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The New G-ride

Started by tweaker_s12 · Oct 22, 2008 · 50postsSMF 2010–26

tweaker_s12Oct 22, 2008, 7:46 pm · #1

my new project 1987 ca20e auto "which sucks but oh well" paid $500 for it
and 150 for shipping a 176 miles one way. which is a good deal, cuz i would have
to get a uhaul dolly, find a truck "pain in the ass" gas money, so a
good deal.

its running like shit. did some tests

first i checked the fuel filter. it good, so it getting a good amount of fuel,
clean to

then, checked for spark pulled no.1 intake plug wire and grabed random plug a
had around, hooked it up, gounded it on the head and no spark tried no.2 no
spark, tried exaust side and got spark

then i tested the intake coil which should be between 8,500 to 12,500 ohm's
says the book it was like 1250 ohm so bad coil

had to order it like always, i hate living in a rural area, so tomarrow it
will be here and im in busseness

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whats up with the hood? i thought that the ca20 had a flat hood and this one is raised.

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seishukuOct 22, 2008, 8:09 pm · #2

All Mk2's have the bump hood.

tweaker_s12Oct 22, 2008, 8:18 pm · #3
seishuku
All Mk2's have the bump hood.
ok i thought something like that and now i know
jays86sylviaOct 22, 2008, 8:30 pm · #4

Hmmm some hype must of took the rest of the exhaust. Great deal on the g-ride though and the bay looks hella clean  !

nismologistOct 22, 2008, 8:33 pm · #5

sweet deal you got.that basically looks like a SE with no lip kit.

tweaker_s12Oct 22, 2008, 9:48 pm · #6
nismologist
sweet deal you got.that basically looks like a SE with no lip kit.

soon as i can get a lip kit, no one will be able to tell, hope i can get lucky at the yard yo
sideways_s12Oct 23, 2008, 5:13 am · #7

jom is selling 2 on here check the for sale threads

ArroOct 23, 2008, 1:20 pm · #8

So what are you going to do with it?

KA KA KA KA KA KA KA KA

(does the KA dance, with a DE sidestep)

XanoOct 23, 2008, 1:24 pm · #9
Arro
So what are you going to do with it?

KA KA KA KA KA KA KA KA

(does the KA dance, with a DE sidestep)
Go QR25DE with frontier trans
ArroOct 23, 2008, 1:42 pm · #10

Bah... OBD2 restrictive bullshit. KA24DE can be had in OBD1 or 1.5 and a whole lot easier to swap. Modern engines are too dependent on the entire chassis harness, especially the NGC computer cars.

tweaker_s12Oct 23, 2008, 2:19 pm · #11
Arro
So what are you going to do with it?

KA KA KA KA KA KA KA KA

(does the KA dance, with a DE sidestep)

yep got the ka sitting in my shop yo, thats the only reason i got this car

future mods

ka swap (of course)w/tranny
5 lug cov (i have the front just need rear)
se kit
mk1 grille and light
rims
paint dark purple w/ black se trim and spoiler

first thing first thou the damn smog

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sideways_s12
jom is selling 2 on here check the for sale threads
im just going to find it in the yard for cheaper
tweaker_s12Oct 25, 2008, 7:20 pm · #12


this is how you change a mk2 grille and marker lights to a mk1

1. take out the screws from marker light

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2. unclip plug

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3. undo the grill clips. stick a flat head unger the grill pry up, where the bottem is clip on

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4. see the square hole are. you should have the white clips from the mk1. insert them in the hole

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like this

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5. plug it the new light

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6. put the light on, screw the screw in and done

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i dont have the grill yet so went i get it ill finsh this

before

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after

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lowering 1.25ins / 5 lug front w/ brakes

write up in a bit dont have time or parts waiting on wheel studs so i can put on the 5 lug hubs w/ wheels(225/50/16)

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ArroOct 25, 2008, 8:13 pm · #13

Just cut your Mark II grille to fit the Mark I lights. Lots of people have cut the slatted grille short to work with the Mark I cornerlights. Looks pretty good IMO.

DIASISS OF JASSICS.COMOct 25, 2008, 10:26 pm · #14

oooooohhhh...its pretty..especialy for 500$

tweaker_s12Oct 25, 2008, 11:09 pm · #15
Arro
Just cut your Mark II grille to fit the Mark I lights. Lots of people have cut the slatted grille short to work with the Mark I cornerlights. Looks pretty good IMO.


i might do it for now. but i like the honey comb

now that i have time

lowering

1. i removed the strut,

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2. then used a spring compresser to remove the spring. you can get one at your local parts house for like $25 or more. good to have thou

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3 cuz i removed my lower spring seat on my SE struts, i had to use the one of the XE.so i use a flap grinder to get them off and reweld them to the SE strut. i droped the spring seat 1/4 of an inch, to give me i little bit of a drop. i had a inch to play wit.

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4 droped in the tokico insert from a 300zx w/ a 1in drop, so a total of 1.25in's

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5. put the spring back on and the strut

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i still have to put the calpiers on and longer wheel studs to fit 225/50/16

tweaker_s12Nov 1, 2008, 3:38 pm · #16
update

well i got a distributor, and it runs. a 20 dollar fix (thank god)

thats it
tweaker_s12Nov 7, 2008, 7:45 pm · #17

my homemade coilovers

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tweaker_s12Nov 12, 2008, 7:24 pm · #18

board so im posting my last build. fell i love with s12's and sold it

93 ford probe GT 2.5L V6 5speed

rebuilt jdm swap klde to a klze (it the same motor but the klze runs 10:1 comp and it 195hp vs 165hp) pretty fucking quick if you ask me

greddy header and exaust

spec clutch

short throw

Millenia rods and piston

timing belt

underdrive pulley

removed ac

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JonBNov 12, 2008, 11:00 pm · #19

Nice build on the Probe. Looks like it'll haul ass. Dig the "Deckless" Die-cast motor.

tweaker_s12Nov 13, 2008, 4:19 pm · #20
more pics

my awesome garage hahaha lol

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homemade front coilover waiting on helper spring and 2'id washer for a
stoper for thead sleeve

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homemade upper spring seat

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more motor shots
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video
http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk282/c...nt=100_0937.flv

http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk282/c...nt=100_0939.flv
EightySix200SXNov 13, 2008, 4:58 pm · #21

nice man!!!! sick (shop setup)!!!!

tweaker_s12Nov 13, 2008, 5:10 pm · #22
EightySix200SX
nice man!!!! sick (shop setup)!!!!


not really i was playing. i hate it, i have no power. so no welding. but i work at a log mill and they have a shop so thats where i do my fabing. could be worse tho, it is nice to work out of the weather
kris_stewart10Nov 13, 2008, 6:20 pm · #23

its better than what i have all i have is a carport and a shed to keep my shit in so then afterwards i have to clean up all the fluids and a max use of about 3-6 days if i am lucky GODDAMN WOMEN cant live with them cant live without them

tweaker_s12Nov 13, 2008, 6:26 pm · #24
kris_stewart10
its better than what i have all i have is a carport and a shed to keep my shit in so then afterwards i have to clean up all the fluids and a max use of about 3-6 days if i am lucky GODDAMN WOMEN cant live with them cant live without them


im lucky my women dosent bitch at all, she very supportive. and yes she is looking over my shoulder right now lol im getting those browning lol
tweaker_s12Dec 15, 2008, 10:44 pm · #25
update  

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200sxkitcarDec 16, 2008, 2:28 pm · #26

Very nice dude, good job!

tweaker_s12Dec 17, 2008, 1:49 am · #27

thanks, it was ur idea  but how did ur front setup work out? any rattling? how did u setup the helper spring? was it on top of the coil spring or on the bottem

i got more parts today. i got some short rear shocks from summit for a chevy pick up, i got something in the works, but its a secret

200sxkitcarDec 17, 2008, 10:16 pm · #28

On the top, just like you have pictured

Did you see my photos on my photobucket site?  I already have all that stuff loaded up but have not posted it yet on the build thread.  What I did looks exactly like what you did!

tweaker_s12Dec 18, 2008, 1:45 am · #29

did u get any rattling?

200sxkitcarDec 19, 2008, 3:11 pm · #30

I do sometimes if the upper strut nut comes loose, I have yet to figure a way to tighten it properly, as it just spins in the camber plates when i try and tighten.  Just go thru and double check to make sure all the nuts are tight, and that the tube itself isn't loose in the housing.  When you tightened the top threaded nut on the housing, did it go snug against the insert?  As in, the insert did not move around at all?

tweaker_s12Dec 19, 2008, 3:54 pm · #31

as for the insert nut, i got it tight and in have no movement in the insert and i have the top mount nut good and tight. but im worried about when hit a bump or something and the car bounces up and the load is take off the coil-over is it going to rattle?

SprockCapnDec 19, 2008, 4:17 pm · #32

The coilover's are lookin sweet. Im jealous!!!

tweaker_s12Dec 19, 2008, 6:06 pm · #33
my little secret  
dont know if its been done before

SprockCapn
The coilover's are lookin sweet. Im jealous!!!

check this out  

it for the rear coil-over, so when rise or lower you can adjust the shock with it, to keep the tension on the coil spring

chevy pick up lower shocks 29.99 X2 @ summit racing($60.00)   (dont no the the year) you have to cut the top eye lit & weld a bolt on it. they do have ones with the studed end on it, but dumb and ordered the wrong one
part#   Summit SUM-G7727

homemade adj. bracket 15.00 to make

height adjustable shock

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200sxkitcarDec 19, 2008, 7:46 pm · #34

Interesting.  I'd be a little concerned about the metal tabs bending, but the concept is definitely there..

You don't need to worry about the coilover coming unloaded over a bump, see, you did it right with the helper spring, as that will keep everything in place if it were to come unloaded.  Regular bumps won't really cause this condition anyhow, its only if your car were to get some solid air or when you lift it off the ground for service will the helper spring actually function, otherwise its totally compressed.

tweaker_s12Dec 19, 2008, 7:58 pm · #35

the metal taps are pretty strong, if there not ill just use thicker metal, but i think its stong enought, cause it doesnt hold that much weight

seb.racingDec 20, 2008, 9:44 am · #36

super good job

tweaker_s12Dec 21, 2008, 6:02 am · #37

today i test fix the adj. shock braket & it looks good  i'd have it done by now, but it hard to get myself out there in the cold & snow   & do it

tweaker_s12Jan 8, 2009, 7:35 pm · #38

well since im board and i never introduce myself. my is john, wow that name is rare lol, im 19years old, i sever in the cal army national guard, as a all wheel vehicle mechanic, I've been i 2 years now only 4 more to go, thank god!!i haven't been deployed, yet!
i also work as a night watchmen for my local lumber mill.

me
  so i sold that badass ride for $600   and bought a 89 chevy s10 4x4 for $700, sold that and bought a ford probe GT, the worse mistake of my life!!! i will never buy a another ford in my life! my luck with probes have not been the greatest, 2 motors and 1 rebuild and 3,000 grand down the drain not including the $800 i paid for the car. sold that peace of, u know.   bought a nissan and never looked back

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sideways_s12Jan 8, 2009, 7:53 pm · #39

the vids you posted your car doesn't even sound like a ca20 unless you already swapped in the ka then I'm a dumbass and missed that part haha

tweaker_s12Jan 8, 2009, 10:38 pm · #40
sideways_s12
the vids you posted your car doesn't even sound like a ca20 unless you already swapped in the ka then I'm a dumbass and missed that part haha

the white or red one? i have a vid from each. the white one has no exhaust and the red one is a vg30 wit a cat back 2.5in wit a magnaflow muffler
rageFeb 2, 2009, 5:27 pm · #41
tweaker_s12

which wheels would look better?

i like both but the first one is my fav.

15x7 for the first     $95 a rim
15x6.5 for the second   $74 a rim
please, dont buy either wheel
get some grid off roads or something in 16x8 +10

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just say yes
tweaker_s12Feb 2, 2009, 7:09 pm · #42
SprockCapn
Have you gotten to drive your car that you put the thrush muffler on yet? I did the thrush muffler with 2.5 all the way from the o2 housing and it sounds good.... Besides the fact that a manifold stud stripped out causing a leak from the engine bay   So I'm impressed with the sound, I was just curious of what you thought about it.


i love the way mine thrust sounds, i dont like a loud ass exhaust. yes i did get do drive it a little, just around my shop and down the street, but not that much.

rage
please, dont buy either wheel
get some grid off roads or something in 16x8 +10

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just say yes


i wish i could buy something like that, but im stuck with something cheap,something under $100 a rim.
SprockCapnFeb 2, 2009, 8:17 pm · #43
tweaker_s12
i love the way mine thrust sounds, i dont like a loud ass exhaust. yes i did get do drive it a little, just around my shop and down the street, but not that much.
i wish i could buy something like that, but im stuck with something cheap,something under $100 a rim.

let me check. I think your can find those grid's for around 100 a rim. They are Rota's.

Edit: Just checked. They are a little more... Around 500-600 for 4. Still a pretty good deal if you've got the money.
tweaker_s12Feb 2, 2009, 9:47 pm · #44
SprockCapn
let me check. I think your can find those grid's for around 100 a rim. They are Rota's.

Edit: Just checked. They are a little more... Around 500-600 for 4. Still a pretty good deal if you've got the money.


for $664 i can get wheels and tires 15x7 + 225/50/15. with is a pretty good deal to me and i was thinking about the snow flake drag D19

DR19
SprockCapnFeb 2, 2009, 11:32 pm · #45
tweaker_s12
for $664 i can get wheels and tires 15x7 + 225/50/15. with is a pretty good deal to me and i was thinking about the snow flake drag D19

D19

I have the drag Dr-20 and so far I really like them.

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My car is not lowered in this picture but it has been to cold and snowy to clean my car so they look nice.
tweaker_s12Feb 3, 2009, 1:18 am · #46

they look awesome

SprockCapnFeb 3, 2009, 9:58 am · #47
tweaker_s12
they look awesome

The 4X4-ness???    I need to quit being lazy and get some recent pictures. But I am liking them so far so I think the DR-19's will work good for ya.
tweaker_s12Feb 4, 2009, 8:43 am · #48
SprockCapn
The 4X4-ness???    I need to quit being lazy and get some recent pictures. But I am liking them so far so I think the DR-19's will work good for ya.


i have changed my mind again. im just like a dam women   jp. crown vic wheels, the 16x7 YEAH BOI.

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SprockCapnFeb 4, 2009, 9:55 am · #49
tweaker_s12
i have changed my mind again. im just like a dam women   jp. crown vic wheels, the 16x7 YEAH BOI.

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These are my favorite out of all the one's you have posted. But I can hear ya on changing your mind, I'm the same exact way.
tweaker_s12Feb 17, 2009, 6:50 pm · #50

got some goodies, a fuse block from summit($14.39) and a over flow tank from napa($9.95). did some work on my wiring harness, wired in my fuse block. ran out of space on the fuse block and out of connectors. so im not done with it.

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