240sx Core Support Made Accessible

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Eliminating the hardest part to installing an engine! Getting your engine over the core support is often times the hardest part during an install. Today I decided to make my own S13 core support that is also detachable, yet looks good. The goal is to make the core support look as if it is not detachable. Although Im not 100% content with this current mock up, I plan to come up with an alternative method.
I spent the last 7 years building this 1990 Nissan 240sx from the ground up by myself. I swapped out the KA24e for a KA24de. Then once more for a RB25det out of a R34 Skyline and couldn't be happier. I have also converted the 240 to right hand drive, (which ended up saving my life!) After installing a few drift parts; such as a hydro E - Brake, and dual rear calipers, welded diff, solid suspension bushings and more, the car handled amazing. Surprisingly this S13 was able to drift and stay sideways perfectly despite the damage that was done to it.
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[@badaboom8520]

Your 240 is starting to live to the name "Weld bucket", love it, keep it up Mike, that looks like a clean upgrade for work later on

[@PrizzaMike]

Haha so true 😅 Cant wait to test out installing the engine without it in the way now 🙌

[@colbyjohnson4447]

Your fabrication skills are insane. Imagine what you could do with a sheetmetal brake.

[@ryanlee6881]

the best part is his welding gets better each video

[@BernsteinOmega]

For the core support sections that are overlapping you should do a "FIP Gasket" aka form in place gasket or seal. We do this at the aerospace company I work for. Usually, we mate the two parts together with the sealant on one part and a dry release agent on the other part. Bolt it together and wait for the sealant to fully dry before taking it apart. There should be a full gasket on one half and the other side should be clean. Stops metal on metal chafing and makes the part more solid when fastened together.

[@poohssmartbrother1146]

Dude, the progress is awesome. Once you get the quarter panel done, the car will be a true, complete, shell. You are going to have the most rigid, strong s13 frame and body on the planet (short of a tube race car). I still believe the car will move under its own power by christmas

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Dude yes!!!! I think that nissan will be so strong now after all the gusseting he has done to the shell. it will be very interesting to see if it makes any kind of noticeable difference, it should be so smooth like it's on rails

[@Leo__156]

The 240 looks like a car and not just like a frame! Big thanks for making videos!

[@kmydet]

the engine bay looks so good, i can't wait to see it painted. i'm also kinda glad you went with a more oem style with all the fabrications, personally i think it's the best look

[@craigmiller7063]

A true definition of a junkyard jewel. I love it and keep up the good work

[@bumblebee69r]

watching your progress really makes me feel like i can do this

[@jamesvesely131]

Love this build. One thing I was thinking about for the core support, after paint maybe use clear bra or something to just protect the paint. Or vinyl the part close color but that could work

[@LiamRocksRoblox]

YES! ANOTHER VID! bro your vids have kept me going in life, I’ve had a pretty rocky road but watching your videos is like getting a new pair of coilovers

[@Ronnie_S]

2:37 that was a reverse entry. I love the idea of a removable core support. Your car is looking better each time. Drivable very soon! Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

[@derekholmes4792]

Hell yeah I agree. I wanna hug him

[@adomicgamingspace8959]

Try using a rubber mat between the two metal sheets for the core support

[@oogabuuga]

Was thinking of the same thing, either a rubber mat or some kinda rubber coating on the Frame and the inside of the core support.

[@davidg.9446]

That's what I was thinking . I agree with you two .I've got a bunch of different thickness's of rubber membrane just for that exact type of situation . Just changed them if they wear out.

[@rosstihh2220]

Thinking about the same.

[@gamerslounge2035]

Mike is a "small" automotive content creator but we all love him more than the bigger youtubers

[@Antiliv.]

dude I don't even know how I managed to find your channel, but your videos are so goddamn good

[@tylerhardy1849]

I gotta say you have become quite the inspiration! I am building a 1994 ford ranger prerunner. It’s become quite the project as I continue to change things along the way, thanks for the rad content! Definitely gets me excited to work on my truck🤘

[@dvldrvr420]

Thin piece of rubber between the radiator support and its mount. Looking great as always man. Cant wait to see it finished.

[@TheGogal88]

I love seeing the progress of this build and how creative you've gotten along the way! Keep it up man, you'll be sideways really soon at this rate!

[@Riekertvv]

Love every episode, to see the progress and ideas!! Makes me want to start working on my Sileighty again!! Love the passion and drive to get it sorted!

[@embergaming4226]

every time your vids come out im sooo excited! good stuff man love your channel

[@philspaghet]

Yooooo congrats on getting a sponsor! You're def moving up in the automotive content space!

[@PrizzaMike]

Thanks alot man! 🙌

[@zerbored]

I’m so happy with the progress Watching this series is so informative KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD WORK

[@avinashmahadeo]

This series is awesome, the build is coming along nicely. Your skills are next level. Very inspiring indeed.

[@derekholmes4792]

My thoughts exactly

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

When you are in the zone, all tools are everywhere etc....I can relate to that 👍

[@graveyardmanager5718]

Dude that car loves you for what your doing, I can’t believe it’s almost done, your awesome at what you do bro!

[@tommasomengozzi6791]

Man this is an insane project! Ypur metal skills are so really truly amazing! Thanks Mike for make these videos; the 240 is the true Phoenix and all this in one year of work! Mike we love you! ❤️ Greats from Italy! 🇮🇹✌🏼

[@ShaggyThaKidd]

Melt down the metal dust and press the quarters with it and fully complete the 240 recycle process lol. Fuckin amazing to see how far this build has come so far and it finally getting close to completion.

[@mitch9427]

Only videos keeping me happy lately! Keep it up Mike can’t wait for the next one 👏👏👏👏

[@okocha9464]

Your practical Skills are insane even the light is so smart

[@kumaran7529]

You really have that "can do" attitude, and your videos are inspiring. Shout out from South Africa.

[@mizorefn]

Its looking good cant wait to see the first test drive once you get to that point ❤

[@runwithit7438]

I love the way it looks I love all the good work that you’ve done I enjoy your videos keep up the good work thank you for the good content never disappoint

[@differentgroove1]

She's coming alone, Great work, keep the vids coming !

[@enriquetamayo6770]

Can’t wait to see it back and running

[@carswithcrackers]

A removable core support is such a great idea. I'm actually planning to redo the front end on one of my projects for this reason.

[@chrisfisher5188]

Bad ass man the engine is going to look awesome in the car

[@branimirsimicic7154]

my favorite is getting the garage cleaned after doing something in there. A beautiful blank canvas to come back to. Hope you're doing well brother!!

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Well done Mike. Great fabrication and mindset young man.

[@denisleifrideout2133]

Congrats on the sponsor. You deserve it 😌👌

[@trevorwillis9958]

Definitely inspired me to finish project 👍🏻

[@hectGamer66]

I did this on my ek civic and what I did was I used a rivet that has threads on and you just screw into it. Pretty simple and easy to do actually can send you pictures of it if you want.

[@PrizzaMike]

That's a good idea!

[@Polaris1374]

I have never clicked on a video so fast, when I saw that you posted I instantly had to watch

[@jayinmi3706]

great work! I like the execution of it.

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

After the car is finished being welded up will you be seem sealing all the seems etc... the passion you have for this car is unreal and reason why I subscribed to your channel . Great job on all your hard work .

[@noerobertson9128]

bro congrats on the sponsor thats huge for your channel

[@slowdriver6868]

Yoooo congrats on the sponsor dude!

[@snoopdogfan4209]

For the metal to metal contact you were referring to, I’d run some sort of rubber gasket in between the two surfaces as it add a vibration damping layer between the two sheets and protect the paint. Another option you could use is some clear 3m vinyl.

[@kriskrisminer]

i am happy to see you finally have a sponsor

[@gateaccess818]

@16:01 do exactly what you are already doing, only once it is all painted, use some clear bra vynil to cover over the lower hald of rad support, so as the upper half of rad support sit ontop of the clear bra so no paint is scratched and you still get the exact same effect 🤘🙌

[@unofficialjuijin]

Watching this makes me want to work on my own shitbox. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@uhhhsnowy]

I feel like its a good idea to just use some rubber hose and cut it for the seam of the core support if you have concerns of coating getting removed when removing and installing it back on

[@parkerotto5126]

found you off of tiktok and have spend the last two days watching this whole build. Thing is tits and it’s crazy you’ve done it all yourself keep it up can’t wait to see it finished!

[@myrmeko]

You could just glue some felt-like material on the underside so it wouldn't rub the paint off.

[@fraggett_-_8260]

Talk about craftsmanship🔥

[@5.9manualzj]

Praying mantids are my favorite! Was so nice to see one. (: I'm kinda sad that the core support won't be permanent, cause it looks freaking sick. I wonder how different the car will feel after its done, with the weight of the welds & reinforcements, along with how rigid it'll be now, or if any of that will even change anything. Good idea to put a cage in it, too. Pack a fire extinguisher that handles all types of fires as well, for good measure. Don't breathe that metal dust, and keep slaying! ~

[@shorty______]

Nice that you got a sponsor!!

[@mix1806]

Man! Just was thinking about how to make this when i readed the tittle! Well, now im waiting to see how you gonna cut and weld rear quarter panel because my rs13 needs a whole new side that isnt rusted!

[@tadejpolak1448]

Nice attention to the details 😎😎

[@albertliverman2572]

Add more bolts to the center section one on the front and one on the back. Great job on the rebuild and I do autobody for living.

[@MDusi]

you are killing it 🔥🔥🔥

[@captaintehe4501]

I appreciate your video uploads!!

[@PrizzaMike]

🙂

[@Onlyfads]

Been waiting on this

[@dashxts]

Killin it bro🤘🏽

[@medt4her]

I swear i was just entering yt and i said pls say he made a video, pls say he made a video…. I love the journey bro o been here from the start

[@faranbutt180]

I see a Prizzamike video I immediately watch it

[@chuckbartowski8194]

I've used thin bike tube glued to one of the surfaces, works great if there is clearence for it

[@pranaidesingh2011]

Finally... The bro uploads 🤘🤘🤘

[@timocallaghan4408]

sticky back rubber or felt between core support layers, also common on miata/s2000 hardtop mounts

[@thomasmurphy5906]

Looking good bro

[@infiniterift]

More work now so You have more time for fun stuff later. Neat idea!

[@urdead2meboy]

you could put a piece of rubber between the two parts to protect it when you paint also would stop vibration making it rattle or damage paint for the front Pannel

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Yo that was the biggest praying mantis I have ever seen. The Kimbo slice of bugs if I ever seen one!!! She's coming together nicely dude 👌 almost there brother.

[@shona5512]

One of my friends has some dimple die gussets that connect the shock tower to the cowel/bulk head of the car. They look cool, but they also provide a extra strength to the car. It might be worth doing to yours car, especially for the purpose of strength. Either that or you can sure make your cage go through the bulk head and tie into the shock tower.

[@brodie5163]

Core support came out sick! Maybe try clear vinyl over the paint where the surfaces touch to stop paint rub?

[@tristan8243]

Progress has been great! Im really curious how much the end result is gonna weigh, please put it on a scale some day! :)

[@gregorykozoriz7893]

2:37 that backflip tho

[@RideFixies00]

on my friends 240, we cut the core support on both sides and made a bracket on the backside with rivet nuts that isn't visible. you cant really even notice the two cut marks on each side from the front.

[@michaeljohnson3826]

Wish I could see you do everything on every day

[@erick1076]

when i did my core support i just cut straight thru it and then on the side that comes out, i riveted a plate on each end and then on the headlight side i used a rive nut in that bolt hole that u were originally going to use

[@gateaccess818]

yo that preying mantis did a 3 flip! savage! preying mantis are dope as fuck, we dont see them much in florida which amazes me cause fl has all fn bug and they grow huge! ive seen more of those up north in ct then down here in fl lol

[@xFALENOx]

Ok, OPERATION ENGINE BAY: COMPLETE SUCCESS!! NOW PLEASE JUST SHOW US THE QUARTER PANEL INSTALATION IMMA DIE

[@ATLASGAMINGApallo]

Put foam patting on the underside of the core support tabs so it doesn't scratch the paint

[@beef83170]

frankenstein Mike i like it nice job

[@hamzabakier7489]

make front bash bar it will look sick 😍😍

[@hansvonfritz1670]

Your car needs to go to SEMA. man people around the world might need inspiration from you.

[@emanh4keem_san420]

Enjuku Racing should bring him next year

[@Skylinewalker225]

Yesss, he got a hrrrr 🔥🔥🔥

[@Patrik2166]

Nice! Sleepy 240 when? :D

[@banana3399]

curious on the weight difference of before and after the accident, maybe much heavier in the front with all the welding and support beams, maybe not

[@tepidbeach4630]

Maybe make rubber gaskets that sit between the support and the frames? could be useful if you decide to keep it that way

[@theoriginalwallace]

Tidy job, Mike! Use helicopter tape after it's painted on the part above the headlights & on the underside of the core support where they meet. You could use clear sticky vinyl, but helicopter tape is more durable. Cheers. Leigh.

[@PrizzaMike]

Thanks for the tip! I'll look into that!

[@vega240sx]

Keep going!!!!

[@JRgamerrz]

I think I'm gonna need to do this on my car getting the RB with trans on is a pain in these cars

[@Shhhadowwyy]

Hey if you need integra parts i know its awhile away but in Prosper, TX theres a Kroger, and an integra with faded paint and all 4 tires popped but it looks like everything else is ok.

[@ThatJunkGarage]

So fire bro

[@Papajin68]

Hah the pile of "powder" on the garage floor under the car is like deja vu, as my floor looks pretty much the same... Mine's a mix of rust, metal dust, seam sealer, and undercoating... On the future design for the core support, could you possibly cap off each end of the middle section like you did to the 2 outer ends, and then through bolt the 2 end caps together underneath rather than from the top? I'd have to look at how much access there is from underneath but if you could bolt from below you could create a really clean looking seam up top where the 2 flat pieces come together where the top would be completely flush. It'd probably look even better than oem which has the overlapped panels at each end. Hopefully that description made sense.

[@gateaccess818]

@17:28 that is my garage, 3 cars worth of parts and a shell being worked on just like yours. only dif is all my tools are all away were they belong aside form ones being used for current project. however, parts are everywhereeeeeee lmfao i know exactly where shit is though. madness

[@scottweber5964]

Hey man! Make your removable core support just a hair wider than it needs to be all the way around where It mounts up , then line the inside of the removable piece with a thin rubber (adhesive on one side and smooth rubber on the other like a 3M product), this way you can attach it without damaging the paint and it will still fit snugly and tighten down with the bolt.

[@Bmxstang]

It was the walking stick for me, they always seem to come around when I’m messin with my car

[@MatthewMenze]

Dude I love the mods you are doing, such a great way to make an oppurtunity out of the crash. Have you checked out SendCutSend before? I think you could really make use of it in your build, especially with all the custom metal work you are doing. And it might even save cost over raw material and abrasives. Plus they seem to love to do KZbin collabs. Just saying. :D

[@OPEK.]

i feel like you couldve left the original core support/bumper bar mounts and just grinded them flat so the square tube butted up flush to it. and just weld it how you did behind the original mount