# My 85 200sx project (56k death) **URL:** \ **Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive\ **Created:** [June 30, 2008, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056 "2008-06-30T09:50:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![85s12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/71e660/32.png) [@85s12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85s12)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/1 "2008-06-30T09:50:51Z")
I’ve been lurking the forums for a while and have bought a few things from members for my ride, so i figured i’d show what i’ve got. The car is on the road now but i dont have any completed pics AS OF YET. I will update the thread with finished product within the week. Engine: Blacktop sr20det cometic head gasket HKS stage 2 camshafts 256 in 272 ex gt28rs SS braided turbo lines FMIC HKS SQV bpv s15 480cc injectors walbro fuel pump z32 fuel filter z32 MAF stainless oil catch can megan racing manifold and turbo elbow custom side exit exhaust Apex’i NEO Suspension: Rota RB wheels 15x7 +25 front 15x8 +04 rear S13 Tein hr coilovers front Cusco camber plates S13 LCA and spindle z31 poly urethane bushing kit Infinity J30 rotor/caliper Chevy Nova coil springs rear w/ adjustable perch Mustang Foxbody KYB agx’s rear OBX helical LSD Interior: “g-force” cheapo racing buckets Custom black enterior and new vinyls S13 steering column gauge pod AEM uego wideband AEM tru-boost gauge/controller 12" Infinity sub w/infinity amp Exterior: S13 JDM front bumper Mk2 s12 spoiler mk2 s12 grill and turn signals s13 pignose front lip Caravan fender flares rear Flat black everything that wasn’t red 😛 The day i brought it home: ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/cars008.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/cars008.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/cars005.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/cars005.jpg) The unsuspecting donor dodge caravan fender to rebuild rear quarters (as well as add a larger flare: ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0018.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0018.jpg) Bodywork and RUSToration: ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0026.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0026.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0035.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0035.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0020.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0020.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0051.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0051.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0049.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0049.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0048.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0048.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0047.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0047.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0041.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0041.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0096.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0096.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0156.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0156.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0097.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0097.jpg) After paint before reassembly: ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0188.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0188.jpg) Removing the tired old CA18et: ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0265.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0265.jpg) ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0277.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0277.jpg) Blacktop SR20det after rebuild: ![http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0280.jpg](http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/doug_tiger/IMG_0280.jpg) More to come, stay tuned folks. ---
**Author:** ![speedgod](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedgod/32/5681_2.png) [@speedgod](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedgod)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/2 "2008-06-30T10:02:39Z")
Nice dude that looks really good. i saw car just your on the high way yesterday ---
**Author:** ![pcproa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c5a1d2/32.png) [@pcproa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pcproa)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/3 "2008-06-30T11:05:16Z")
mmmmm magnificent S12 goodness Two questions. 1. What type of welder did you use on those panels? I hope you didn’t use Flux Cored 2. What did you do with that old CA18ET? Sold it to some poor unfortunate individual with a CA20E? ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Phonso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a87d85/32.png) [@Mr\_Phonso](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_Phonso)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/4 "2008-06-30T11:10:42Z")
those caravan fenders came out really nice :R ---
**Author:** ![D\_Fresh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_fresh/32/5542_2.png) [@D\_Fresh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/D_Fresh)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/5 "2008-06-30T14:40:21Z")
lookin good man! cant wait to see the finished product! ---
**Author:** ![85s12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/71e660/32.png) [@85s12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85s12)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/6 "2008-06-30T15:07:34Z")
Thanx for the comments guys! pcproa: 1. I used a hobart flux cored unfortunately, i cant afford the bottle but if they rust through i will just get new caravan fenders or go with the BMW widebody like racesilvia’s s12. I’m not too worried about it, the shell was cheap, all my money went into motor and suspension. 2. I still have the old CA18et sitting at my house. I’ve used some vacuum lines and vacuum T’s from it and i had to cut a recirculation pipe off the turbo piping cause i didnt have any for my intercooler piping. Other than that its in mint shape, an exhaust gasket leak and only 120, 000km. Still not sure what the hell im going to do with it. Thats one thing about this project, i cheaped out on anywhere i could that it wouldnt matter so much, like intercooler piping, exhaust piping, bodywork. All cash is in the parts that count. Either way its exactly how i wanted it to be. ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/7 "2008-06-30T21:21:50Z")
man thats looking awsome, how long did it take you to plan and save for all that? lol ---
**Author:** ![85s12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/71e660/32.png) [@85s12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85s12)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/8 "2008-06-30T22:59:47Z")
well planning was a matter of a month or so… and saving, i dont know what that word means… haha i have a decent job and all my paychecks have gone into it so far. ---
**Author:** ![Re\_Ameyami](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/re_ameyami/32/5676_2.png) [@Re\_Ameyami](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Re_Ameyami)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/9 "2008-07-01T01:57:15Z")
> [@pcproa"](#): > > mmmmm magnificent > S12 goodness > > Two questions. > > 1. What type of welder did you use on those panels? I hope you didn’t use Flux Cored > > 2. What did you do with that old CA18ET? Sold it to some poor unfortunate individual with a CA20E? For some reason i thought you , were gonna be the post on this. Nice project dude ---
**Author:** ![Kaibou](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kaibou/32/5666_2.png) [@Kaibou](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kaibou)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/10 "2008-07-01T12:12:11Z")
looking good man, can’t wait to see how it’s all going to turn out ---
**Author:** ![Heatw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/cdc98d/32.png) [@Heatw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Heatw)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2008, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/11 "2008-07-04T13:23:45Z")
good work! i use to have a 87 turbo, that i ca18det swapped with t28 & hks cams etc unfortunately it didn’t last very long… so maybe i have a heavy foot haha… anyways im back to s13s temporarily, did an rb25 coupe for my beater… thinking of a similar quarter mod for that one… though id also be making it an 80s race box style widebody… ---
**Author:** ![85s12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/71e660/32.png) [@85s12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85s12)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2008, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-85-200sx-project-56k-death/136056/12 "2008-07-05T10:36:09Z")
if you like 80s race box style check out this guys site. They are some type of BMW widebody fibreglass flares he used and they suited the s12 well so they would probably suit the s13 nicely if you wanted to go for a more square look. [http://www.racesilvia.com/en/](http://www.racesilvia.com/en/)