so a buddy of mine convinced me to get a S13...

[TLP_280ZX]

so as the title says, a buddy of mine convinced me that i should get a 240 project car. after some searching we came a across a pretty good deal. Decided i would go ahead and share with you guys:89 240SX hatch, DOHC swap, auto to manual, aem intake, cut front springs and some aftermarket rear (which has to go; ride sucks and way to low ), no cat or cat back (but on order ) oh and i gotta rub it in, PERFECT DASH; just scroll down and you'll see

pretty straight body

KA24DE, a possible future KA-T if motor passes compression test, etc., if not SR20?

random shot

hatch needs paint

what no cracks on dash?

thats right, no cracks on dash

picked it up for 2K. idled kinda weird, accelerated weird some times. new 300ZX fuel filter and lines, and a new o2 sensor did the trick. idles and accelerates like a champ now. will prob get a new fuel pump soon for it. oh and 2.5 hours driving back with open downpipe exhaust was the first thing i ordered. feel free to leave comments and all, just dont flame

Modified by TLP_280ZX at 7:59 AM 6/29/2009

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[igovr00m]

nice find man! keep us updated

[IanS]

Looks like the perfect start to a project, its clean.

I must disagree on the too low comment though, as you will surely here from every kid here, "slam that ish". Hahahaha, just kidding. Get yourself some properly fitting wheels, and some real suspension, and you will be set.

[TLP_280ZX]

i totally agree man. im searching for some coils now, but if i cant find a deal ill go for a shock/spring combo. yeah yeah i know, save for coils, but i hate this suspension so much that if i cant find a deal on coils im getting shocks/springs. as for the whole rim thing, ill rock the tear drops until i find a deal on rims

[Chris28]

Wheels man! Rims are for bikes!

As Ian stated though, it looks really clean. Once you get the suspension sorted out I say give the engine bay a nice thorough cleaning as well as check for leaks. From that engine bay pic it looks like your front main seal is leaking.

Looks good though. Great starter for a project car.

[TLP_280ZX]

the guy i bought it from says he did all new gaskets when he did the swap. e.g. valve cover, intake mani, head, etc. he said he started pressure washing it to clean off the build up and the pressure washer broke. but im gonna clean it soon to make sure that it really isnt leaking. so i see that ur running KA-T, i think i might be going that route. whats ur set up like?

[simmode1]

i totally agree man. im searching for some coils now, but if i cant find a deal ill go for a shock/spring combo. yeah yeah i know, save for coils, but i hate this suspension so much that if i cant find a deal on coils im getting shocks/springs. as for the whole rim thing, ill rock the tear drops until i find a deal on rims

Plz don't waste time and money on a spring/strut setup. Just wait about a month and religously browse the Vendor's sections here and at Zilvia. I'll bet good money that vendors will be slashing prices like crazy on things like coilovers and other suspension stuff around the major holidays.

You might even be able to grab some brand new Stance coils for under a G, some PBM's for maybe ~$900, Megan ~$800. Megan is as low on the quality/cost scale as I would consider though. I would avoid K-Sport and Godspeed.

[Justin35ll]

Lol at the cut springs, but your car looks nice good luck with it

[Kalypso]

do this...



or sell it

[DriftX]

Prepare to be broke for a few years troy.

Lets get an exhaust, lsd, and coils and go hit up highlands.

[DriftX]

(simmode1)

.......So that's why both your cars have shocks and springs?

"S13 Project Cloud current status: KYB AGX shocks/struts, Tein S-Tech springs, Suspension Techniques front/rear sway bars, Ebay front/rear strut bars, Hawk HPS brake pads, Powerslot Slotted Rotors, Agency Power braided brake lines w/Motul fluid, Exedy Stage 1 Racing Clutch, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, AEM short ram, Ebay X-tune Header, Circuit Sports dual tip catback exhaust. Wheels: 16x8.5+27 Kosei K1's with 225/45/16's.

S14 Project Red XIV current status: Tokico Blue shocks/struts, Eibach Pro springs, 18x8.5+33 Z33 Anniversary wheels all around "

[nevertheless]

Thank your buddy, get coilovers, and enjoy your new car.

[I_LOVE_JDM]

fix your cigarette lighter .... other than that the interior looks clean

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Plz don't waste time and money on a spring/strut setup. Just wait about a month and religously browse the Vendor's sections here and at Zilvia. I'll bet good money that vendors will be slashing prices like crazy on things like coilovers and other suspension stuff around the major holidays.

You might even be able to grab some brand new Stance coils for under a G, some PBM's for maybe ~$900, Megan ~$800. Megan is as low on the quality/cost scale as I would consider though. I would avoid K-Sport and Godspeed.

Ouch....lol

My opinion is, unless you're going to track the car OFTEN, don't get coilovers. I mean yeah, if you just want the "look" whatever, but coilovers SUCK for daily driving. It gets old quick, especially if it's your only car. Way too rough. But you can take turns as fast as you possibly want! Still not worth it though imo.

[Kalypso]

some coils ride very naturally on the softest setting.

[TLP_280ZX]

like i said, if i find a jew deal on some coils then im all over them. but if not then shocks and springs will do, its not like im gonnna track the car all the time. ive done some more things to it that ill share as soon as i get pics up.

[simmode1]

(simmode1)

.......So that's why both your cars have shocks and springs?

"S13 Project Cloud current status: KYB AGX shocks/struts, Tein S-Tech springs, Suspension Techniques front/rear sway bars, Ebay front/rear strut bars, Hawk HPS brake pads, Powerslot Slotted Rotors, Agency Power braided brake lines w/Motul fluid, Exedy Stage 1 Racing Clutch, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, AEM short ram, Ebay X-tune Header, Circuit Sports dual tip catback exhaust. Wheels: 16x8.5+27 Kosei K1's with 225/45/16's.

S14 Project Red XIV current status: Tokico Blue shocks/struts, Eibach Pro springs, 18x8.5+33 Z33 Anniversary wheels all around "

Precisely. This way, I can tell you from experience the strut/spring setups are very dissatisfying, IMO. So whenever I hear ppl considering get strut/springs before eventually upgrading to coils, I always advise to save your time and energy. Just get what you really want and don't settle.

I'm saving for Stance GR+ Pro's for the s13 and Enduratech's for the s14. I wish I had just done that from the start.

Edit: I also want to add this - The only strut/spring setup worth a damn is the Koni Yellows / Ground Control setup. But I don't know if you have ever seen a proper setup using this, but it costs almost $2000 to do it right. You might as well go with a high dollar coilover system....
Modified by simmode1 at 3:59 PM 6/28/2009

[Fibre guy]

Very clean starter, good job. I see some rust in the engine bay, might want to start by checking out the entire chassis. Rust is the 3rd largest destroyers of 240's. 2nd being car crashes, and 1st being ricers.

Coilovers have been my best investment. Ultra smooth ride on softest setting, Spirited driving on hard!

Also, welcome to NICO!

[DriftX]

Nice JDM dog Troy

Exhaust ASAP

[TLP_280ZX]

Updated PicsSo since non of my parts have arrived yet, im getting some odd things done. painted pop up light covers, dyed the carpet, installed cd player, cleaned the engine, etc.























more to come. exhaust should be in thur, as well as some other parts. ill keep u guys updated.

[EvillE423]

Looks good man! Keep us updated! LOL at the rice stick boxes in the background...

[Kalypso]

take the engine out... paint the bay.. i know you can still read this

[nka24racr]

man that is anice find, you lucky son of a gun

[Spiffy240]

GOOD JOB man, its coming out nice

what did u use to dye/paint the carpet? The carpet and vinyl spray from duplicolor??

[TLP_280ZX]

EvillE423: haha representing AZNs man

Kalypso: ill eventually paint the engine bay when i go KA-T or SR20, dont worry.

nka24racr: ha thanks man, bow down to me!

Spiffy240: thanks man, and yeah its the duplicolor vinyl and fabric paint, flat black color. one can basically covered one side and i had two. but there are some small spots i missed so i bought another can for touch up.

[sebazztard]

ive done 4 carpets with that stuff, works great but really let it dry, and it helps to scuff it up then repaint to get all the fabric. i was going to post in this the other day but i forgot, it looks like a great start for a kick a** car, keep us updated.

[Kalypso]

Kalypso: ill eventually paint the engine bay when i go KA-T or SR20, dont worry.

[Spiffy240]

i know what im doing this weekend, going to paint the carpet black ive had my interior almost completely apart anyway so its nothing new for me to just take it out and repaint

also, KA-T FTW!!!! I have a spare ka that im going to rebuild and 2 manual trans, 1 for a manual swap, and 1 on the side to also rebuild to handle about 350-400hp. Im planning on rebuilding and turboing next summer. This summer its all about suspension (kts coils), brakes (300zx all round w/ rear knuckle), and 5speed swap.

[TLP_280ZX]

I'm a douche.

I left my screen name logged in at my friend Randy's house.

DEEEEEERRRRRRRRR

Keep up the good build Troy

POWNED

-Randy

[sebazztard]

you know you are nico hardcore when you log in from a friends house.