how to put together a 240sx to drag race

[daddyro85]

Hi everyone im glad to find a site like this im new to drag racing and i wanted to find a good vehicle to start off with so the 240sx is my pick my question to you guys is how do i spend around 5 grand and get a vehicle to run 13 in a quater mile or better and do it need to be automatic or stick to get a better time and i want to know where do i go from brakes to suspension to swapping motors which radiator to use what kind of turbo system which spark plugs to what kind of exhaust to a manual transmission with a 2 speed versus a 5 speed and automatic and what kind of tires and what places to buy these things im asking about so im basically starting from scratch with no knowlegde about racing so im trying to learn everything i start my degree in automechanics next month and i want to work on my car to get it ready for next season thanks

[blacksrjdm]

Seems to me that you have some research to do. Search online and on these forums, and check out peoples builds. Do some reading, searching, and really take it all in. You have way to many questions to even tell you where to start. You need to be at the track seeing what times people run. Google searches, etc... DO some research. Cant build it or make your decisions for you sir.

[daddyro85]

anything would be helpful u canbuild it for me thats why im asking
Modified by daddyro85 at 8:26 AM 5/4/2009

[blacksrjdm]

Go to the top of the page. There is a flashing search button. Click it and search. You say you have no knowledge. Well, unfortunately this isnt 240sx university, we cant teach you every aspect of drag racing and tuning. Your best bet is to check out peoples build threads and see what people are doing to make power. 13's with 5g's isnt impossible, but, if you have no clue what to buy, then how can anyone help you. You need to do some research and figure out by reading and coming up with options on your own. We cant build it for you is what I am saying. And I would certainly never hand a car and 5g's over to a shop and say "I wanna go 13's". Like I said before, you are gonna need to do some research as to which engine you wanna go with, suspension, brakes, etc... We cant choose them for you nor do I have the time to type out a description of every aspect of a 240sx and drag racing. Are you alright?????

[daddyro85]

lol yeah im ok well how about if i have a stock motor can i just add a turbo kit a oil cooler and nitrous and get good results

[karmakaze]

lol yeah im ok well how about if i have a stock motor can i just add a turbo kit a oil cooler and nitrous and get good results

YOU won't. With certain questions, the simple fact that you have to ask, means NO.

[iLLusive240^]

hey i noticed you were also from syracuse im going to wyotech next year for high performance engines, where are you going for an auto degree?

[DrifterXRPS13]

lol yeah im ok well how about if i have a stock motor can i just add a turbo kit a oil cooler and nitrous and get good results

YES!!! get a T-88 ball bearing turbo and then dual 250shot dry n20 kits and you should be running in the single digits!! it's gonna be zomgbbqwtfsaucernation!

[daddyro85]

heres my email [email protected] give me a email

[daddyro85]

and where would you recommend i get these kits from

[tailout240]

^^^^HA......EBAY

[Ghast]

Welcome to the club!

[daddyro85]

ok thanks nice car

[S13_love]

^^^^HA......EBAY

No....HELL no.

Like I said before, you are gonna need to do some research as to which engine you wanna go with, suspension, brakes, etc... We cant choose them for you nor do I have the time to type out a description of every aspect of a 240sx and drag racing.

Agreed.

[ashoe]

13 isn't very fast. Just a 50 wet shot of nitrous and you should be able to run 13. Just find yourself a manual 240, gut all the weight you can out of it, put some sticky tires on the back, and give it some nitrous. If you don't know how to tune, and need to stick to a budget don't go turbo. edit: oh, and weld your diff. That way you'll have maximum traction off the line.

[numbnuts240]

YES!!! get a T-88 ball bearing turbo and then dual 250shot dry n20 kits and you should be running in the single digits!! it's gonna be zomgbbqwtfsaucernation!

excuse me, i'm off to ebay to buy some parts

[daddyro85]

what do you mean by welding the rear diff

[simmode1]

excuse me, i'm off to ebay to buy some parts

^^^ Man, ppl love to generalize the crappiness of ebay. But if you know what you are doing you can find some real jewels there...

[koukis4teen]

what do you mean by welding the rear diff

Makes it so the rear is locked up constantly. Both wheels will always be pulling. Not recommended for street use.

[mattblancarte]

what do you mean by welding the rear diff

Basically, you'll want to open the diff, and then weld the gears together. Works like a charm.

[daddyro85]

ok now i understand that makes a lot of sense

[daddyro85]

thanks keep it comin this is very helpful im off to work but i'll be back tonight

[ZOMG.SR20]

OP your a f***ING IDIOT, google and search there im sick of these random a** questions that are the easiest to find on google.

with that said buy a Honda they have VTAK

[simmode1]

Actually, now that I take my nose out of the air over your incredulous inquiry, hitting 13's shouldn't be that hard w/$5000

Get a 5spd s13 with a ka in good condition.piece together a t28 turbo kit & aim for 10 psi with a good tuneget some sticky tiresgut your interiorweld your diffdone.

Be aware though, this bare bones/cheapskate approach will result in a sh***y car that runs 13's. You probably won't want to daily drive it.

[blacksrjdm]

This thread hasnt been locked yet????

[ZOMG.SR20]

240gen has been abandoned by Mods because of people like this

[blacksrjdm]

Well then free posts, get em while they're hot get your free posts.

[kainvamp]

free post!

[heartofaskyline]

you can build a drag s13 with 2jz and auto trans for under 5k, that should get you into the 13's. add a wet shot and you'll be in low 13's. which is still really really slow. lolz
Modified by heartofaskyline at 2:31 PM 5/4/2009

[ZOMG.SR20]

another free post for me