240sx video

1990 Honda CRX

This car was my project vehicle a few years ago, it was from 2004-2006 that the following upgrades went into this machine.

*Flik Blast 15" rims with Falken Azenis tires(stolen before the sale of the car)
*JDM B16A motor/tranny swap


*Clutch master stg 3 clutch with 8lb flywheel
*Edelbrock 70mm throttle body
* 3 inch exhaust with top speed canister, it was moved to the opposite side of the car then the factory position for a better strait through design. (more HP)





*short ram intake
*msd plug wires with bosch platinum plugs
* type r (knock off) racing seat
*VIS carbon fiber hood

Now it has the following upgrades from its new owner. (my friend Cory Johansen, instillation of the new parts was a joint effort between us.)

*better shift linkage
*short throw shifter
*KYB four way adj struts
*max speed sleeve over coil overs
*energy suspension bushings
*PBR metal master front brake pads with Castrol GT-LMA brake fluid
*correct JDM valve cover


We also just installed a new timing belt,tensioner, oil pump, and water pump. The next few small steps will be the last steps before a full test of the cars capability's as a true street/track car.
NEXT STEPS
*15" Rims with 205 or 225 sticky tires
*Sway bars
*Racing Axles

240sx turbo project

So i have started accumulating the parts necessary for turbocharging the stock KA24DE in my 240sx. Here is a list of the parts and their cost so far.

1. TB022 garrett turbo, this turbo is off the twin turbo nissan 300zx. It is quick spooling and will be just barely usable at 8psi, if im lucky ill get 10psi out of it. I want to use it so i can get a better understanding of fuel tuning and fabrication before moving up in power.


2. A volvo side mount intercooler, this thing looks awesome. I can tell it will be very efficient, this will help me minimize pressure loss through the intercooler.

3. A first gen DSM (diamond star motors) blow off valve. These things can handle good amounts of boost without leaking, especially if you compress the spring a little more.

So far my total amount spent is $147.50 w/ shipping

240sx interior

So i just installed these boots from redline racing. I think they realy help the look of the interior, eventually it will all be red stich but till then I had to start somewhere.

92 Accord

So the next car im going to mention is very special to me. It belonged to a good friend of mine Eric Ruder. He passed away in his junior year of high school. I always discussed the build up of this car with him. He took my suggestions and made this car. It was a picture of his imagination and probably one of his best accomplishments, as a momento to him and his legacy i have kept the car looking as close to what he had built as possible. Please mind your comments, this car has alot of sentimental meaning to me.



This car has been through a crazy build up, It includes 3 motors and an auto to Manuel conversion.

*sleeve over coil overs
*adjustable front camber
*Fsudo exhaust
*Ractive header
*AEM intake
*AEM cam gears
*AEM true power pully's
*Clutch master stg 1 clutch
*Catco hi-flow catalytic converter
*konig gram light rims
*custom graphics by DPS motor sports in Oklahoma city (hope you guys are doing well)

As i mentioned this car is on its third motor

1st motor- hydro locked because of a huge puddle and a low intake with no breather higher up on the intake tube.

2nd motor was from a salvage yard and the head had a clogged oil passage that ended up burning up a cam bearing and making the cam gear snap off at the timing belt. Essentially trashing the head.

Now the third motor feels the strongest out of them all but i don't drive it much right now so with more seat time ho knows what would break. HAHA

I want to give a big thanks to the entire ruder family, thank you all so much. You have helped me a great deal. This car is a blessing to me and i will cherish it forever.

1965, Pontiac GTO

This is our (my dad and me) current crazy build, this thing is going to be nasty. Lots of torque horrible gas mileage and the ability to install a perma-grin on anyone's face.
engine specs on our GTO motor.
455Ci 1970 Pontiac V-8.
The engine was balanced and blue printed; the rods were shot penned, lightened, and polished as well as heat treated.
(all engine work done by T&P performance in San Antonio TX)

Block
59, Pontiac rods
Bored .060 over
12.5:1 C.R.
Lightened crank
lunati Cam shaft (P256-263-108)
ARP rod bolts

Head
Competition valve job
intake valve 2.11 exhaust valve 1.77

Drive train
we are running an M21 tranny with a 12 bolt BOP (Buick,Olds,Pontiac) rear end. I want to say our rear end is a 3.08 but i might be wrong ill have to double check the casting numbers again.

This is just to get her running we will be upgrading these parts in the future. Im interested in trying a 4 spd super muncie tranny, iv heard their capable of 600whp.

Here our some estimations for our 3,000 pound machine
500whp (easily)
550 lb/ft of torque (easily)
12.5 second quarter mile on street tires (not a street slick but full radials, also with full interior)

Later down the line ill have more info on this build we have alot of options right now and im in the process of sourcing parts.
Should be something along the lines of
*suspension upgrade's
*front drum to disk conversion
*also we will be addresing a bunch of issues ill keep you guys posted

For now lets say were figuring out how to raise the motor so the headers will clear, installing and cleaning all parts needed for fuel delivery, and figuring out how we want to do the roll cage on this car.

240sx project

So im going to give you some info on one of our project vehicals.
This is my 1998 Nissan 240sx. This car i found in a parts yard by luck. I guess you could say she found me. I bought her for a hundred over blue book and haven't looked back. After some trouble with the title and trouble keeping the rear tires in good condition she sits ready for her next major installment of parts.




Here is the list of installed parts as of now

*F1 stage three clutch - (worst clutch ever) I wish i would have never bought this piece of junk. I cant wait to get my RPS or Exedy clutch.

*Prolite racing chromoly flywheel 16lbs - got this with teh clutch but it seems to be ok.

*Tanaka (extremly) solid polyurethane bushings - for the rear subframe, tried to do a cheap fix and i got what i paid for. The bushings squeek but it is minimal.


*Prothaine front tension rod bushings - God these things are solid.

*Tokico blue hp struts w/ matched tokico springs 2.0/1.8 inch drop front/rear

*PBR metal master pads with Castrol GT-LMA fluid (exceeds dot 4 and 5) I love this stuff, guaranted not to boil the fluid on a street setup.

*I also just bought a vibrant performance muffler that sounds great and looks amazing, i had it installed with 2.25 inch piping. I retained the factory look with more attitude, but the tone is still very mellow till WOT.











STAGES TO COME

*T-3 turbo kit with low boost 260whp high boost 350whp on a stock block with my own fuel and ignition tuning.(if she holds together)

*four piston front brakes and VLSD as well as five lug conversion from a Z32 (second gen 300ZX) that just so happens to be right next door.(gotta love neighbors with two many parts cars. Thanks Mr. Gene

*sway bars,interior work,sound system,strut bars, misc odds and ends.

the start

So i should introduce my self. I have taken part in various builds for the past five or six years, from Honda's to Chevy's from one make builds to Frankenstein projects that make Hoosier's scream in their sleep. My ultimate goal with any project can differ but usually i end up with a decent final product.
Enjoy.

Here i am with the only thing in my life im affraid of.