2002 + s2000 = S2002 build

[knuklehead92]

updates updates....... been a while and things changed


was going to a ls1 route but the machine shop offered me money for the longblock for their drag car so i couldnt refuse and sold the ls1


ripped this bitch out cuz its blows like da sum ass


modify the e30 rear subframe to fit the 02 stock mounting points.... was a bitch but got it centered








started making mounts to hold the front bumper

okay now fast forward more.....

subframe mounted so far... see goes into stock mounting points


also purchased ireland engineering full rear coilovers also i welded on camber and toe adjusters in the rear.
BAM SON installed...

welded the strut towers together because 02 chasis are weak sauce and like older than me

GOTA REPRESENT!


started to fix the rocker panels with new sheet metal and reinforced angle iron still got more to do UGH





then i picked up a s52 with 80k miles.... yea i know low!!! just how i like them :)

then one day i was like lets mount this bish i pushed the engine 3 inches back so weight distribution should not be tooooo bad, hatters suck on my nut (no shits given):eyebrows

made some mounts and use a m20 condor speed shop solid mount

used stock m10 mount located but solid mount


then i purchased tii struts with e12 hubs for 5 lug swap and bilstein valved struts with 350 spring for the front


then got a free 4.10 LSD diff son!!!

my awesome 16 guage galvinized hot dipped steel sheet metal for rust repair omg it sucks :alright


how it sits now
reverse rake son! oh yea i also made flares... they go out 3 inches still not finished i am going to extend them and make them look nice

oh yea its on ac shinzters type 3 17x8.5 et14 wrapped around 255 tires
and the front will be the same wrapped in 255 aswell

oh yea inside the cock pit

i need to mounts these one day :(


so thats it so far.....

Today i just ordered a 300mm willwood big brake from ireland engineering for the front so i should get that in a week.

so my plan is clean/rust repair
coilover mod for tii struts
fab a transmission tunnel
more rust repair/clean and more and more...
remove s52 paint engine do some preventive maintenance.
refresh front subframe
once everything is finished

interior time/ first start!
rollcage
then paint, i dont have a clue what to paint it. i was thinking like grand prix white or a jet black but we shall see ....
then time to track this bitch

[knuklehead92]

updates updates.....


its a tight fight but works i still have shave a couple of areas and lower the engine 2 more inches give or take.

ls1 inside, just started making mounts :) and will use the stock steering box.

i also picked up a complete e30 rear end and yoshi is going to help me build the diff plann is 4 clutch packs with 60 or more lock, duno








i cutt the front off and going to make removable with one bar on top and bottom bolting it into the frame.

sorry for the crappy pics .

[knuklehead92]

well i talked to ak sportscars, they make a adapter kit for the ls1 to use the getrag 260. i might go this route to keep the weight down, cheap, easier to fit.

the kit comes with the adapter plate , a centralizing disc , a bearing for the crank and a sleeve for the clutch bearing. they told me all i need is the transmission, ls3 flywheel, ls3 clutch, and starter for it to work

[knuklehead92]

Interesting, I wonder how your weight balance will be with everything in place.

Oh, make sure to add brakes and diff to the list of stuff to replace. With an LS1 the 'volvo' vented upgrade won't cut it, and you'll be blowing up the stock diff with that torque like it's a joke.

lol i know.. i will be getting brakes from massive, and going to use tii struts. a

[tinkwithanr]

Interesting, I wonder how your weight balance will be with everything in place.

Oh, make sure to add brakes and diff to the list of stuff to replace. With an LS1 the 'volvo' vented upgrade won't cut it, and you'll be blowing up the stock diff with that torque like it's a joke.

[knuklehead92]

short block around 200 pounds no heads attached, going to use t56

[tinkwithanr]

Good luck with that. What's the weight on that thing? What trans are you gonna use?

[knuklehead92]

hey guys guess i what got.....



ls1 bitches....

got it from yoshi, ecu, harness, injectors, basically everything just need to put it back together.

ill post more pics later too tired


haters guna hate!

[petrolhead]

And yes a stick welder isn't going to work very good for body work.... From the rust in the subframe pickup points I am guessing this is a sunroof car? Mine was worse that that...anything is fixable. Just take your time

This gentleman knows what he's talking about.

[jakeb]

Why not a m42 and a turbo....keeps it light up front.


And yes a stick welder isn't going to work very good for body work.... From the rust in the subframe pickup points I am guessing this is a sunroof car? Mine was worse that that...anything is fixable. Just take your time

[deutschman]

Yeah your going to need a MIG welder budy, or you'll be burning holes all day and make more work for your self.
Bigest lesson I learned with my last build (that I didn't get to finish) was TAKE YOUR TIME. If you try and rush anything you won't be happy with it and it will suck.
You will need to cut that trans tunnel out to fit the g260 corectly.
Do you have "6 into 2 does go?" It's very helpful.

[tinkwithanr]

Looks like my car used to...

[MattAvino]

thats absurdly fuckin rusty.

[knuklehead92]

lol just for fun(yes i know it backwards)

[petrolhead]

.... i dont even know its worth fixing lol i just ordered a stick welder i dont know give me your opinions, theres no rust in front of the car but shit tons in back of the car, the front and rear shock towers are clean.

Seriously now. If you're not sure whether it's worth it replacing 02´s rocker panels.. When you take the car apart more, you will find rust that's harder to repair properly.

Stick welder is not a tool for repairing car body. What you need is MIG/MAG welder at least, and a lot of practice.