New to NICO and wanted to say Hello and Show my Ride

[joshpaulminer]

My name is Josh. I have been wanting a 240 for about 8 years now, but wife and kids always came first. Now that we are doing well and all settled down my times has come! I bought this pretty much stock 240 for about 1800. My brother and his buddy from wickedinnovation.net have been doing all the work, and they are amazing.

EngineZ32 VG30DE 40k miles @ 177k on the clusterEGR / PCV DeleteWalbro 255lph Fuel PumpAdjustable FPRFP GaugeWicked Innovation Custom Aluminum IntakeWicked Innovation Custom HeadersWicked Innovation Custom Y pipe3" SS High Flow Catalyst3" Circuit Sport Dual Tip SS CatbackNistune DaughterboardMishimoto Aluminum Radiator

DrivetrainZ32 NA 5 SpeedCustom DriveshaftKAAZ 2 Way DiffZ32 TT ACT HDSS ClutchZ32 TT Flywheel

BrakesIchiba 5 Lug Conversion Front HubsZ32 NA Complete Rear Hubs1 1/16" Z32 TT Master CylinderBrembo 11" Front Rotors (280mm x 30mm)Brembo 11.6" Rear Rotors (294mmx30mm)Z32 TT Front 4 Piston Aluminum CalipersZ32 TT Rear 2 Piston Aluminum CalipersZ32 Ebrake ConversionHawk HPS Brake PadsATE Super Blue Fluid

Suspension/WheelsKoni Yellows / Custom HousingsGround Control CoiloversProject Nissan Tension RodsAluminum Subframe SpacersZ32 TT 16x7.5 +45 Front WheelsZ32 TT 16x8.5 +35 Rear WheelsIchiba 15mm Bolton Wheel SpacersSkunk2 Extended LugnutsSumitomo HTR-Z 225/45ZR16Sumitomo HTR-Z 245/45ZR16ST 21mm Rear antiSwaybarST 27mm Front antSwaybarPoly Endlinks/Bushings

ExteriorSil Triple Beam Front End ConversionShaved SpoilerShaved AntennaShaved Trunklock

InteriorRecalibrated JDM SR20 Cluster (180mph and 9k rpm)Skunk2 Weighted KnobPioneer Premier DEH-770MP CD/MP3/WMAMemphis 5.25" Component SpeakersPioneer 4way 6.5" Coaxials330mm Broadway MirrorGrimmspeed Antenna Delete Kit

The car still has a lot of work left to be done. Black Paint, seats, probably rota p45s, stero work...but my bro has done an amazing job rebuilding this car from the ground up....will give me many years of fun!

[EnjoiNismo]

Wow, very nice, Great work!VG; i like!

sexy z32 and subaru also ^_^

[nevertheless]

That is neat, how much did the swap run you?

[joshpaulminer]

all labor was free99 from my brother and his buddy. gotta love brotherly love. Discount parts and freeee labor. Those guys have been amazing to me!

Im sure there are 5 million threads about it, but i have been constantly deployed all year and havent really been able to research paint... im guessing i'll probably be spending like 1500 if i dont do the engine bay? its just gonna be a metallic black...

[Kelbizzle]

Very nice build!

I need to find me a nice brother with a friend that works at a tuner shop. :-D

[Lonismos14]

Hey i dont live to far from ya is there a dyno shop there im bout to finish turbo mine and i need a tune

[joshpaulminer]

Hey man, not sure about a dyno down here i just moved down here 2 months ago and have been traveling for 1 1/2 of them lol. I'll be back at the end of october, i'll help ya search. Not sure if you are into it because they autocross up in macon...a pretty low key, friendly enviornment from what it looks like. Anyway man, hope to meet so more more 240 enthusiasts in the area!

(the car is being built in tuned up in RI where i am originally from...i'll have it on the 25th of october or so...CANT WAIT!)

[OutToWinPAHC]

Cool swap..... different, I like

[Seanzyyy]

niiiice!love the sound of those VG's

[joshpaulminer]

Glad you guys like the VG30 swap.. been reading alot about it all (new to the nissan scene) and i see a lot of people considering it but they all have many unanswered questions....i wanna say its not has hard as a lot of people made it out to be? That pic of the VG was pre-rebuild as well.. .alot of those rusty parts are gone... will get some new pics up when the car is delivered in a couple weeks.

I chose no 20dett cause i like being different...if you cant tell from my avatar...lol

[all4sho]

good looking swap, how does it run?

[joshpaulminer]

everytime ive been up on leave it has been in the works... last time i was home all the wiring was out and being redone...so im not really sure.. but according to my bro...its crazy... point it in the direction you want to go and floor it lol... said it runs amazing.. i'll update as the build continues... im so excited i finally have a 240

[HoosierSX]

nice, but why did you have to sit the engine so far forward??? looks like an audi engine compartment.

[joshpaulminer]

well...like i said im new to the 240 scene.. but from what i was told it pretty much just dropped right in with almost no modification... and they are trying to leave room incase i ever have the money for turbo-mode. So i'm not sure... i can get a better answer for you soon though.

[cbt240sx]

Welcome! Its nice to see a VG swap every now and then. Looks like fun.

[bmxer300zx]

hey man was curious i know u didnt swap the engine but could u ask ur bro if there was any oilpan modifacation?i have a z32 and am goin 2 tt or v8 it.ill have the motor outa my n/a z and know where i can get a 240 hatch 4 cheap and was thinkin of puttin this motor into it.just curious of the swap and cant find much bout it n e help would be great.thanx

[Future_gohan]

I see that engine in my z32 all the time, but it being in an s13 makes that engine so much hotter.

[Lonismos14]

that sounds good although my suspension is not ready for autocross ill probaly just take it out there to see how it runs with the new turbo

[joshpaulminer]

he lonismos, its no big deal if your not completely setup, ive personally never done it before...ive raced crx's at spa francorchamps when i was living in belgium, but im really interested in giving autocross a chance. They have catagories for everyone man... people show up in stock fits and stationwagons... its more about having a good time ... dont let the lotus on the mainpage fool you... haah http://www.mgascca.org/

and for bmxer..there was very little modification done....i mean..from what i was told they pretty much dropped it in... i'll send ya a message though when i talk to my bro next.

[joshpaulminer]

hey man was curious i know u didnt swap the engine but could u ask ur bro if there was any oilpan modifacation?i have a z32 and am goin 2 tt or v8 it.ill have the motor outa my n/a z and know where i can get a 240 hatch 4 cheap and was thinkin of puttin this motor into it.just curious of the swap and cant find much bout it n e help would be great.thanx

He said no oilpan mod was needed... it clears by like 3mm.... he said as long as cradle mounts are made right you wouldnt even need to mod the 4.5 v8.... oh but you do have to relocate the oil filter

[joshpaulminer]

Few updates to the build.I lied about the oilpan btw.. i dunno if it was bashed during swap or what, but it leaks like a siv... pulling the motor and replacing it this week.

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

wow this is awesome! looks great

and i like how the red bay stands out from the fenders and hood, looks cool, idk maybe its just me

[joshpaulminer]

wow this is awesome! looks great

and i like how the red bay stands out from the fenders and hood, looks cool, idk maybe its just me

its awesome man the entire car rumbles...its so deep and amazing... i hope the contrast red bay looks good because when the car gets a fresh coat soon, im not paying the extra to do the engine bay as well... haha

[DJButton]

Nice build! Weird seeing the NH plates on one of the first pictures of your car, do you know anything about that?

[joshpaulminer]

Nice build! Weird seeing the NH plates on one of the first pictures of your car, do you know anything about that?

I am stationed in Georgia, my brother lives in Rhode Island were the car is being built at Wicked Innovation garage in West Kingston RI, the shop's owner is from New Hampshire where the shop cars and projects are registered so that they may be legally tested on the road but don't get charged tax and arent forced to get insurance... Car will have Georgia plates fairrrrrly soon, once my personalized plates come in. 1PT21GW 5 points to anyone who figures it out.

[nissanman04]

ive raced crx's at spa francorchamps when i was living in belgium, but im really interested in giving autocross a chance.

I don't know if I could go back to autocross after driving spa...that's awesome .

[TroubleBound]

Car will have Georgia plates fairrrrrly soon, once my personalized plates come in. 1PT21GW 5 points to anyone who figures it out.

Haha "1.21 Gigawatts? 1.21 gigawatts?Great Scott""What-what the hell is a gigawatt?""Marty, I'm sorry. But the only power source capable of generating 1.21 gigawatts of electricity is a bolt of lightning.""What did you say?""A bolt of lighting. Unfortunately, you never know when or where it's ever gonna strike.""We do now."

=)

Nice car man!! Always wanted to see that engine in a 240, looks good. Fills up the bay nicely. Can't wait to see it painted.

[joshpaulminer]

+5 points for Trouble Bound.

Also some quick spa pics...was awesome, somewhat miss living in holland. At least auto cross should be cheaper than track days like these.

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

half my family lives in belgium..i've never gotten to see anything like that tho but its a cool place to live. except for all the damn rain haha

[sr20power]

Wow...talk about to those who are patient, 8 years. Nice to know you have you priority straight. Seems like all the wait is paying off for you! Keep us updated.

Is it just me or does the Z look like its snickering/smiling? LoL