JasterM5's drifty M30 - Totaled!?!?!?!?!??!?!!!! - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

JasterM5 · 04-16-2008, 12:30 AM

Ok, so its about time to move on with another project. After wrecking the WRX and the subsequent teardown of said rex I've got my hands on a replacement. She's a bit rough around the edges at the moment but soon she'll be amazing.

1990 Infiniti M30 aka F31 or the Leopard in JDM Land
Here she is!!

Car already has:
Front s13 suspension conversion w/j30 brakes
5-speed manual conversion
Welded R200 rear diff.
JIC rear coilovers
Gutted interrior

Here are a few bits I've picked up that are about to be installed.

Wicked tuning inner and outter tierods plus a 5mm spacers installed into the steering rack for UBER-ANGLE!

5-lug conversion for awesome wheel selection + R32 Big Boy brakes - 4pot up front + 2 pots in the rear with drum E-brake =

Ksport Control Drift Series Coilovers custom valved to 10/8k spring rate. These will be in this week.

better cooling!!

And the piece de resistance:

I actually can't wait to have this puppy ready.

Heres some details on the engine:

1997 S13 SR20DET Engine
stock bottom end
SR head was ported and polished, butterflied by Jim Stewart
Jim Wolf Valve Guides
OEM NEW Valve's and Valve Stems
Brian Crower Springs and Retainers
Brian Crower 264 Cams
Apexi headgasket
ARP headstuds
Megan Racing Manifold
GT2860 aka Disco Poato
Greddy Intake Manifold
740cc Tomei injectors
Brown and Miller Racing custom Turbo lines
New OEM engine harness was converted by Enjuku Racing
Exedy Stage 3 Clutch
Fidanza lightened flywheel

The car will eventually look like this:

OBEEWON · 04-16-2008, 08:55 AM

Oh shooooooooooooooooooooot!!!!!

Wow, TST has Flava??? Who wouldv'e thought?

Ive looked at these so many times but didnt have the testicular fortitude nor the funds...Nice choice and good luck.

CHAOS · 04-16-2008, 08:59 AM

i cant wait to see this when you get further along

**auk113** · 04-16-2008, 09:04 AM

i think i'm gonna love working on this one, so much engine room

twistedlanes · 04-16-2008, 11:25 AM

Im fuccckin jealous

/rant

sleepinsilvia23 · 04-16-2008, 11:44 AM

Nice nice choice on cars. I have always been interested in these and noone ever seems to pick them up. Good luck with it and post up more pics/info.
Do you mind if i ask how much u picked it up for?

BlackBulletTSi · 04-16-2008, 01:18 PM

very nice.

JasterM5 · 04-16-2008, 01:57 PM

Thanks guys, I'm pretty excited about this project. It adheres to my strict "be completley different rule" and actually has alot of potential. Its funny because I thought the the S12 was Nissan's bastard child but the M30 is even more so than the S12.

Some facts about the M30
-Only produced 3 years here in the States. 90-92
-only 5000 were made each year half in convertable, half as a coupe.
-Only produced as an Automatic
-RWD VG30E Engine same as S12, NA Z31 and many other nissans.
-Used as a filler car to open Infiniti to the US market. Main car being the Q45
-Was made to compete with the Soarer in Japan but never quite did as such though had top end luxury for its time. Including Auto everything, seats, windows, trunk, gas cap.... And Sonar activated adjustable suspension.

Anyway, I'm excited for it and hopfully it will be getting its mods soon.

I paid 2K for it but I think i overpaid for its condition. Its ok though.

DelayedZ · 04-16-2008, 03:06 PM

My mom had one in black a convertible I used to love this car when I was little, I'd just fall asleep in the back wherever we went, lol.

twistedlanes · 04-16-2008, 03:09 PM

I want something different like that.....

Barry'z (NJ) · 04-16-2008, 04:16 PM

That's gonna' be sweet!

MuddyREX · 04-16-2008, 04:28 PM

Hell yeah Ivan.

Happy motoring.

77F-150 · 04-16-2008, 05:31 PM

if you need any help let me know.

Silverfc88 · 04-16-2008, 06:25 PM

Now thats the ****! Way to be different Ivan!

the mike · 04-16-2008, 08:11 PM

Subscribes.

Let me know how that Disco Potato is in that chassis. I have had nothing but trouble putting it in my 13.

240_fun · 04-16-2008, 09:59 PM

How do those wicked tie rods look (quality)?
I was thinking bout getting them.
i got the tension rods a few weeks ago with no complaints as of yet

Wicked FTW it seems

jdmwill · 04-16-2008, 10:11 PM

i hate you ivan i really do.lol dude i'm pretty sure you and ant could handle it but give me a holla if you need any help.

by the way i love those water cooling line for the turbo.

otaku64 · 04-16-2008, 10:32 PM

amazing build!

- sal campo

JasterM5 · 04-21-2008, 10:00 PM

Just got the coilovers in. Will take some pics on Wed when I get aligned at RT. oh and I Got some parts in overnighted from Japan.

OBEEWON · 04-21-2008, 10:02 PM

Do eeet holmes, its LEOPARD!!

04-16-2008, 12:30 AM	#1
JasterM5 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #85 iTrader: (0)	JasterM5's drifty M30 - Totaled!?!?!?!?!??!?!!!! Ok, so its about time to move on with another project. After wrecking the WRX and the subsequent teardown of said rex I've got my hands on a replacement. She's a bit rough around the edges at the moment but soon she'll be amazing. 1990 Infiniti M30 aka F31 or the Leopard in JDM Land Here she is!! Car already has: Front s13 suspension conversion w/j30 brakes 5-speed manual conversion Welded R200 rear diff. JIC rear coilovers Gutted interrior Here are a few bits I've picked up that are about to be installed. Wicked tuning inner and outter tierods plus a 5mm spacers installed into the steering rack for UBER-ANGLE! 5-lug conversion for awesome wheel selection + R32 Big Boy brakes - 4pot up front + 2 pots in the rear with drum E-brake = Ksport Control Drift Series Coilovers custom valved to 10/8k spring rate. These will be in this week. better cooling!! And the piece de resistance: I actually can't wait to have this puppy ready. Heres some details on the engine: 1997 S13 SR20DET Engine stock bottom end SR head was ported and polished, butterflied by Jim Stewart Jim Wolf Valve Guides OEM NEW Valve's and Valve Stems Brian Crower Springs and Retainers Brian Crower 264 Cams Apexi headgasket ARP headstuds Megan Racing Manifold GT2860 aka Disco Poato Greddy Intake Manifold 740cc Tomei injectors Brown and Miller Racing custom Turbo lines New OEM engine harness was converted by Enjuku Racing Exedy Stage 3 Clutch Fidanza lightened flywheel The car will eventually look like this: __________________ '87 Nissan S12 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Kinda miss it - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. '02 RWD WRX To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. -> To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dead - Really Miss It '90 Infiniti SR20 M30 - Dead - Miss this more To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. '93 Nissan S13 Vert - SR20 yadda yadda...... '92 Mazda 929 Last edited by JasterM5; 08-09-2008 at 11:55 PM.

04-16-2008, 08:55 AM	#2
OBEEWON Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Member #1315 My Ride: Lansdale Local iTrader: (1)	Oh shooooooooooooooooooooot!!!!! Wow, TST has Flava??? Who wouldv'e thought? Ive looked at these so many times but didnt have the testicular fortitude nor the funds...Nice choice and good luck. __________________ E .· \' ' ·. F To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-16-2008, 09:04 AM	#4
auk113 Administrator Admin Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Feastervilly/NE Philly Member #89 iTrader: (1)	i think i'm gonna love working on this one, so much engine room __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-16-2008, 11:25 AM	#5
twistedlanes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delco Member #3529 My Ride: currently out of Commission be back soon iTrader: (0)	Im fuccckin jealous /rant __________________ Check me out on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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04-16-2008, 08:59 AM	#3
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	i cant wait to see this when you get further along

04-16-2008, 11:44 AM	#6
sleepinsilvia23 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delco Member #3598 My Ride: 2000 Subaru RS iTrader: (0)	Nice nice choice on cars. I have always been interested in these and noone ever seems to pick them up. Good luck with it and post up more pics/info. Do you mind if i ask how much u picked it up for?

04-16-2008, 01:57 PM	#8
JasterM5 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #85 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I'm pretty excited about this project. It adheres to my strict "be completley different rule" and actually has alot of potential. Its funny because I thought the the S12 was Nissan's bastard child but the M30 is even more so than the S12. Some facts about the M30 -Only produced 3 years here in the States. 90-92 -only 5000 were made each year half in convertable, half as a coupe. -Only produced as an Automatic -RWD VG30E Engine same as S12, NA Z31 and many other nissans. -Used as a filler car to open Infiniti to the US market. Main car being the Q45 -Was made to compete with the Soarer in Japan but never quite did as such though had top end luxury for its time. Including Auto everything, seats, windows, trunk, gas cap.... And Sonar activated adjustable suspension. Anyway, I'm excited for it and hopfully it will be getting its mods soon. I paid 2K for it but I think i overpaid for its condition. Its ok though. __________________ '87 Nissan S12 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Kinda miss it - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. '02 RWD WRX To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. -> To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dead - Really Miss It '90 Infiniti SR20 M30 - Dead - Miss this more To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. '93 Nissan S13 Vert - SR20 yadda yadda...... '92 Mazda 929

04-16-2008, 03:06 PM	#9
DelayedZ Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wenonah, NJ Member #2999 My Ride: 2016 Scion FR-S (Halo White) iTrader: (0)	My mom had one in black a convertible I used to love this car when I was little, I'd just fall asleep in the back wherever we went, lol. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ; 2003 SS 350Z Track (Sold)

04-16-2008, 03:09 PM	#10
twistedlanes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delco Member #3529 My Ride: currently out of Commission be back soon iTrader: (0)	I want something different like that..... __________________ Check me out on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-16-2008, 04:16 PM	#11
Barry'z (NJ) Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: GSP Exit 165 Member #3894 My Ride: '95 Ultra Red 2+2 TT Z32 Stage :Shrug: iTrader: (0)	That's gonna' be sweet! __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-16-2008, 04:28 PM	#12
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Hell yeah Ivan. Happy motoring. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-16-2008, 05:31 PM	#13
77F-150 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Morrisville, Pa. Member #280 My Ride: 1977 F-150: 1995 Civic CX: 1985 Nighthawk CB700SC iTrader: (0)	if you need any help let me know.

04-16-2008, 06:25 PM	#14
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	Now thats the ***! Way to be different Ivan! __________________ formerly 95nracer* Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

04-16-2008, 08:11 PM	#15
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Subscribes. Let me know how that Disco Potato is in that chassis. I have had nothing but trouble putting it in my 13. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

04-16-2008, 09:59 PM	#16
240_fun Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pennington Member #6320 My Ride: BMW 320i, BMW 315 Euro iTrader: (5)	How do those wicked tie rods look (quality)? I was thinking bout getting them. i got the tension rods a few weeks ago with no complaints as of yet Wicked FTW it seems __________________ ///M [img]http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li6tbrhfHg1qavqigo1_500.gif[img]

04-16-2008, 10:11 PM	#17
jdmwill Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: edison, nj Member #5436 My Ride: daily s13 slammed drifty ready, drift car ae86 sr20 powered...20" mongoose for fun iTrader: (4)	i hate you ivan i really do.lol dude i'm pretty sure you and ant could handle it but give me a holla if you need any help. by the way i love those water cooling line for the turbo. __________________ I LOVE MOJO CHICKEN

04-16-2008, 10:32 PM	#18
otaku64 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: jersey Member #2427 My Ride: nissan rps13 iTrader: (0)	amazing build! - sal campo __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-21-2008, 10:00 PM	#19
JasterM5 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #85 iTrader: (0)	Just got the coilovers in. Will take some pics on Wed when I get aligned at RT. oh and I Got some parts in overnighted from Japan. __________________ '87 Nissan S12 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Kinda miss it - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. '02 RWD WRX To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. -> To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dead - Really Miss It '90 Infiniti SR20 M30 - Dead - Miss this more To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. '93 Nissan S13 Vert - SR20 yadda yadda...... '92 Mazda 929

04-21-2008, 10:02 PM	#20
OBEEWON Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Member #1315 My Ride: Lansdale Local iTrader: (1)	Do eeet holmes, its LEOPARD!! __________________ E .· \' ' ·. F To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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