Do it at home build!

[DJ]

Quick question... Did you spot weld to make it stronger or you previously done something to it and you had to weld it?

Nothing was wrong with the car I just thought while the engine was out and clear of the way I can strenghten it this way.


Simon..I know I keep on telling you the car is going to be ready soon but stupid me I always come up with some other ideas for this car that delays this whole process!! AAH......I'm just waiting for my flywheel and my oil cooler set-up and she's basicly ready to go back in.then tuning:S

[DJ]

Another little update,

I never thought this project would take so long its starting to drive me crazy.
Yesterday I removed the oil pan and changed the oil pump ,front main seal and also the rear main for new oem ones.Also installed a few other things like the n1 water pump, nismo thermostat ,oil stud on the block and steering rack fittings.







Here's how i'll loop the steering rack , just need to fit a hose to join the two fittings and fill the rack.



The oil cooler kit I assembled ( b&m 34row oil cooler,earls thermostat sandwhich plate, earls fittings ,earls stainless braided

line.) And some other parts...



Now all that water cooled oem oil cooler is gone!


This is how she sits,painted and spot welded .Notice how much cleaner the engine bay is without the abs or wiring everywhere!

[CDGuy]

I'm going to stick with a satin black engine bay and with the candy red covers.It will look alot better with alot of the wiring gone and the fuse box.

I was thinking of winkle red aswell..

I'd love to see that route.

I think wrinkle red looks excellent. That being said, I think the wrinkle black would also look excellent on your engine.

Build is excellent DJ. Nice job man.

[DJ]

black would be way to dark , it would need an engine bay with contrast like white or a brighter color.Also wrinkle red doesnt really go well with polished items...

[DJ]

Engine had been out for a little refresh and clutch change, finally she's back in .Problems on the way...

Cams are the last to go on before the engine was matted to the transimission and dropped back in its place




Engine in, started to plumb the new oil cooler behind the passenger side bumper vent




Everything is basically ready to be re assembled except the stupid itbs gaskets won't come off at all i've tried everything , its the only thing holding me back....
Here's what she looks like at the momment.



Polished oil cap or black????I'm thinking black to go with the CAS

[frankiman]

that looks F-ing insane dude
i love how you mounted that huge oil cooler, so your not using the bumper frame ?
black oil cap ftw
that intercooler is so freaking massive, awesome

are the itb gaskets paper or metal ?

[DJ]

the bumper support fits , I had to trim some corners thought,its as really tight fit.

Gaskets are paper..i've tried gasket remove with a razor, tried heat...

[leeaspin]

this build is amazing....great job man cant even imagine how time consuming polishing that plenum would be.....love it love it love it!!!

[frankiman]

going to shield the turbine?

[DJ]

I'm looking into a turbo blanket , and I need to figure something out for an intake pipe...I was thinking just to slap on some chicken wire on there lol but thats not civilised.

[nelsonmxmarc]

No issue with running a cooler that size with no external pump? I almost went with a 30 row cooler but was shunned from it as i was worried about the stock oil pump being able to move that much volume over that much distance..

Also, in another thread i inquired about the DIY oil cooler system you rigged; anywhere in particular you purchased your parts from? It's definitely the best way to go for an oil cooler setup imo..

[DJ]

Shouldn't have a problem with the oil pressure ,these cores are not supposed to drop the oil pressure at all cause of the much smaller veins.I have a buddy running the a b&m cooler that's a little bigger (mine is 11x8 his is 11x11) and he has no issues with his oil pressure running a n1 oil pump.

[leeaspin]

man i'm in the process of polishing my plenum also...you dont appreciate it as much if you dont do it yourself...f***in time consuming....i'm using a little dremel for around the flange but its extremely difficult so might as well paint that part of it...hopefully mine looks somewhat like yours! it looks awesome

[cschepp]

Wow. Looks good. You should see my engine bay, looks almost the exact same. I do have a black cas and everything else is black. I say do it. Also where did you get the plate for off the block? I do want to run a oil cooler next season

[DJ]

Yea I might change up the engine bay color scheme this winter ,i've had the red valve covers since i've owned the car and now everyone is going for the "r34 look".That plate is from Earls