My B14 Street Car Thread

[veilside180sx]

I just received the valve cover back from the powdercoaters... http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1159.preview.JPG http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1158.JPG My wheels are about to get done the same color...valve cover is there for color reference http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1155.preview.JPG http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1157.preview.JPG Here's the wheels being installed as well... Kosei K1 16x8.5 +37 F (will use the smallest spacer to get it to clear) 245/45/16 Hankook RS2 (currently Fuzion ZRi) 16x7.5 +32 R 225/50/16 Hankook RS2 (currently Fuzion ZRi) http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1169.preview.JPG http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1170.preview.JPG

[veilside180sx]

Pulled out of my work today to have my car start bucking and hesitating really bad. It ran off and on for a few more minutes and eventually died. Thankfully I had my OBD2 scanner in the car with me (something I usually do). i plugged it in and it was a "ignition circuit fault". I had been contemplating removing my MSD box and switching back to a B13 distributor so I could run a full external coil, but as of yet had not had the time to do so. Needless to say my current modified dizzy was dead, and I swapped the replacement i had picked up to last until I swapped the B13 one in. So I was back on the road in a hour or two and no harm no foul.

[veilside180sx]

I just picked up a built head, which means I'm probably going to pick up a forged rods/pistons to go with it before installation.

[veilside180sx]

Here's a glimpse of the portwork on the head...which arrived today btw JWT C1 cams Ferrea Valvetrain Swain coated valve faces http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1234.preview.JPG http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1238.preview.JPG

[Benito Malito]

Lookin good man. You gotta dink with the camera a bit on the close-ups though. Looks like a pic I took. You can see how big the lobes on those suckers are too. It almost looks wrong. Should be great.

[daxx]

that looks yummy....that will sure be a fun car.:)

[veilside180sx]

I threw it on the new work bench for a picture with the valve cover http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1274.preview.JPG

[veilside180sx]

Had to see it with a turbo on it... http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1277.preview.JPG

[2Fass240us]

Sorry for the dumb question, but what purpose will the tap on #1 exhuast runner serve?

[McCoy]

EGT... that's usually the runner to tap for EGT since it typically runs the leanest.

[2Fass240us]

EGT... that's usually the runner to tap for EGT since it typically runs the leanest. Interesting. Is this the normal placement for them? I just saw that you have Hankook RS2's going on. I have them on my S13 and have been pretty happy with them. They're at least as good as my skill level merits!

[veilside180sx]

They are the only decent street tire that comes in the size I need. They'll work just fine I think. That is normal placement for the EGT (have them on both my cars=) EGT... that's usually the runner to tap for EGT since it typically runs the leanest. Interesting. Is this the normal placement for them? I just saw that you have Hankook RS2's going on. I have them on my S13 and have been pretty happy with them. They're at least as good as my skill level merits!

[veilside180sx]

I ordered my new wheels today. 949Racing 6UL in 15x9 +36 http://www.949racing.com/ProductImages/36BsW.jpg I'm going to use the 225/45/15 RS2 for a street tire and 225/45/15 NT01 for the track. For a real competition though I'd probably order a set of the 275/35/15 (10") Hoosiers and use a 225/45/15 (9") Hoosier rear. The unforunate downside is that they won't be in until March...which sucks frankly, but it'll give me something to look forward to.

[veilside180sx]

Another side note... I ordered Cosworth main bearings, rod bearings, and headgasket to get the new motor finished up. Shooting for 350-370 whp on pump gas. Here's the build sheet for it...from what i recall Lowport SR Head Ferrea valve springs Ferrea valves w/ coated surfaces Newer HLA setup (rev to 8.5-9k) JWT C1 Cams Stock cam gears (if I think there is something to be gained i'll switch to adjustable, but i think i'd wind up with them straight up anyway) Ported and polished head Cosworth headgasket Factory bore, pistons, and rods Cosworth main bearings (.0025 tolerance) Cosworth rod bearings (.0025 tolerance) Custom intake manifold will be up soon enough as well. (by JGS) Turbo setup will be as follows Turbonetics 50 trim .82 turbine housing with an E cover Fmax log manifold ceramic coated (as seen in picture) JGS Wastegate JGS 40mm Bypass valve Spearco intercooler core (endtanks by JGS) I'm running the tolerances loose to keep oil down there with the revs up.

[turtl631]

Why such a large turbine A/R for just 350-370 whp? Looks like a nice setup overall though. Do you have another B14 that's a track car? Your comment about the Hoosiers and Nittos threw me off.

[veilside180sx]

I have a .48 turbine housing on my current 50 trim and i don't necessarily like the backpressure. It would choke the flow attempting to rev that high on it. .63 would probably work, but I got a good deal on this one. The less backpressure I have the easier it is on EGT's on pump gas as well. Well my street B14 is progressing more towards the track and less street. The B13 that was going to be the full time track car has stepped back to daily driving duties for my brother. Why such a large turbine A/R for just 350-370 whp? Looks like a nice setup overall though. Do you have another B14 that's a track car? Your comment about the Hoosiers and Nittos threw me off.

[veilside180sx]

Some more parts showed up for the motor today...courtesy of Eric Hsu from XS Engineering I received them very quickly. http://nissanroadracing.com/files/images/CIMG1585.preview.JPG It's ironic really that the only things left stock on the block now are merely the headbolts, pistons, and rods. The next go around I'll swap them for a Arias (or CP/Wiseco)/Eagle setup.

[daxx]

Looking good!!!!

[veilside180sx]

Well I decided I didn't want to wait until the next go around to swap pistons/rods. So i ordered Mahle pistons and Eagle rods to go with the Cosworth bearings and headgasket. In addition I picked up some ARP headstuds as well. Some how what started as an easy DET shortblock swap to go with my head has become a right nasty beast.=) This should cover me for any potential crazy power desires I may think I need in the future.

[turtl631]

Some more parts showed up for the motor today...courtesy of Eric Hsu from XS Engineering I received them very quickly. It's ironic really that the only things left stock on the block now are merely the headbolts, pistons, and rods. The next go around I'll swap them for a Arias (or CP/Wiseco)/Eagle setup. Hehe, don't tell Eric about your choice of rods. You should see the anti-Eagle rants he's had on the FA Skyline forum.

[veilside180sx]

Some more parts showed up for the motor today...courtesy of Eric Hsu from XS Engineering I received them very quickly. It's ironic really that the only things left stock on the block now are merely the headbolts, pistons, and rods. The next go around I'll swap them for a Arias (or CP/Wiseco)/Eagle setup. Hehe, don't tell Eric about your choice of rods. You should see the anti-Eagle rants he's had on the FA Skyline forum. lol, yeah I've seen some of his posts about them, but I've personally never seen a set fail that wasn't overrevved.

[turtl631]

The FA skyline forum is probably the most ridiculous, anal forum I've ever seen. I know the cars are expensive and the motor builds certainly aren't cheap, but the amount of money those guys spend on just a motor build is insane. Then again, with the number of "blew my motor :(" threads up there, maybe they're justified for spending that much.

[veilside180sx]

Well I got a call from the machine shop that my block was finished. So I went down to pick it up and to my dismay they forgot to machine the timing cover when they machined the block. So low and behold, I'll still be waiting for my motor.

[daxx]

Your car is going to be insane!!!! I love the look of your SE-L, makes me have 2nd thoughts!!!!LOL!!!

[veilside180sx]

The machinest dropped off the block at my house tonight.:D

[Your Mom]

yeah yeah i can bring the engine stand over tonight. its not in the truck, its at home. if your in a hurry the wife will be home by 6.

[veilside180sx]

yeah yeah i can bring the engine stand over tonight. its not in the truck, its at home. if your in a hurry the wife will be home by 6.

It's just hanging out so whenever you get a chance is fine.

[veilside180sx]

Here's the pics of my interior, which I'll probably be selling the whole thing to help fund the daily driver movement.=)

Everything is wrapped to match the front Sparco Torino's. The backseats and fiberglass sub boxes as well, which it appears I forgot to snap pics of.

http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1772.JPG

http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1773.JPG

http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1774.JPG

http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1776.JPG

http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1777.JPG

http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1770.JPG

[veilside180sx]

This is the dowel pin that my machinest was worried about. It's the bottom corner that's away from anything important in the block. It doesn't concern me at all.=)

http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1778.JPG

[veilside180sx]

The engine is on the stand, so here's some pics.

JWT C1 Cams, Ferrea Valves, Valvesprings, and Retainers
http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1779.JPG
http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1780.JPG
Cosworth Headgasket
http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1781.JPG
http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG1782.JPG

[2Fass240us]

Baller! Looks like you skipped the hot-tank like I did. Did you do freeze plugs?

[veilside180sx]

As far as I know the freeze plugs were redone, but it actually was hot tanked. EPA sucks so they can't use anything very acidic anymore to hot tank with.

[veilside180sx]

Well my wheels were pushed back another couple of months, so I'm going to cancel my order and just get 16x8 RPF1's. I'll probably order them next week.

[Lusion]

I thought they only had 16x7's in RPF1?

[veilside180sx]

Nope, they carry 16x8 in 4x100 now.=)

I didn't realize that either till just now.

[turtl631]

Oh, nice. What tire size? Most of the wide 15" tires (that would have fit your 15x9 6ULs) are pretty short. The 16s seem to be more targeted to the Camaro crowd with some fairly tall sizes.

[veilside180sx]

Yeah for the 15's I'd use 225/45/15 or 225/50/15. The 16's will basically be the same 225/45/16 or 225/50/16, but it also opens the option to run something as tall as the 245/45/16 if I really wanted.

Toyo came out with a T1R in 245/35/16 as well though.

[Lusion]

Nope, they carry 16x8 in 4x100 now.=)

I didn't realize that either till just now.

You have more info? Colors, offset? Is it listen on the website?

[veilside180sx]

edgeracing.com has them listed, as does good-win-racing.com.

Color is only available in silver (that's what paint is for) and it's a +38 offset

[e1_griego]

Such weak sizing ;)

Alex

[Your Mom]

yes and yet another copy cat

[veilside180sx]

Well, if there were more good options in 4x100...I'd get something different. (well..maybe...lol)

[daxx]

getrdun!!!!

[veilside180sx]

Well, I have to start with swapping my radiator for the Koyo in the garage. (the B13 is getting my stocker...lol)