Building my 240sx

[zacdarippa]

I have a lot of money for my next car so I decided that I am going to build my own 240sx for myself. My question for you guys is whether or not the parts I am planning to get for it are worth it or not. Here's what I am planning on doing:

89 or 91 240sx (something pretty cheap) - $1500-2000SR20DET RedTop S13 Engine - $4000 including installation (somewhere around that price)Apexi N1 Exhaust - $560Body Kit (trying to decide which one, help is appreciated)Blitz Dual SBC S Boost Controller - $329Greddy Vspec Intercooler - $839GReddy SR Intake Manifold - $589 Lowering Kit - ?Maybe a Bigger Turbo ~$2000

Is there anything I should Add/Subtract from that list of stuff to get? Just wondering. I have like $15,000 or so to spend. I probably forgot some essential stuff.

[Zebrahead]

Injectors (about $600) - if you wanna increase boost over stock. and if you don't want to, then a large FMIC is pointless.

S-AFC (about $300) - Easy to tune, regulates air/fuel mix so you won't run rich.

Probably a stronger clutch over stock ($350) - you'd probably burn the stock one pretty quick

That's all i can think of for right now. I'm sure I missed something.

Nick.

[SpeeDDrifT]

brakes......300z conversion or some sort of big brake conversion.

personally i like to have rims and good tires

an LSD

more money on suspension.

just my opinions really.......i like a balanced car, and i'm kinda biased toward a drift set-up.......geez i wish i had $15k to spend on my car..

[blink0r]

I agree with the 300zx brake conversion. Why go faster if you can't stop faster?

Also, a nice BOV (Blitz, HKS) would help get rid of unwanted pressure on your engine because of the turbo.

How about front/rear strut bars and sway bars? Handling is nice.

[jemil118]

I'm just curious as to what the big deal is about the Z32 brake system, It doesn't stop my Z all that great...oh wait... that big chunk of metal i'm driving weighs 3400 lbs... (one of the reasons I want to sell my Z and the fact that it's expensive to work on)

[zacdarippa]

Thatnks for the comments. I wasn't even really thinking of the handling and braking, thats for mentioning that. Also what body kit would any of you suggest?

[Drift Machine]

i would recommend the http://www.jacquemond.com wide body radical kit. especially since it seems like you have a lot of money to spend on your car. also, since you are replacing the engine and body, i am sure if you looked around you could find a s 13 that doesn't run for like 500-800 dollars.

[y3llows14]

How about building the engine over with new pistons, rods, etc...Get some rims with good rubbers to go with the power and looks.

[blink0r]

I'd suggest the do-luck s13 kit, it's my personal fav but i dont have a picture....

If anyone haa the purple do-luck s13 picture, post it. Thanks!

[redrocket]

why not just buy a 240 and have daunttless build you an engine with jun componenets(sp) for like 10G's

[Just another 240]

don't forget the system =)

[blink0r]

FYI. I'm pretty sure Daunttless is very backed up with orders. Getting an engine built with JUN components may take a long time....

[Daunttless]

Eh, it won't take THAT long. Assuming I can get out of the hospital long enough to get my business going...

[blink0r]

Are you still in the hospital adam?

[Daunttless]

In and out, in and out, was in twice yesterday. Again today. Again tomorrow. : ) Then I'm probably going in for surgery, if they'd ever get off their asses and just schedule it.

[blink0r]

Poopy deal man, but we all wish you the best of luck. And get well soon, we can hear sr20's screaming out names!!

[nothingwrong]

If your into the hatchback body style this is the body kit to buy:

http://www.autoimaging.com/do-luck/180sx_lg.jpg

Its not the purple one, this is the only one ive seen, but if i was into the hatchback style this would be the kit for me.

But dude as far as mods for the car, there are endless possibilities, id start with:

SR20DET internal mods: new cams, cam gears, pistons, connecting rods, new seals for everything, valve springs, rocker arm stopper, pulleys, new oil pan, nismo engine mounts.

If you want better performance from the stock turbo or an upgraded one: Front mount intrecooler, new radiator and electric fan, upgraded fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, injectors, blow off valve, wastegate, oil cooler, oil catch can, new intake manifold, upgraded exhaust manifold, new piping throuhout, upgraded ignition and spark plugs.

Youll definatly want to upgrade your ECU stand alone or piggy back. Turbo timer and boost controler are a must too.

Then:

A nice coilover set, Tein or JIC.Other suspension upgrades, urethane bushings, tension rods etc..JIC makes awesome stuff for suspension upgrades.

Nice set of 16-18" wheels and tires.

At least a stock brake upgrade using brembo rotors. Check heavythrottle.com, they have a full brake upgrade that has brembo rotors and 300zx calipers, thats gonna be the most effiecient upgrade for the money.

And of course the transmission, new clutch and flywheel. Also, get your self a Limited Slip Differential.

nice way to spend 14,000, now all ya gotta do is save up for the labor charges to put all this s*** together, hahaha, have fun.

[blink0r]

After that post ^^ i feel there is nothing left to add. Nicely done!!

[zacdarippa]

yea nothingwrong's post pretty much sums up all the stuff I should get.

[nametakennow]

I'm not so sure about a BOV, I mean, unless you're running tons of boost, or you have some reason that you just HAVE to have one, I really don't see the point. Feel free to explain to me all of the benefits anyone.

[nothingwrong]

"The Blowoff valve is essential to all turbocharged vehicles. The purpose of the BLITZ Blowoff Valve DD is to relieve compressor surge without reducing compressor speed. It controls boost pressure that is built up by the turbo and vents it into the atmosphere when the car is not under load (in between shifts). This prevents pressure from backing up into the compressor housing, causing the turbo impeller blade to rapidly stop or even worse, to spin backwards (compressor surge or backspin). Doing so can be potentially destructive to the turbine wheel and shaft. Repeated stress over time can cause eminent damage to the turbo charger and eventually lead to turbo failure. A blowoff valve is actuated by pressure changes only, ensuring quick valve responses and complete closures at idle. The BLITZ blowoff valve not only improves performance and response, but also increases the life of the turbocharger."

Straight from Blitz's site.

All this and a kick a$$ sound that lets ricers know that they shoudnt even waste their time trying to race yur ride.

[nametakennow]

Yeah, but regular old bypass valves do roughly the same thing, and you might have boost left to spool up faster, if it's a quick stop and go. And if you listen really closely, you can hear bypass valves whistle. There's a guy at my school with a WRX, bov and clear sidemarkers are the only mods, it looks good and sounds good, but it seems kinda ricey to JUST have a bov. Maybe it's just me...

[Nissan+speed=fun]

i personnally like the gp sports "smoothing" body kit page 2 on autoimaging.com subtle but slightly agressive

[Lsnaple]

if i get another hatchback im gonna get the cwest kit.gp sports are nice too.

[APEXi240]

Blown coupe/hatch - 10002 CA18 setups - 4000 (1800 for one)Tein Type flex with the electronic dampening adjustment - 1800Clutch - 300LSD - 300-900 (depends on what you want to get).Good wheels and tires - 1700-2000ZXtt fuel pump - price? anyone?Fluidyne Radiator - 400S-AFC - 300Injectors - 600FMIC - 2000Turbo - 600-upBrakes - depends on what you want to do?

That's what I'd do....

Man with 15k, my S14 would be lookin real nice.

[boMex]

I'm not so sure about a BOV, I mean, unless you're running tons of boost, or you have some reason that you just HAVE to have one, I really don't see the point. Feel free to explain to me all of the benefits anyone.

You may have 200 plus posts but you really sound like a newb when you ask that question:) A bypass or wastegate can regulate the boost but it is inefective at dumping virtually all of the boost like a BOV. When the throttle plate shuts the buildup of air stalls the turbo and so the turbo must be spun back up to speed....the time that this takes adds to turbo lag. The bov prevents the turbo from stalling and so reduces lag. Which is a good thing. And it sounds neat :sleep

[Two-Forty]

honestly I would keep my s13 stock and just focus on suspension and motor, body kits and wing and all that show stuff just makes your car more noticeable in turn people gonna want your car and you know where im going wid this....I had a 00 civic si before my s13 I have now and I did all that good stuff body kit wing rims and what not....and 8 months after breaking neck after neck someone stole that s***. Lost alot of money and alot of memories on that car....thats why I say be a sleeper....u get to keep ur car and still out performs any show car.