Team Kanjiuma 2011 Nissan Silvia S15 (built by Calicages Racing)

[Kav gts-t]

Love these sort of build threads

But am I seeing properly, gas welding?? Would have thought with this much effort going into it MIG would have been the obvious choice

[Team Kanjiuma (Donjuan)]

Love these sort of build threads

But am I seeing properly, gas welding?? Would have thought with this much effort going into it MIG would have been the obvious choice

Yes that’s gas welding, MIG welder is on loan at the minute so the gas welding will have to suffice. Saying that tho the gas welding is working out pretty well as its great for filling any gaps which have been created by minor errors in fabrication of panels. The gas welding does create a lot of heat and warping of lighter sheets car occur. It’s also working out a lot faster than MIG as MIG is prone to burning holes. Will definitely have MIG for seam welding shell.

Point to note: None of us are full time welders.....

[Robbie Daly Ps13]

Good work lads be good to see the outcome of this...! Not trying to tell yas what to do or nething but would you consider bringing the cage trough the bulkhead onto the back of rhe original tubs...!


I did this on my own as i was advised to do it by a few top lads...! Supposed to be a great job...!

[Team Kanjiuma (Donjuan)]

Good work lads be good to see the outcome of this...! Not trying to tell yas what to do or nething but would you consider bringing the cage trough the bulkhead onto the back of rhe original tubs...!


I did this on my own as i was advised to do it by a few top lads...! Supposed to be a great job...!

Yes that’s defo the way to go for sure, we were discussing this only a few days ago....will defo give extra strength to the front end of car.

We will just have to see how we are getting on with time..cheers for that tho.

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[calicagesracing]

Love these sort of build threads

But am I seeing properly, gas welding?? Would have thought with this much effort going into it MIG would have been the obvious choice

Ya as don said it's gas welding all the way at the moment. I find it much easier and a lot quicker to weld with the gas but that's what I'm used to I suppose.
Again the only drawback with the gas is with the amount of heat it puts into the metal it can warp it like crazy

And enough with the pic's of me smoking! I only get a 5 minute break all night lol

[Team Kanjiuma (Donjuan)]

Update 5.......01/12/10.

We allowed two openings into the cock pit to suit the SR20 gearbox and the shorter RB25 box; the S15 will be fitted with a PPG 5speed dog engagement gear set (straight cut gears) in a standard SR20 gear box casing. If anything happens to the dog box we can revert back to the reliable RB25 box.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fA94Sxiu4c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUQiL...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qekD_PqA02M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_1jO64tuQA


Few links for anyone who is interested in knowing about PPG gear boxes.





I hope the holes are in the right place.

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[Team Kanjiuma (Donjuan)]

Update 6.......03/12/10.

Unfortunately the SR20 gear box is unreliable when the power is turned up on the SR 20 engine so a lot of us install the RB25 gear box. This box is larger than SR one and its advisable to enlarge silvia tunnel to suit. We decided on increasing it by a considerable amount, this allows adequate working space for installation of RB box.



Above roughly shows how the pieces go together.



Looking a bit off square but its just the way the photo was taken. Its quite difficult to match a flat piece of steel onto an oddly shaped bulk head but when painted all will be looking good.





Not bad for a partimer.



Few small pieces to tidy up.

[Aidan Hogan]

Nice work don and co.

[nick180sx]

ya may shortly employ nelly full time horse,never mind em been a partimer....sweet work as always doh

[danmoorhead]

jes nelly is well handy wit da gas welding!!! really turning out sweet!!