# my build thread 90 rb240sx **URL:** \ **Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive\ **Created:** [January 6, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108 "2009-01-06T15:43:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/1 "2009-01-06T15:43:36Z")
well, here it goes guys, started off with a 90 fastback shell, and fixed a spot on the frame,the shock towers, and a hole in the floor. engine bay shots while stripping it down and stitch welding the chassis **Chassis** ![http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/FAILS004.jpg](http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/FAILS004.jpg) ![http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/FAILS006.jpg](http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/FAILS006.jpg) tremcladed it so it wouldnt rust ![http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/FAILS007.jpg](http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/FAILS007.jpg) installed tein tension rods ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/000_0063.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/000_0063.jpg) also has megan street coils installed, havent taken pics since im sure you know what they look like, then picked this up to kick off my build [http://www.projectzig.com/v240/index.php?topic=3240.0](http://www.projectzig.com/v240/index.php?topic=3240.0) **Engine/drivetrain** rb20 shots ![http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/FAIL015.jpg](http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/FAIL015.jpg) ![http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/IMG_0304.jpg](http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/IMG_0304.jpg) ![http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/IMG_0303.jpg](http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/madscientistdrift/IMG_0303.jpg) and in the car ftw ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/000_0053.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/000_0053.jpg) ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/000_0074.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/000_0074.jpg) ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3024.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3024.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/2 "2009-01-06T15:45:16Z")
Apexi 3 inch catback, going to get a 3 inch dp/cat delete made ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/000_0075.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/000_0075.jpg) installed vlsd and axles from the r32 ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3021.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3021.jpg) ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3023.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3023.jpg) **Brakes** for brakes i used the r32 brakes all around, redrilled for 4 lug, cause i have so many 4 lug drift wheels, but ill be going 5 lug eventually. used the r32 knuckles, e brake assembly, all e brake cables except the front ones, r32 rotors and calipers. e brake assembly and 4 lug hub installed ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3018.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3018.jpg) rotors redrilled ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3019.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3019.jpg) all installed ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3020.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3020.jpg) and with the dirty wheel on ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3022.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/picture3022.jpg) to do list: finish wiring install driveshaft speed sensor and all wiring install rad install ps lines fmic swap interior and doors from dd car fuel pump install chuki front and outside assembly and more, ill think of it ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/3 "2009-01-06T15:47:17Z")
and also, im using the r32 crossmember for my swap and it works, in case anyones wondering. had to cut and turn my 02 housing to clear the steering but its mint, i think ill have to cut the hood supports out ---
**Author:** ![graphicdude](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/graphicdude/32/5829_2.png) [@graphicdude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicdude)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/4 "2009-01-06T17:52:51Z")
Looks good so far. So this is going to be a drift slut I assume? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/5 "2009-01-06T18:10:45Z")
mostly drift car, but im gonna drive it a bit too, have 2 cars insured so i dont wreck it haha ---
**Author:** ![eklips3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@eklips3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eklips3)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2009, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/6 "2009-01-07T02:24:01Z")
wow , good stuff man . pretty much have the same setup on my car , well not anymore im stepping it up. gonna be a hell of a fun car to drive though straight up ---
**Author:** ![eklips3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@eklips3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eklips3)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2009, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/7 "2009-01-07T02:25:31Z")
wow , good stuff man . pretty much have the same setup on my car , well not anymore im stepping it up. gonna be a hell of a fun car to drive though straight up ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/8 "2009-01-07T23:05:32Z")
:D:D:D [![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/th_000_0086.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/th_000_0086.jpg)](http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/?action=view¤t=000_0086.flv) ---
**Author:** ![1337s13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1337s13/32/5827_2.png) [@1337s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1337s13)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2009, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/9 "2009-01-08T10:34:00Z")
Ziptied exhaust… nice lol. ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/10 "2009-01-08T13:12:59Z")
yea, to hold it up, im gonna get a 3 inch dp made to the exhaust so i dont need a test pipe or anything ---
**Author:** ![Nis240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a9a28c/32.png) [@Nis240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nis240)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/11 "2009-01-08T16:27:54Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/6371/71): > > and also, im using the r32 crossmember for my swap and it works, in case anyones wondering. had to cut and turn my 02 housing to clear the steering but its mint, i think ill have to cut the hood supports out Should have just got some conversion mounts from Lethbridge Rob and the engine would have sit low and nice and tight against the firewall. Your not gonna have any roo between the front of the motor and the rad. You also wouldnt have to cut up the hood supports… ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2009, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/12 "2009-01-08T16:44:04Z")
im over it ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/13 "2009-01-17T00:27:37Z")
installed my egt probe today, wired up my tach and temp guages, and maybe a little test drive? [![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/th_000_0091.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/th_000_0091.jpg)](http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/?action=view¤t=000_0091.flv) engine shot ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb004.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb004.jpg) had to tee the brakeline for the front since it only had one front output, the other didnt have the seat for the flare ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb005.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb005.jpg) i think im gonna need a pusher ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb006.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb006.jpg) front shot ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb007.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb007.jpg) missing something? ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb008.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb008.jpg) side shot ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb009.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb009.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jackc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackc/32/5821_2.png) [@Jackc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jackc)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/14 "2009-01-17T00:43:00Z")
> [@WTB : Digicam \<$200](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-digicam-200/6362/3): > > i think im gonna need a pusher Thats what she said. Car looks good so far. ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2009, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-90-rb240sx/150108/15 "2009-01-18T22:24:27Z")
ok today installed auto meter mechanical boost and oil pressure gauges,autometer egt and my innovate lc1 wideband, heres some vids and pics ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb019.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb019.jpg) ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb018.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb018.jpg) ![http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb017.jpg](http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb017.jpg) ![Explore Gavin Johnson](https://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb010.flv?width=480&height=480&crop=1:1,smart) ![Explore Gavin Johnson](https://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/mxracer69/rb015.flv?width=480&height=480&crop=1:1,smart)