Lauren

Living Sideways

I’m happy to finally have a website to post my build projects. And I have to say I’m proud to be where I am today. I’ve been drifting since 2012 and every friend I’ve met and every connection I’ve made has made me grow as a driver and as a person. I thank everyone whoContinue reading “Living Sideways”

Start of the 3800 Build (part 1 of 4)

This build started with the purchase of a 1991 Nissan 240sx Coupe in early 2014. When I first got the car it had a full Nascar style cage with a completely redone wiring harness(done very nicely with a diagram). My plans for it were uncertain until I talked to some of my friends. I wantedContinue reading “Start of the 3800 Build (part 1 of 4)”

Pieces and Parts (part 2 of 4)

We finally took a long needed trip to the junkyard and collected a whole bunch of stuff. We got a supercharged fuel rail(which is bent in the picture), a bypass valve, idler and tension pulleys, a computer from a supercharged motor, a starter from a 2002 Camaro, and a oil filter adapter from the sameContinue reading “Pieces and Parts (part 2 of 4)”

Modifications (part 3 of 4)

I have a T5 transmission from a 2002 Camaro I will be using which comes up short with the s-chassis. We will need to do a shifter relocation mod to move the shifter to a place I can reach it. This may have been fixed with a curved shifter, but my arms are shorter, soContinue reading “Modifications (part 3 of 4)”

Wiring, Dyno, & Final Thoughts (part 4 of 4)

The main issue we ran into to get the engine started was the wiring. I ended up running a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP ECU, which was compatible with all of the plugs and sensors I had. Then, there was the process of deleting all of the things I didn’t need. I tried to keepContinue reading “Wiring, Dyno, & Final Thoughts (part 4 of 4)”

The Truth…

The hardest thing I’ve ever done mentally in my life… was trying to build my drift car. I’m sure everyone goes through these struggles, but this is how I finally finished my build. When I first got the car, I was excited to start working on it… as you usually are when you get somethingContinue reading “The Truth…”