C53A Colt's Official build thread

[t bags]

nice ride.

[Sentra GTR-1]

Awesome project dude! soooo inspirational- The pricing on both the front control arms for the B13 is out of this world awesome! Im definelty going to order a pair from RockAuto I have some Brand Spanking new in the package Energy Suspension front control Arm Urethane Bushings in the package that I might as well install on them and install all in one shot at the same time. Questions- how is the quality in these parts? Is the Quality comparible to Nissan OEM Control Arms that you would buy at the Dealership? Do they hold up and are they just as durable meet or exceed OEM standards? Just want to make sure im getting quality parts- they look heavy duty- thanks for the help and again awesome project!

[Benito Malito]

Nice build log. Is it automatic?

[C53AColt]

Quality on the arms seems good. ive had no issues in the 3 weeks ive been driving it. and the roads up here in my area suck ass to say the least and have had no issues. And im usually out hot-dogging which is why my gas mileage around town sucks haha. But if i remember correctly i think one of my ball-joint boots is already split which is irritating. my only real gripe so far.

Yes its an automatic and i plan n keeping it that way. Ive always had a hard-on for quick slushbox cars.

[Sentra GTR-1]

Nice! Looks like I know where Im getting my B13 front control arms from then! Rock Auto- Thats cool that it is an automatic!- for some reason Ive always liked fast automatic cars too! Keep up the great work dude- More pics when you get a chance!

[C53AColt]

Whew where do i begin? my b13 has been running pretty damn good lately. doing some minor mods and repair. Installed a new CTS and temp sender and other stuff....



Threw my Intake manifold spacer on. And while i was at it painted the replacement runners a vht titanium blue:

Key note....when installing just the spacer between the head and intake runners, you have to remove the plenum support brackets and modify the holes to compensate for the "shift" if not you can crack the manifold like mine did.

Installed my hotshot Header(dont know the gen) and had a 2 1/4" press-bent exhaust done on my car. went with a nice stockish looking muffler:



Heres some other stuff:
Did the Lever control to Push Button Control HVAC conversion. It was actually pretty easy to do:


The bulbs in all of my dash switches were burned out and couldnt see where they were at night. So i installed some new bulbs:



You can see in the next two pictures how the HVAC is still the factory bulbs:



So i fixed that!:




In this picture you can see how one of my fogs is busted and the other looking decent, is now severely hazed and pitted. So i ordered some new fogs from the dealer and installed them today before i clocked in for work.


Foglamp Reflector P/N: 999F1-AA003



Just waiting for my Fog light cover which will be here at the end of the month. P/N for those is 999F1-AA001

thats all ive got for now......

[Benito Malito]

Looking good. I like the exhaust.

So you ordered the fog glasses from the dealer? I'd like a set of replacements.

Also maybe you could write a bit about the HVAC conversion. I'd consider doing that since my dash is basically open now.... for the near future.

[blackb13se-r]

definitly need more info on the hvac convrsion

[94sentraxe]

Originally Posted by blackb13se-r

definitly need more info on the hvac convrsion

http://www.sr20forum.com/technical-i...ntrol-b13.html

[C53AColt]

Originally Posted by 94sentraxe

http://www.sr20forum.com/technical-i...ntrol-b13.html

Exactly the link i was gonna post! Pay attention to the post replies. You will need a T-50 Tamperproof Torx bit to remove the airbag module on the dash. Also the motor above the ECU in the center console/radio area is not needed. Just the Star, the motor above the gas pedal, and the one above the blower box.

Part number for the fogs is now above the picture of my Fogs.

Went to the junkyard yesterday (11/23/11) and picked up a decent shape 93-94 SE/SE-R bumper. Mines a 93 but the original bumper was a dogs chew toy. Which prompted me to slap a 91-92 bumper in a previous post.


Since Aztec Red is not available anywhere in a rattle can i chose the closest i could see which was GM Bright red Color Code is BGM0398



looks good till you get up close. I did a crap sanding/primer/paint job. Didnt really care since its just to get it on and functioning.


All Lights on:

[C53AColt]

Shots of the Fog Covers.

Before:


After:


one of my headlight bulbs went out before i left work and had to drive home with just the passenger side working. Googles the best and brightest stock wattage rated bulb and found these.

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-9003-X-treme-Power-Headlight/dp/B00480FIMI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324268549&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-9003-X-treme-Power-Headlight/dp/B00480FIMI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324268549&sr=8-1

Holy fu*k is all i gotta say. These are in the stock 93 h4 housings.

(sh*tty Cameraphone shots)
Philips Xtreme Vision Low Beam:


Philips Xtreme Vision High Beam:

[Ulysses]

I just ordered those head light bulbs you posted. Since I took of my hid kit and I didnt like the stock bulbs I'll try these once they get here.

Hopefully they come out good on the tsuru front end.

[C53AColt]

Ive been itching for a tsuru kit. I can't even begin to imagine how they would be in a tsuru housing! They were brighter than the stockers I had in it.

[Ulysses]

I love the bulbs. ill try to snap a few pictures.

[omarsito]

very good project ... how much you cost the aem intake?

[enoehttemi]

Very nice keep it up

[C53AColt]

Omarsito: i got the intake from JCWhitney awhile back. red was on sale for $100. I waned Blue but it was $250.

More Upgrades
Since my stock speakers sucked and missing the surrounds, i caved in and did a speaker upgrade. Didnt know what to look for and learned about the different aspect of them from a buddy at work. So i settled on Polk Audio DB6501 Components for the front, and slapped some $30 pioneer 2-ways in the rear.







That's all for my sound upgrade. Im pretty happy the way it came out. Noticed a lot of details in my collection that i never heard before. Now saving for a new headunit.

And since i was on lunch at work i decided to take a few rear end shot of me and 420SR20's 93' B13's.

[mrpaulrich]

Noice!! All the best with this