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The Nissan/Honda Swap Is Complete

Text By , Photography by Gary Castillo,
Project S13k Part Two Dual Pass Radiator
The dual-pass radiator

Technically, Design Craft didn't have to use the dual-pass radiator you see in the images above, but to minimize the costs for the buildup; the team scavenged a C&R dual bypass aluminum unit from Schwartz's previous drift car. "You have to use a radiator with the inlet and outlet on the driver side which will help out a lot because the inlet and outlet on the S2K motor is on the driver side," Castillo said.

To contend with the harsh realities of drifting, an Exedy twin-disc clutch setup was dropped in. A Kaaz two-way limited slip differential was put into place and Schwartz got closer tearing up the tarmac in his newly built S13K hybrid machine. The vehicle was completed and thrown on the dyno a few days before Formula D 2007 Round 6 Drift competition in New Jersey. With boost set to 17 psi, the vehicle used the basemap program from the RS-R drift car, which Design Craft was also responsible in building, and pounded out 357 whp without a hitch with full boost seen at an impressive 3,700 rpm. Currently, Design Craft is working out the minor gremlins they encountered during the drift finals at Irwindale Speedway and hope to make a strong comeback in the next season. Future plans include installing a custom 2.4-liter engine that was stroked and built by Design Craft (covered in Turbo magazine). Competitors be prepared to meet the S13K!

  • Project S13k Part Two Injector Clips
    The injector clips were soldered and RC Engineering clips were used to feed the new RC Engineering 650cc injectors.
    Project S13k Part Two Injector Clips
    The injector clips were soldered and RC Engineering clips were used to feed the new RC Eng
  • Project S13k Part Two Custom Bracket
    Here's a close-up of the custom bracket holding the new map sensor in place.
  • Project S13k Part Two F22c
    The F22C and its 11-to-1 compression ratio isn't exactly the friendliest setup when it comes to boost. A Cometic 3mm headgasket drops the compression to a more reasonable 8.8-to-1 ratio.
    Project S13k Part Two F22c
    The F22C and its 11-to-1 compression ratio isn't exactly the friendliest setup when it com
  • Project S13k Part Two Completed Engine Bay
    Here's a final look of the completed engine bay.
  • Project S13k Part Two Vtec Power
    "The F22C has tons of top end power thanks to its VTEC. In order to get the same amount of top end from an SR20DET you need a bigger turbo and bigger cams, which means you sacrifice bottom end torque," said Schwartz.
    Project S13k Part Two Vtec Power
    "The F22C has tons of top end power thanks to its VTEC. In order to get the same amount of
  • Project S13k Part Two Formula D Finals
    Schwartz putting the new F22C transplant to work as he smokes the hides during Round 7 of the Formula D Finals.
    Project S13k Part Two Formula D Finals
    Schwartz putting the new F22C transplant to work as he smokes the hides during Round 7 of
Project S13k Part Two B And C Connectors

The only plugs used are the B and C connectors. The B connector controls the map sensor, TPS (throttle position sensor), water temp, air temp and other sensors. The C connector controls the crankshaft sensor, the injector sensor, cam sensors and ignition coils-basically everything to get the engine working. Design Craft used the A and D connector only because they decided to hook up fan control, a map trim knob and a data log switch. That's it folks! There's no rocket science involved in wiring up this bad boy!

HOTBOX
Design Craft Fabrication Kaaz USA
888-522-5229
www.kaazusa.com
Peak Performance BC Brian Crower
APEXi Garrett
Greddy Performance
http://www.greddy.com
RC Engineering
20807 Higgins Ct.
Torrance
CA  90501
AEM Engineering Tial sport
DC Sports Cometic Gasket Inc.
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