240SX The Next Project

August 2006 - Updated pictures of the S13, click here!

Here's my 240SX on the day I brought it home in August 2003.  It had a completely blown suspension, mostly bald tires, a non-running engine, some worrisome rust issues, and a pretty scary-smelling interior (according to my wife that is).  I put a lot of money in the engine to get it running in October, and in December I swapped a completely new suspension and wheels and tires onto it.  Now it's safe to drive, so things are going to get serious... The car came with Nissan's KA24E motor.  It's a 2.4-liter I4 SOHC cast-iron lump that can only charitably be called an engine.  I can't think of anything nice to say about it right now; it's got torque but runs completely out of breath at 4500 RPM.  My future plans are based around an SR20DET, which is what should have come in the car in the first place...

Here's a picture with the new suspension, wheels, and tires on the car: December 31, 2003

May 2004 The car has had the first bit of rust repair it will need.  The front strut towers are now clean and strong enough to swap the engine - BRING IT ON!!! Additionally, the car is now wearing front and rear strut braces.  These did wonders for chassis rigidity; much better results than when I installed braces on my SE-R. Finally, for a bit of bling, I installed OEM cupholders (yes, they do exist) and a JET-brand steering wheel, black with red stitching.  It's a lot fatter and more comfortable than the stocker. More pics to come!

Update: July 2005 Well, it's been quite a long time since I've updated this page.  I've been through several different jobs and a very long swap process with the S13.  It started in July of 2004 and underwent a heart transplant from the crappy KA24E to the tiny but mighty SR20DET.  The swap, which was planned to take about two weeks, took three months, mostly due to problems sourcing an engine and problems with the wiring harness being modified by someone who was allegedly competent to do so (NOT me, if you're wondering). At any rate, below you'll find a current mod list.  Upcoming plans include a different set of electric fans, an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and pressure gauge, new stock brakes with Axxis Ultimate pads, and finally bodywork. On a side note - currently the exterior of the car is essentially as you see it above, but the engine bay is much tidier...

Current Mod List: Engine: S13 Redtop SR20DET ARC Super Induction Box Greddy Type S blow-off valve, recirculated Greddy VSPL front-mount intercooler kit Nismo motor and transmission mounts Walbro fuel pump Nismo AFPR/Summit gauge Koyo aluminum radiator Altima Fans Pivot fan controller Greddy/Aeroquip oil filter relocation kit Megan Racing stainless turbo outlet/O2 housing Topspeed stainless 3" downpipe Catco 3" catalytic convertor Veilside stainless 3" exhaust Drivetrain: Spec stage I clutch Driveshaft Shop Steel 1-piece driveshaft S15 helical limited slip differential Suspension: KYB AGX struts/shocks KG/MM S21 SuperSport springs TougeFactory Adjustable RUCAs Powertrix Toe Links Powertrix Traction Links RevoTechnica T/C rods Front and Rear strut braces Wheels/Tires: Kosei K1 Racing, 16x7.5, +32 offset Bridgestone Potenza RE730, 225/50/16

Exterior: S13 Silvia front end conversion Tri-projector lights converted to LHD (Foglights wired independently to pop-up switch) GTR style grille Infiniti Diamond Graphite paint job Interior: Alpine CD headunit Alpine speakers all around R32 GTR driver's seat (track) S14 seats JET steering wheel w/HKB hub Nismo leather shift knob Redline goods shift and ebrake boots Analog gauge cluster JDM 180kph speedometer converted to MPH AC Autotechnic boost and oil pressure gauges Removed tweed from door panels, covered glovebox in black vinyl

Soon to be installed: Koni bumpstops, possible FastBrakes front brake kit, new tires.

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