Hey guys I have an 1992 240sx, and i'm building it to be a drift car... Here is my parts list. Before I buy all of these parts for this build I would like some opinions from you guys...
Engine S13 SR20DetTurbo Upgrade Garrett GT 2871RBlitz Front Mount IntercoolerDon't Know Which Hotpipe???Koyo RadiatorFlex A Lite FansPWR Oil CoolerHKS Head GasketDC Sports Intake ManifoldGreddy PulleysHKS Fuel RailGreddy Profec B Spec 2 Boost ControllerBlitz 550cc InjectorsEibach SportlineTokico ShocksRS*R D1 Spec Polyurethane Bushing KitTanabe Front & Rear Strut Barss5-Lug ConversionACT 6 puck clutch SR20DETNeed Help On Exhaust... I don't want extremely loud. Will take off exhaust at the track
Let me know your opinions please... and suggestions
1992 240sx Build Up, Ready To Go
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Re: 1992 240sx Build Up, Ready To Go (FrickU)
power is a big thing in drifting but suspension is bigger, first off you need a LSD. your best bet depending on your driving techniques is a 2-way or 1.5 way lsd. also you need tie rod ends, adjustable camber kits, tension rods, adjustable control arms, toe links and so on, and I reccomend coilovers over your springs and strut set-up. its more adjustable, you can adjust your spring preload, rebound and compression as well your ride height. Also you totally neglected brakes and tires, you want a strong brake pad and fluid to handle high temps and bite to the rotor not to mention stainless steel brake lines, I mean your brakes are going to take most of the abuse. also you want a good tire combo, sure when your learning you want crappy ties so its easier to slide, but once you get your groove its essential to have tires that grip when you want it, drifting is not about just going sideways out of control, you want to teater on the edge, and you need good gripping tires to be able control when you want the car to come back but this is all for a full out drift attack machine, in all pracitcality, you only need a lsd, good brake pads/lines and tires. good luck on your project, remember power isn't everything, its balance that makes the car succeed. research and learn the pyshics of drifting, it will help tuning and set-up easier
Re: 1992 240sx Build Up, Ready To Go (FrickU)
Yes i know suspension is going first, just wanted your opinion on the engine parts
you're gonna need an ecu reprogram in theere to deal with the 550cc injectors. look into a z32 mafs as well.
your hotpipe will depend on the exhaust manifold if you decide to get one.
the flex-a-lite fans are cool but you'll get better cooling from the altima fans. you'll also need a fan controller or something to trigger them.
for the oil cooler, be sure to consider the cost of lines and fittings
For exhaust, have you considered BRM? I'm using a 5zigen proracer though. Very quiet even with my test pipe.
That intake manifold might be the Greddy intake manifold. DC from what I've seen is making the exhaust manifold.
You'll see better results from using an UR crank pulley versus the greddy pulleys.
The sportlines and tokico's are weak. Especially for something that's going to put that much strain on the suspension. consider koni's or agx's at the very least with some rsr springs.
going 5 lug, don't forget wheels.
No need for a hks fuel rail if you're only using 550cc injectors. the stock rail will be sufficient.
Before going about tossing cash into an SR, consider getting your brakes up to snuff, replacing the worn bushings on the suspension, fixing leaks, and getting the gremlins worked out.
your hotpipe will depend on the exhaust manifold if you decide to get one.
the flex-a-lite fans are cool but you'll get better cooling from the altima fans. you'll also need a fan controller or something to trigger them.
for the oil cooler, be sure to consider the cost of lines and fittings
For exhaust, have you considered BRM? I'm using a 5zigen proracer though. Very quiet even with my test pipe.
That intake manifold might be the Greddy intake manifold. DC from what I've seen is making the exhaust manifold.
You'll see better results from using an UR crank pulley versus the greddy pulleys.
The sportlines and tokico's are weak. Especially for something that's going to put that much strain on the suspension. consider koni's or agx's at the very least with some rsr springs.
going 5 lug, don't forget wheels.
No need for a hks fuel rail if you're only using 550cc injectors. the stock rail will be sufficient.
Before going about tossing cash into an SR, consider getting your brakes up to snuff, replacing the worn bushings on the suspension, fixing leaks, and getting the gremlins worked out.