new 2002 nsx tear down & build

[Jetpilot3]

Shaun this build looks amazing. At first when looking at your latest photos I had to figure out where the welds were...but realized that it was the rear blackened area (there's another body width weld closer to the doors that threw me off).

Hey got my Vision Gator skateboard thanks to your links! Complete with wheels and trucks! thanks man!:biggrin:

 

[shawn110975]

Ok guys heres an Update.
today I got alot done.

full engine harness removed, and engine is ready to drop.

installed tons of stuff will take pics of my progress tomorrow

these pics are from about an hour into the installs this morning

full trunk harness, air injection system, etc. I was in hog heaven

I have all day tomorrow to do more. here are a few pics from this morning.

Sorry didnt take pics near the end I was tired.

 

[shawn110975]

OK updates,

today I removed the engine from the 2003 NSX.

this 24K mile engine is so freaking mint. not one flaw that I could see.

then installed everything I took out of the engine bay for my 2004 build.

main wire harness, gas tank which was half a tank. it was so much fun.

my wife gave me 2 days all to myself. so I was dancing and jumping around all day in JOY.

here are some pics for your entertainment

 

[tbnsxt]

nice shawn, looks like your making some great progress!

nice TL type s btw

 

[shawn110975]

nothing compared to the NSX its just a grocery getter.

the 08 Type-S suspension is the hardest thing ever,

its harder than my DD NSX.

 

[tbnsxt]

I dig the stock wheels on it.

 

[shawn110975]

Ok guys guess what i did when i got off work today???

I dropped in an NSX engine in record time since I prepped for 2 days this weekend.

it slid in like a glove. took Supersonics old bent to shit sub frame and tossed it. here are some pics for your pleasure

 

[LJSB]

I dropped in an NSX engine in record time since I prepped for 2 days this weekend.

it slid in like a glove.

Do I understand you correctly? You lowered the motor in from the top?

 

[shawn110975]

if you look real close at the fist pic from today, note where the engine hoist chains are connected

the chassis is lowered onto the engine and subframe

you know this.

 

[LJSB]

the chassis is lowered onto the engine and subframe

you know this.

I know that's how I would do it and how the manual outlines but you DID post...

I dropped in an NSX engine in

And then

it slid in like a glove

and I think that you could of done that especially since I have not seen evidence of you having a lift.

It would have not surprised me if you had, after all I mean you are working outside under less than ideal conditions and I'm sure have had to improvise form time to time.
I know of one other guy who did just that, It wouldn't be a first.
Don't go testy on me.:wink::smile:

 

[CL65 Captain]

So you can tell the wealthy people in your neighborhood because they have two cars up on blocks? :biggrin: j/k - I'm sure your neighbors love you. :tongue:

 

[Track Addict]

Shawn, looks like you had a lot of fun. I always enjoy big projects such as these. I would loathe doing all this work outside (instead of a garage) but it's nice to see that it doesn't hinder you!

Keep up saving these endangered beauties! We all appreciate it.

 

[shawn110975]

Pbassjo I know you were messing with me and you know I would never get testy with you LOL.

my house is small right now but am saving up for a nice house for my wife.
but hey its on the water (salt)if I didnt literally give my boat away ($0.00 ) 17" Caravelle Bowrider
to Smoores I could drive the boat to the skyway bridge and grouper fish.

as for the neighbors I know everyone and if you have ever talked to me in person you would see that I am an easy guy to like.
give the shirt of my back to someone in need.

just today at work a women dropped her lunch all over the floor, I stopped and helped her pick all of her mac/cheese/dirt with my bare hands and scooped it back on her tray I felt bad and helped her get a replacement lunch free to her. cuz i didnt know if she was gonna try and eat it with todays economy and all.

 

[NA4Life]

Do you do this a lot? or is this yur first nsx rebuild

 

[shawn110975]

here another one of my builds

http://nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144739

I do this alot why?

 

[Honcho]

Awesomeness. Pure awesomenesss, Shawn. Gonna need your advice in a few weeks when i pull the nose on my 91. Got a lot of radiator dents to straighten out.

 

[shawn110975]

Ok update I hated the paint in the trunk it looked crappy.
So its back at the paint shop to re-due paint.

I told them to paint it like the 2004.

I think the car should have been painted like the 2004 from the factory.

will be done next friday. so stay tuned Im gonna be starting it up for the first time since I drove it back from California.

Youtube vid will be posted soon.

 

[macninja77]

Get a new body shop

 

[myw]

any pix of these baddie all in one piece?!

 

[shawn110975]

Ok update guys, I didnt like the paint they did in the trunk
so I took it back paint everything just like my 2004.
they did and BAMMM I am happy.

I need a few parts before I will start the engine. Im excited though none the less.

here are some pics for your pleasure.

 

[nsxot1c]

Looks GREAT Shawn. She's gonna be a keeper, especially with the GM 02+ wheels on black!!!!

 

[shawn110975]

are the pics side-ways? this happens from time to time.
I dont know why.

it may be my computer doing it.

I hate Photobucket

 

[myw]

there u go stud.

cant wait.

 

[shawn110975]

Ok here is an update guys,
I got all the front wire harness back in,every single bolt and plastic clip
engine is done minus the drive shafts those will not go in till I get all the coolant hoses in.
got the rear bumper on the way, got the front fenders in route

now about the hood, the buyer doesnt care if its a scoop hood or OEM
what do you guys think?

scoop or not?

very soon guys very soon you will see the video of this beast
starting for the first time. it will be amazing.

stay tuned.

 

[HIJACKER]

Ok here is an update guys,
I got all the front wire harness back in,every single bolt and plastic clip
engine is done minus the drive shafts those will not go in till I get all the coolant hoses in.
got the rear bumper on the way, got the front fenders in route

now about the hood, the buyer doesnt care if its a scoop hood or OEM
what do you guys think?

scoop or not?

very soon guys very soon you will see the video of this beast
starting for the first time. it will be amazing.

stay tuned.

Want to buy the hood I have for sale? :biggrin: