Not a miata, but a 1984 NISSAN S12
 

Many times I've seen that Civic build here, and since much, if not all, of my knowledge was learned directly through this forum, I figured i'd share this with you guys too! :)

Hey all! im not good at writing things and stuff, but im pretty good at filming myself ! i'll let the video speak for itself in terms of what i did the day i recorded... Im gonna try go for a weekly thing but once the car is finished (lmao when is a project ever finished tbh), I'll get started on my 1.9 miata build, which ill probably start recording weekly for that as well so if you'd like to see that, the only way to see it is to keep watching my videos or subscribe....

Before anything, Heres the video. it's seven minutes so watch it when you're pooping or something.

read this part if you want, there's a tl;dr at the bottom, like i said im not good at writing :laugh:

Anyways the past weekend consisted of mocking up placements for the radiator, intercooler, and associated piping, and associated sensors... Car starts with Megasquirt 3/MS3x and the STOCK CAS DISC (WHICH TOOK WAY TOO LONG TO FIGURE OUT SO I NEVER RECORDED IT.... will do it next time if you guys just wanna watch me sit on the computer chasing my tail over issues that dont make anything clear lmao). I also got rid of that MASSIVE BATTERY and replaced it with an OEM s2000 one since honda offers a 100 month warranty and s2000 batts are extra small. Was only $170 after core charge ! will be trying a miata battery next... but that could be in years :laugh:.

There was no general direction i was aiming at for this car. For example, i'm not looking for power, not necessarily looking for handling(although it is on my to do list), and im not necessarily trying to restore it. I JUST WANT TO DRIVE IT 30 MIN TO WORK. AND TAKE IT OUT FOR DATE NIGHTS.

so far I'm about $4k in including the price of the car.... the biggest and most expensive items was the standalone ecu and the engine+tranny. luckily i bought everything before the market got sToOoOoOoOoOoOpid.

optional details you can skip if u want:(yes i've been sitting on this project for f***ing years and ive been waiting patiently for the day i could finally start writing my build thread instead of being those guys who do the "I'm GoNnA dO tHiS" and then disappear for 12 years with a 50% chance of coming back)

I am currently preparing it for the welder homie to be able to put it on his trailer and also have the ability move it around when needed. Not sure when the next video will be uploaded, but the only way to stay on top of that is to come back here or just plain subscribe :yes:!

Anyways, I tried my best for this cinematic style vlog, still getting used to the camera since i havent actually made any serious edits with it besides this. hopefully you guys enjoy it. Feedback on the video itself (good or bad) is much appreciated!

TL;DR: dis my build, i record video, i upload video, u watch, and u comment and like (or dislike whatever floats your boat)



Here are some pics!

https://i.ibb.co/NnjHTXT/7J2A1551.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/M1ms6Ks/7J2A1568.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/vk0GwGv/7J2A1569.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/1q3brYB/7J2A1570.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/89vRFyH/7J2A1571.jpg

Thats it for now! maybe see you guys in 2-3 weeks time

WHATS UP YALL?? HERE'S AN UPDATE FO DAT A**:

so far, i've put in a new steering wheel, bled the cooling system, and i'm currently driving it to and from work. Upon first start up, it seems as if the waterpump needs replacing and the timing belt will be replaced with it .

I've been spending the last week getting the MS3x Tune correct so that it will be street worthy after i complete the registration process. didnt record any of that because. once again, no one wants to watch me stare at a computer screen and curse all day LOL

I have tons of video to edit, i'm just caught in the deep hole of DOING HOMEWORK smh. its an 8 week course and I only have 5 weeks left, so all the school time I'm wasting will be put to editing.

Here's a couple pics of some of those things.... Video of installation will be up soon , I just have to try really hard to finish my homework early :reallysad:

https://i.postimg.cc/J4fnqXwZ/7J2A2194.jpg
Vertex Steering Wheel


https://i.postimg.cc/Dfbmb6Hn/7J2A2195.jpg
New Spectre Filter from VatoZone


https://i.postimg.cc/mkQbpXW9/7J2A2196.jpg


https://i.postimg.cc/7ZXLyWGM/7J2A2197.jpg
Drilled and Tapped a hole for a hose barb, hose barb was too big so clamp was not used


https://i.postimg.cc/x1QkQmsY/7J2A2198.jpg
AEM UEGO from amazon!


https://i.postimg.cc/VkFJkNTt/7J2A2199.jpg
Useless Digi Dash LOL


https://i.postimg.cc/Gp5h4Tj4/7J2A2200.jpg


https://i.postimg.cc/287k4KwR/7J2A2202.jpg


https://i.postimg.cc/3JY7JZHL/7J2A2203.jpg


https://i.postimg.cc/x1LdFdY7/7J2A2192.jpg


https://i.postimg.cc/YSkScwCS/7J2A2189.jpg


https://i.postimg.cc/26S86FvR/7J2A2190.jpg


https://i.postimg.cc/J7bML2SD/7J2A2204.jpg
Sneak Peek of whats to come!! I bought all of these s13 front suspension parts for $20 TOTAL back in 2018!!


https://i.postimg.cc/fbBD6tPH/7J2A2193.jpg


Heres some cars that i smogged over at work. & no, i do not have the ability to "dirty smog" sadly, i have a guy for that and i DO NOT have his info and i literally only have one middle man that REFUSES to connect anyone directly or even acknowledge that we have the connection to strangers, so i'm of no help in this red area of smog :cry2:

These all passed legitimately tho, even the ae86!!

https://i.postimg.cc/Zqc54DWx/7J2A2187.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/VvNSxP4t/7J2A2179.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/s2RMVhws/7J2A2188.jpg
Real Watanabes in 14"

Should have a video up soon, I'll post it here when its ready!

Next video is up!