kicker Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Discussion - //oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=34338 So here is my new set of wheels Always liked the 330 shape, would have liked the wagon or hardtop version but they are hard to find and this was cheap and in good condition. Picked it up from Dunedin, left there at 4pm and arrived in Picton at 2am, 10hrs only stopping for gas. Rained most of the way, was pretty stormy north of chch was freezing while waiting for the 7am ferry and then had a 4m swell in the strait. Was a good trip and it ran sweet the whole way. Here are some pics, it's still dirty from the drive, original hubcaps are in the boot, one came loose so I took them all off just in case. Nice to drive with the lazy auto plus the L26 sounds choice too. Plans are: clean inside and out, lower, wheels, fender mirrors 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Picked up some De-solv-it today, it worked well. Sprayed it on and let it soak, then peeled the moulding off and a few minutes cleanup later and I had this. Now to do the rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Haven't done much, got a wof, still waiting for some blocks Have bought a few things off Yahoo auctions via Ewan @ Hayatonka Picked up some stock radio and cassette units I think I have sussed all the wiring out but there is a spare DIN plug on the back of the radio, anyone got any ideas what it's for? Also got some fender mirrors, the stock 330 items seem to go for about $500 but I found some similar Nissan ones for a better price, they came with the leccy adjustment knobs too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Finally got some springs and blocks into this thing Also picked up some Tridens, they need a cleanup but they were cheap. I might put my new mirrors on today if I can be bothered 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 I guess I could be bothered after all I'll get some better pics tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Some better pics My new mirrors 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Have got these coming my way Car has been running well, drove it up to Hawkes Boes and back with no trouble. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kicker Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Update! Have done a few things since last time, I found after putting the blocks in that the rear shocks were rubbing through the brake line. I moved a couple mounts on the diff, bent up some new lines and chucked in some new shocks which were slightly skinnier and all was good again. I got some rims from Japan a while ago, finally cleaned them up and got tyres on them. Had to change out my wheel studs to fit them and have the exhaust raised as it hung down to low. Don't know why I didn't do it sooner, just need to get them widened now. Also looks like they are legit SSR Superstars based on the remains of some old stickers I found on them. Oh and have a fresh WOF too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kicker Posted June 26, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2013 Was due to get my wheels widened but that will have to wait a couple weeks as I have these coming now. I picked up a 5spd box after Nats and almost have all the bits I need to swap it in so that'll be happening soon too Yay 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Wat Diß..: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 and more goodies to come 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kicker Posted October 24, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2013 Wheels back on, looks unusually tidy in this pic. I know, I know, it needs more slam, I'm working on it ok I got a wideband now that I can use when the carbs go on, yay fun. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Update time So I took this up to Hawkes Boes, it ran well. So now I am onto carbs and exhaust Started pulling stuff off and putting things on Hopefully after tomorrow I'll have it ready to go to the exhaust shop to have the headers hooked up to the rest of the system. I have also bought a new clutch master to try and reduce the pedal travel, stock was 5/8". Wilwood spacing is 2.25" so will bolt up, might just need to swap out the rod. On the topic of changing gears, I had heard that it was possible to combine the FS5W71B and FS5W71C boxes (from 80's and 90's Skylines etc), I have a B box from a 280zx. There are a number of sites which document how to fit the B bellhousing onto the C box to allow it to bolt up to an L series block, it requires some machining to allow the larger 62mm countershaft bearing and a 16mm shift rod to fit. The downside is that the shifter sits even further back and driveshaft and crossmember mods are also needed. I don't have room to move the gear lever back as I want to keep my console as it is plus not having to get cert would be good too. Whilst 'homing from work' I found a Japanese site where they rebuild C boxes into B housings here, this would allow me to keep everything else as it is, there is some good info on the site I just need to spend some more time deciphering it. Also in the depths of the internet I heard a whisper that an LD28 gearbox is already machined for the larger bearing and shift rod which saves some hassle and dolleros. Conveniently one had just popped up on Trademe so I snagged it and a driveshaft for $30, apparently they had come out of a diesel Laurel. Props to K-trips for picking it up. Diesel box The shift forks seem to be the same size as C items Bell housing with larger bearing hole and clearance around it So the plan now, if it all pans out, is to source a C box from perhaps an RB20 or S13/14, rebuild it and put it in the diesel B box housings. From what I can tell, in order to get it to fit the rear B housing the C gears will need to be assembled on the B main shaft and there may be a small issue with the gear selection striker being smaller but I'm hoping that since the diesel internals seem to be C spec that it won't be an issue. If anyone has any info or corrections on this stuff I will gladly take it, I'm just trying to suss it all out before taking the plunge 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 I had a closer look at the striking lever today, comparing it to the info here it looks similar to what he has identified as S13/S14 which is good but there seems to be two versions, hopefully the donor box I get has the same as what I have. From the sounds of things these can be a pain in the bum to reassemble, I assume it's due to needing to get the position on the shaft correct so I'll make a jig for it before I take it apart. Oh and here is why the box was cheap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kicker Posted November 29, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2013 Carbs on, headers on, had a lol driving through the CBD with open headers on the way to the exhaust shop Now I need to sort out a better return spring then will wire up my wideband and see whats going on. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kicker Posted December 22, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2013 I went to the supermarket this morning, love that sound. http://youtu.be/hS56yL109kk 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Finally installed a working stereo Here is the Sony headunit and front speakers and the rear speakers Surprise! Head unit in console and speakers are under the dash, rear parcel tray has been covered in speaker cloth. It's got bluetoofs too for less wires, yay I also scored some proper fender mirrors from a hardtop. They normally sold for about 25000 yen which I why I have some from a different model on at the moment, however I managed to somehow find some which hadn't been identified properly so snagged them. I think they'll look good with the rest of the chrome on the car. What say ye? This turned up the other day, cheers to Mark and Joe for helping with logistics. S14 gearbox to mash together with the LD28 box I have, that'll be a post Nats activity I think. Also on the driveline subject, I have an H190 LSD currently on its way from Japan with help from Alex at Moonlight Racing Last of all, I had a yarn to a guy today about fixing up the paint that peeled off when I took the moulding off, it only took 18 months haha 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Have done a few things lately, some are prep for Nats some not. Found out that going from a 5/8ths clutch master to 7/8ths isn't the best idea, my rippling stair climbing thighs can handle it but it is a bit annoying so I have a 3/4 to try. Did a cool little mod with the taillights, from factory only the outer two segments of the red lens area have bulbs in them, the inner most is painted over on the inside. A little paint stripper and some bulb sockets and I now have 3 brake/tail light segments yay I have picked up a 240Z steering wheel which I am halfway through refurbishing. Also putting in a multispark setup and electronic dizzy with new leads and coil, have got it hooked up yet as I'm waiting on a small plastic collar that broke off the dizzy in transit. Picked up an L28 to play with in future, cheers to Vivaspeed for loan of his engine lift, GC. As for Nats stuff, I got my radiator recored Just need a wheel alignment, change my clutch master and finish the ignition stuff and should be all good. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Update since last time: Went to Nats Put in a CB Took a shitty picture Bought some YAJ stuff a while ago, still need to fit them/waiting for them to turn up, hardtop dash and fender mirrors, H190 LSD, chin spoiler and other little bits and pieces Finally started pulling apart my S14 gearbox Success, the Deez bellhousing goes straight on Comparison between S14 and LD28 bellhousings The tail housing will be more difficult Fun 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Erotic tat for the salaryman on the go 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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