s13 5-lug conversion

Prok0 · Post by **Prok0** » May 22, 2006

I did 5 lug conversion on my S14...
You can use N/A Z32 or S14 rear hubs, and fronts for you S13 guys, you can use S14 hubs but have to use the S14 lower control arm and ball joint and spindle as well iirc..
I would go with na Z32 / S14 rear hubs and some aftermarket fronts...

Although I think Enjuku may be running a deal for like 499$ for all 4 corners, hubs and bearings which isnt too bad of a deal.
http://storesense.megawebservers.com/HS ... ok?no=1029
You could probably buy just fronts if you wanted..

I paid 45$ a piece for my rear 5 lug hubs and 75 a piece for the fronts with the spindles..
Also you'll need a few pretty big ass sockets to pull the nuts off that hold the axle to the hub, which you can rent at autozone..

cosil8e · Post by **cosil8e** » May 22, 2006

i actually put in my order yesterday for pretty much everything including a bunch of 5-lug rims. i only need to order the s14 rear hubs as of right now. i wanted to see what the local nissan dealer charged for them. i'll most likely call performance nissan later today though. so in the end i'll be doing this conversion sooner than i thought(assuming that nothing is backordered).

i'll be selling off all of my 4-lug rims, tires, and spacers once i'm done so hopefully that will offset some of the cost.

cosil8e · Post by **cosil8e** » May 22, 2006

ToByTuNeD wrote:
Secret squirrel wrote:im sure ill be doing this sometime too....but i will be doing most oem stuff, because simply im cheap
You'll find that that won't always be the case. Keep in mind that nearly all the aftermarket units are also of stronger construction.

a little less work too when it comes to changing out the fronts on the s13.

Post by **Nikku** » May 22, 2006

why not do the 300zx brake conversion? or is that too pricey (i dunno the price difference between you are looking at vs those so yeah)?

Post by 77 » May 22, 2006

Why get 300ZX when you could get...
http://www.peak-performance.net/content/view/204/95/

Post by **Nikku** » May 22, 2006

ToByTuNeD wrote:Why get 300ZX when you could get...
http://www.peak-performance.net/content/view/204/95/

sweet! you make a compelling argument

Prok0 · Post by **Prok0** » May 22, 2006

How much do those wilwoods go for?
You can also use STi brembos and evo rotors... rear bolts on with like 2 3mm washers, and front you need to make a small bracket out of 1/4 steel, drill 4 holes and tap two..

And you can use your z32 brake lines, and I believe also the Z32 rear ebrake assembly will work with the STi brembos...

KRPS13-MCM · Post by **KRPS13-MCM** » May 22, 2006

when it comes to brakes i really don't thinks its a great idea to cob job some parts together... i have seen top of the line rotors blow apart too so give it a shot and let us all know how it works out for ya.

cosil8e · Post by **cosil8e** » May 23, 2006

Nikku wrote:why not do the 300zx brake conversion? or is that too pricey (i dunno the price difference between you are looking at vs those so yeah)?

eventually i'll be doing 300zx brakes front and rear but not just yet. i'm trying to do this as inexpensively as i can with all new parts. wheels right now ar the biggest expense. i had four pairs on order as of yesterday but one pair is back ordered. but hopefully i'll have two more pairs by our next track day.

oh and as ToByTuNeD said problems with peak performance front hub resulted in me getting phase2motortrend alternatives. at least they were a little less expensive, hopefully not "cheap" though.

Prok0 · Post by **Prok0** » May 23, 2006

KRPS13-MCM wrote:when it comes to brakes i really don't thinks its a great idea to cob job some parts together... i have seen top of the line rotors blow apart too so give it a shot and let us all know how it works out for ya.

Its already been done a few times.
And as far as rotor failure, as long as your not using some cheap ass chinese bullshit crossdrilled and slotted rotors I think you'll be alright unless you decide to enter some like 24 hour endurance race and just own your entire car..

And the rear