Skyline GTR build/project *lots of pics + document

[frankiman]

nice rad !
and i got the exact same oil relocator/cooler kit, awesome, stop copying me :P
i really got to see this car for realz

[archaeic_bloke]

where did you mount your oil cooler frank?

[frankiman]

mine is sandwhiched between the FMIC and the Rad and the AC condensor for the moment (talk about heat soaked!), but i'm going to relocate it to the passenger side of the front bumper like curtisgoodman and mitch32
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[RABBIT]

congrats on thoes compression numbers!
and yeah im running the same relocation kit / oil cooler too , but im runnign twin cores.

[curtisgoodman]

twin cores rabbit? Are they 2 small ones or what? i cant break 85 degrees on my gauge with one 11 row...

[nelsonmxmarc]

Mannnnnn that is SO CLEAN. Loving that rad. And that oil filter reloc/cooler is so mint. Can't wait to compare temp readings this summer to see what kind of an affect it has overall.. My gtst is running 180F (OIL) at normal operating temp, curious to see how this cuts it down.

I put my car away yesterday, was pretty sad.. However, i'm excited to put on all my new swag, i'm sure you're feeling the same haha.

[frankiman]

twin cores rabbit? Are they 2 small ones or what? i cant break 85 degrees on my gauge with one 11 row...

thats cuz your not driving like you stole it!

i usually get around 130 degrees after about 10 good laps on the track

but the help of the oil cooler, its drops to about 90 in just 2 cool down laps

[archaeic_bloke]

hey guys, in the spirit of living of all things custom.. ive taken the plunge...



ill be honost it wasnt easy to do this... and im still not even close to finished (based on my final product in my mind)



so heres what i did.. i decided today would be a good day to tackle the following:

1) relocate climate control unit to replace cigarette lighter and ashtray (allowing me to free up one DIN slot in center console)

2) install wiring for Defi control unit and 4 gauges

3) install Greddy Full Auto Timer

4) replace green lamps in AC unit with new theme to match Defi gauges... amber RED...

5) clean up ALL loose wiring, and re-do any shoddy connections



so it started with the usual tear out of the interior.. i took out everything. no more JDM radio, or oem gauges, then started to pass the wiring through all the holes and such.







got the defi sensor wiring through for water temp, oil temp, boost pressure, and oil pressure:







then i installed the Greddy turbo timer harness... i used the harness to get my power/ACC/IGN for my defi unit so as not to mess up the original factory wiring at all... since its in such pristine condition.







in the mean time i had the AC unit out.. so time for some surgery!



Very easy to just simply switch from lamp bulbs to LED's..







then i had to start on the hard part... getting the relocated AC unit to look good and still be functional.. i swear its not at all easy! lol i spent a solid few hours on fitting this thing alone!

so.. i started by trimming away the fat...









then a trial fit on the inside of things... awwhh god this is gonna be harder than i thought! lol





then i found the perfect balance for it.. and bolted it all in with some metal brackets i fabbed up.





thanks to the advice from CobrAA i picked up some plastic polish.. and wow does it ever work wonders! so i polished up the defi's and the AC unit bezel:







and the result!... well half result..lol



heres what the LED conversion does.. its significantly LESS pink and more actual RED in real life.. stupid camera is color blind.





and finally the big picture... im going to pick up some rubber gasket to make the edges of the installed AC unit look much cleaner and sharp, as far as functionality goes.. it works perfectly! as expected... and the brackets are sturdy enough for even the most agressive temperature changers lol..



so... ill update again hopefully soon... im waiting on a new cluster from the UK and and gauge pillar pod from the other side of canada... also plan on getting a new stereo (something simple) and making a backing plate double DIN in size to nicely hold the control unit, the turbo timer, and the soon to be Profec B spec II and 2 gauges... not sure if it will all fit yet. but we'll see! lol

[curtisgoodman]

holy nice work! keep the updates & pictures coming!

[nelsonmxmarc]

Meh it's ok.. There's a big hole in your center console though, i dont understand?...

Bahah, should look nice with the CF backing.. Gimme the dimensions tonight and ill fab something up .. Best bet, if you want to make sure it all fits, grab a cereal box, cut the desired section and then mock up where your gauges will fit sort of like a floor plan. Then you'll know exactly the dimensions youll need and where it'll all go! Try to leave me like, minimum, 1/2" border, that way i can do 2 layers cf and 1 layer 4oz glass so the trim doesnt bulk out and look stupid.

[nelsonmxmarc]

Andddd then i remember i'm making the whole bezel.. Soooo nevermind what i just said lol.

[archaeic_bloke]

LOL marc! hahah.. nice, im not sure if i wanna go full bezel any more... i think maybe just carbon backing, the reason i was gonna go carbon for the entire bezel was cause i thought it would be easier to work with. but i managed it with the OEM bezel..

i was very nervous about taking the dremel to the old plastic bezel, lucky it held through tho!


curtis thanks for the support bud!
great idea about the cardboard box.. ill try it over the next few days.

[curtisgoodman]

does your interior dash clock work? mount one of those controllers there...

[archaeic_bloke]

lol ya she still works and i think i wanna keep her that way, i did a cardboard template this evening.. i think ive got it worked out now, ill post up some pics in a few days when theres a little more interesting stuff to actually post about lol

[RABBIT]

twin cores rabbit? Are they 2 small ones or what? i cant break 85 degrees on my gauge with one 11 row...

im running one 9 row trust and the ARC "in grill" core. with the old ten row i was using i was able to hit 105 to much for me and thats with out my new turbo set up . i think i should be safe now *fingers crossed*