Street Build: 99 GSX "project what the hell was i thinking" Tube frame/FF manifold build

[Eeeeky]

More pics! Bay should be painted this weekend! Also got the chassis harness tucked, and the fusebox mounted.

[Kait]

A lot of work, nice build!

[mitsubishi9908]

sweet looks good. Reminds me of my build at STM. Let me know if you got any questions.

[Eeeeky]

SO glad you came in here...your car is the one that finally kicked me off on this build. Id been planning on it for a long time, but never did do it.

[Eeeeky]

Weve got some color sprayed people. Color is Nissan GTR Gunmetal, with a little custom metallic to it. Cost about $100 for my gallon of it. That and some nice high grade urethane clear coat, should make for a nice shiney tough finish.

teaser pic, high res shots to come.. Also, doesnt look that shaved, however i probably filled 30 or so holes. WAY to much grinding, filling, and sanding... NEVER will i do that much again.

[91boostfedGSX]

looks awesome, keep up the good work. i love me a FF turbo...title says it all but the payoff will be well worth it im sure

[canada4g63]

Do you ever plan on sending me the holset 35 you owe me?

[TAMA_player]

Originally Posted by Eeeeky

Anywho, onto the pics!


PS, Dont mind the front bumper cover, everything will be fiberglassed, with only one hole for the turbo inlet, and of course the opening for the IC.

Ohh man! when i grow up i wanna be like you!

[Eeeeky]

Originally Posted by TAMA_player

Ohh man! when i grow up i wanna be like you!

Im a little confused?

[Eeeeky]

More pictures!

Finally started welding the manifold, as well as got the wheel wells undercoated, and the front bar undercoated. Only got two runners welded up, but should have it finished on tuesday. Also got the wastegate finally, a Turbosmart ultragate. Pics do more explaining. I also managed to get stuck in the engine bay while installing the trans. Good thing im skinny!

[Whitecat90]

Lookin damn good.

[Eeeeky]

Thank you!

On a good note the manifold is welded completely. Ill be adding the wastegate port on thursday, then the manifold will be considered FINISHED!!!!!

Heres the pic! More to come.

[DSM's 4 life]

looks really good cant wait to see the finished car.

[Eeeeky]

Thanks guys! Heres a couple more pics. Got the subframe coated high gloss black, and figured id show the welds off a little. Not the best ive pulled off, but being rusty at tig, i think this will be fine.

[BadAss4Bangers]

wow, looks like an awesome build at hand! Cant wait to see this thing complete!

[Eeeeky]

Thanks! Im VERY excited!

Got the radiator mounted, as well as the wastegate bits welded. the manifold is 100% finished. I might have it coated in the future, but for now its done. Next up is the exhaust, which will just make a hard left, and go out the bumper. As soon as i get a little $$ to spend, ill buy oil/filter/antifreeze, and be able to fire it up. Heres the pic

[turboking15]

Dont know if you have posted this already or not but what intercooler is that and what are the dimensions on it?

Great looking build.

[shredwin]

Looks Great Aeryk!! I always see the updates of the car on facebook

[Eeeeky]

Turboking, thanks! Im not sure on the intercooler brand. I bought it second hand. As for dimensions, ill measure it and post them. Its HUGE. 4" thick.

Thanks Shredwin! Your the first to comment from the facebook pics!

Finally got her on the wheels! Like my 2g brembos?? haha

[crash89]

Thats pretty sweet!

Does the turbo inlet sit right where the fog light hole is? Or are you going to have to cut the bumper slightly?

[greengoblin]

Great work! Keep it up.

[Eeeeky]

Thanks guys! Crash, there is a pic somewhere in the thread that shows turbo placement. Its basically between the vent, and the fog light hole. However ill be filling both the vent holes, and the fog light holes. The bumper will be smooth and flat with the exception of the intercooler opening, and a 4" hole for the inlet.

[CCK90tsi]

I'm loving the progress! very unique and cool setup! good luck with everything!

[Eeeeky]

Got some more work done. Most of the time has been spent on the bumper, but i dont want to spoil it, so no pics of the bumper till its done. However, i did get the fuel system finished, and wastegate/bov lines made. I didnt want to just use hose barbs and rubber tubing for the lines, i wanted something a little flashier than that. So i used the nylon braided line, and 4AN fittings! Didnt get any pics of the fuel pump setup, but i welded a 6AN fitting to the sender unit, with a 1/2" line feeding it. Intank is a TRE342, outside the tank is the new walbro 400LPH inline.

For a boost controller i have a greddy profec b spec2, which obviously i dont have the solenoid installed for. Im going to run wastegate pressure for a few hundred miles(15psi), and get everything sorted. (More like make sure everything wont fall apart!)

Also got the 10AN fitting welded to the Valve cover. I learned, well re-learned that out VC's are made with cheap aluminum, and dont weld very well to 6061. However, i managed to get her did n done..Hah Ill be using the vibrant exhaust/crankcase evac scavenger, instead of a massive catch can setup. Never used one before, so we shall see how it holds up.

Also, fuel rail fittings are also welded on. I have a ZERO leak tolerance!

The downpipe, is also my entire exhaust setup , Straight out the bumper!

[ed1380]

very nice build!!!!!! can't wait to see it run

[Eeeeky]

Thanks! Im scared as hell for the moment i hit the starter!

[Eeeeky]

Few more pics, Got the VC painted up, also got the Vband flanges for the IC pipe. The cold side will be one peice, with vband connections. Also got the breather line installed.

[9!'clipseDOHC]

Wow! Subscribed!

[Hubbell91Tsi]

looks great but im not really that fond of the blow-by blowing out right on the tire...

[greengoblin]

So much nice work. I see your using v band clamps. Will they have enough flex to handle the engine movement?