My Kouki build. (First car, first project.)
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good luck on the rebuild
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-=1997 Mazda 626 traded
-=1993 Nissan 240sx hatch traded
-=1991 Nissan 240sx Coupe worst car ever Sold it
-=1987 Mazda Rx-7 non-turbo current
-=1994 Lexus SC-400 current
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Awesome! Its looking great!
Are YOU in the ACT?
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Man, I'm so fucking proud of you. Just like Mohammad Ali recovering after a sick knock-out.
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Hahaha. Thank, guys. Yeah, I'm gonna beat the shit out of that fender pretty soon.
Still waiting on glass corner lights... IntensePower.com is taking forever.
Still waiting on glass corner lights... IntensePower.com is taking forever.
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Update:
Damaged sideskirt, STILL no corner lights.
Bent rod shot through lower block.
Working on getting a new block and the tools necessary to swap the shit out.
I've never pulled a motor before, but I've Googled and now have a fair idea of what must be done. Still, any advice would be helpful.
Surprisingly, I'm a bit more excited than upset about it. Pulling the block and a taking it apart will be a learning experience. Also, if all goes well, I'll be doing a five-speed swap while the motor's out. With that, I could really use some help or adive or something. I've seen guides all over, but I could definitely use help in the form of advice or handwork.
More later. Peace, TR.
Damaged sideskirt, STILL no corner lights.
Bent rod shot through lower block.
Working on getting a new block and the tools necessary to swap the shit out.
I've never pulled a motor before, but I've Googled and now have a fair idea of what must be done. Still, any advice would be helpful.
Surprisingly, I'm a bit more excited than upset about it. Pulling the block and a taking it apart will be a learning experience. Also, if all goes well, I'll be doing a five-speed swap while the motor's out. With that, I could really use some help or adive or something. I've seen guides all over, but I could definitely use help in the form of advice or handwork.
More later. Peace, TR.
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Corner lights are cheap (and they're not glass). Just go down to Nissan and order some.
Engine swap isn't horrible, just requires a few pairs of hands and knowledge on what to unplug and drain. Undo wiring, drain coolant, remove intake and header, remove fans/radiator/hoses/disconnect heater hoses. Loosen engine mounts and transmission mount, disconnect driveshaft (possibly drain tranny oil). There's lots of misc brackets to get rid of too before you yank it.
Good time to do a 5 speed swap. You'll need the driveshaft, proper flywheel/clutch, pedal, line, shifter/tranny (obviously).
During rebuild, be sure to check on the timing chains and tensioners, the front/rear main seals, any gaskets you encounter, and also the mess of hoses under the intake manifold (prepare to be wowed by how many there are). You can block off the EGR and basically remove almost all of the emissions stuff except for the IACV. Make a list and head down to Nissan (or check courtesyparts.com or whatever it is now), and get the OE stuff - it's worth it and it's not that expensive.
Engine swap isn't horrible, just requires a few pairs of hands and knowledge on what to unplug and drain. Undo wiring, drain coolant, remove intake and header, remove fans/radiator/hoses/disconnect heater hoses. Loosen engine mounts and transmission mount, disconnect driveshaft (possibly drain tranny oil). There's lots of misc brackets to get rid of too before you yank it.
Good time to do a 5 speed swap. You'll need the driveshaft, proper flywheel/clutch, pedal, line, shifter/tranny (obviously).
During rebuild, be sure to check on the timing chains and tensioners, the front/rear main seals, any gaskets you encounter, and also the mess of hoses under the intake manifold (prepare to be wowed by how many there are). You can block off the EGR and basically remove almost all of the emissions stuff except for the IACV. Make a list and head down to Nissan (or check courtesyparts.com or whatever it is now), and get the OE stuff - it's worth it and it's not that expensive.
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Hell yeah, thank you. Saw this and am considering:
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/n...ess-400-a.html
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/n...ess-400-a.html
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