I'm starting this thread a little late. I wanted to start a build thread but completely forgot to start taking photos, so I'm well into everything already. I'll try and remember to take photos and update as I go.

I've been wanting to build this car functinally for the track. The only events I ever do are HPDE track days, so I'm not worried about staying within class restrictions. I also want to see over 500 at the wheels. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a good track machine with that much power, but it will be fun regardless.

Before this build:
Osiris tune @~400 (unsure exact after changing to Tomei exhaust)
Powerlabs GT35 single turbo
Denso/DW 550cc injectors
Walbro 255lph
Tomei ExpremeTi exhaust
Vibrant Ultra Quiet resonator
Z1 6puck clutch disc
Exedy OEM spec pressure plate
RJM clutch pedal
MD spacer
GT Spec fr/rr strut bars
GT Spec fender braces
GT spec front lower
Hotchkis sways fr/rr
Megan Spec-RS coil-overs (converted to true type rear)
Stance 14/12 springs
SPC Camber correction
Stoptech rotors fr/rr
Stoptech pads
Stoptech braided brake lines
18x10.5 square Enkei RS05RR
295/35 NITTO NT05 rubber
Kuruma front bumer
Ipul sides
Chargespeed rear
OEM type carbon hood
Strafe carbon trunk
OC fcarbon front splitter
RareJDM undertray
JDMFlares universal fender flares
06 projector headlights


Build additions:
Wiseco Pistons 8.8-1
Eagle Rods
Cometic .030 head gasket
ACL bearings
ARP L19 studs
Z1 Viton Valve Seals
JWT valve springs
OEM cams (for now)
CJM S0 fuel return
DW 1000cc injectors
Aero 340lph pump
SB SS full disc clutch
Fidanza flyheel
DriveshaftShop carbon shaft
Z1 engine and trans mounts
ES full car bushing kit
Z1 oil cooler
Pathfinder cooling mod

Going to test my skills fabricating new flares. Should be interesting.

Would like to find a way to chassis mount a rear wing that I can run through the OEM trunk during trackdays, and then easily remove and run the carbon trunk daily. I have some ideas on this. I dont like the idea of the trunk supporting the pressure when on the track.

Also hoping to fit a full functional rear diffuser, but thinking I'll have to go back to the OEM rear bumper.

Ok, on to the photos...
















I noticed one of the MD spacers was missing when I popped off the upper plenum... well I found it. Its been in there a while. Thank god it was too big to fit past the valve!




Edges were pretty rounded down. Its been rattling around in there for a while.




Anyone want some Combos?




i'd say the pressure plate wasnt quite strong enough anymore.




When cracking open the timing cover, be sure to remove the lower oil pan and remove 2 bolts from the bottom. Not one SM that i found mentioned these two bolts! Luckily nothing cracked before I figured it out.








Everything out. Block and heads go to the machine shop next week.

 

With the engine tore down I'm starting on the engine bay and front end. Cleaning, replacing broken tabs and clips. I'll be doing a engine harness tuck, debating on doing a fender wire tuck as well. When looking at the fenders I noticed the fender braces were still touching the fenders when installed, so I started grinding them down more.











When you need a sheet metal brake and dont have one...




Shes not a very good helper when shes sleeping on the job.




I need a bigger garage, or less stuff.

 

Can't believe no one has posted in one of the few good threads here. It's all vendor ads and new guys asking what color bulbs they should get. Nice work and good luck with your build!

 

This is just money in the bank. Can't wait to see the progress!

 

Awesome progress nice Kawi and truck project!

 

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yeah the truck will probably be next winters project. Just picked it up a couple months ago. Not sure the direction I want to go with it quite yet.

 

thanks for sharing!!

 

I see the flag now!

 

Looking good, definitely go with your idea for changing out the flares. You should do the fender wire tuck now, just a few grounds have to be extended, if you want to keep them in the OEM locations. Very easy.

I'm guilty of cracking a timing cover from those damn bolts in the crankcase. It was disappointing but thank god for ebay.

How many miles did you have on that clutch? I'm curious how long the 6 pucks hold up...

Good luck with the build, what is your power goal?

 

6 puck has probably a couple thousand, but its not going back in. Got a Southbend SS to go back in. Hoping to see 550-600.

And I did start the fender wire tuck. Didn't use the original ground spot, might still change that though. I'm also concerned about hte airbag wires as they are originally shielded, so I might pick up some shielded wire and re-do those. Hopefully have the other side done tomorrow evening. I ended up picking up a second engine harness, so once it comes time to do that one I'll be able to extend everything using the 2cnd harness and keep all wire colors the same. Not that it really matters, but I'm picky lol

Go one wire at a time to make sure you dont cross wires. Even though they are color coordinated, sometimes they have very similar combos. Make sure you solder your connections good. A good iron is key to getting a good solder, dab a little melted solder on the iron and then heat your wires over that melted solder and add new solder to the wire as it gets hot. It should melt right into the strands and coat everything. Be sure to shrink wrap the connection afterwords.

 

Awesome build you have going on there!

I love seeing people digging into their own projects and getting it done rather than paying a bunch of money to have shops do every single little thing.

 

Daaaaang. Nice car man! Good luck with the build.

 

Main harness doesn't have to be extended, it's actually to long once you cut all the loom off..