A BIG TURBO S15 Silvia is Dangerous as Hell

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The Nissan Silvia S15 has been one of America's forbidden fruit for years. This car was never made for the American market like the Nissan 240sx S13 and S14 - which made it extremely rare to find. Now with the S15 being allowed in the USA we are going to start seeing more of them. However some were able to make it across the water including this one. This 2JZ S15 Silvia build started all the way back in 2015, and now in 2024 it is finally time to shine with its owner James Kuhn - the previous owner of the notorious Mitsubishi Evo "Jasmine." So let's go for a drive and talk all about this masterpiece built by Allen Kerns at Excel Motorworks! Thanks for stopping by.
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  • @SquirrelNuggets
    @SquirrelNuggets3 ай бұрын

    The sequel we never knew we’d get 🙏

  • @alexortiz835
    @alexortiz8353 ай бұрын

    Props to the owner, this car had a MAJOR come up over the years

  • @scorchers7
    @scorchers73 ай бұрын

    As soon as I saw S15 Silvia i immediately clicked

  • @gr6395

    @gr6395

    3 ай бұрын

    Simón que si, ese!

  • @James-po2sv

    @James-po2sv

    3 ай бұрын

    Proud of you

  • @pickles6603

    @pickles6603

    3 ай бұрын

    Same, Dream car I don't know how I'll do it but I'm going to own one

  • @TheMenace722

    @TheMenace722

    3 ай бұрын

    @@pickles6603believe man. People tend to do what they can do. If you believe you can then you could

  • @ChRiStOPher5902

    @ChRiStOPher5902

    3 ай бұрын

    @@pickles6603believe in you man! Much love and right behind you B)

  • @j_mars_cars
    @j_mars_cars3 ай бұрын

    That old style intro with the perfect music *chefs kiss*

  • @jawsvt8221

    @jawsvt8221

    3 ай бұрын

    Forza vibe

  • @jtland4842
    @jtland48423 ай бұрын

    The amount of trust the owner has in David to let him drive this car let alone do it without even wearing a seatbelt is crazy.

  • @JDMz

    @JDMz

    2 ай бұрын

    He's let him drive all his cars. Including jasmine the black evo

  • @Clooger-

    @Clooger-

    2 ай бұрын

    They've been friends for ages

  • @koolerthanapolarbear
    @koolerthanapolarbear3 ай бұрын

    S15 is the best looking car Nissan’s ever produced. Change my mind.

  • @louKushh

    @louKushh

    3 ай бұрын

    OG hakosuka skyline, 510, bluebird coupe, z32 300zxtt, OG S30 240Z, R32, R33-400R.

  • @connoisseuroftigolbitts

    @connoisseuroftigolbitts

    3 ай бұрын

    @@louKushhR34 GTR?

  • @louKushh

    @louKushh

    3 ай бұрын

    @@connoisseuroftigolbitts minesR34, nismo 🤌🏽 **chef's kiss**

  • @KootBear

    @KootBear

    2 ай бұрын

    400R and Mines R34

  • @Clark_R
    @Clark_R3 ай бұрын

    I'll be so happy the day people learn that R888s aren't all that they're cracked up to be. They're made as a track day tire that needs some time to get up to temp to have optimum grip. Get yourselves some 200tw Autocross specific tires. They heat up and offer better grip much quicker and at lower temps.

  • @ssjdavid

    @ssjdavid

    2 ай бұрын

    Federal RSR gang

  • @BigDom1002
    @BigDom10023 ай бұрын

    Dang, I remember, when you guys did that roadtrip with this car, crazy to see where all that time has gone!

  • @iesdise
    @iesdiseАй бұрын

    *He's so proud of it, I absolutely love it!*

  • @AlbertShares
    @AlbertShares3 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful car! Maybe it just needs a thermostat that opens at a higher temp :)

  • @androiduberalles

    @androiduberalles

    3 ай бұрын

    That seems painfully obvious 🤦‍♂

  • @joealex65
    @joealex653 ай бұрын

    Sorry, but Silvia + RB IS the perfect combination! 😁

  • @cj41079

    @cj41079

    3 ай бұрын

    You know how much RBs are going for these days?

  • @connoisseuroftigolbitts

    @connoisseuroftigolbitts

    3 ай бұрын

    @@cj41079a lot

  • @joealex65

    @joealex65

    3 ай бұрын

    @@cj41079 Do YOU know how much 2JZ's are going for these days? About the same...

  • @chasingcloudsandflavorrevi9817
    @chasingcloudsandflavorrevi98173 ай бұрын

    Sounds like you need to change the thermostat or have manual switches for the cooling fan/fans because it’s ridiculous to not be able to just jump in and be able to drive your car. It shouldn’t not warm up it should not overheat 🤷‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @905cavillac2
    @905cavillac23 ай бұрын

    I liked Jasmine, but this S is next level, what a beautiful clean build🔥✌️

  • @TheSwedishCarGuy
    @TheSwedishCarGuy3 ай бұрын

    sooo nice video :) I knew I remembered James :) Love this S15 :)

  • @50thcam
    @50thcam3 ай бұрын

    I remember watching that patio video like it was yesterday. So good to see it complete

  • @shannacollins4741
    @shannacollins47413 ай бұрын

    Jimmy Oakes so missed out on his opportunity to put a 2JZ in one of his S15s !

  • @connoisseuroftigolbitts

    @connoisseuroftigolbitts

    3 ай бұрын

    Sr20 looks better and more original OEM +

  • @shannacollins4741

    @shannacollins4741

    3 ай бұрын

    @@connoisseuroftigolbitts looks better ? Hahaha your funny ! And OEM + is boring its been done a million times ! And thats why I like most of his other cars !

  • @connoisseuroftigolbitts

    @connoisseuroftigolbitts

    3 ай бұрын

    @@shannacollins4741 you mean most of his other OEM + Cars?

  • @GrindingGearsZero

    @GrindingGearsZero

    3 ай бұрын

    would have been better and also cheaper putting a different engine in it with the kinda prices a JZ or RB commands these days, maybe an LS or a Ford Mustang engine, or even a Barra 6 is nice.

  • @shannacollins4741

    @shannacollins4741

    3 ай бұрын

    @@connoisseuroftigolbitts his other cars aint mostly OEM+ dude ! Most of them have totally different motors in them ! Like i said before your a clown !

  • @ChavaYang
    @ChavaYang3 ай бұрын

    Time flies... I remember the video when you had to road trip the car home.

  • @PapaTroll86
    @PapaTroll862 ай бұрын

    Whether it's a small ducktail or a massive chassis mount, wings/spoilers just never look silly on S15's. They just pull it off well. But they do look a bit odd and naked without one at all. Everything about the build is stunning though. The guy really is a wizard.

  • @IndridCold2077
    @IndridCold20773 ай бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous build. Dude has great taste

  • @justinwiley9798
    @justinwiley97983 ай бұрын

    Such a sweet build. Love the work wheels

  • @wastedblues2
    @wastedblues2Ай бұрын

    Florida. The first time I saw an S15 or S14 was near Boca Raton, more than 20 years ago. Most beautiful sound from a car at the time.

  • @jaron95
    @jaron953 ай бұрын

    "This car scares me!" **doesn't even wear the seatbelt**

  • @ORGTE
    @ORGTE3 ай бұрын

    I didn't expect to see this S15 agian! Wow, what a change!

  • @Nocturniss
    @Nocturniss3 ай бұрын

    Soooooo clean 😅😅 love to see the progress makes me feel old that I remember the WILD offset original import lol

  • @Heckk_oh
    @Heckk_oh3 ай бұрын

    The chemistry between you two is awesome

  • @BrianHackettHACKit
    @BrianHackettHACKit3 ай бұрын

    I can always appreciate your selection of music for the videos you kill it when it comes to that plus the reviews and everything else you still have EDC inside you Las Vegas!!

  • @milehighmaniac100
    @milehighmaniac1003 ай бұрын

    Awesome build!

  • @PiterStreak
    @PiterStreak3 ай бұрын

    Beautiful build. I'd definitely check that thermostat though. My stock cooling system is too good as well but the thermostat makes sure to keep the block at it's rated temp.

  • @TheLifeofRon
    @TheLifeofRon3 ай бұрын

    The stories I have with that car and James 🥰

  • @robertct06
    @robertct063 ай бұрын

    are you sure it’s not a thermostat valve stuck open issue? Or running one that opens at too cold a temperature? My dads truck would do the same thing and he only drove 2 miles to work. Only realized it when we drove far after a couple years

  • @Jokingskull99

    @Jokingskull99

    3 ай бұрын

    It's definitely a thermostat issue. If it was closed when it was supposed to be, the cooling system would be irrelevant, because the coolant would have no way to flow out of the engine as long as the interior heater is off,which would warm the engine much quicker.

  • @notsofairisit
    @notsofairisit3 ай бұрын

    I was 14 years old when the original came out. I will be 24 in 3 months. Holy shit.

  • @notsofairisit

    @notsofairisit

    3 ай бұрын

    I just found my comment on the original video, wow what a trip.

  • @BC_CARS
    @BC_CARS3 ай бұрын

    Holy shit this something I never imagined we’d get. YAAAS LESS GOO

  • @subie25i30
    @subie25i30Ай бұрын

    Such a clean car. Very nice.

  • @djtido23
    @djtido233 ай бұрын

    Great build s15s don't do it for me though but to each there own keep the videos coming

  • @Graves-81_69
    @Graves-81_693 ай бұрын

    I’m in love with that car. I’m glad they’re legal to import now

  • @wpeezy10
    @wpeezy103 ай бұрын

    Goodness that is a beautiful setup

  • @Jerseymulisha21
    @Jerseymulisha213 ай бұрын

    She's a beaut such a badass build..big fan of it 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @ButteredUpToast
    @ButteredUpToast3 ай бұрын

    This thing is absolutely beautiful now, i forgot that you helped roadtrip down to florida

  • @donaldsuckoo6588
    @donaldsuckoo65883 ай бұрын

    Probably one of the best intros you ever made.

  • @BIGG.5r
    @BIGG.5r3 ай бұрын

    My dream car 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @misterj2330
    @misterj23303 ай бұрын

    Once i seen the thumbnail i knew it was her frm way back lol love it

  • @jonnycarrick7552
    @jonnycarrick75523 ай бұрын

    So good 🎉

  • @MikeBaloga
    @MikeBaloga3 ай бұрын

    Awesome build, loved it. Amazing color. The downfall of these along with many of this era is rear tire width limitation...obviously. 🙂

  • @s13ef9
    @s13ef92 ай бұрын

    Man I remember seeing it when you came to pick up the evo from force fed. Good times!

  • @halolime117
    @halolime1173 ай бұрын

    I dont wanna be a prick but please tell James to fix his belt harness, i see they are pointing straight down behind the chair, thats a huge nono, in a crash youd bang up your whole spine :(((

  • @the.ghost.behind.u
    @the.ghost.behind.u3 ай бұрын

    That beautiful engine bay tho. Omfg is that thing nice. Makes me even more motivated to do my do my NaT build. GTE rods n pistons on the 2jz-ge vvti in my gs300

  • @thatoneguy985
    @thatoneguy9853 ай бұрын

    I love the intro music, mad forza vibes ❤❤

  • @GreenSigmaTH
    @GreenSigmaTH3 ай бұрын

    I think this Silvia is absolutely gorgeous! The S15, the S13, and the CSP311 would be my personal picks if I were to ever own one. However, this is a bit of a hot take here, but I think this REALLY should've had an RB or a built SR20... Leave the 2J's in the Toyota's, that's my opinion... Honestly, a CSP311 with a built SR20 or even a stock RB26 would be pretty sick, thinking about it XD

  • @tdlaustralia7791
    @tdlaustralia77913 ай бұрын

    Sounds like a fun car

  • @sijonda
    @sijonda3 ай бұрын

    Making me miss my S13. So many people thought it was a Probe.

  • @ajxkiid45
    @ajxkiid453 ай бұрын

    saw the vid of this car all these years later is wild 😳

  • @dariosantos9445
    @dariosantos94453 ай бұрын

    Between that S15, and Jasmine, I think it's safe to say that James is really good at what he does..... Actually FINISHING project cars😅😂😭

  • @Ballzdp84
    @Ballzdp843 ай бұрын

    Șo sweet what a gem

  • @maya00795
    @maya007953 ай бұрын

    Awesome......... Greetings from india 🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🙌🏻🤘🏻

  • @JordanHgt
    @JordanHgt3 ай бұрын

    I’m gonna be honest, that intro was craaaaazy like when they were doing the shots of the s15 (I don’t know the name somebody plug rq)

  • @martinblanco7899
    @martinblanco78993 ай бұрын

    Throwback!!!!!

  • @azamalethawi
    @azamalethawi3 ай бұрын

    ♥️♥️much love to schassis and david

  • @vincentmeadows1905
    @vincentmeadows19053 ай бұрын

    Sweet ride!! Whats the exhaust setup?

  • @gamingunited37
    @gamingunited373 ай бұрын

    #THATDUDEINBLUE all your intro songs you use for car reviews I would totally rock that in my DC player while driving ....next to Initial d soundtrack

  • @ThumperBros
    @ThumperBros3 ай бұрын

    I just got my s15 back from the shop…it’s making 470whp but it barely spins as it originally has the auto 3.9 final drive. I’m kind of conflicted as wheel spin sounds tempting but at the same time it makes the car slower?!….

  • @e46m54nissansr20937
    @e46m54nissansr209373 ай бұрын

    Intro music 🔥🔥🔥

  • @JOYRIDEUS
    @JOYRIDEUS3 ай бұрын

    Very curious in what the cooking set up is 800whp 2jz 350z and def want to know any tips at keeping it cool while abusing. Also its sad to see those baby calipers behind something soo fast

  • @FirstGearPinnedProductions
    @FirstGearPinnedProductions3 ай бұрын

    I hope I’ll be able to own an s15 one day

  • @dankvader420
    @dankvader4203 ай бұрын

    The car some of us can only dream of even seeing, let alone owning...

  • @A.Doll.Fiddler
    @A.Doll.Fiddler3 ай бұрын

    Bro casually rocking the stock Spec S brakes on that beast and theres me overheating Spec R brakes on my stock Spec S.. brave man 🤣

  • @gagematthews1142
    @gagematthews11423 ай бұрын

    I get it I get it, the 2jz is great and works perfect, not shitting on this build, if I wasn’t broke I’d go rb simply to keep it Nissan, but fr clean ass car

  • @bassmunk
    @bassmunkАй бұрын

    You guys sure you don't have a broken thermostat?... Someone else mentioned maybe you have a low temp thermostat. If so, from personal experience, stock temp coupled with a phat cooling package gets you what you want for street builds 👌

  • @bias6557
    @bias65573 ай бұрын

    Happy to see the Silvia, disappointed to see a 2j and not at least an RB 😢

  • @Stealth_Rider91
    @Stealth_Rider913 ай бұрын

    David will never know how similar him and Anthony Green from Circa Survive look.

  • @dustintrahan3322
    @dustintrahan33223 ай бұрын

    How did you have an s15 stateside in 2015?

  • @justinwiley9798
    @justinwiley97983 ай бұрын

    I love JZ’s but a SR would fit so much better. Or a RB. Either way sweet build

  • @nathanknight8022
    @nathanknight80223 ай бұрын

    Hell yeah

  • @insubordinateandchurlish_
    @insubordinateandchurlish_3 ай бұрын

    Wingless? Hell yeah

  • @ThaKenMan
    @ThaKenMan3 ай бұрын

    I only have 2 dream cars! An NSX and an. s15

  • @nicholasbucklad420
    @nicholasbucklad4203 ай бұрын

    I feel that you and him are gonna collaborate alot more niw that he's got free time

  • @vapor4den
    @vapor4den3 ай бұрын

    2:20 He doesn't have fear that something goes inside the engine with the Turbo left without a filter !?

  • @38tech
    @38tech3 ай бұрын

    I have NOT seen an s15 in person....I thought it was a boat. Lol but it's actually smaller than a 14 is crazy.

  • @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel
    @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel3 ай бұрын

    We got the earlier S13 Silvia , and then they cut us off . It sure would be cool to get a S15 with the steering wheel on the correct side .

  • @ziglol
    @ziglol3 ай бұрын

    How did you get an s15 in the US in 2015?!

  • @j.e.a.m1061
    @j.e.a.m10613 ай бұрын

    MazdaSpeed6 ❤

  • @Queso305
    @Queso3053 ай бұрын

    How was it imported in 2015?

  • @Lukemasonmedia
    @Lukemasonmedia3 ай бұрын

    An S15 is one of the only Jdm cars I’d possibly trade my 32 for

  • @justinlee1504
    @justinlee15043 ай бұрын

    Does anyone else think James gives off Paul walker vibes with the way he talks and the way he looks or just me ?

  • @NathanaelNaused
    @NathanaelNaused3 ай бұрын

    That's why you run a thermostat.

  • @barucmartinez5629
    @barucmartinez56293 ай бұрын

    You should review freshkicks Turbo HR S15!

  • @slycerberus750
    @slycerberus7503 ай бұрын

    As an Augusta resident I will be looking out for him

  • @dylanreed5636
    @dylanreed56363 ай бұрын

    Not car related, what is the title of the opening song? TDNB always has some intro bangers.

  • @robertct06
    @robertct063 ай бұрын

    I remember that episode. Pretty sure everyone called him Paul walker in the comments lol

  • @mototodd
    @mototoddАй бұрын

    Thermostat missing or stuck open or wrong one?

  • @user-dj8wb3yk2n
    @user-dj8wb3yk2n2 ай бұрын

    Great car except for the cooling issue and the complete lack of traction etc. I would say this isn't a "drivers car" if its not easy to drive. How much rear negative camber? Maybe detune the motor for less power or shift the powerband to make it more drivable (or both).

  • @moebius2k103
    @moebius2k1033 ай бұрын

    Does it not have a thermostat?

  • @jake.818.
    @jake.818.3 ай бұрын

    I'm so weak, I have been working on a S15 in FH5, rear wheel drive with 1160 HP and the racing 2jz engine swap so I know exactly what you mean because I can't get it to corner but the thing goes stupid fast on a straight away

  • @kevinfitzpatrick5949

    @kevinfitzpatrick5949

    3 ай бұрын

    It seems like for most cars, the suspension parts that keep the big hp planted or at least tamed also reduce cornering ability. In my experience depending on the car you have, 400-800 hp allows for a good balence of speed and cornering

  • @jake.818.

    @jake.818.

    3 ай бұрын

    Bet, I will try stiffening the rear suspension more@@kevinfitzpatrick5949

  • @tonyzuto6827
    @tonyzuto68273 ай бұрын

    When he said his palms were sweaty, I automatically assumed that his knees were weak, and arms were heavy.

  • @Brock_Landers
    @Brock_Landers3 ай бұрын

    I know, shit talking will ensue, but my 709 whp FWD EJ8 Civic was the exact same way, NO traction, but it would pull SO hard, even with 235 R888Rs on the front.

  • @justsomerandomguyman
    @justsomerandomguyman3 ай бұрын

    Put better tires on it. R888s aren't very good tires. Try Falken Azenis RT660 or Nankang CRS

  • @Singleturbo-sk9qp
    @Singleturbo-sk9qp3 ай бұрын

    I seen this car in person

  • @Pittsburgh-412
    @Pittsburgh-4123 ай бұрын

    The car never warms up driving in Florida 😂

  • @worldrage619
    @worldrage6193 ай бұрын

    I’d lessen those safeties. Probably even take that one off lmao

  • @Mystorytilnow
    @Mystorytilnow3 ай бұрын

    This car right here is the exact reason why I dedicated more of my time to the off-road game and sold my 2020 gt500. What is the point of having a car that doesn’t even get up to operating temperature by the time you get to work, also taking 40 minutes to get up to operating temperature before you can do a boost pull? And then, when you do get up to temperature, you have no traction whatsoever. Also, the guy says he never drives it. What is the point of owning that stupid car? so pretty much what he saying is it’s a garage piece for you to look at. Car guys are an odd bunch, have always thought that.

  • @HostmorkeCZ

    @HostmorkeCZ

    3 ай бұрын

    You’re not alone in this thinking. I’d like to think there are people with to much money and put it into cars just to show off rather than being an enthusiast. This car seems very pointless, a 300hp s15 would be enough but people chase HP and builds for “clout” rather than having a useful cars. Off-road is where it’s at, purpose built to be used and abused.

  • @kevinfitzpatrick5949

    @kevinfitzpatrick5949

    3 ай бұрын

    I do have a sweet offroad tacoma that I take on little rally trails. My only complaint is they don't make one with quite enough power

  • @kevinfitzpatrick5949

    @kevinfitzpatrick5949

    3 ай бұрын

    350-400 hp would be perfect in my book

  • @IDv8I
    @IDv8I3 ай бұрын

    Now you know why they pick this combo for a drift car, lol. Cats out of the bag.

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