Time for an update.
It's been almost 7 months since my last post.
So first of all, I have to say I failed to update my thread as I progress as I said I would try to do...
BUT, I'm right on schedule with my plan.
It's going to be picture heavy.
I'll pick up exactly where I left off!
I finaly managed to trade in my 280zx caliper cores for rebuilt ones at a local parts store
Now, I started to remove everything from the back
It was obviously easier to drop the whole assembly and pull it out to take it appart.
The subframe and mustache bar bushings were easy to push out.
On the other hand, the rlca bushings were a pain in the #@! so I used the same method (hacksaw) as my flca to take the sleeves out.
I enlarged the exhaust hole to 3.75'' to make sure I have enough room for whatever plans I might have in the future.
And fresh coats of POR15 after an acid bath
The trailing arms got the same treatment before reassembling the hubs with new bearings, studs and flange nut.
It turns out my 510 still had a stock open diff, so I got myself a nice Subaru R160 4.44 Suretrac LSD to take it's place.
Since I do not plan on dropping the rear subframe again, I cleaned up the rear floor as best as I could with paint stripper and a grinder/wirebrush.
And gave it 3 good coats of POR15
With seamsealer
I decided to stick with springs and shocks in the rear instead of coilovers for the moment.
I went with an 18'' long 500lbs eibach spring that I cut in half. Unfortunately they only make it in silver so it doesn't match the front red Eibach springs.
Everything is now ready to go back in with poly bushings
Almost done! Converted the rear to discs with maxima calipers.
The nuts on the wheel studs are only there to deal with my +40mm offset wheels to move the car around.
And ready to get back on the ground!
The only parts missing are the half shafts. I did not decide yet if I keep them of upgrade to CV axles.
Allright, now the exciting part. As I said I'm still on track with my plan, and in my previous post I wanted to start working on the engine by the summer.
I picked up an SR20DE with a 5 seed localy. It came out of a pretty crazy 620 build that is upgrading to a DET.
I dropped it into the 510 for the first time last Sunday with a couple of friends. Here it is!
But there's more... I might've picked up a set of Gtir ITBs along the way
I opted for the 620 motor mounts since It's going to be a pretty low power build.
I'm surprised at how well it fits. It's sitting pretty far back, but with plenty of room between the block and the firewall
The oil pan sits perfectly leveled
Right side (passenger) motor mount, no binding at all
This is the only thing I don't like. The left side (driver) motor mount doesn't look as good.
Front to back is allright...
But that feels wrong. Anyone got some advice on this?
I don't have a picture, but I'm surprised the steering link doesn't hit the transmission bell housing. It's pretty damn close though, there's abount 1/8'' to 1/4'' of clearance.
Next steps are to mock up and fit everything I need to make the engine run before doing any kind of bodywork. I want a clean engine bay so I need to sort out the drilling, welding, filling that needs to be done before a fresh coat of paint.
I'm learning as I go, so if you guys have any suggestions, I'm all ears!