From this point on I will take credit for all the upcoming changes to this S12. I have a huge list of things to get done by the end up the month. The KA 5speed trans is taking a dump on me. The output bearing is gone almost completely. The Trans smokes and pukes all over the place anytime I drive the car. Luckily I found another trans as well as other parts for a good price. Picked it up a couple weeks ago, just haven't had time to do anything with it. I've been very busy the last few weeks.
1) First on the to do list will be swapping the transmission with another 5speed KA trans. Not sure how many miles but it worked in S13 it came out of, wasn't leaking or making any strange noises like mine currently makes.
2) Second on the list is the Corbeau CR-1's I've had for a while that need to be installed. I have brackets that will need a bit of modification but I'll get at least the driver side in by the end of June.
3) Third I'll be buying a set of coilovers (Raceland S13 coilovers). Yes I'm aware that Raceland's can be considered junk to some but I've done some homework on them as well as ride in some test cars (Raceland is a locally operated out of UT where I live.). The Ride is honestly not bad and for the price and 2 year warranty you can't go wrong. The front is already converted to the S13 set up so those should be bolt n go. The rear I've decided to go with a custom set up. I'll be removing the spring assembly from the Rear S13 coilover and using the shock/damper portion. Then I'll use a custom spring/adjustable perch. This should replace the stock (Yes, when I mean stock, I mean STOCK struts and shocks from 1985). The ride quality on this car is complete garbage. It bounces on cut springs and handles like huge turd on wheels around corners. Hopefully this will fix my issues as well as give me a little bit more low so the car sits the way I want it to.
I will provide updates and pictures posted as I progress throughout the month of June and July. I'm trying to get this car the way I want it before an upcoming car event in Boise Idaho known as Import Revolution. This will be held in August and my S12 will be competing in a trophy car show.
If all goes well this year and I get the time to actually do more than this I'll be pulling the motor and fixing a few things on the KA24DE. The Valve seals are shot so it burns oil like a boss. I also need to replace the timing chain as well. Tensioners are bad and it makes a lot of rattle noises under the hood. Considering a rebuild and perhaps a turbo if I just so happen to come up with the funds.
