My RPS-13 180sx

well i got this over a year ago now.2nd owner in ireland.last owner was my mate who imported it himself
heres the spec of it from japan
Earls oil cooler.
KOYO racing radiator.
low temp thermo.
S14 SILVIA turbin.
black engine head.
ARC inter cooler.
prof front pipe.
HKS outlet pipe of turbin.
GP sports mufuller.
nismo metal catalyser.
GP sports height adjust suspention.
R32 SKYLINE chamber.
R32 SKYLINE master.
S14 SILVIA knuckle arm.
APEX power-FC,Commander.
R33 SKYLINE 17inch aluminum wheels.
R33 SKYLINE fuel pump.
GReddy oil press meter.
HKS boost meter.
OMORI water temp meter.
1997year model 180SX rear seat.
CUSCO 2WAY LSD.
toe control arm.
IKEYA upper arm.
front pillow tension.
aero spoiler(front,side,rear).
1997year model tail lamp.
NISMO 260km scale speed meter.
Carbon garnish
here she is when i first got it
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3042008146.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3042008145.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3042008144.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...y46/yyytrr.jpg
then got new d2's off tuning factory cause the old coilovers were fooked
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...5072008317.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...5072008318.jpg
doin them
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...5072008319.jpg
the difference between new and old
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...5072008320.jpg
how fucked the old ones were
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...8072008331.jpg
what happens when ya hit a snag,me mate takin a break:rlaugh) bt:)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...5072008327.jpg
me handy garage we use
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...5072008323.jpg
relocated the oil cooler
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...9072008342.jpg
got the front mount
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...7092008409.jpg
fitted
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3092008425.jpg

then a bolt fell outta the airfilter and into the turbo
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3092008423.jpg
the missing bolt
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3092008421.jpg
the bolt
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3092008422.jpg
the fins
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3092008424.jpg
managed to get an s15 turbo.put that in and that was that
then the big ends went because the oil filter popped off,so while it was off the road i done a few small bits tidying it up
painted the calipers
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...09_1504_01.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...60309_1504.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...60309_1505.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...60309_1403.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...09_1632_01.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...60309_1838.jpg
tinted the rears and sunstrip on
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...70309_1730.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...70309_1657.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...80309_1107.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...09_1107_01.jpg
then got vented wings to go with the new bumper shes getting
got this strut brace and oil catch can off shane at drive n stylebt:) thanks shanebt:)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...09_2002_01.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...40409_2002.jpg
also got seat belts as im gonna get it through the nct:D got to fit my other rear strut brace as well(goes between the 2 seat belt points)bt:)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...09_1315_01.jpg
picked up new wings too,vented wider onesbt:)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...40409_1243.jpg
and here she is as she sits in my garden
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...40409_1141.jpg
then i took the engine outta her and its getting rebuilt by nissan doctor
http://file049b.bebo.com/13/large/20...011204699l.jpg
http://file047b.bebo.com/21/large/20...009926085l.jpg
bought all this for the engine
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...11522050_1.jpg
got braided lines for the turbo

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rboLines_1.jpg
and got a cosworth 1.5mm metal head gasket
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...92X_1_8907.jpg
also got a tomei exhaust manifold and got braided lines for my oil cooler and relocation kit
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...6/Image003.jpg

So currently its off being sprayed and the engine is being rebuilt:cool:

Nice build lad, what air filter was on it when the bolt came out?

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Originally Posted by Stevo

Nice build lad, what air filter was on it when the bolt came out?

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think its k and n:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by moons657

think its k and n:rolleyes:

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One of the lads had a blitz that done that aswell:(

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Originally Posted by Stevo

One of the lads had a blitz that done that aswell:(

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yea its happened a few times with other lads.just know now to check them and put loktite on it;)

sweet looking 180 dude, could do with some fat ass wheels but other then thats she's savage!

jus back from getting fully sprayed:p;)
here she is beside the bros new cam.ignore the height as theres no engine in it.gonna be decked

http://file051b.bebo.com/9/large/200...549175357l.jpg

she looks the tits lad its lovely

Great build mate.

The GTR rims looks well on her :D

Here is a few pics to add to the collection...

Freshly cleaned and honed block with new rings fitted..
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8121.jpg

Cleaned and skimmed deck...
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8122.jpg

Cleaned and ground crank,
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8123.jpg

Block painted and lacquered,
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8124.jpg

Seems Nissan made some sort of error when making this block originally(wtf:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8125.jpg

Bottom end assembled,
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8126.jpg

Original engine ready for strip down,
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8127.jpg

And just ready to remove the head,
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8128.jpg


bt:)

ah shes coming along very nicely:D

You must be fairly handy at the owl rebuild are you:confused:

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Originally Posted by JDM

You must be fairly handy at the owl rebuild are you:confused:

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I've been known to do a few, currently have 4 engines getting rebuilt in the garage!

jesus paul fair play..he cant wait to get it back on the road..it has been along time off it..balbriggan wont know what hit it..:D

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Originally Posted by jamie

jesus paul fair play..he cant wait to get it back on the road..it has been along time off it..balbriggan wont know what hit it..:D

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Well somebody has to terrorise Balbriggan since I've left!

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Originally Posted by nissan_doctor

Well somebody has to terrorise Balbriggan since I've left!

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Thats wat im here for :D:D

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Originally Posted by SUPER 180

Thats wat im here for :D:D

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Good man, Keep those roundabouts warm!;)

looks niiiice! although d2's, nooo!

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/7...aron064ah8.jpg

and also, http://www.driftmarket.net/daten/pics/d2_1.jpg

ooooooh aahhhh ouch!!!!

nice build though!

ah would worry about the coilovers doing that.i dont drive it that much and if theyre good enough for time attack,theyre good enough for me:p

The remainder of the build pics....

Nice new Cosworth head gasket.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8129.jpg

Just in case you think I didn't put it on!:D
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8130.jpg

Head in place with trust/greddy rocker arm stoppers,
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8131.jpg

Heatwrapped exhaust manifold,
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8132.jpg

T28r turbo and earls braided lines,
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8133.jpg

Nearly finished,
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8134.jpg

The finished article:)
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCF8135.jpg

ah deadly.jus now to drop her in:D:cool:

I wanted Paul(nissan doctor) to do the engine but it didnt turn out that way because the way my job is,i wouldnt of been able to guarantee Paul money and didnt want to leave him short.

Engine went in last night...

And oil filter was relocated again and the oil cooler is being fitted tomorrow along with the battery relocation
http://photos5.pix.ie/77/0A770A65B55...653F09-500.jpg
http://photos4.pix.ie/5D/E9/5DE93A3D...E37467-500.jpg
http://photos2.pix.ie/62/02/62022635...0C0032-500.jpg
http://photos3.pix.ie/FC/27/FC273863...B5A8F0-500.jpg
earls oil cooler fitted(ignore the dirty look,its getting painted)
http://photos4.pix.ie/29/C2/29C21BAE...3E22CE-500.jpg
braided lines
http://photos2.pix.ie/CE/6D/CE6DCA7B...F557E0-500.jpg
my mechanic mate mark(available for nixers)
http://photos3.pix.ie/8D/D2/8DD220A4...2961CA-500.jpg
oil filter fitted
http://photos4.pix.ie/17/D9/17D98BBB...24D5C1-500.jpg
oil filter fitted and intake manifold sprayed
http://photos5.pix.ie/3B/B3/3BB3A941...4F936D-500.jpg
tow hook fitted(being sprayed another colour)
http://photos4.pix.ie/4E/EC/4EECBC29...B494CA-500.jpg
http://photos2.pix.ie/BE/18/BE18AE10...E1C29D-500.jpg

nice work!
where did you get those braided turbo lines?

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Originally Posted by SRray

nice work!
where did you get those braided turbo lines?

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frsports man.best site ive ever bought off:rolleyes::D:D

Drool Drool

@ nissan doctor nice work

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Originally Posted by moons657

frsports man.best site ive ever bought off:rolleyes::D:D

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cool!
cant wait to get mine running again:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by SRray

cool!
cant wait to get mine running again:rolleyes:

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either can i man:cool:its been nearly a year off the road:(

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Originally Posted by git

@ nissan doctor nice work

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Cheers..:D

nice spec! looking well

ordered these bits.there on their way from america:D:D
http://i1.frsimg.com/images/detailed...KNS13CCR_1.jpg
http://i2.frsimg.com/images/detailed..._NS1HDG6_2.jpg
http://i1.frsimg.com/images/detailed...do_SRSet_1.jpg
rocker cover gasket
http://i1.frsimg.com/images/detailed...5cc70_7749.jpg
walbro fuel pump
http://i1.frsimg.com/images/detailed...o_GSS341_1.jpg
nismo fuel regulator
http://i1.frsimg.com/images/detailed...FPRTypeA_1.jpg
new water pump
http://i1.frsimg.com/images/detailed...aterPump_1.jpg
steering boots
http://i1.frsimg.com/images/detailed...20310V25_1.jpg
and this lovely greddy oil capbt:)
http://i1.frsimg.com/images/detailed...3b41e7eacd.jpg


also got these for christmas:D:cool:
http://photos3.pix.ie/AE/7F/AE7FA049...CFFDD5-500.jpg
and i picked up a brand new omp dished steering wheel and omp boss kit
http://photos2.pix.ie/E4/27/E4272F58...951546-500.jpg

interior picture with the steering wheel
http://photos4.pix.ie/08/41/0841FE80...73C02D-800.jpg

also trial fitted the hydro handbrake
http://photos4.pix.ie/7D/F9/7DF9F408...A9DD01-800.jpg
http://photos5.pix.ie/AD/2B/AD2B5BFF...477CAB-800.jpg

also collected these from barelle powder coating.big thanks to barry:cool:
http://photos2.pix.ie/F3/26/F326047C...DEA9A2-800.jpg
http://photos5.pix.ie/D1/89/D189A2F1...91F7F3-800.jpg
http://photos4.pix.ie/9E/5B/9E5B66CA...E26D94-800.jpg
http://photos3.pix.ie/25/CF/25CFAE00...7E3BA5-800.jpg

nice few bits got there lad....
when ya hope to have it back running???

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Originally Posted by bart

nice few bits got there lad....
when ya hope to have it back running???

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when them bits arrive.the clutch is the only thing properly stopping it being started.them bits should be arriving this time next week.they were sent off from america today:Di cant wait:p:p:eek::eek::cool::cool:

sweet 180 lad