b15 knuckle swap discussion
First off, if you think isn't "the right idea" then don't waste our post space, just read and move on.
Since this knuckle swap opens the door to many other brake options, I thought I would start this to see what other people have done for brakes, wheels and bolt pattern.
I have B15 1.8L no ABS knuckles. The hubs accept the stock B13 SE-R axles without any issues. The caliper mounting bosses are narrower (closer together) than the B13 caliper mounts and narrower than the AD22. However, they do match the G20, Maxima, Altima, Q45 and 300ZX caliper mounts. So, lots of different brakes available to run, if you want to.
Issue number one:
Bolt pattern is different, with B15 having 4x114.3 and B13 having 4x100.
Solution: redrill B15 hub to 4x100 or convert rears to 4x114.3, or convert entire car to 5x114.3 with TDMimports kit or similar, or buy dual pattern wheels.
Any other suggestions?
Issue number two:
B15 and almost all other Nissans have a 66mm hub. B13's have 59.1mm hub, so even if you redrilled the hubs to 4x100, you wouldn't be able to fit B13 wheels without boring out the centers. What are you guys doing about this?
Solution: use other wheels? turn down b15 hubs to 59.1mm?
What have folks done here? I see several people with 5 lug swaps, etc. Any of you care to chime in?
My reasoning for doing all of this is to get better/bigger brakes on the car. I have some engine development I am doing and will need bigger brakes. The good thing is, the Maxima/Q45 set ups will hide under 15" wheels and I could even swap the caliper brackets to the G20 brackets and use 14" G20 wheels for gravel tires when the time comes.
So, any thoughts from those who have done this before?
I'll post up pics of my work so far, and issues that have arisen.
Since this knuckle swap opens the door to many other brake options, I thought I would start this to see what other people have done for brakes, wheels and bolt pattern.
I have B15 1.8L no ABS knuckles. The hubs accept the stock B13 SE-R axles without any issues. The caliper mounting bosses are narrower (closer together) than the B13 caliper mounts and narrower than the AD22. However, they do match the G20, Maxima, Altima, Q45 and 300ZX caliper mounts. So, lots of different brakes available to run, if you want to.
Issue number one:
Bolt pattern is different, with B15 having 4x114.3 and B13 having 4x100.
Solution: redrill B15 hub to 4x100 or convert rears to 4x114.3, or convert entire car to 5x114.3 with TDMimports kit or similar, or buy dual pattern wheels.
Any other suggestions?
Issue number two:
B15 and almost all other Nissans have a 66mm hub. B13's have 59.1mm hub, so even if you redrilled the hubs to 4x100, you wouldn't be able to fit B13 wheels without boring out the centers. What are you guys doing about this?
Solution: use other wheels? turn down b15 hubs to 59.1mm?
What have folks done here? I see several people with 5 lug swaps, etc. Any of you care to chime in?
My reasoning for doing all of this is to get better/bigger brakes on the car. I have some engine development I am doing and will need bigger brakes. The good thing is, the Maxima/Q45 set ups will hide under 15" wheels and I could even swap the caliper brackets to the G20 brackets and use 14" G20 wheels for gravel tires when the time comes.
So, any thoughts from those who have done this before?
I'll post up pics of my work so far, and issues that have arisen.