#1) 240sx - which model? what year? Plz gimme little advice.

[240sx-101]

First of all I gotta say it's really great to find this place.

I have moved america for a year so let me excuse my poor

english before the beginning. (hmm..)

<Simple intro as Club beginner)

Name : Jun

I drove Skyline 32 in my country, though honestly I didn't

know about Anything about the car. (I know how to drive.. )

I had a mechanic friend (he drove impreza..) so I really

didn't worry about my poor knowledge.

Then I moved America and bought a RSX.

(Actually I had completly no idea how racing things going

in america.. such as where I can buy Engine or other parts.)

My car even has Automatic. (It's killing me... too boring......)

Anyway I didn't want any trouble in Us at the first time...........

Now I think it's time to buy a new car...

and I came up with S13 Silvia which is Good for DRFT.

I believe it's a ideal machine... (my 32 couldn't do drft...)

And more important thing is I can afford the price.

(Body + engine + other stuff... I wish~)

So cut the my personal crap and let me ask you guys a

question.

Which Year and What model do u prefer?

I know it's kinda of silly question but I want to get many

opinions.

Actually I have read about the 240 s info in here but

It reminds me that everything has different name and different

yr in US. (it's really confusing....) also I don't have technical

knowledge yet.

So please help me~

and I attache a Photo which I got from web.

(add: http://store3.yimg.com/I/jspec_1768_59112674)

It's the model what I used call S13 silvia and see.

what year and model is it?

All kind of opinion are welcome.

ps. anyway many 240sx lovers seem to live in CA.

(actually most of car-lover... something special in CA?)

Who lives in Philly? (PA) -i am asking because I live in philly.

hmm.. I need to find local community..... hmm...

[ride4lame]

The picture of the car you attached is an S13, meaning it was made from 1989-1994. The front end is from a nissan silvia which was never sold here. The hatchback model was also made from 89-94 and is also called the s13. These are most ideal cars for people here, because they are cheap, and very easy to get parts for.We also got the S14 here and they were made from 1995-1998. They are more expensive.

If you search around on the board you can find lots of details on doing motor swaps, suspension, brakes, and any other sort of upgrade you could want.

Oh, and there are lots of 240 lovers in Philly!!!! I live in philly and there are many other NICO members in the Philadelphia region. We are starting a club, and have had one meet so far. Feel free to email me at [email protected] or im at :ride 4 lameI can get you details on the next meet and you can come check out come 240's! Thanks

[NIGHTfall_240sx]

First off, welcome to NICO and I hope you stay with us for a while.That is actually a 240sx coupe that has the silvia conversion. Only reason you can tell is because the driver seat, the car is left hand drive. It can be confusing but you will catch on. The silvia and the 240sx are honestly almost the same exact cars, the only difference is in America we have the KA24DE engine (1990 and down have a KA24E) and Japan has the SR20DET. The SR20DET is a very common motor swap for the 240sx owners. Reason being is because it is pretty much a drop in swap. Nothing to deep to modify when swaping because the cars are very much the same. If you want the S13 Silvia look then i suggest you look for a S13 coupe and then buy the conversion. Thats honestly the easiest way you will have one. In the USA you can pick up a S13 fairly cheap now a days. I suggest you search http://autotrader.com you will find many there in your price range. I wouldn't spend more then $3,000USD on one. I hope I helped you out some, Good Luck finding what you are after and welcome to the States and NICO

[240sxin]

hey man, welcome to nico, i just wanted to show you what the s-13 hb loked like. there a pic of it my my sig. if you cant see my sig go here its my web page nothing spelcial, i got minor mods and its a 89 but it will give ya an i dea of what the hb's look like.agin man welcome and gl with your car hunting.my page ishttp://members.cardomain.com/240sxinits a 1989 240sx se

[NIGHTfall_240sx]

it is just the 180sx with a differnt engine

[nissanrcer240]

Your grammer is actually better than some people who post here who can fluently speak english lol

Whats your home country, Im guessing Japan? Just out of curiosity...

edit: Welcome to NICO by the way:)

[S13240]

That yellow s13 coupe is Jspec's drift vehicle.

[ride4lame]

side note, jspec.com is selling that specific car for 20 g's...a little over priced if you ask me, but it is a fully built motor.

[240sxin]

it is just the 180sx with a differnt engine

omg am i dumb or what, lol i knew that i just forgot lol, he allready knows what the s-13 hb looks like lol. sry for my stupidity guys i wasnt thinking.

[prigo]

1993 was the best year for the S13

[Demonic240]

A Slight Breakdown of the model here in America (if something is wrong here guys, please correct me) ....

USDM Model Break Down ...USDM (1989-1994) 240SX Coupe (1994 was convertible only) = JDM S13 Silvia (Except USDM has a different Front End and KA motor vs. JDM's SR)

USDM (1989 -1993) 240SX Hatchback = JDM 1989-1993 180SX (Except USDM has KA motor vs. JDM's CA)

USDM (1995-1998) 240SX = JDM S15 Silvia (Except USDM has different front end and KA motor vs. JDM's SR)

USDM Engine Breakdown ...1989-1990 = KA24E (2.4L SOHC In-line 4 Cyclinder)1991*-1998 = KA24DE (2.4L DOHC In-line 4 Cylinder)

* The 1991 vesion of the KA24DE has a 248 degree Intake and Exhaust cam profile

I know guys this is general infomation that can be done with a search, but i just wanted to help the guy out.

[nissanrcer240]

1993 was the best year for the S13

Correction, 1991 was actualy the best year for the s13's

Quote »I know guys this is general infomation that can be done with a search, but i just wanted to help the guy out.[/quote]

Oh we know....and good work on the model breakdown

[NIGHTfall_240sx]

Correction, 1991 was actualy the best year for the s13's

also Incorrect..the correct answer was 1992.

only because thats what yea mine was :-P

[juxaguy]

lol @ night.

Welcome to nico bud. :]

Go test drive every 240 thats on sale in the Philly area. I'm pretty sure all the years drive the same [flame me for I am stupid]. Just buy one that has little or no prolems.

As for my preferences? '96 240sx :P

Heh, you're lucky you have a 'community' in Philly unlike me.

[Kaioshin1982]

welcome to the board first of all. I dont mean to sound like an a$$ but if you use the red search button top right corner of ur screen, You can find alot of answers that you asked as they have been asked many many times.

PS: Its funny how he said he just moved to America a year ago so his english may be poor but he has better grammer then like 80%of us =)

[prigo]

Correction, 1991 was actualy the best year for the s13's

WRONG, 93 is newest, cuz 94s were sucky convertables, and like, yea, so what punk, wtf u gonna do

[ride4lame]

Heh, you're lucky you have a 'community' in Philly unlike me.

Make ONE!!! There was no community here a few weeks ago! Take charge, make flier, make a list of names, it will work:ylsuper

[240sx-101]

First of all I gotta say "THANK YOU"...(impressed)

Always it's difficult to put my first step in the new place.

I'm so glad that there are 240sx ppl in philly also.

I wish I can keep in touch with that guys soon.

*ride4lame seem to be attending drexel... (I will e-mail u soon,,,,, Thank you for concern,,,,!!)

Also your advices help me a lot.(I could made up mind~)(and before asking I will search too~)

Have a good day~

[ride4lame]

No prob man, hope to see you around

[TurboKA37]

welcome to NICO, i live right near philly (about 45 mins away), i have a 1995 240sx which is the S14 chasis and i have grown to like it over all other 240sx models. to tell you the truth, as long as the 240sx u find is in good condition, you can not go wrong. all 240sx models are great and fun cars

[nissanrcer240]

WRONG, 93 is newest, cuz 94s were sucky convertables, and like, yea, so what punk, wtf u gonna do

Actualy, i think like the cams or something in the 1991 model engines were the best for some reason or another, somebody who cares(or knows or feels like looking it up?), feel free to back me up on this:) That would make, year 1991 the best year, I mean if you want to get technical and all, hehe

sssooo...wtf now??:D

[TurboKA37]

yea, 91 had cams with better lift and duration. it gave a little better top end where the KA needs it. no idea why they decided to change