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@thepcmrtim 18 күн бұрын
Also, I'd advise probably going through the suspension all throughout if you can and just keep it NA for the timebeing and get it on a standalone ECU for some power gains, reliability, and keeping that engine alive with modern goodies.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 18 күн бұрын
@@thepcmrtim That's the plan for now. I definitely want to get new coilovers sooner than later as the ones I'm on now are pretty bad (but they were free lol). I've definitely thought about getting the car running on an aftermarket ECU first and then switching to turbo later, but it'll also need a rebuild so the time and resources will need to be set aside for that as well.
@thepcmrtim 18 күн бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG. You know where to find me if you ever have any questions and whatnot ;)
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 17 күн бұрын
@@thepcmrtim Yessir, you're the 6-port turbo man Peter; thank you!
@thepcmrtim 18 күн бұрын
The driving progression is amazing, keep it up!
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 18 күн бұрын
@@thepcmrtim Thanks!
@TrikLord_ZEN 18 күн бұрын
manual? how did you do it i have an 04 mustang v6 and i wanna manual swap it
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 18 күн бұрын
@@TrikLord_ZEN Yep! I can't imagine having much success drifting with an auto V6 lol What are you referring too when you ask "how did we do it"? It's a factory manual chassis.
@FLYBOY-eh5th 22 күн бұрын
The C4 wheels are very similar to the original Turbo II wheels.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 22 күн бұрын
@@FLYBOY-eh5th They really do! This was definitely one of the things that convinced me it could pull them off.
@spr0kett 24 күн бұрын
Dude this car is sick af. I also want to do a coupe conversion one day
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 24 күн бұрын
Thank you! If you ever do I'm here to answer any questions!
@georgeobrien3050 25 күн бұрын
Fire video. Body guy looks lost
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 25 күн бұрын
@@georgeobrien3050 I found him on the side of the road so that checks out.
@tomazk2638 Ай бұрын
Amazing.
@ZXMotoGamer Ай бұрын
Yoo LETS GOOOO!! DAMN BUDDY! GETTING BETTER EVERY TIME!
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. Ай бұрын
@@ZXMotoGamer haha thank you!
@quainhao8235 Ай бұрын
what the fxxk man~finally you got it finished.just like i said. the best model fc3cscsc ever~~
@charlesdixonjunior9637 2 ай бұрын
Still having fun in his sonic,thats cool man!!!😊.
@hotside-kei 2 ай бұрын
Glad to see Leopards getting much deserved love and enjoyment! Did you need to modify those coilovers in any way or are they bolt in?
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 2 ай бұрын
@@hotside-kei Definitely can be fun cars! I did not, but the car already had S13 front knuckles/suspension and an extra hole drilled in the rear strut tower (S13 rear strut is 2 studs, F31 is 3) which allowed the suspension to be dropped in.
@Aminmotors 2 ай бұрын
Very unique build!
@darthlegoman2608 2 ай бұрын
Kind of makes it look like a USDM 240 coupe
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 2 ай бұрын
@@darthlegoman2608 A little bit, yeah. The proportions are a bit off though as the S13 has back seats and quarter windows but I've had a lot of people think that was from afar in person. Pop-up front S13 coupes are my favorite spec so that's a good thing in my eyes haha
@DrewsephBoo 2 ай бұрын
The FC Notchback lmao, not my style but I still give props to you for the effort.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 2 ай бұрын
@@DrewsephBoo Coupe all the way! I love 'verts and hatches too though haha thanks.
@thepcmrtim 2 ай бұрын
What kind of diff do you have. Hard to tell if it’s locking up.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 2 ай бұрын
@@thepcmrtim it's the stock 3.9:1 open just welded. It's definitely locked haha
@thepcmrtim 2 ай бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG. ohhh def tough to get that na 6port going
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 2 ай бұрын
@@thepcmrtim Yeah kinda. I don't have auxiliary sleeves in the engine right now and it kills my mid range and forces me to run in first gear. Small tires, working aux ports, and a 4.1 that almost every FC got should slide decently for the power. Definitely gonna address power one day haha
@fezcarstuff5851 2 ай бұрын
So clean
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 2 ай бұрын
@@fezcarstuff5851 I'm trying!
@brianskotch2922 2 ай бұрын
Nice job! Looking forward to the next episode. Subbed!
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 2 ай бұрын
@@brianskotch2922 Thank you! It'll be out later this week!
@opshional2703 2 ай бұрын
Sick car!
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 2 ай бұрын
@@opshional2703 Thanks!
@charlesdixonjunior9637 2 ай бұрын
One cool little spnic,dude.Enjoy it,don,t hurt it.😊.
@Night.Shift24 3 ай бұрын
10000% underrated channel! Keep up the killer content! I love the 3.8 mustang content as a fellow 3.8 owner
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@Night.Shift24 Thank you! I'll do my best!
@mr._.crispy8533 3 ай бұрын
My transmission just blew and cant find any parts to replace it so i gotta manual swap it
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@mr._.crispy8533 Honestly I don't think there's many of these autos left that are still functioning as intended haha A manual swap is definitely the correct fix.
@mr._.crispy8533 3 ай бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG.Wish me luck since i dont know manual but there is no way im selling the shitbox 😂
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
Haha don't worry it's easy. It's a simple concept to understand it just takes me some repetition to get it down. My set up drives easy it's just the lighter flywheel that might be tricky for a new time manual driver. You got this!
@ryanmills7986 Ай бұрын
If you are looking I do have a good auto trans for the M30
@ryanmills7986 3 ай бұрын
Did some research online and found that the JDM Leopard with the VG came with a 71C which may match perfect to the 71C transmissions from the Z31, will continue researching and hopefully add to your information as I can.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@ryanmills7986 Yeah the lowest trim of the F31 in Japan could be had with a manual. People have used Z31 transmissions with success so yes, please post all the components you use for sure. You'll probably need a Z31 flywheel and clutch kit, starter, and a modified trans mount but you may be able to retain the factory automatic driveshaft by the reports of some people. To be honest I don't know any of this for sure though because I obviously went a different route.
@ryanmills7986 3 ай бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG. I have Z31s and parts for days, looking to pick up 2 local M30s soon to experiment
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@ryanmills7986 Hell yeah, best of luck!
@ryanmills7986 Ай бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG. Started the swap, the M30 auto trans mount bolted right up to the 71C, dropped the torque converter on my fingers though so pending a mockup on mounting the trans while I heal. It'll give me time to have the Z31 71C flywheel refinished and have the clutch kit arrive.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. Ай бұрын
That's awesome man, well maybe not the smashed hand part, but hopefully it'll be smooth from here on out. Definitely post an update too, if it is possible to use the stock driveshaft along with a Z31 flywheel that does give this trans some advantages even if it requires modifications in other areas where the Z32 trans doesn't.
@ryanmills7986 3 ай бұрын
Will a Z31 or VG D21 flywheel not work?
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@ryanmills7986 No it will not unfortunately at least with the Z32 trans/starter. I believe you can use a Z31 flywheel if you use the Z31 trans but there're different issues you have to address if you go that route like getting a different starter and making/modifying a trans mount.
@emanh4keem_san420 3 ай бұрын
FC coupe!!??
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@emanh4keem_san420 *confused screaming*
@iamlongname 3 ай бұрын
Laove it broski , hoping to see more , btw I subbed
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@iamlongname I appreciate your support, thank you!
@Nimbus. 3 ай бұрын
nice production quality my dude
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@Nimbus. Thanks!
@mix1806 3 ай бұрын
Man you did so well!
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@mix1806 Thank you!
@FCAutos 3 ай бұрын
Great project! Looking forward to seeing how it'll look when finished
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@FCAutos Thanks!
@canondonner 3 ай бұрын
First
@myurcek05 3 ай бұрын
Dude, no need to apologize! Only way to get better is by doing!... To help you get better I would recommend when painting narrowing your fan pattern on your gun and bring the gun closer to the panel being painted. This should help with the orange peal texture.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
This is true so I appreciate the support! Yeah unfortunately the regulator I was using was pretty garbage and I found myself constantly adjusting it. I didn't get much footage of me panting but watching all of it back afterwards I seemed to have a different spray pattern every time as I couldn't get it to stay consistent. Since the pressure was so high from the regular too I think that's why I backed off but it wasn't until afterwards that I realized how far away I was holding the gun from the substrate lol I'd definitely have a much better result with the hindsight I have now but I'll just make it up with a whole lot of wet sanding lol
@okeydokedamian 3 ай бұрын
Sponge pad on a DA, then 1500-3500 wetsand at the minimum before a buff would transform it. Assuming you laid down a hefty amount of clear. If it’s single stage. Then just stay away from the edges of the panels when wet sanding and keep an eye on burning through the base coat.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@okeydokedamian Yep that's the plan. It is single stage but I put about 5-6 coats on everything so I should have a good amount of material to work with. It'll probably be tedious but well worth it for sure.
@resuort 3 ай бұрын
What are your plans for the rear glass ?
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@resuort I'm marking it out of a .125" sheet of polycarbonate. I actually already have it cut up and mounted in right now, but I still need to be tweaked, sealed, and painted on the edges. All of it should be in the next video 👍
@eddychavez6073 3 ай бұрын
I have 94 nissN maxima can l put that trasmission l have automatic trasmission bad
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 3 ай бұрын
@@eddychavez6073 No, that Maxima is FWD and has a FWD trans axle. The M30 is RWD so the drivetrain is completely different and thus you can't use the Maxima's transmission.
@snp3rshot122 4 ай бұрын
What made you do this instead of modding a Subaru Baja?
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 4 ай бұрын
@@snp3rshot122 ha, I did get this question a couple of times. First this car is what I had, it was my first car and I didn't decide to do the project until afterwards. Second this is a Bugeye Impreza where the Baja's were based off the larger Legacy/Outback platform. They're also 4 door. I feel like my chassis was more of a modern BRAT sort of thing.
@unclejoe6811 4 ай бұрын
Good to see someone giving the M30 some love
@ETAspects 4 ай бұрын
All I can say is HELL YEAH
@gt-ter3459 4 ай бұрын
日本では大人気刑事アクションドラマで大活躍のマシンです
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 4 ай бұрын
Abunai Deka!
@gt-ter3459 4 ай бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 日本版スタスキーハッチね
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 4 ай бұрын
@@gt-ter3459I haven't seen Abunai Deka and I have seen Starsky and Hutch so that gives me a good idea of the concept. Ha! the Leopard is the Japanese Gran Torino. Maybe I'll have to check it out some time.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 4 ай бұрын
@@gt-ter3459That sounds pretty cool. I'm definitely a fan of Z32s.
@gt-ter3459 4 ай бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 足回りがS13とリアサスがＲ32メンバーごと流用してマルチリンク&5穴化してました その車は首都高車でした
@deonsnow 4 ай бұрын
Damn you deserve more subs bud. Love your vibes and honesty.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 4 ай бұрын
@@deonsnow Thank you, I appreciate the support!
@confusedcat1633 4 ай бұрын
I don't know who this guy is as the thumbnail randomly popped up. But at least I know there's a US version of Nissan Leopard and this guy proved it can be drifted.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 4 ай бұрын
@@confusedcat1633 Yeah, honestly who is this dude?
@ADADIZZLE 5 ай бұрын
Those Gr86's look Amazing that and your F31
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 5 ай бұрын
Yeah they do; I'd totally consider getting one if I had the money lol, and thanks!
@GabrielSuarez-b4k 5 ай бұрын
Any recommendations for suspension I’m running stock and it’s a bouncy house
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 5 ай бұрын
@user-wk6yp3vv9n If you can get coilovers for an R31 Skyline then they are plug and play in the rear and you can keep everything else stock besides modifying the front knuckle from what I know (I have no experience with this). If you want to go the S13 route (which is what's on my car) then you'll need to swap to an S13 knuckle, ball joint, and tie rods up front. In the rear you just need to drill an additional hole in the strut tower to take the S13's 2 stud style coilover as opposed to the F31's 3. Coilovers are pretty much "get what you pay for". Personally I have ISR coilovers on my car and I was happy with them even when I was daily driving it. They have adjustable dampening and I was running them at full soft back then.
@wotermelon8689 5 ай бұрын
love the m30 content
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 5 ай бұрын
@@wotermelon8689 Thanks! Feel free to let me know if there's anything you'd want to see with it!
@wotermelon8689 4 ай бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG.any m30 content is great. as a fellow m30 owner, its cool to see new content about such niche platform. itd be cool to see you work on it and get more comfortable with it.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 4 ай бұрын
@@wotermelon8689 Yeah, definitely not nearly as well documented and explored as other chassis. Well, I appreciate the support!
@georgeobrien3050 5 ай бұрын
Last run was clean asf, congrats on 500
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 5 ай бұрын
Haha thank you!
@twoeightythreez 5 ай бұрын
To add to your swap material; i bolted my z31 clutch pedal box to the wiper cowl with some 6mm x 1.0 bolts with big captive washers and the nuts that used to hold on the transmission control unit (thats ziptied out of the way for now) . Time will tell if the cowl is strong enough, but it seems pretty substantial and its tied to the firewall, it also mounts right by where its bent (so its super strong) I mean the entire car unibody is basixally made of layers of sheetmetal so i think it will be fine as long as i dont put jn a stage 5 million clutch. For the brake pedal, i cut the bottom of the auto pedal off at its midpoint and welded the z31 bottom on to provide the kick over around the steering column. Its still a bit far from the gas pedal, i may redo it with a d22 brake pedal (they kick to the right big time) i know its usually not recommended to cut and weld on a brake pedal arm but short of bending a custom arm i didnt see any other way. I pinned it with bolts through both pieces and welded them in though...brakes are pretty important 😂
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 5 ай бұрын
Huh, that's a solid idea, and as long as it's ridged then I'd say it's good. You could always make a metal plate with the same bolt pattern out to do the same job as the washers if it needs a little bit of extra rigidity. It sounds like you followed a very similar path with your pedals as I did though I felt my spacing was good. I just overlapped the lower parts of both arms on whichever side of the upper part that spaced it the best. It was pretty close to the spacing in my RX-7 if I remember correctly. Also welded the pedal is totally fine as long as they're adequate haha but it's better to be safe than sorry for sure.
@twoeightythreez 5 ай бұрын
I have a transmission (fs5r30a) from a 2wd xterra. If i end up getting an M30 i will try using all the truck parts (flywheel, clutch, etc, as they are all still readily available).
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 5 ай бұрын
@@twoeightythreez That would have had a VG33, no? It would be interesting to see if any of that stuff is compatible with M30. I feel like if it was though people would have figured that out by now but it's worth digging into!
@twoeightythreez 5 ай бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG. yes, vg 33 but the blocks are very similar. Definitely more similar than a car KA vs a Truck KA lol. I ended up buying rhe m30 so will be finding out :) i think the biggest hurdle is the starter but i believe that if a truck starter is used (along with the truck trans, engine plate, clutch, etc), one can use the truck flywheel.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 5 ай бұрын
@@twoeightythreez Nice! I wish you the best of luck! Yeah I would imagine that if you could use the truck trans and starter then the flywheel would be compatible there. The thing I'd be concerned about is if the VG33 flywheel will bolt up to the VG30E crankshaft as that's what prevents the use of the VG30DE flywheel.
@twoeightythreez 5 ай бұрын
@@Midnight_Oil_MFG. the vg30 and vg33 afaik all share the same six bolt crank AFAIK its thr DE thats different. I wont be doing it rigjt away but will definitely keep you updated on the progress!
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 5 ай бұрын
@@twoeightythreez huh, that would be awesome for sure. Good luck!
@mikefilarecki 5 ай бұрын
Nice job RJ👍
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 5 ай бұрын
@@mikefilarecki Thanks!
@joeyking332 6 ай бұрын
Looks great
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! It looks way better now too because it's lowered and has center caps lol
@mr.simpleton639 6 ай бұрын
M30 Content is very appreciated. One of, if not, the only person making videos or releasing information on the car. This has helped the planning for my manual swap.
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad I helped!
@big3053 6 ай бұрын
What year ranger
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 6 ай бұрын
2005!
@adamwing9301 7 ай бұрын
right on, good shakedown run. Deff scrubbing on front driver side, causing spin. That really looked like fuel starvation as well. Loved seeing this thing in action!
@Midnight_Oil_MFG. 7 ай бұрын
Yeah it definitely is haha I'm gonna get under it and see what I can do in terms of clearance. Also it slid just fine after a full tank of gas so that was indeed the case. Thanks for the support!