Build log
Powertrain foundation
We’re building this around the LY6 and 4L80E.
BUILD FILE / STAGEA
THE LONG WAY HOME.
1998 Nissan Stagea / Series 1.5
In Progress
Nissan Stagea
A Japanese wagon with a 6.0L American V8. This is Marcus’s Stagea, and the LS swap is still underway. The LY6 and 4L80E are the foundation; getting the fitment, fuel, cooling, and controls right is the work happening around them. Eventually, Kaede gets her place on the car too.
Owner: Marcus Wilson · Character: Kaede
- Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Nissan Stagea
- Trim
- Series 1.5
- Engine
- 2008 LY6 6.0L Gen IV
- Transmission
- 4L80E
- Drivetrain
- 2WD (factory)
- Horsepower
- 450–500 hp target · not dyno verified
- Status
- In Progress
BUILD SPECIFICATION
THE HARDWARE.
- 823 rectangle-port heads
- Holley Terminator X Max 550-928
- Powertune Ultra Wide
- Circle D 2800–3000 stall converter
- Texas Speed AFM/DOD/VVT delete
- Texas Speed Truck Stage 2 cam
- DC Power 180A alternator
- Texas Speed Stealth low-profile LS3 intake
- Corvette-spacing front drive
- PTFE fuel system
NEXT CHAPTER
FUTURE PLANS.
- External transmission/oil cooling
- Centrifugal supercharger
- Kaede itasha wrap
- AWD conversion — undecided
What’s on the car and what’s next are two different lists. We’ll update them as the work gets done.
BUILD LOG
ONE STEP AT A TIME.
July 2026
Cam & oil pump
The cam and oil pump upgrades are done, and the transmission filter has been serviced.
Next steps
Fitment & supporting systems
Next up: sort the mounts and steering-shaft clearance, then keep moving on fuel and cooling.
PHOTO JOURNAL
BEFORE. DURING. AFTER.
Build film / coming later
We’ll add footage as we get these builds into the shop and out on the road.
ART BY VICOXXKAEDE // NIGHT RUN
KAEDE × STAGEA
Silver hair. Teal eyes. Touring-wagon energy. Kaede is the character behind Marcus’s Stagea branch of TLG.
Marcus Wilson / 1998 Nissan Stagea
THE REAL BUILD / Nissan StageaFROM THE BUILD TO THE BOUTIQUE
TAKE THE CULTURE WITH YOU.
ART BY VICOXXGraphic T-shirt / ARTWORK CONCEPTKAEDE // NIGHT RUN
Kaede Graphic T-shirt
Apparel$32.00
ART BY VICOXXGarage Hoodie / ARTWORK CONCEPTKAEDE // NIGHT RUN
Kaede Garage Hoodie
Apparel$68.00
ART BY VICOXXWindow Peeker / ARTWORK CONCEPTKAEDE // NIGHT RUN
Kaede Window Peeker
Automotive$12.00
ART BY VICOXXLarge Vinyl Decal / ARTWORK CONCEPTKAEDE // NIGHT RUN
Kaede Large Vinyl Decal
Automotive$24.00
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