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Got off my butt and worked on the S13 a bit. Took the Akebono brakes off and put on the GTR Vspec brakes. Now the front ...
07/20/2026

Got off my butt and worked on the S13 a bit. Took the Akebono brakes off and put on the GTR Vspec brakes. Now the front wheels go on, but barely touch the front calipers. For the mean time, Im just going to run a small spacer to clear them until I decide on a permanent solution. The wheels are definitely more aggressive than I had originally thought.

FedEx dropped off the last of my rack parts. After finding the drivers side outer ball joint about to start collecting s...
06/21/2026

FedEx dropped off the last of my rack parts. After finding the drivers side outer ball joint about to start collecting social security on the Soarer, I opted to replace both inners, outers, boots, and replaced all rack bushings with a kit from whiteline. I still need to do an eyeball alignment before we test drive. Legit alignment is scheduled this next week for the R33 and Z30.

Forgot to post the update here before I deleted the photos from my phone. In addition to the below post on IG, I went ah...
06/20/2026

Forgot to post the update here before I deleted the photos from my phone. In addition to the below post on IG, I went ahead and oulled the trigger on a new set of tires for the Yota. Turns out that it was a blessing in disguise. I found out that one of my outer tie rod ends had an excessive amount of play in it and both inners were worn. Replacement parts ordered and Im expecting to have them soon. Alignments are scheduled for the R33 and Z30 next week! Now I just need to get new rubber for the S14 and talk myself out of ordering the Haltech goodies for the R33.

HICAS delete, test pipe, and HKS SSQV's installed. Happened to have the test pipe and BOV's laying around, the Nismo HICAS delete had to get ordered. I also found a spare Sard FPR that will be getting installed after the injectors get cleaned and flow tested. If I can get the shop cleaned, who knows what other goodies Ill find that I can use!!

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Got rid of the vspec brembos and installed r35 brembos usimg the PRP adapter kit, Goodyear braided lines, EBC yellowstuf...
04/26/2026

Got rid of the vspec brembos and installed r35 brembos usimg the PRP adapter kit, Goodyear braided lines, EBC yellowstuff pads, and tossed on a set of LMGT4's. Just need to do the bleed on them and then we're off on the test drive!

Been a long day, but I got the engine stand adapter built and the LLY is mounted on the stand. I learned that welding is...
04/25/2026

Been a long day, but I got the engine stand adapter built and the LLY is mounted on the stand. I learned that welding is a skill that you need to keep up on. Its been quite awhile since I picked up the torch and it tells. First I tried to tig it, and failed miserably. Then I switch to gas fed mig, and it didnt yield any positive results. I finally just brought in the hammer and hit it with the flux core welder. It doesn't look super pretty, but its holding the engine and thats all I care about right now. Im leaving it sitting on the hoist without tension overnight. If its not swinging in the morning, Ill roll it over to its temporary residence and finally install some parts on the skyline that have been sitting in the garage for a bit.

Started to dig into the LLY a bit more. So far, things are coming apart nicely. I cease to be amazed at how hard the don...
04/13/2026

Started to dig into the LLY a bit more. So far, things are coming apart nicely. I cease to be amazed at how hard the donor truck got hit. Seeing the damage to bellhousing and engine back plate, you can tell how hard it was hit. Next step is to finish removing the top end and do preventative headgaskets amd ARP studs since LLY's like to blow gaskets.

6.6 Duramax is out! Fabbing up a stand adapter tomorrow and Ill start pulling off the nonsense to complete the inspectio...
04/12/2026

6.6 Duramax is out! Fabbing up a stand adapter tomorrow and Ill start pulling off the nonsense to complete the inspection. The oil pan had a hole it it where it looked like something punctured through it instead of something ejecting. Had maybe 1/2 gallon of oil drain out. I hope the engine shut off immediately before it took any internal damage. The Allison's bellhousing was completely broken off and the engine just came right out. Now time to source a replacement bellhousing so I can at least use it as a core.

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