that spot. But it looks better then my blue cracked dash and that's all I really wanted.





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