Boosted 2nd gen project- done

[Alti-G]

Used the many helpful links here, ka-t, and various other sites to put together a reliable and daily driven 2nd gen. Many thanks to those who contributed DIY threads and other helpful information/links.

Had the machine shop who prepped the block also assemble the short block. Long block and everything else a buddy and I did. Start up and break in went well. Have about 2k hard driven miles on it so far with no issues or CEL's. Still able to get 315-375 miles to the tank with "spirited" driving. Big plus for a daily driver.

Search funtion definitely works



Engine/Trans
1997 Engine (double row timing chain)
Forge DSM bypass valve
Wiseco 9:1 pistons
Eagle H-beam rods
Clevit bearings
All ARP studs
Precision Turbo 54mm T3/T4 .48 a/r
Mazworks DIY log manifold
Tial 38mm wastewage
Mishimoto black intercooler
Stock head/cams
Stock cooling system
2.5" mandrel exhaust; no cat
Stage 2 South Bend clutch (240sx)
TWM short throw shifter (g20)
Stock 1998 Transmission/axles

Fuel/Air
96 Federal JWT ECU
Z32 MAF
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Nismo FPR
S15 444cc injectors
Innovate MTX-L wideband

Suspension
BC racing 6k/4k coilovers
Suspension Technique swaybar
Polyurethane control arm bushings
215/45/17 Hankook Ventus V12's
Unknown 17x7 wheels painted satin gunmetal

00-01 headlight/bumper swap
all emission parts removed
Autopage RS-900 remote start and security

$500 Donor car (aka the blue waffle) with seized engine. Threw in the running 98 engine in it and used as a daily driver while the other one slowly got put together

Trying something new...from the bottom.

AT -> MT



Block tanked, bored, assembled, and painted

[Alti-G]

S15 injectors from a local Nissan dealer, $320 for the set.


Out with the old. 110k miles and still running strong

In with the new

[Alti-G]

[Jae413]

so BC finally put together a kit for us. nice. I almost ended up being the donor car for them to develop a kit for us, glad someone else stepped up. might be getting their kit next.

most impressive. good shit.

[Alti-G]

Even the sales rep didn't even know they were made for our car until I gave him the part number in the catalog. You also order whatever spring rate you want at no extra charge. Got the 6k/4k vs the original 7k/5k for these haggard roads around my area.

The front coilover top mounts actually did not line up. Just barely off.


I'm going to give them a call tomorrow to tell them what's up and hopefully get taken care of for future orders. Since I had the rears fully installed and 3-4 week shipment from Taiwan sucks, I just took a rat tail file and took off just a hair for the studs to slide through. No problems so far. Nothing major but just annoyed because I expected better from a $1k set of coilovers.

[tl2k2max]

nice!!! i like that u got a black IC for the sleeper status.

[gluys]

Nice!! Boosting is always an awesome project to see. Congrats!! What's the total invested amount? Or should I dare ask that?? Lol


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[ihawk247]

I too would like to know the total investment

[The Inspiration]

Impressive work congrats hope she gives you plenty of fun!

[black2.5alti]

Very nice work. I wish I had the time, money, and space to build and boost my engine

[Alti-G]

Originally Posted by tl2k2max

nice!!! i like that u got a black IC for the sleeper status.

Had to keep it low key for sure Thanks man!

Originally Posted by gluys

Nice!! Boosting is always an awesome project to see. Congrats!! What's the total invested amount? Or should I dare ask that?? Lol

Originally Posted by ihawk247

I too would like to know the total investment

With machine shop labor and all parts including turbo and clutch, it put me at around $4700 and few hundred in miscellaneous things.
Coilovers ran me another $1k.
Spanned over about a year, it actually wasn't too bad.

[BeeCee]

VERY nice!!!!! Good to see something impressive and different for once and not someone asking some dumb shit.

[Jae413]

dont wait till its to late to upgrade your cooling system. surprised you kept the oem setup.

[Alti-G]

Originally Posted by Jae413

dont wait till its to late to upgrade your cooling system. surprised you kept the oem setup.

OEM cooling system is plenty efficient for the added load.
Water temp hasn't moved past half way on the gauge when driven hard.

[Jae413]

Originally Posted by Alti-G

OEM cooling system is plenty efficient for the added load.
Water temp hasn't moved past half way on the gauge when driven hard.

efficient yes. plastic end tanks trust worthy? no.