Project Stagea

[Nismotony]

Ok so this is a 1996 Spec 1 Nissan Stagea with an RB25det engine commonly found in a nissan skyline.She is auto and is currently 4WD but the plan is to convert it to Manual and RWD.

Pic's of it when i first piced it up back in Oct 2009

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/DSC00014.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/DSC00017.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/DSC00021.jpg

Ok so when i got it first she was completly standard...Had so many ideas floating around in my head about what to do with it. Gtr Box and leave it 4wd or maybe even just leave it Auto. Spent a bit of time on Skyline owners and on The aussie's skyline owners and seen a few of them had done a conversion with the Rb25 box and got the front diff removed and the sump welded up. DING DING perfect for me :D Next step was to find somewhere to start tackiling all the work involved so myself and TBK found a shed big enough for both of us to work on our cars.

Pic's of the Stagea going into her new home for a while:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics051.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics053.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics054.jpg

Ok so first things first now that its safely tucked away was to start stripping her down as i wanted to get the engine out so i could freshen everything up and get the gammy auto box and torque converter off. I'll let the pictures do the talking.....

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics068.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics079.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics189.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics199.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics201.jpg

Most parts from the engine have been removed now ie aircon,altinator,starting motor,Rads and so on...only thing ledt is to drop off the bottom wish bones and try and remove the front drive shafts as once these are removed i can get the engine out and the sump off and get it down to Joe in Custom metal works so he can remove the diff and weld her up.

Next up was to remove the gearbox and half shafts and remove the dreaded torque converter. Big thanks to Tutty as he's the one that got the auto box and front shaft off. only have finished pic's of this so....

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics191.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics192.jpg
The above pic is of the auto spigot bearing that i somehow have to get out so i can replace with a manual one.

next step is the interior: Removed the front seats so i could get at the centre console as i've to cut the hole out for the gearstick to come through.
and also to get in at the pedal hand brake and release cables

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/camera11210148.jpg

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http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics194.jpg

And a pic of where i've to get the master cylinder through to conect up with the clutch pedal.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/camera11210145.jpg

I'm in no rush to get this done as i'm enjoying the time i'm spending on it and i want to get it to come out just right. As this car is so rare still over here i can honestly say it will be staying around for quiet some time as there's endless possibilitys and upgrades for it no matter which way it goes.

The only problem i found on it so far while doing the work is a bit of the plauge under the wing mirrors but it's only the outter skin so it can be cut and welded

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/morephonepics185.jpg

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25/Aug/2011 Update

ok so small update on te work thats been getting done

First up is that the engine is out and now have an empty bay
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/10052011165.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/10052011167.jpg

Next up was to remove the Diff and sump so i can cart it off to the fabricaters to ge it modded so she be RWD
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/10052011166.jpg

Size comparison between mine and a starlet sump
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/29062011209.jpg

And i also aquired these from Carlcf4 which i got stuck into straight away...Cheers bud
When i collected them.
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk171/ae86carl/3ca7b6e2.jpg

Primed up for some paint
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/25082011233.jpg

Painted in Ford Velvet Purple.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/25082011234.jpg

Finished Product
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/25082011236.jpg

i'll just keep battling away at it and i'll keep updating this tread as i go. :happy)

All comments and suggestions welcome bt:)

[Nismotony]

Spec list so far:

Arc airbox exchanged for brand new Apexi Filter
Japspeed down pipe
5Zigan decat
R33 fujibsubu exhaust system that has to be extented to suit the stagea
Hks adjustable actuator
Hks EVC3 boost controllor
Hks Turbo timer
Hks ssqv version 2
Tanabe front strut brace

Will update the speclist when i aquire more goodies

[Kruizer]

That is gonna be one cool project....

[srbrian]

Thats a cool project, I always loved the Stagea. Are you going to convert to a GTR front?

[skinnynphats200]

Sweet project man, best of luck with it

[joey banana s14]

i fucking looooove these, great project man ill be keeping an eye on this one best of luck with it;)

[pole drift]

Bit different since I last saw it

[s15_spec_r]

cool yoke man, besta luck with it

[ger15]

Cool :cool:,will be sweet yoke when your finished it

[AndysR20det]

sweet she'l be sum wagon when shes done dude fair play

[Nismotony]

That is gonna be one cool project....

Man it's nothing compared to any of your projects over the years in fairness but i agree with you it will be cool when she's done


Bit different since I last saw it

Just a small bit Joe...Up for a battle when she's finished or will i lose you in the smoke when i'm out in front :D


Thats a cool project, I always loved the Stagea. Are you going to convert to a GTR front?

Well going from an R33 skyline to this i can honestly say although it's technically the same . . . It's just so much different. And no don't wanna do the R34 front as i think it's been done to death. Nice and subtle i think is the way to go with this one but then again it won't be subtle when she's hanging here fat ass out on track :D


And thanks everyone one else for all your comments much appreciated.....

[pole drift]

Fighting words, im game :)

[Kruizer]

Its great to see something different dude, best of luck, will enjoy the updates :D

[Nismotony]

Sorry i haven't had a chance to update this as Mr.TBK took over the garage to do some fixing and then dismantling to his car. But now that he has a new project i can get back in and do a few bits.

Small update can be found on the first post of this tread :tongue:

[Nismotony]

15/Sept/2011 Update

Just a small update but it's coming along very well.

Ok so finally got my brakes fitted and as you can see there's quiet a difference

Before
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/02092011238.jpg

After
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/02092011239.jpg

Also fitted all my interior led bulbs...not to everyone taste but i like it

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/02092011244.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/02092011242.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/02092011243.jpg

And seen as i had a small bit of purple paint left from the callipers i thought i'd do this:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/Camerapics14-9-11014.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/Camerapics14-9-11022.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/Camerapics14-9-11017.jpg

And then i tackled my clutch pedal and master cylinder and it actually looks weird to see it finally in it

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/05092011245.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/nismotonydtd/Project%20stagea/05092011246.jpg


All comments welcome bt:)

[Amy G]

Very cool project, its gonna look hella cool :afro:

[decobyrne106]

this looks so cool! i seen another thread on here about a black one. said it was gonna be in prodrift? havent seen it up here since. wez's one looked cool as! you keeping that front end?

[Nismotony]

Very cool project, its gonna look hella cool :afro:

Thanks Amy


this looks so cool! i seen another thread on here about a black one. said it was gonna be in prodrift? havent seen it up here since. wez's one looked cool as! you keeping that front end?

Must do a search for the black one...yeah i love the Masa r34 kit on wez's one was half tempt'd to buy it but finances wouldn't allow.

Yeah sticking with the front but think i'm gonna get an R34 gtr front bumper and get it moulded onto mine.

i'm in two minds of what to do wheels wise as i was thinking Work Eurolines but been at jap-fest the other day they were on every car there so i think some Rota gtr D's will be going on now.