Speaking of Skylines, I picked one up from a local guy who just didn't have time for it anymore to replace my Trueno.

It came with an RB26DETT that's in some rough shape. The oiling system is basically shot, The engine has run a bearing and more than likely destroyed the crankshaft and connecting rod as well. Makes a loud knock when I try to run it. So engine work is a must. Might even try to find an N/A RB26. Also came with a nice little wide body kit, vstanced running gear and some recaro seats. I took the wheels and tires off my Trueno and slapped them on on this. I only got around to lowering the rear, the front is still the same height the previous owner had it.

On my way over now with some cash! You got an address?

Should be there in about 15 minutes. Thanks man!

hi guys!

i found a project today!




it was pretty cheap too, at $3495

when i got back to the shop i put some cheap rotas on it, just because the old rims were not very good at all,



now for running gear...

Got the car towed to the shop , and started to strip it. The engine was blown , and the interior too was in bad conditions , but was going to be stripped anyway.


Stripped , cleaned , & got the old exhaust system off.


Old suspension setup


New one. TRD suspensions & rear subframe , Cusco anti-roll bars & differential , ACPT carbon driveshaft , Blistein adjustable springs & shocks , AP front brakes (rear ones are stock replacement parts , because I may put on 15" drag rims -and front skinnies- in the future , but I was on shortage of 15" drag tyres , so I decided to go with 19x13 / 19x11 and Goodyear Control 295/35s & 245/35s) , also it's got new exhaust -Greddy Power Extreme Off-road class- and a carbon muffler -HKS Carbon Competition Series , with a 2.5 inch tip-


Installed the roll-cage , Bride Zeta III race seat (with Takata seatbelts) , Momo GT wheel (pedals are from Momo too) , TRD short shifter , hydraulic handbrake and a new gauge cluster from TRD.


Exterior bodyparts mock-up.


The fit was ok , so we got them painted. Added windows & glasses , also added some fake lights (they aren't stickers but they have just the shape and color of the real ones. But for the headlights I went for a tinted cover with intakes).


Got the nitrous bottles (from NOS , polished , 24 pounds each) and the rear strut tower brace -from Cusco-


New engine & Cusco strut tower bar (also underhood parts & wiring is from Cusco). I've built a few Supras , and ever went with twins , this time I tried a single turbo. The engine (mated with a reinforced W58 5-speed) has a stock block with HKS 3.4 forged stroker kit , TRD oil pan , flywheel & ceramic clutch set , and oil filter. Apexi air filter & oil cooler. Tom's 6-throttle intake manifold , HKS header & catless DP with screamer pipe , methanol fuel rail & 1400cc injectors , belt , valve cover & cover insert , NOS wet system (set at 992 lb/hr , so 343 hp) , GReddy GT4088 turbo , race-spec intercooler & piping , Koyo radiator with Samco hoses , Powerhouse Racing CNC-ported head (with too many goodies.. things like HKS reinforced titanium valves & TRD spring retainers.) and Greddy 300/300 cams.


Thanks to the light bodyparts & the stripped interior , the car weights in at 2886


Tuned , dyno run (not on NOS) :

Turbo is set at 29.39 psi. Will post a drag strip time soon.

Well I got my turbokit for the Kolf (renamed the Golf since it's a K24 swap) and got some other cool stuff as well. New intake system, Mugen cylinder head cover and high compression pistons. Also a new oil pan with a radiator. The engine bay looks fantastic now and the car is producing crazy power, over 600HP to be exact, a bit overkill for FWD but that's the way I like it!

mint R32 man

So anyone want parts off my RPS13? I'm doing a major overhaul and I've stripped off a bunch of exterior parts.
240SX headlights $100
240SX front fenders $150
240SX hood $150
240SX front bumper $100
240SX Chuki tailights $100
240SX tailight center panel $30

@marcus: Thanks
@lajen: Sweet, I'd convert my S13 into a time attack beast. Mind if I join?

Hi guys! My name Jeff. I just moved in from the east and looking forward to settle here with my soon to be wife. Part of the reason we're moving here is because we just got our jobs here out of college and partly to have a distance away from our parents who constantly walk in on us during our, shall we say, exciting adventure time in the bedroom.

Currently this is our humble little turd. Got it when I begged me parents to get a loan for me so I could drive to school. I admit I was a bit sly as I fooled them that it was just a little eco turd box when you and i know its a Ralliart colt. Paid a whopper of 20 or so grand for this pre-owned.


Ive been loving the mod scene all my life but alas being a student, i dont have the kind of luxury that some kids do at school in modding. The only modding i got on this puppy are some evo 10 bbs stockies. Even that was given to me by a mate! and that red Brembo caliper? yea thats fake


Still with the job that ive got, the so called modding dream is about to be real. With the loan of the turd very close to be fully paid, i plan to transfer it to the missus. Oh yes! she is quite a driver herself. except thats about it with her. ask her to change the bulb in the headlight and she'll end up flirting with me just so she could throw the work to me. Hope i would be welcomed in this community!

Thank you for the warm welcome Tom! You were'nt kidding when you talk about the car prices here. Just saw this being put up for sale as i was walking to a pizza place with me girl for dinner.

Incidentally, as we were having our rather excellent double pepperoni, i saw the same guy who was putting the subie just now up for sale walking in. Immediately walked up to him and expressed my interest. quite a young chap actually. he said the car has got an exhaust, wheels and springs and wants only 4 grand for the whole lot. how could i possibly say no! with exchange of a handshake, he told me to come by a garage nearby the next day where the paperwork will be done.

I've just bought a new euro, no pictures yet, just wanted to say that. Stay tuned.

BAM! Back into the scene!

Whats up guys! I'm back, been away because I've been working hard on the Corolla! The thing in the crate was actually a Jun 3.2 stroked 2JZ-GE, and some fender flares. Apparently, Jun has heard of my hoonage (no clue how) and wants to sponsor me in a drifting competition, so they sent me their base engine. 269 hp, which is more then the engine I got with the car (131 hp) and the engine i bought earlier in the week (196 hp). They gave me exhaust, differential, driveshaft, transmission, everything. I picked up a set of RS Watanabes, because I've always loved how they look on these cars, and some overfenders. I chopped up my oe fenders, bolted these on, and added spacers to the wheels. She looks SEXY AF right now imho.

The Resurrection Part 1

I also found this, abandoned in the Valo Pick-A-Part, and surprisingly, no-one there knew how it got there, and no parts were missing. However, the turbo's are fucked, all the impellers are broke, the head gasket and the oil pan gasket are shot, the cam timing is way off, the belts are deteriorated and cracking to pieces, seal on the roof is basically rock now, not rubber, rear driver side shock and springs are collapsed, and the brake rotors are gone. like, rusted and pitted. All the parts are here though, and just need a little TLC. For now, I'm going to put one of my 4A-GE's into it, just to move it around while I rebuild the 2j. I picked her up for a staggering 2 grand, mostly because the people had something to put in the cars place. Unfortunately, it was another Supra, this one a hard top, and no turbo, but the body was straight(ish) with the rear bumper dented in a bit. Poor thing. Hope someone takes care of it.











Added 2 hours 13 minutes later:

I pulled the engine, and started to strip it down to the block



Here's whats left of the turbos



Pulled the intake and exhaust off



Pulled the cams, and the cam cover



Off with its head! Here you can see whats left of the gasket that protects the engine.



Tipped it over so I could remove the oil pan



Got the crank, conrods, and pistons out



Now, I have just a block. I sent it to be cleaned thoroughly, and I'm talking to JUN about some parts for my new tire shredder...

@JdmSly: Sure you can join, i only wanna know one thing, what car are you using and is it a time attack build or drift?

So while I was driving around in my Kolf the new daily, I found a M3 E36 on sale, the car looked pretty bad and the owner said it had been left on the driveway and the handbrake ended up breaking due to overuse in handbrake turns (trying to attract ladies I presume) so the car rolled into a pole freely. After a little chat the owner said that this M3 is not your usual M3 and boy it isn't. In the engine bay there is a LS3 N/A engine which produces 357HP and has 439Nm of torque. And on that moment I decided that I have to have this M3, so I bought it for 1500$ and here she is

The car also has different colored parts which i'll end up painting black like the chassis, and I'll black out the headlights as well as the taillights, I might put the M3 spoiler on it but I'm not sure yet. I could use a engine experts help with the LS

My 1993 Cobra with chrome Bullits (19x11 & 19x13 / 245/35 & 295/35). Stock trans (T5) , rebuilt traction-lok (with 45% locking) , I've upgraded the engine a while ago ( , and I've just mounted an .



Turbo set at 6 psi , pump gas , just clocked a 10.24 @ 102.9 on the quarter mile.


Since 500hp is considered the "reliability limit" of a 302 stock block/shortblock (and my trans is also stock) , my engine is on borrowed time. I'm thinking about a stroker or a new shortblock , suggestions anyone ?
I'm also about to pick a new LX (it's an ex daily driver , stock) , they're more used in drag racing. I may also sell this Cobra , contact me if interested.

# Tom Diablo : Transmission included? Sounds good anyways; I'll hop in my Transit and check it out. Can't miss that car, they aren't common here.

@zexeffect: Haruhi approved XD BTW Body-wise you can visit my old friend Greg. He does bodywork and is an airbrush and paint expert. His airbrush works are the best I've ever seen. You can find him at 544 Franklin street here in South Valo. Tell him that you know me and he'll probably give you a discount.

Tore out the CA18DET of the S13. If someone wants it, shoot me an offer!
*Image*

Hey Tom, just saw your CA18DET and it looks in good nick, I'll take your engine off your hands, how does $750 sound?. I'm coming over seas for a while and I have a S13 build back here in the UK that I'm working on, much like yours in the picture. I'll sort out the transporting of the engine, don't worry. There's alot of paperwork I'll have to fill out beforehand though, all the regulations crap we go through for shipping, you know?

I hope this works for you and message me if the price is right, or you could always drop the offer more, haha.

# Tom Diablo : 750$, you pick up the engine and you buy me a beer. I was about to say 800$ but since you like anime; I'll take 750. Remember to drive on the right side of the road here in the US XD

Sweet!, You're in luck!, I keep a couple of beers on me anyway lol. Ah, I do have a couple of occasions when I do forget to drive on the opposite side *cough*. But I'll try to remember this time. Anyways, should be coming over seas in a few days, so if you can, text me on this number.

*Gives Number*

@lajen: im starting a new build soon i got rid of all my 2 cars im in the process of buying a gs300 ill drift it ill post pics later and if anyone wants to help me make my car its at the Team High Boost Garage on 1019 Floral ln. need help swapping in a 1jz thanks in advance!

@Jdmsly I'd be down to help out. I've done countless JZ swaps so I know my way around these motors.

So a lot of work has gone into the RPS13, have my coilovers adjusted even lower, and adjusted the spring rates, stiffen everything up a lot. Brought it over to a local shop to get a cage done up.





Also, Bride seat installed with Takata harnesses.
Also, I bought a set of Origin Lab +35mm overfenders, and I have a bit of a debate.



I have a set of widened S13 front fenders on the car, but I really want to do a strawberry conversion; an S15 front end. S15 front ends are sexy as all hell but can't go wrong with a trusty Sleighty...UGH.