PS13 Ks - Back in a Silvia

[matt91]

Hi all, back in a Silvia and on SXOC after 6 years out of doing sensible things.. So I'm now going to start a new build thread for my PS13.

Last time i was on here i was building my Navan S14, which i ended up parting with back in early 2017.



I also then decided to build a Bomex NB Mx5



SO i thought i was done with cars or past all of this! as my other half says but a good friend said i could buy his PS13 Ks that he imported back in roughly 2016 and has been sat up for 4 nearly 5 years. I figured if i didn't buy one now, I probably never will again with the way the market is going, so here are some photos.




The car itself has a good base already, really it just needs some minor rust repair and maintenance.

ENGINE:
SR20DET BlackTop Straight Cam
Nistune ECU
Horsham Remap
BlitzK3R Turbo Kit
550CC Injectors
256 Cams
Splitfire Coilpack
Carbon Coilpack Cover
1.5mm HeadGasket
ACT 6 Puck Extreme Clutch Kit
Lightweight Flywheel
Braided Clutch Line
Braided Turbo Lines
MCR Factory CamCover
Greddy Oil Catch tank
Japspeed Manifold
Blitz External Wastegate
Custom Exhaust System
KoyoRadiator
Juran Radiator Cap
Greddy Oil Radiator
Greddy Filter Relocation
Tomei Engine 3 Point Strut Brace
Greddy Trust FMIC & Pipework
Z32 MAF
Apexi Airfilter

INTERIOR:
TRUST Greddy Boost Controller
CLASSIC Greddy Trust 60mm- Boost, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure
Cusco Dashdodger Cage
Doo-Luck Rear Cross Bar
KidsHeart Interior Gearstick & Handbrake Trims
KidsHeart Gear Shifter
Pioneer Double Din Touchscreen Headunit
NRG Snap off Boss Kit
Vertex JDM LabyRinth 330MM Wheel
R32 Skyline Passener Seat
Bride Zeta Drivers Bucket Seat
x2 SABELT 4 point Harnesses

CHASSIS:
PS13 KS 1992 Edition
TEIN Adjustable Coilovers
Tein Tension Rods
Adjustable Camber Arms
Adjustable Toe Rods
Adjustable Traction Rods
Nismo 2-Way Diffirental
Work Meister S1 - 3P Wheels 17"/18" Staggered
Brick HID Headlights
SuperMade Front Fenders
SuperMade Rear Over Fenders
Supermade Sideskirts
Origin Labo Carbon Boot Lip
Smoked DMAX Smoked Taillights



So far since picking this up on the 25th February iv been quite busy, I repaired the SuperMade front wing after seeing how much a replacement was its not perfect but itle pass for now.









Removed the interior, rewrapped the loom and cleaned out the mice sh*t rubbed back all the surface rust from the floor, ready to put down a fresh coat of paint. I have been looking for a carpet but for now, it feels like a nicer place to be.









The engine itself was all pretty moldy, I have now since given it a full service with fresh oil, coolant, filters and changed the radiator for a Koyo. Replaced the cracked fan shroud and put in a new battery. Im going to look at moving the battery into the boot later on and relocating the fuse box behind the glove box.

[matt91]

So now that the car was running at least, took attention to the brakes. The disks and pads are all long dead, but luckily its has been converted already to 5 stud with r32 calipers. It's now running the GKTech 350z brake adaptors so has the 350z 16" disks & Brembo pads with standard grooved disks & pads on the rear. The fittings had all corroded so then changed over to Goodridge braided lines and replaced the copper hardlines.












Now that the brakes are all done i need to sort the exhaust, After years of smashing off the floor, it was in a poor state. It's using a Greddy downpipe from a Flexi to Blitz Elbow. the rest of the exhaust was full straight pipe 3" that sounds good but i can't say my neighbors will be so pleased I spoke with Sam at Downforce Fabrication and ordered a 18" 3.5" silencer and met up with Sam to chop out the old decat and weld it all up.








It sounds better but it's still pretty loud, Once it's back on the road I'm going to go see Sam again to add a gearbox hanger and a vband downtip. So the next job is to remove the manifold so i can tighten up the turbo elbow as the Japspeed manifold blocks all access to the top bolts. It then also needs attention to the rear pockets & jacking points, so will need to get this stripped-back welded and undersealed. Almost every bush, ball joint, or cv joint is in poor condition as well so will have to make a start on these. The subframe has locking collars but everything else is mostly stock.














Back to update again soon

Matt

[piman2k]

Is it just me or is there an issue with the photos?

Welcome back anyway.

[matt91]

Is it just me or is there an issue with the photos?

Welcome back anyway.

Should be fixed now, Thanks for letting me know

[piman2k]

Much better, looks like you're well away on it, good luck to you. Lovely looking thing.

I just realised, you're Matt Littleton. Recognise the 14.

[matt91]

Much better, looks like you're well away on it, good luck to you. Lovely looking thing.

I just realised, you're Matt Littleton. Recognise the 14.

Thanks, its nice to have a project again. That's me, do i know you? See you're in Northamptonshire

[matt91]

Update, cleaned up the bay/ wiring







retrimmed some interior bits







picked up an almost mint condition 180sx carpet







Repainted some more parts and picked up some more new parts, poly subframe bushes, lca bushes, ball joints, steering rack bushes, traction rods, tension rods, camber arms, tie rods

[matt91]

JapShow with SXOC









Went to see Martyn at Team LocknLoaded who helped me remove the subframe to install the new bushes/cv boots








Sprayed the intercooler/pipes and tucked the engine loom from over the turret to inside





restored the lights






got some new iridium plugs, diff oil Motul 75w-140 and gearbox oil Fuchs Titan 75W-90




Picked up a FRP bonnet, unsure what copy or brand it is... going in for paint on the weekend

[matt91]

[Actual_Ben_Taylor]

Love those last 2 pics

[matt91]

Picked up some MeisterR coilovers, going to take the swift springs off the Teins to put onto the Meisters.






Bonnets now painted, glad to be rid of the glitter orange, also picked up some new number plates and sidelights

[matt91]

Not updated this in a while, some recent photos now on Work Emotion T7r 18/9.5 & 18/10.5 & Vertex kit

[pdh 14a]

I like that.stunning motor,and great work on it.