Nicks x18xe1 build (PBpatched)

[totalnova]

Well I kind of rushed into buying the R1 throttle bodies and as t turns out they are no good to me due to the way they work, so they have been replaced with a much earlier GSXR set up

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I'm having a manifold made to match the throttle bodies to the x18xe1 engine ill be using. I need to work out what management I will be using, although I've got my eyes on an Omex 600 set up but I haven't made a final decision on that.

Back to the car I'm continuing the strip down, I'm focusing on the rear end for now so off came the rear beam

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This will be cleaned up and painted and then Poly bushed, I was planning on getting bits powder coated but I need to try and keep cost down where I can now.

Started stripping the sound deadening off as I'll be painting inside and then redoing the sound deadening after to keep it quiet.....ish

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I have more to update and Ill do that soon.
Thanks for looking Nick

[millworm]

Get a set of discs for the axle, the sound defending is awful stuff, I have a screwdriver that is still covered in the back gooey stuff now

[totalnova]

I think I'm going to stick with the drum set up on the rear and I found it wasn't to bad removing the sound deadening it cleaned up easily afterwards as well. Did you manage to get them brackets off before the shell went?

[totalnova]

Well heres today's efforts
first off i took out the rear 1/4 windows and windscreen

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To be honest it was a lot easier then I thought it would be, just need to clean up the sealant now.

once that was done i thought i would get back to my rear arch that I've almost completely rebuilt
started like this once i had cut all the rot out

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And currently left like this

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Just need to weld the outer arch back and a patch to join the sill and inner wing and then this corner is done as far as the metal work is concerned.

[totalnova]

Oh forgot to add I got some new pistons and conrods

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These pistons are from a Z18xer engine and have valve pockets as standard

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Need a good clean up in that pic but these should help with me running some wild cams



You can see in this picture the standard x18xe1 rods on the left and the z18xer rod on the right, you can see they are much stronger. Have to admit I stole this idea and pic from a guy on Mig

[_Tomiboy]

I have the same conrods and pistons. Rev it regulary up to 7500 rpm. Once i made bad shifting and it revd over 9500, but it works.

[totalnova]

What engine are you running them in? And what spec?
cheers Nick

[_Tomiboy]

C14SE block, x18xe1 crank and oilpump, z18xer pistons and conrods, arp bolts, heavy modified c16se head with 40/32,5 risse valves, solid lifters, double springs, ast18 cam, dbilas 40mm throttle bodys, c20ne ecu and loom, v6 blue injectors, big 4-2-1 exhaust manifold.

[totalnova]

Sounds like a weapon, bet it goes well.

[gary_126]

Nice read this! Ive also a z18xe lined up for my nova (been collecting parts for 3 years, including the car, and still havent started work on it yet) ill get there,