A BIG TURBO S15 Silvia is Dangerous as Hell

The Nissan Silvia S15 has been one of America's forbidden fruit for years. This car was never made for the American market like the Nissan 240sx S13 and S14 - which made it extremely rare to find. Now with the S15 being allowed in the USA we are going to start seeing more of them. However some were able to make it across the water including this one. This 2JZ S15 Silvia build started all the way back in 2015, and now in 2024 it is finally time to shine with its owner James Kuhn - the previous owner of the notorious Mitsubishi Evo "Jasmine." So let's go for a drive and talk all about this masterpiece built by Allen Kerns at Excel Motorworks! Thanks for stopping by.
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[@SquirrelNuggets]

The sequel we never knew we’d get 🙏

[@alexortiz835]

Props to the owner, this car had a MAJOR come up over the years

[@scorchers7]

As soon as I saw S15 Silvia i immediately clicked

[@gr6395]

Simón que si, ese!

[@James-po2sv]

Proud of you

[@pickles6603]

Same, Dream car I don't know how I'll do it but I'm going to own one

[@TheMenace722]

@@pickles6603believe man. People tend to do what they can do. If you believe you can then you could

[@ChRiStOPher5902]

@@pickles6603believe in you man! Much love and right behind you B)

[@j_mars_cars]

That old style intro with the perfect music *chefs kiss*

[@jawsvt8221]

Forza vibe

[@jtland4842]

The amount of trust the owner has in David to let him drive this car let alone do it without even wearing a seatbelt is crazy.

[@JDMz]

He's let him drive all his cars. Including jasmine the black evo

[@Clooger-]

They've been friends for ages

[@BigDom1002]

Dang, I remember, when you guys did that roadtrip with this car, crazy to see where all that time has gone!

[@AlbertShares]

Such a beautiful car! Maybe it just needs a thermostat that opens at a higher temp :)

[@androiduberalles]

That seems painfully obvious 🤦‍♂

[@Clark_R]

I'll be so happy the day people learn that R888s aren't all that they're cracked up to be. They're made as a track day tire that needs some time to get up to temp to have optimum grip. Get yourselves some 200tw Autocross specific tires. They heat up and offer better grip much quicker and at lower temps.

[@ssjdavid]

Federal RSR gang

[@koolerthanapolarbear]

S15 is the best looking car Nissan’s ever produced. Change my mind.

[@louKushh]

OG hakosuka skyline, 510, bluebird coupe, z32 300zxtt, OG S30 240Z, R32, R33-400R.

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

@@louKushhR34 GTR?

[@louKushh]

@@connoisseuroftigolbitts minesR34, nismo 🤌🏽 **chef's kiss**

[@KootBear]

400R and Mines R34

[@iesdise]

*He's so proud of it, I absolutely love it!*

[@905cavillac2]

I liked Jasmine, but this S is next level, what a beautiful clean build🔥✌️

[@joealex65]

Sorry, but Silvia + RB IS the perfect combination! 😁

[@cj41079]

You know how much RBs are going for these days?

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

@@cj41079a lot

[@joealex65]

@@cj41079 Do YOU know how much 2JZ's are going for these days? About the same...

[@50thcam]

I remember watching that patio video like it was yesterday. So good to see it complete

[@chasingcloudsandflavorrevi9817]

Sounds like you need to change the thermostat or have manual switches for the cooling fan/fans because it’s ridiculous to not be able to just jump in and be able to drive your car. It shouldn’t not warm up it should not overheat 🤷‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@TheSwedishCarGuy]

sooo nice video :) I knew I remembered James :) Love this S15 :)

[@shannacollins4741]

Jimmy Oakes so missed out on his opportunity to put a 2JZ in one of his S15s !

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Sr20 looks better and more original OEM +

[@shannacollins4741]

@@connoisseuroftigolbitts looks better ? Hahaha your funny ! And OEM + is boring its been done a million times ! And thats why I like most of his other cars !

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

@@shannacollins4741 you mean most of his other OEM + Cars?

[@GrindingGearsZero]

would have been better and also cheaper putting a different engine in it with the kinda prices a JZ or RB commands these days, maybe an LS or a Ford Mustang engine, or even a Barra 6 is nice.

[@shannacollins4741]

@@connoisseuroftigolbitts his other cars aint mostly OEM+ dude ! Most of them have totally different motors in them ! Like i said before your a clown !

[@IndridCold2077]

Absolutely gorgeous build. Dude has great taste

[@PapaTroll86]

Whether it's a small ducktail or a massive chassis mount, wings/spoilers just never look silly on S15's. They just pull it off well. But they do look a bit odd and naked without one at all. Everything about the build is stunning though. The guy really is a wizard.

[@ChavaYang]

Time flies... I remember the video when you had to road trip the car home.

[@justinwiley9798]

Such a sweet build. Love the work wheels

[@wastedblues2]

Florida. The first time I saw an S15 or S14 was near Boca Raton, more than 20 years ago. Most beautiful sound from a car at the time.

[@robertct06]

are you sure it’s not a thermostat valve stuck open issue? Or running one that opens at too cold a temperature? My dads truck would do the same thing and he only drove 2 miles to work. Only realized it when we drove far after a couple years

[@Jokingskull99]

It's definitely a thermostat issue. If it was closed when it was supposed to be, the cooling system would be irrelevant, because the coolant would have no way to flow out of the engine as long as the interior heater is off,which would warm the engine much quicker.

[@jaron95]

"This car scares me!" **doesn't even wear the seatbelt**

[@milehighmaniac100]

Awesome build!

[@Heckk_oh]

The chemistry between you two is awesome

[@Nocturniss]

Soooooo clean 😅😅 love to see the progress makes me feel old that I remember the WILD offset original import lol

[@ORGTE]

I didn't expect to see this S15 agian! Wow, what a change!

[@PiterStreak]

Beautiful build. I'd definitely check that thermostat though. My stock cooling system is too good as well but the thermostat makes sure to keep the block at it's rated temp.

[@TheLifeofRon]

The stories I have with that car and James 🥰

[@subie25i30]

Such a clean car. Very nice.

[@djtido23]

Great build s15s don't do it for me though but to each there own keep the videos coming

[@BrianHackettHACKit]

I can always appreciate your selection of music for the videos you kill it when it comes to that plus the reviews and everything else you still have EDC inside you Las Vegas!!

[@notsofairisit]

I was 14 years old when the original came out. I will be 24 in 3 months. Holy shit.

[@notsofairisit]

I just found my comment on the original video, wow what a trip.

[@BC_CARS]

Holy shit this something I never imagined we’d get. YAAAS LESS GOO

[@wpeezy10]

Goodness that is a beautiful setup

[@misterj2330]

Once i seen the thumbnail i knew it was her frm way back lol love it

[@Graves-81_69]

I’m in love with that car. I’m glad they’re legal to import now

[@ButteredUpToast]

This thing is absolutely beautiful now, i forgot that you helped roadtrip down to florida

[@jonnycarrick7552]

So good 🎉

[@BIGG.5r]

My dream car 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Jerseymulisha21]

She's a beaut such a badass build..big fan of it 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@MikeBaloga]

Awesome build, loved it. Amazing color. The downfall of these along with many of this era is rear tire width limitation...obviously. 🙂

[@donaldsuckoo6588]

Probably one of the best intros you ever made.

[@s13ef9]

Man I remember seeing it when you came to pick up the evo from force fed. Good times!

[@the.ghost.behind.u]

That beautiful engine bay tho. Omfg is that thing nice. Makes me even more motivated to do my do my NaT build. GTE rods n pistons on the 2jz-ge vvti in my gs300

[@GreenSigmaTH]

I think this Silvia is absolutely gorgeous! The S15, the S13, and the CSP311 would be my personal picks if I were to ever own one. However, this is a bit of a hot take here, but I think this REALLY should've had an RB or a built SR20... Leave the 2J's in the Toyota's, that's my opinion... Honestly, a CSP311 with a built SR20 or even a stock RB26 would be pretty sick, thinking about it XD

[@ajxkiid45]

saw the vid of this car all these years later is wild 😳

[@halolime117]

I dont wanna be a prick but please tell James to fix his belt harness, i see they are pointing straight down behind the chair, thats a huge nono, in a crash youd bang up your whole spine :(((

[@tdlaustralia7791]

Sounds like a fun car

[@thatoneguy985]

I love the intro music, mad forza vibes ❤❤

[@martinblanco7899]

Throwback!!!!!

[@JordanHgt]

I’m gonna be honest, that intro was craaaaazy like when they were doing the shots of the s15 (I don’t know the name somebody plug rq)

[@gamingunited37]

#THATDUDEINBLUE all your intro songs you use for car reviews I would totally rock that in my DC player while driving ....next to Initial d soundtrack

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

Intro music 🔥🔥🔥

[@sijonda]

Making me miss my S13. So many people thought it was a Probe.

[@Ballzdp84]

Șo sweet what a gem

[@vincentmeadows1905]

Sweet ride!! Whats the exhaust setup?

[@FirstGearPinnedProductions]

I hope I’ll be able to own an s15 one day

[@azamalethawi]

♥️♥️much love to schassis and david

[@JOYRIDEUS]

Very curious in what the cooking set up is 800whp 2jz 350z and def want to know any tips at keeping it cool while abusing. Also its sad to see those baby calipers behind something soo fast

[@dariosantos9445]

Between that S15, and Jasmine, I think it's safe to say that James is really good at what he does..... Actually FINISHING project cars😅😂😭

[@ThumperBros]

I just got my s15 back from the shop…it’s making 470whp but it barely spins as it originally has the auto 3.9 final drive. I’m kind of conflicted as wheel spin sounds tempting but at the same time it makes the car slower?!….

[@dustintrahan3322]

How did you have an s15 stateside in 2015?

[@maya00795]

Awesome......... Greetings from india 🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@dankvader420]

The car some of us can only dream of even seeing, let alone owning...

[@Stealth_Rider91]

David will never know how similar him and Anthony Green from Circa Survive look.

[@bassmunk]

You guys sure you don't have a broken thermostat?... Someone else mentioned maybe you have a low temp thermostat. If so, from personal experience, stock temp coupled with a phat cooling package gets you what you want for street builds 👌

[@bias6557]

Happy to see the Silvia, disappointed to see a 2j and not at least an RB 😢

[@ziglol]

How did you get an s15 in the US in 2015?!

[@ThaKenMan]

I only have 2 dream cars! An NSX and an. s15

[@vapor4den]

2:20 He doesn't have fear that something goes inside the engine with the Turbo left without a filter !?

[@insubordinateandchurlish_]

Wingless? Hell yeah

[@justinwiley9798]

I love JZ’s but a SR would fit so much better. Or a RB. Either way sweet build

[@gagematthews1142]

I get it I get it, the 2jz is great and works perfect, not shitting on this build, if I wasn’t broke I’d go rb simply to keep it Nissan, but fr clean ass car

[@nathanknight8022]

Hell yeah

[@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel]

We got the earlier S13 Silvia , and then they cut us off . It sure would be cool to get a S15 with the steering wheel on the correct side .

[@A.Doll.Fiddler]

Bro casually rocking the stock Spec S brakes on that beast and theres me overheating Spec R brakes on my stock Spec S.. brave man 🤣

[@Queso305]

How was it imported in 2015?

[@nicholasbucklad420]

I feel that you and him are gonna collaborate alot more niw that he's got free time

[@slycerberus750]

As an Augusta resident I will be looking out for him

[@barucmartinez5629]

You should review freshkicks Turbo HR S15!

[@NathanaelNaused]

That's why you run a thermostat.

[@dylanreed5636]

Not car related, what is the title of the opening song? TDNB always has some intro bangers.

[@38tech]

I have NOT seen an s15 in person....I thought it was a boat. Lol but it's actually smaller than a 14 is crazy.

[@moebius2k103]

Does it not have a thermostat?

[@mototodd]

Thermostat missing or stuck open or wrong one?

[@Lukemasonmedia]

An S15 is one of the only Jdm cars I’d possibly trade my 32 for

[@user-dj8wb3yk2n]

Great car except for the cooling issue and the complete lack of traction etc. I would say this isn't a "drivers car" if its not easy to drive. How much rear negative camber? Maybe detune the motor for less power or shift the powerband to make it more drivable (or both).

[@jake.818.]

I'm so weak, I have been working on a S15 in FH5, rear wheel drive with 1160 HP and the racing 2jz engine swap so I know exactly what you mean because I can't get it to corner but the thing goes stupid fast on a straight away

[@kevinfitzpatrick5949]

It seems like for most cars, the suspension parts that keep the big hp planted or at least tamed also reduce cornering ability. In my experience depending on the car you have, 400-800 hp allows for a good balence of speed and cornering

[@jake.818.]

Bet, I will try stiffening the rear suspension more@@kevinfitzpatrick5949

[@j.e.a.m1061]

MazdaSpeed6 ❤

[@justsomerandomguyman]

Put better tires on it. R888s aren't very good tires. Try Falken Azenis RT660 or Nankang CRS

[@tonyzuto6827]

When he said his palms were sweaty, I automatically assumed that his knees were weak, and arms were heavy.

[@justinlee1504]

Does anyone else think James gives off Paul walker vibes with the way he talks and the way he looks or just me ?

[@robertct06]

I remember that episode. Pretty sure everyone called him Paul walker in the comments lol

[@Singleturbo-sk9qp]

I seen this car in person

[@worldrage619]

I’d lessen those safeties. Probably even take that one off lmao

[@Mystorytilnow]

This car right here is the exact reason why I dedicated more of my time to the off-road game and sold my 2020 gt500. What is the point of having a car that doesn’t even get up to operating temperature by the time you get to work, also taking 40 minutes to get up to operating temperature before you can do a boost pull? And then, when you do get up to temperature, you have no traction whatsoever. Also, the guy says he never drives it. What is the point of owning that stupid car? so pretty much what he saying is it’s a garage piece for you to look at. Car guys are an odd bunch, have always thought that.

[@HostmorkeCZ]

You’re not alone in this thinking. I’d like to think there are people with to much money and put it into cars just to show off rather than being an enthusiast. This car seems very pointless, a 300hp s15 would be enough but people chase HP and builds for “clout” rather than having a useful cars. Off-road is where it’s at, purpose built to be used and abused.

[@kevinfitzpatrick5949]

I do have a sweet offroad tacoma that I take on little rally trails. My only complaint is they don't make one with quite enough power

[@kevinfitzpatrick5949]

350-400 hp would be perfect in my book

[@Brock_Landers]

I know, shit talking will ensue, but my 709 whp FWD EJ8 Civic was the exact same way, NO traction, but it would pull SO hard, even with 235 R888Rs on the front.

[@Pittsburgh-412]

The car never warms up driving in Florida 😂

[@pyrxtv3470]

Sand bags or flat plates in the trunk