The Infiniti project

[Tom]

The Infiniti project(update 11-7, Engine pulled pg.2)

Some of you may know i bought a 2nd car couple months back, 96 infiniti I30, and im in the process of rebuilding it from the ground up(mainly for fun/learning experience), here's some pics of whats been done so far, all mechanical im not too worried about the cosmetics, it will eventually get some paint/body work.
things i dont have pictures of new belts,new antenna assembly (its the old school telescopic type and it was broken off) radiator hoses and other hoses...

started off with...

the suspension just the front so far...

old

new

replaced all the boots
the old stuff..

new drive shafts(installed)

replaced 1st half of the exhaust

new windshield
old

new

headlights bugged the piss out of me...
left/refinished vs. right(clouded)

as with the carpet stains(used turtle wax's oxy carpet cleaner A+ stuff
before

after

 

[Tom]

then the oil leak...replaced the oil pan gasket and the upper pan gasket....

replaced both seal points 7 times so far, still the bastard is leaking

our guess is the timing chain cover...sooo **** it, I bought a donor parts engine...im pulling the old one this weekend..going to check its compression of both engines and then decide which one to use for parts...got it in this morning

Video clip(no exhaust lol)

when shes is done...she will go from ghetto...

to gangster

update 11/30 new engine is in.
Engine pull went smoother then planed...all references said it cannot be pulled from the top....well i pulled it from the top
took 7hours-lunch & beer break

up up and...

away!

Thanks for looking, I will update this thread as needed.

 

[SportLt]

first!, you going to FI it?

 

[Tom]

first!, you going to FI it?

no, just getting it back to stock condition/reliable . then it will be my daily and the G5 will get the FI

 

[SportLt]

those seats look like they are in great shape for being as old as they are..and leather

 

[DaveBlank]

nice work man.

 

[cobalt123]

nice work

 

[black-balt]

nice ride man, I'd suggest getting some rims for it, not feeling the stockers.

 

[Tom]

those seats look like they are in great shape for being as old as they are..and leather

Your telling me man, i looked at quite a few cars around that price range and this ones interior is very well kept no rips/tears, a little sun damage on the rear headrests but nothing major, its already better since i applied a leather conditioner.

nice ride man, I'd suggest getting some rims for it, not feeling the stockers.

thanks and haha no...its a nicer beater no need for rims


thanks everyone!


couple interior shots

 

[sloancallaway]

wow that interior is mint... good find man... after this what are the plans with the g5

 

[Tom]

wow that interior is mint... good find man... after this what are the plans with the g5

thanks,

Im going to buy a spare 2.2L, build it up from the bottom up, replace all non-forged components( think i may go by the gm build book,im still in the research phase), then im debating to turbo it or add the m62, that and it still needs basic bolt ons, I just haven't had the time to go without my car for more then a day.

 

[sloancallaway]

thanks,

Im going to buy a spare 2.2L, build it up from the bottom up, replace all non-forged components( think i may go by the gm build book,im still in the research phase), then im debating to turbo it or add the m62, that and it still needs basic bolt ons, I just haven't had the time to go with out my car for more then a day.

I see well good luck man... are you leaning more towards supercharged or turbo or are you still in the stage of "I have no Fing clue" lol

 

[Tom]

I see well good luck man... are you leaning more towards supercharged or turbo or are you still in the stage of "I have no Fing clue" lol

im oldschool so im leaning towards the supercharger, but i do think a turbo is ahead of game in the tuning world...so yea no fing clue haha,thanks

 

[1WhiteSSTC]

just a suggestion......sell both and get an SS/TC? =) u know u wanna...........and sry i must say it, SHAME ON YOU FOR OWNING ANYTHING AUTOMATIC!!!! Had to say that, sry

 

[Tom]

just a suggestion......sell both and get an SS/TC? =) u know u wanna...........and sry i must say it, SHAME ON YOU FOR OWNING ANYTHING AUTOMATIC!!!! Had to say that, sry

no i dont...you fit the conditionals of a css.net member, so far most of your post's here have been useless....and im not even going to waste my time on the transmission argument...

Your ignorant...and i fear for your generation...have a blessed day


ps:heres my suggestion...build your car like man sry i had to say it.

 

[dman090]

very nice, what all you plan on doing to the Infiniti?

 

[Tom]

very nice, what all you plan on doing to the Infiniti?

thanks,
nothing planned,for now i just want to get it to "like new" condition and be my daily, then i will build the Pontiac up.

 

[SportLt]

i like leather seats, but they are not for me because i hate how they start to crack and form lines after your ass has been in them. only way i would go leather is if i only plan on keeping the car for no more than 2 years, but damn those seats held up great.

 

[1WhiteSSTC]

no i dont...you fit the conditionals of a css.net member, so far most of your post's here have been useless....and im not even going to waste my time on the transmission argument...

Your ignorant...and i fear for your generation...have a blessed day


ps:heres my suggestion...build your car like man sry i had to say it.

Relax guy, I always bug ppl who drive auto, lol even myself........and really, on a forum do u really expect EVERYONE to make each post worth some dollar amount?

 

[Tom]

Relax guy, I always bug ppl who drive auto, lol even myself........and really, on a forum do u really expect EVERYONE to make each post worth some dollar amount?

you see, feels good right? all i did was respond to you in the same manner...life lesson son

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i like leather seats, but they are not for me because i hate how they start to crack and form lines after your ass has been in them. only way i would go leather is if i only plan on keeping the car for no more than 2 years, but damn those seats held up great.

yea i know what you mean, but if you take care of the leather when its brand new, you can avoid the cracks for a long time, the thing i dont like about leather thou, is the heat! especially black!