MC-WOSHY Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 So, bit of an update; My compression test is being done this Saturday as well as my drive belts as they need replacing too Wish me luck on the compression test! Will then move onto the Diff Gasket + Diff Oil Change! Will also need to speak to a painter as I have just found about 2 small (Tiny) rust spots on my bonnet, would like to get that done asap as rust spreads like cancer! If all goes will with compression I will be buying a Pulsar as a daily If not, will use my money to help get the car fixed! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7514821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 So bit of an update.. sorta It's only Tuesday and I'm super nervous about the compression test, I really do hope all goes well! Anyways, just thought I'd share with you guys my goal - Look's wise for the car Only thing am adding is a roof spoiler & possibly wider rear guards Otherwise this is exactly how I want her! and I didn't realize it but I'm almost there 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7515737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathewZ Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 gtr rear spoiler. not bad looks nice.youll be right mate you getting new plugs put in whilst there doing it anyways? ahha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7515969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH32 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Nice build mate, good to see you having a good crack with the gtst. I much prefer the series 2 rear spoiler over the series 1 Good luck with the compression test! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7516023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Oh, and I'll keep my spoiler! No GTR spoiler for this GTST Plugs were already changed the week it started having this issue, so they should be all sweet! gtr rear spoiler. not bad looks nice.youll be right mate you getting new plugs put in whilst there doing it anyways? ahha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7516112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Thanks JH32! Glad to see people are reading it, enjoying it and giving feedback! Yeah, it just looks weird haha and not aggressive enough for me! Cheers mate, hoping for good results Nice build mate, good to see you having a good crack with the gtst. I much prefer the series 2 rear spoiler over the series 1 Good luck with the compression test! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7516113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 So on Saturday as well as doing the compression test I got my drive belts changed Good thing too as they looked pretty worn! Lucky my best friend is a mechanic and he came prepared with a shit-load of tools haha! Drive belts were all done pretty easy Oh, here is an engine bay shot too Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7519238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 So now came the nerve racking part, the compression test! All looked ok up until Cylinder 6 came up, it came up with a reading of 90 This was the one I was most nervous about as I had been reading that is usually the cylinder that plays up as it doesn't get as much airflow going to it and gets the hottest So we did a wet test and dropped a little bit of oil into number 6 and the number still stayed, which means it could be the Valve Stems or a Head Gasket So that was some good news at least! So I ended up buying a new head that day from one of my good friends Visually it looks ok and no cracks etc can be seen but I am taking it into HeadTorque on Saturday to get it checked over, serviced and re-machined Will be buying the new Gasket's from Nissan hopefully this week or next and then will get the head done I will then be swapping my heads over! Good news is I get to put a better Head Gasket on and some nice ARP Head Studs Will also hopefully be buying a Pulsar this week too so I don't have to drive the Skyline as much I will update this on Saturday Although I am upset, I am looking forward to this as it will be a good learning experience taking the engine apart etc and it's good to have a qualified mechanic there to help me learn things along the way! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7519276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Bit of an update.. sorta Yesterday I bought a 2000 N15 Nissan Pulsar Sedan! I couldn't resist another Nissan and I only paid $1,400 for it and it was in pretty good condition Excuse my mate's Cef -Cough- Camry -Cough- This trusty steed will be taking my 25 Head to HeadTorque tomorrow, so will update then Edited April 24, 2015 by MC-WOSHY Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7521780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 So update time for those of you listening it at home! I took my Head to HeadTorque (Would highly recommend them for anyone in WA!) on Saturday They took the Head out and measured it all up.... and..... It's all good! yaaay The head is perfectly straight and not warped in any way. All the Head needs is to be taken apart, serviced, cleaned up and the installation of fresh bolts, so I thought I was all sweet Key word there being "thought" but as with anything, something had to go wrong The Head I had originally bought, turned out to be a NEO which meant it would have too high compression to be attached to my block So I am in the process at the moment of finding a S1 RB25DET Head, which I should be picking up this week The guy who is selling it was nice enough to allow me to get his Head checked out before I purchase it, so that's awesome news as I'll know exactly what I'm dealing with In other news, I have half of my Gaskets. So now I just need The Intake Manifold Gasket & Exhaust Manifold Gasket which I'll be getting this week and then soon I'll be getting some ARP Head Studs and a Head Gasket (Thickness depending on how much HeadTorque takes off the Head). Here are the Gaskets - Cam Cover Gasket, Cam Shaft Seal & Half Moon Seals (Not pictured, but you know what they look like!) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7524136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr jet Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I would have stuck with the NEO head. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7524141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 I still have it haha But then I would have to get a NEO Block apparently as it would be too high compression for my 25DET Block I would have stuck with the NEO head. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7524145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr jet Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 If you're running 98 octane you shouldn't have any issues with a little extra compression. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7524166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hmm, interesting! I was advised by a couple people on here not too I will have a speak with HeadTorque! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7524196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr jet Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What would the comp ratio be with the NEO head? If you're not running a heap of boost and the comp ratio was under 10:1 then I wouldn't think it would cause too many dramas. Maybe someone with more NEO knowledge can chime in and be a little more specific. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7524206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 In all honesty I don't know too much either man Hopefully someone with knowledge sees this and chimes in! I just heard it wouldn't be too good from a number of sources so I thought better to be safe than sorry What would the comp ratio be with the NEO head? If you're not running a heap of boost and the comp ratio was under 10:1 then I wouldn't think it would cause too many dramas. Maybe someone with more NEO knowledge can chime in and be a little more specific. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7524220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Ok guys, update time! This week I managed to get the last bits needed for the head. I bought the Intake Manifold Gasket and the Exhaust Manifold Gasket Now all I need is the Head Gasket, just need to wait to see how much HeadTorque takes off the Head so I can buy the appropriate thickness Head Gasket Oh, and some ARP Head Stud goodness! In other news, I also bought the correct Head this week! I managed to chase down an RB25 S1 Head and I've dropped it off to HeadTorque just now for a check-over More updates will come then I am seriously contemplating buying Tomei Poncams with my Tax-Return in 1 month though Thanks for reading this far guys! Hope it's been good so far 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7527108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo 3.2ish Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Ok guys, update time! This week I managed to get the last bits needed for the head. I bought the Intake Manifold Gasket and the Exhaust Manifold Gasket 11185879_10206596375814303_1149762955_n.jpg Now all I need is the Head Gasket, just need to wait to see how much HeadTorque takes off the Head so I can buy the appropriate thickness Head Gasket Oh, and some ARP Head Stud goodness! In other news, I also bought the correct Head this week! I managed to chase down an RB25 S1 Head and I've dropped it off to HeadTorque just now for a check-over 11215932_10206596233050734_1045839773_n.jpg More updates will come then I am seriously contemplating buying Tomei Poncams with my Tax-Return in 1 month though Thanks for reading this far guys! Hope it's been good so far Looking great mate, good job I am thinking of doing something with the inside as soon as I sort my motor out, if ever Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7527174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryRB Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 should of bought my head, already had cams in it , If I were you id slap the neo head on and add some water meth, would be very ballsy motor plus the cam has 8.5ish lift and zero hydraulic lifters to make noise later.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7527244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-WOSHY Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Looking great mate, good job I am thinking of doing something with the inside as soon as I sort my motor out, if ever Cheers mate! I'm glad you enjoyed the read It's good to see people reading and actually like this thread, in all honesty I didn't think it would be that great to others! 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455557-the-black-pearl-my-r33-s1-build/page/3/#findComment-7527892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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