First actual project car

[Ritsuzen]

So i'm planning on picking up a 93 240sx HB. I seen one the other day and decided that's what i want. To be honest, i'm not exactly sure what i should do with it.. or what the difference is between the HB and the regular one. I'm not really a car person, just getting into them, so i could use alot of help. All i know for sure is i want the SR20DET. I am open to any suggestions. Thanks

Welcome to Nico my new friend(hopefully LOL). Well before I did any thinking on what parts I'd get I'd look into getting the car first! Good Luck with your upcoming project.

[tEknoS13]

Welcome.Before you get ripped a new @$$hole for posting a newbie question, I suggest you do four things. Search this forum, search zilvia.net, do some 240sx searches on google, slap yourself for being stupid.

Also, I would look into the sr20det and other options that are available. Please dont do it just because its JDMTyte Y0

<3 Visser

First of all, you are a complete di**. You only got 39 post and you're talking about "newbie"

And about the 400hp on the gt2871 turbo and 550 injectors not being possible, proves you are a complete idiot. Now YOU go slap yourself.

[teknition]

Ok, now i'm going to ask for "OPINIONS HERE" not the f**king criticism and bs that i've been getting from alot of people. You gotta start somewhere don't u? anyways... i know most of you already have 240's n such... but if you could have any year model 240.... which would it be? and why? I really like the 93' hb's.

[sebazztard]

[numbnuts240]

Ok, now i'm going to ask for "OPINIONS HERE" not the f**king criticism and bs that i've been getting from alot of people. You gotta start somewhere don't u? anyways... i know most of you already have 240's n such... but if you could have any year model 240.... which would it be? and why? I really like the 93' hb's.

well the 91-93 hatchbacks are all exactly the same. so if that's what you're looking for, don't limit yourself to just 93's as it will make finding one a little harder. personally, i've owned 2 piggy hatches and i now own a zenki s14. while i really like the s13's, i feel like the s14 was a better fit for me.

[sebazztard]

well, cuz an s14 is miles away from anything with a pig front and an sohc

but owning both chuki and zenki 14, i love them both in there seperate ways. i miss the interior of the s14 and how much more of a solid feel the car has, but the s13 coupe is much quicker and is 5 speed.

[i240sx]

get a coupe...you'll be happy at the end.....or get a s12..

[numbnuts240]

well, cuz an s14 is miles away from anything with a pig front and an sohc

i miss my piggies and those sohc's, done correctly, wouldn't be anything to snuff your nose at. in stock form, they were still stout motors, but not fast, then again, neither are the dohc's.

[sebazztard]

i think the dohc ka is plenty fast for dd. im yet to throw anything under the hood, im content.

[DrifterXRPS13]

Holy f****** sh** are you kidding me? God forbid that this person has asked our opinions on a engine? Actually help the new people out for a change. Honestly, is this really how just about every new member gets treated when they stroll around here.

So there's 115,000 of us here but how many actually stick around and post and so forth? 200? 300? Maybe i can see why that is.

I normally wouldn't counter argue a post that meaningless and ignorant...but damn. Usually, you would be better off to not say something like that, and maybe just say "welcome." < Is that so hard to do?

Edit: Op, Sr20 is a great motor...but don't come to a conclusion yet, explore your options.

I hope this little tirade of yours wasn't directed at me, if so...you should really learn to take your own advice, i.e.

Oh man, i learned that the hard way earlier today.

Op, if you're a smart-@$$ like me and post a lot of sarcastic comments... Make sure you write at the end *sarcasm applied* or something like that. Some people take things too seriously.

Re-read my post in conjunction to who i replied to, which would be visser and then the op, apply sarcasm where it is needed, which would be in the beginning to visser and then the rest was me actually being serious.

cool your jets and take your own advice.

[orbie]

Hello teknition. I also am a noob (when it comes to Nissan).

I know you said it would be a project car, but are you going to drift or have a trailer queen?

If you plan on drifting...I dont know alot, but I will tell you what I did. I read, watched some videos, asked some questions, but most importantly!!!!! I took my stock 240 out and started TRYING to drift. You DO NOT need alot of power to drift.

Skill PWNS hp

I have neither

[numbnuts240]

cool your jets and take your own advice.

woo-sa

[hahanoonehasthisnameyet]

I've driven a 91 hb w/ ka24 n/a stock and one with some mods. both I feel are pretty solid, im not a fan of the interior but i rip it out of any car that i have. they felt solid despite the stock suspension.

ive driven a sr20 swapped s14, 13lbs daily, at like 280 whp full interior. I feel costraphobic (how ever you spell it) in a fully interiored daily driven s14. of course it's newer then s13's so it feels even more solid.

and of course mine I love my s14. then again if i ever got the chance to drive a s13 w/ good coil overs i bet it would feel the same. I love mine b/c RIGID, dohc (not that sohc is bad but i feel sketch drifting a sohc, i think i will blow it up, not that it will that just how i feel scary.)and it being KOUKI is sickkkkkk!

the ka24de n/a dohc... man o man, the fun i have with it in the canyons and on the skid pad. so much torque for such an UNBELIEVABLY light car. compared to say an FC(sec gen rx7) there like 3K LBS!!! wtf? and same with s2k's there like 28-29 hundred lbs?!?

i love ripping threw the tougue with 3rd gear seat slamming pulls in and out of corner, windows down and my straight pipe and blitz exhaust blazing.....oh i just came....

so to say none the least you will be amazed/surprised by the power a ka can put down. Im content and happy.

in the end they are all good cars, i advise you just test drive one of them. which ever look best it up to you. it is/will be your car.

p.s. this would be my s13 if i had one....

[S13Joe]

compared to say an FC(sec gen rx7) there like 3K LBS!!! wtf? and same with s2k's there like 28-29 hundred lbs?!?

p.s. this would be my s13 if i had one....

The fc is lighter than any 240 (with them both being stock). Look it up dude, i know first hand.

that is a sick s13 though, whos is it? more pics?

[Datsun15]

i like this guy cause im sorta, in the same position but not quite as new lol just rarely get on this thing thats all lol

[hahanoonehasthisnameyet]

That's what Wiki said, then again wiki says bob marley died in 2004... seriously haha. either way the 240 is light and packs a punch surprisingly.

and to appease you i deliver the goods... it was on hella flush so i thought it was sick with those 16x11(if i recall correctly) either way there Redunkulously wide! (diamond racing wheels btw)I dont know the owner and i hope he doesn't mind me sharing pix of his dope A$$ ride.p.s. sorry for thread jacking

[teknition]

haha it's cool, quick questions do u guys know how the rb26det is? i was readin on that a bit.

[White Comet]

The fc is lighter than any 240 (with them both being stock). Look it up dude, i know first hand.

ehh yes and no. both are close to similar weight but the fc is a tad heavier if its got all the options and bs. a hatch s13 is heavier then a coupe do to the extra glass, and of course having power options or not makes a difference

[bored.40]

If i started with a new project car i would start by fixing the problems it has already, if it has any. But things like tie rods, brakes, change all the fluids and filters ,brakes and brake bads, tires, clutch. This is if it needs any of that. But start off small and work your way up.

[hahanoonehasthisnameyet]

Omg the possibilities of the rb26 and the hastle. You look into, i dont wana say anything that would put my foot in my mouth, but i know when i was looking into them i got this understanding:1.) expensive2.) comes with an awd transmission = ghey3.) where to get a rwd transmission that fits good luck.4.) rumor has it a rwd r33 transmission fits and to make it fit cost as much as the rb26 it's self (embelished) but still i didn't even both any more to look into the subjet any further.

any rb26 project car+engine is like at least 6000$ spent right there and all the shiz you need in order to complete the swap your looking 9-10K and thats not even saying it would look hella flush or risky devil clean. that would be a 240 w/ steelies and and rb26....

but i do know if you have DEEP POCKETS then yeah it would be cool but for your first project.... (where is the palm on forehead smile?)

arby's are sick dont get me wrong either just spendy and if your willing to make it rain then you could achieve this (my nightly wet dream)team toyo rb26

[teknition]

well, would it go the same for rb20s or 25s? just curious? cuz if that's the case i'll just go sr20det blacktop.

[Tsukiko]

Honestly, you probably shouldn't be worried about any motor besides the one that is currently in the car (there is, right? hope so). First build a chassis that will be able to handle the power you want to make. If you were to push 400whp through a stock s13 it's bound to be the ****tiest drive ever after the novelty of having a completely overpowered chassis wears off.

to put it simply, this should be a rough outline of your project:1. maintenance. restoring. make sure EVERYTHING is mechanically tip top before you modify anything.2. suspension (coilovers probably your best bet. adjustability ftw)3. brakes (if you really want.... many people have no problems with stock diameter disc/upgraded pad setups, i may get crossdrilled rotors soon)4. power (KA-T!!!!)5. aesthetics

Hope you find this helpful.

[teknition]

hmmm Tein Coilovers?

[Hooked on 240]

i dont know what this is but i want to swap a sr20det...

Best post ever!

[hahanoonehasthisnameyet]

I like the following considering my personal experience with themKing = Teinrunner up = PBM (powered by max)

if you dont have the $$$ for tein then I like pbm's there ROCK HARD, like nipples in a snow storm. and there like only 1000$ for a set of pbm and believe me thats cheap for seriously awesome kick A$$ coils.

there is my .02

[lucky03602]

if this is your first project car, and your not a car guy just getting into it, then make learning your car and getting your car running mechanically good your first project

you can throw 3 grand into crap to make it go fast, but if the engine is junk then your still not getting anywhere.

get your car running and driving mechanically good

[teknition]

Hey, what is the stock motor in a 91 hb?

[rob912]

a ka24de

and the owner of the red hb with the diamond racing wheels has not signed into nico in over a year so he might not have the car anymore

[teknition]

i wasnt' referring to that car, but i know of another 91 hb that i'm thinking about picking up for a project car... it's all stock, and nothing is wrong with it.. think i may drop a sr20det blacktop in it. not sure yet. been researching into alot of things.

[ZX88]

visser003 is a serious tuff guy.lol give me a break this is nico its almost as bad a nasioc.