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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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The car and motor:

Car: 97 Nissan 240sx SE





Motor:

40K mile 2000 Corvett LS1 with AFR 205 heads, FAST 92 600 lift Comp cam





Slightly used Spec stage 3+ clutch and Spec flywheel.



S15 HLSD


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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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New Fortune Auto 500 series coilovers!

These things are real nice quality!





Wheels: 9.5" x 17" Battles



Tires: 255/40/17's and 275/40/17's NT05's



PBM Suspension



Here is the new home for my LS1:



T56 that I had built to handle 700+ HP.



94 Q45 3.54 ring and pinion set.



Walbro 255 fuel pump


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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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My new Rad (Koyo for KA). Fits like it should.



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since I am lowering the car, I needed to move the wire harness that runs inside the driver side fender.

I removed the fender got rid of the white and black harness holder thingies, hammered as seen in the third pic. I used one hole already there and drilled a hole to attach with zip ties above the ridge. I ran the hood latch cable inside the engine bay through the triangle hole near firewall and along the frame rail.



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I also ran my fuel system using the corvette filter regulator (Wix from Rock Auto). I had to change the configuration of the mounting bracket and used a self tapper to attach under the frame rail.





I used Russell adapter fitting: RUS-640940



I cut down the ends on the filter/regulator and used the factory return line and a new feed that was the perfect size. I removed the hardlines and ran -6AN line up to engine bay. I used heater line with a slit to cover the braided line where it comes in contact with the fuel tank, as not to rupture it.





I will use some heat sleeve where it comes by the header and this fitting to attach to fuel rail: RUS-640853



New Fueled Performance motor and trans mount kit came in. Looks great!!

http://www.fueledracing.com/

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I cut off the brake dust covers but was sure to leave tabs that I will later use to attach brake ducts to.



Installed some front suspension pieces.





I finished the conversion from auto to 6 speed. I took the dash out to get the pedals in and cut the hole for the clutch master cylinder.





Parts used for clutch master to slave:

Wilwood CMC. Part # 260-1304



Fitting into Slave, Russell Part # 640281



Clutch line, Earls Part # 63010236ERL



Banjo bolt, Earls Part # 997503ERL




I installed the Max rear sub frame aluminum collar/shims. After looking into this further I wish I had bought Stance because I machined out the Max to look like the Stance because the stock bushimgs interfeared with the Max items.






Put the Fueled Racing oil pan on. It came with a custom pickup and stud kit. Notice the trap doors to keep the oil where it belongs.





Installed new FAST 92mm big mouth TB:



Motor and trans ready to go into car.



Dropped the motor in.















Took the motor back out after test fitting the headers and making a list of things to do before the motor goes back in for the final time.

I started by taking out the AC evap and making these plates to cover the holes.

I also put some fire sleeve over the fuel line after seeing how close the header on that side will be.



I am also in the process of trading all my Vette accessories for 98-02 Camaro accessories because my intake has no room with where the Vette PS res mount.

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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Motor and trans back in with Camaro accessories so my intake will clear.

I Installed the drive shaft, fits perfectly.

I installed the driver side header and it does not interfear with the steering knuckle at all.

I also hooked up the fuel line, radiator including hoses, fans, clutch master cylinder, wire harness,
300ZX brake master cylinder, vacuum line for brakes, pro 5 0 shifter and Ford SVO 30lb injectoers (36lb on GM fuel pressure).











OK so I got around to installing and plumbing my oil and PS coolers. I ran some thick foam tape on the bottom or the rad support and used the tops of the Earls cooler brackets along with some threaded rod.











For the steering rack I used the Fueled Racing fittings and XRP AN -6 straight and AN -6 30 deg fittings. It's a tight fit how I ran it but it worked.



I also mocked up my intake, hope the hood shuts.


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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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I used the 2Fass240us brackets for Wilwood Superlights and (350Z Track) rotors:

Here are some pics:





I also had time and a little help to install the rear suspension and 300ZX rear brakes. Yes I know I need to paint the rear calipers.







I took off all the Vette accessories and traded for Camaro accessories so I would have room for my intake and not have the alernator on the top of the motor.

This side is done:




This side is not so done, I'm still wiring everything and it's not easy.





My seats and steering wheel came in (seat not mounted).




I made a flywheel cover because that's one thing the Fueled kit was lacking. Notice anywhere the braided line is near heat or another surface I used the firesleeve. The braided line will cut through **** over time.




See in pic where I mounted the oil filter relo:


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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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On ground on new wheels and suspesion!! Still dirty as hell.







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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Good lookin build man.
Im glad to hear your happy with the fueled kit as that is what im going with after i get this sr20 out of my engine bay. LS1 waiting to go in.

Is this being built as a dd street car?
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Lots of good work. How close do you think you are to getting it out on the road?
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Always loved this swap
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Great build, packed with pictures, vendor info should be a killer,
Thanks for the information
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Def a good job on the swap, looks very clean and detail oriented. Bookmarked for future reference.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Very clean swap. More swaps should be done like this.
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Wow great job!
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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Wow, that's a clean build. How deep is that oil pan, it looks like it doesn't set bellow the sway bar at all? Those swap kit mounts look good too!
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Originally Posted by Cunningham
Good lookin build man.
Im glad to hear your happy with the fueled kit as that is what im going with after i get this sr20 out of my engine bay. LS1 waiting to go in.

Very happy with the Fueled kit. It was almost like the motor and trans were made for this car.

Is this being built as a dd street car?
Not a DD but I plan to drive on the street. The main reason for building is to run at road courses like Summit Point and VIR. Might try some drifting also.

Originally Posted by rotor vs. piston
Lots of good work. How close do you think you are to getting it out on the road?
97% complete. I just had the exhaust done (will get pics soon) still need to have tuned, aligned, put interior back together and work out any bugs.

Originally Posted by devlmaycry
Wow, that's a clean build. How deep is that oil pan, it looks like it doesn't set bellow the sway bar at all? Those swap kit mounts look good too!
The oil pan is made so it can hold the most oil possible (6 qt) and hugs the angle of the cross member very closely. I'll get more pics of what I'm talking about the next time I get it up on jackstands. It is even with the sway bar.
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Here's a vid of first start up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MPm9DH157g
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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WOW MAN! Great swap! Nice work, beautifully done!
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That is freaking awesome
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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