EDIT #2 - February 2015: This thread shows my 2014 drift season and then goes into 2015 and serves as a basic build thread for the car and a chronicle of things happening with the car. If you have any questions about the build that arent answered then just check the previous 2013 build thread (linked below) or just ask.
EDIT - May 2014: No longer gonna be doing a VH45 swap. Staying CA20ET powered for now.
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This is the official start of my 2014 build. Heres the thread from 2013's build/season.
http://club-s12.org/retro4/index.php?topic=36188Heres the car in action during 2013
Its an 86 hatch. Originally a higher optioned CA20 car with a 5 speed.
Heres a brief rundown of how the car is already modified:
-Stripped down
-Roll cage
-S12/13/14 hybrid front suspension/steering setup
-S12 Turbo R200 rear end, welded
-Silhouette Autosports adjustable rear trailing arms (
https://www.facebook.com/SilhouetteAutosports) made by me
-600lb/in Eibach springs on adjustable perches in the rear
-CA20ET setup with side by side radiator/intercooler. 10psi boost and 185whp dyno'd
Planned changes for 2014:
-VH45DE swap
-Mod the oil pan to be low profile, high capacity, and baffled/gated.
-New Silhouette Autosports Z31 adjustable rear arms with the better vented brakes
-New front coilovers or find inserts for the 1st gen Cusco ones I have
-Mod steering knuckles for more angle and reduced ackerman, they're currently stock S13
-Replace foxbody mustang KYB shocks with E-150 KYB shocks
-Strip the whole car down and paint it white inside and out, add vinyl Silvia Super Silhouette livery
-Possibly make the switch to 17 inch wheels but I might stay on 15s
-Initially I'm going to run no power steering still but if it turns out I need it because of all the added weight up front I'll go with a MR2 electric pump and probably mount it under the dash
I've had the VH45 since late 2010. Heres the donor car. A wrecked but running fine 94 Infiniti Q45
The engine still in the Q
Pulling it out back in early 2011. Thanks to Jason (sideways_s12), Kendra (Mrs.Sideways_S12), Jeremy (Jeremy A), and Jake for all the help. It was a team effort.
Z32 300ZX non-turbo manual trans. Got lucky and snagged it out of the junkyard
Mazworx trans adapter plate. Allows the trans to bolt to the engine. Unfortunately theres no manual trans that bolts straight to the VH45
Started going thru and removing the BS and labeling the harness today
I have high hopes for this build. Not a day goes by that I dont daydream about drifting while making V8 noises. Of course time and money are both worries. Theres a lot to do in this off season and not much time. I've been lucky so far to be able to take my time and fish out the best deals but now its go time.
Thanks for reading and stay tuned!