Larry's 200sx s14

How-to's, project cars, and various other articles posted by club members

Moderators: P3g4sus, Daniel, rat, Draco, Riekert

Post Reply
User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

I have been reading all about awesome builds and how great this page can help a new sx owner. So i have decided to start my build. I have a 200sx s14, it’s been standing for more than a year now, a few months ago I finally found the perfect engine for the car and also the engine that I wanted. The search was long and painful including all the documentation. Finally got everything sorted and also the paper work for this engine was a bit of a problem. Lucky that’s done now. I must say part online looks really cool and all that but it’s a struggle to get them here and get them to your destination…customs…need I say more.
More about the car: it was a friend of my father for almost 10years. the moment I started earning money I was full on it to buy this car. Reason this was his second s14 and he always looked after the car and kept his hand on it, the car itself is very clean all part is still stock and nothing has been swapped out. Wanted to buy it ever since 2009, sadly finance was not on my side. That didn’t stop me from reminding him about the fact that I want his car and sadly the day I went to make another offer I was informed that the motor was removed and the car is standing…I was a bit sad to get this info but like anyone who wanted something I used this to my advantage and struck a beautiful deal and took as is with no questions asked. The body and inside of the car was still in extremely close to mint condition besides the roof :( it faded a little bit and lost it clear coat, no biggy nothing a good spray painter can’t fix. Took me about a week to collect the car and bring it to its new home.

Being a student i know this build will take time...lots of time but im still glad i finally have the car i wanted for extremely long. So all i have is time.

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

:)
Attachments
s14
s14
IMG_20150508_143630.jpg (311.18 KiB) Viewed 71009 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

nice view
Attachments
IMG_20150508_143616.jpg
IMG_20150508_143616.jpg (119.99 KiB) Viewed 71010 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

no engine...
Attachments
IMG_20150508_143553.jpg
IMG_20150508_143553.jpg (292.06 KiB) Viewed 71010 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

inside
Attachments
racing on hopes and dreams
racing on hopes and dreams
IMG_20140215_190020.jpg (72.88 KiB) Viewed 71011 times
old school lol
old school lol
IMG_20150508_143935.jpg (129.19 KiB) Viewed 71011 times
back seats
back seats
IMG_20150508_143908.jpg (190.04 KiB) Viewed 71011 times
auto :( for now :)
auto :( for now :)
IMG_20150508_143806.jpg (265.15 KiB) Viewed 71011 times
IMG_20150508_143750.jpg
IMG_20150508_143750.jpg (231.6 KiB) Viewed 71011 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

After endless phone calls and emails. I found an engine in japan. Seeing none of our local importers had this engine in stock or was will to import one. I decide to do things myself and import this engine. Man!!! What a mission this was. I doubt I will do this again. It was a bit risky and a pain in the @$$ but It arrived in SA after two months. Then it decided to visit customs until paper work was found, why I have no idea. I was informed this is a direct delivery and all that. The engine arrived and it was in okay shape.
Attachments
arrived like this
arrived like this
IMG_20150115_160922.jpg (77.42 KiB) Viewed 71011 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

Decided to start removing the dirty parts and clean it. I didnt like the condition and was full of junk some wood shaving sh!t(not sure if that word is allowed on here guys,if not sorry). Was delivered to APS to get the inspection from FCC and to see the parts is still good. I took selected part home for some fun :D

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

The motor arrived with the following:
Air con
starter
alternator
Power Steering Pump
t28 tubro
Full intake
Manual throttle body

I was very happy to hear that all these part doesn't usually come with when you buy a motor.
Who was i kidding lol the turbo was busted, Air con was broken, alternator was messed up and to top it of it has some weird power steering pump, talk about weight added to the shipping cost from Japan to South Africa to Cape Town.. :evil:
Lucky this saved me big time a boot filled with spares :shock:
Attachments
IMG_20140829_122819.jpg
IMG_20140829_122819.jpg (677.26 KiB) Viewed 71013 times
a bit here
a bit here
IMG_20140829_122841.jpg (287.87 KiB) Viewed 71013 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

So i took the spare t28 to be tested and to replaced the dead one on the motor...
On Friday the 13th i was informed that both turbos are dead what a bummer :cry:
Attachments
there can be 2
there can be 2
IMG_20150430_094553.jpg (236.7 KiB) Viewed 71013 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

Thanks to a buddy Kyle who i met on this forum i was sorted with a turbo that will slot on my current motor without any problems. [smilie=200sx_200sx.gif]
Thanks Kyle my local Nissan parts supplier 8)
Attachments
T25
T25
IMG-20150322-WA0006.jpg (236.18 KiB) Viewed 71013 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

At home i got a bit creative with the cover :mrgreen:

Thought this would be a easy job. I struggled get the black off this like hell... skuurpapier nee wat! niks gehelp nie :facepalm:
After hours of struggling i finally got the end result. I must say i was very happy with it and it tested the spray skill pretty good.
Attachments
the struggle
the struggle
IMG_20150124_145552.jpg (94.23 KiB) Viewed 71020 times
blasted
blasted
IMG_20150209_204157.jpg (76.3 KiB) Viewed 71020 times
getting there
getting there
IMG_20150209_205058.jpg (181.05 KiB) Viewed 71020 times
eco friendly
eco friendly
IMG_20150210_191206.jpg (247.18 KiB) Viewed 71020 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

The following week i went to the workshop to drop and get it fitted also went to check the cams and few other parts seeing the engine was being opened for the inspection. i saw this beauty and what a sexy car damn. lucky owner. Looks great and aggressive with the front and the bonnet. [smilie=200sx_2guns.gif]
Attachments
still a bit dirty on the outside
still a bit dirty on the outside
IMG_20150209_111652.jpg (228.46 KiB) Viewed 70943 times
IMG_20150209_111849.jpg
IMG_20150209_111849.jpg (177.26 KiB) Viewed 70943 times
Last edited by Larry on Sun May 10, 2015 6:36 am, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

Got it fitted looks nice. Also the progress on NPLS was going smooth in the background.
Attachments
IMG_20150218_172958.jpg
IMG_20150218_172958.jpg (337.73 KiB) Viewed 70942 times

User avatar
Larry
Slipping Clutch
Posts: 89
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Car: S14
Engine: SR
Real Name: Larry
Location: Paarl
Contact:

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by Larry »

Got the replacement T25 on and things are looking good.
Attachments
happy
happy
Larry200sxs14sr20det.JPG (246.16 KiB) Viewed 70942 times

SonOfAnarchy ZA
Administrator
Posts: 2512
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:10 pm
Car: S13
Real Name: Jason
Location: JHB

Re: Larry's 200sx s14

Post by SonOfAnarchy ZA »

Very nice are you going to do a manual conversion?
"I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me"

Post Reply