Thursday, July 16, 2009

Lil Update

As previously stated; I have removed the head and head gasket. Next are all pulley systems then time to clean....

Still undecided if I should use this opportunity of extended down time to completely rebuild the motor. Cylinder walls look to be in good shape and motor never smoked. I know it's always better to upgrade or at least a fresh stock rebuild, but the down time is a killer.

At this point one can be so close yet so far away...

Decision process sucks! I'll keep you updated.

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Stock head gaskets are not the best, but they do work for a long time.
Mine did not leak oil but I see a little rust at the same point in each cylinder. I

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When she comes back together hopefully it looks and preforms better than it did before I got in over my head with this build...

well see,

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Monday, July 13, 2009

**Keep it off the Streets!** - Beautiful Sunday turns to Tragedy

Sunday afternoon after taking care of the more important things; I decided to head north to each lunch near Arrowhead Mall.

Usually I drive north on 75Th ave, but this time I figured the restaurant is on 83rd Ave so I minus well go north from there.

About 2:30pm heading north on 83rd ave; immediately after I pass Cactus road I notice a gold color civic coupe (probably 01-05)speeding south bound. Usually I don't pay attention to the particular vehicle however there was something weird about this one.

As I take a second look the entire front end was damaged/missing. I see damaged cars driving around after car accidents on the streets, but this one stood out because there were body parts still hanging off the car. Also the entire front end (lights, grill, front bumper, corners) were all missing.

As the car passed heading south I looked northward and and 20 yards away I immediately noticed a Dodge van wrapped around a pole laying on its driver's side.

Instinctly I veered off the road into the park and ran towards the van. There were about 10 individuals standing around the vehicle. I quickly asked around making sure the authorities were contacted and someone got the civics's license plate number.

Two individuals caught the entire car accident as it unfolded.

The Gold civic was driving southbound 100mph as it ran a red light, they hit the van so hard that it wrapped the pole and fell on its left side.

With in 2 minutes the police, ambulance, and fire truck arrived. As the event unfolded one gentleman was working towards removing the 300lb women stuck in the drivers seat, there was nothing further I could do to help.

I walked back to my car and left for lunch, my original destination.

Using the G1 here is what I saw....

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Back from HPC

Thank you Adam @ www.streetorstripconcept.com

who dropped off and picked up my manifold from HPC coating.

-Turned out great

1 more piece to the puzzle, now to find all the little, expensive, annoying pieces of the puzzle.... (does it ever end?)

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Friday, July 3, 2009

New arrivals! Yes... Still Do'n Work,

Thanks to the Stork the babies are home; one step closer as a few more drive train components arrive.

Almost there!

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These two are obviously not new; I purchased them back in November for another car. Funny how things come back around. - This is the "Before" pic, they have been sent to chemical cleaning and HPC coating. Pics when they return!

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Just a reminder the project at hand is project; Do Work, Son s14 Track addition.

I purchased a 95 Nissan 240sx back in October of 08, 100k miles, auto, blown ka, ugly, and stock.

To date the interior has been completely removed, along with all sound deadening, Full-Race cage installed,engine bay stitch welded, rear fenders cut and raised for clearance, and the body kit; including D-Max and Vertex areo.

The next items on the list include Apexi head gasket, ARP headbolts, and lots of suspension!

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stay tuned for future updates.

Beginning of Monsoon season!

Beautiful day before it rained tonight

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Leaving no reason to guess who our creator is...

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Still Do'n Work....

Removed cams, head, then head gasket.

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Also cleaned up the subframe, gas tank, and front sub frame.

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waiting on head gasket and other miscellaneous items...

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Do Work Son! -Prj s14

you know what they say.....



Do Work, Son!



Do Work, Son






so that's exactly what I did today!





time to take the first step on my new project "Black Out!" aka S14 King aka Try me aka.... You get the point. This will be a fun car.








So not knowing what bolts were lose and which ones were tight I decided to remove the front sub frame, rear sub frame, differential, axles, suspension, and gas tank. That way I could start fresh.





-Note; never assume the car you buy in is perfect drivable shape.... I may drive, but you should always double check the entire vehicle top to bottom- especially when it comes to our modified cars...





No one was around this beautiful Saturday, but I could not let the day go to waist so I did it all myself.


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s14 rear sub frame is out!


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Removed the diff & axles & brakes (make room for the upgrades)!




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Removed front sub frame and suspension!



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Getting a little ency I started touching my motor set





I wanted to get it on the stand so I had to remove the clutch and flywheel





That's when I chose my next license plate; (Cluth Klr)





Yes, the clutch never stood a chance...



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take a second look. . .



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Until next time... motor disassembling

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Arizona WHO? Drifting What? Drag Where?...

"Daaamn look at that car!"
"he must have traveled a long way for this event"...

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WRONG!


Arizona is home to countless beautiful automobiles and the enthusiast who drive them from Muscle to Import and Exotic.

If fact, there were has been an increase in enthusiasts' events this year such as the monthly Drifting/Drag event held at Fire bird Raceway.http://www.firebirdraceway.com/

This months event was held Saturday June 6th; the Drag and Drag event allows locals to bring out the rust buckets, garage queens, and full blown track cars.

What ever you prefer... Run what Ya brung!

For less than a full tank of gas you can drift the course and drag on the strip.


Special thanks to Dax (http://dmrproductions.com/dax/) @ http://motormavens.com/ for donating a few photos

But if you'd like to see the photography the were photos were meant to be viewed check out Dax's new relocated site! http://dmrproductions.com/dax/

For complete event coverage check out http://motormavens.com/

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