YouDrift.net Blog: Shark240's "Rescue Kouki Shark" (6 Photos)

So it has been my desire to upgrade to an s14 for some time now. I mean, I love the s13 coupe - but there is something about the 14 that just seduces me. I recently was presented with an opportunity I had to jump on - a 1997, silver moss s14 Kouki SE. I got her for an unbelievable deal - the circumstances...it's a rescue...

This is how I found her - she was pretty bang'd up. Upon inspecting the injuries - I found a R33 front and R32 rear break set up, a motor intact what appeared to be no damage, a clean interior, and beautiful body (besides the injury). So lets say I bought a brake set up, and got the rest as a bonus.

This is where I took her for the reconstructive surgery - JER Development in Santa Ana. Upon seeing previous projects, crazy builds, and a conversational feel for the place, I knew this was the place to trust with my new project. We got to work quickly - analyzing the damage, potential and necessary steps.

First was the body work - JER really took care of me here, doing an amazing job. A new front end was welded in like new and the frame is straight. I was very impressed with the job here.

Moving forward we found the transmission was jammed, JER was quick to get in and analyze the situation. As I started searching for another KA transmission, I was informed that they were able of get in there and re-aline the forks - saving me about $250 bucks.

So with that surpassed, I wanted to get this thing started. I threw on an aluminum radiator I had from Godspeed Project - it looks nice and feels nice.

I also found a perfect transplant for my fusebox - from another 97' 240sx, even SE! They wired that thing in perfectly, and to my delight she started up perfectly. I drove around the block and JER inspected for the minor details now, which come with every project. I also had to change the alternator as it wouldn't stop charging and was blowing up my battery. I found also the rear sub frame bushings are bad, as I hear and feel a thud between gears. I will get some pineapple bushings at Megan Racing for that problem. They slip right in by just lowering the subframe versus removing it to insert the rubber bushings - a quick fix.

I also will replace my clutch disk as it is slipping - on an Exedy stage 2 clutch. I am now on the market for some headlights - where I might head to Fontana Nissan's Race Shop and scoop some OEM lights. I need a hood, and I'm opting for an OEM style CF hood. And - looking for a passenger fender...silver moss! Know where I can find one?

So stay tuned for future plans and updates, to see how the Kouki Shark is doing. Thanks to Lihn and the guys at JER development for their hard work, to Ken at Godspeed Project for helping me with the right radiator - and even to EddyT who hooked it up clean with the USDM bumper...in silver moss!

-PEACE