I'm New Here And I have A Simple Question Thread, (No Flaming Allowed)

[whiplash]

It runs good and the exterior is in good condition.I will get some pics of it and put them on soon.

[Tom's red s13 240sx]

does anyone know where i can get a whole sr20det swap for cheap?

[redtop91]

does anyone know where i can get a whole sr20det swap for cheap?

[qat727]

hey guys im new here too just like everyone else posting questions in this thread. I just bought a 240 the other day and im looking to rebuild the engine. it has 256,000 miles on it and it burns oil when you accelerate. i dont know much about 240's let alone cars in general. ive been trying to read and find out about them constantly. could some one be so kind to point me in the right direction for what to buy to rebuild the engine. if you could just make a little list of things you suggest it would be greatly appreciated. btw im not looking to spend tons of money. maybe keep the rebuild under a 1000 if that is possible? oh and can you tell me which brands you suggest.

If you could also tell me a cheap yet sufficient turbo and where i could find it. i am definately looking to turbo my sohc after the rebuild. thanks

This is largely dependent on whether or not you plan to rebuild it yourself. If you plan to do the job yourself and possibly build additional engines in the future, then you'll need to get the parts and the specialized tools for the job. Minimum for most rebuilds:Ringsbearings (rods and mains)rear main sealfront oil sealhead gasketvalve cover gasketfront oil sealRTV sealant (I used a Ford Motorcraft sealant after a fair bit of research)Probably want to replace timing chain and possibly the sprockets and tensionersvalve sealscylinder head boltscylinders will need to be honed or bored cylinder hone if necessaryvalve spring compressorpiston ring compressorpiston ring pliersmeasuring equipment (calipers, micrometers)FSM specslots of mineral spirits to clean the gunkI use Lucas oil stabilizer for assembly lube. It's stickier, cheaper, and I think it does the job better than the assembly lube you buy as suchProbably a new clutch and pilot bushing while you're at itIf you're rebuilding a KA24E and plan to go boost on the cheap, you might want to swap in a set of KA24DE pistons. It should lower the compression ratio down some.

I rebuilt my KA24DE with KA24E pistons (high compression build) with aftermarket (like Advance Auto and Auto Zone) rebuild parts and doing all the honing and rebuilding myself for around the $300-400 range. Using OEM parts and hiring the work done will cost more. If you are planning to run a lot of boost, you'll want to get good parts, so Auto Zone stuff might be out of the question.

And the cheapest way to turbo the car would be to go the junkyard turbo route. Find one that looks pretty, and put it on. Turbos are not my forte, so I'll default to the boost head members for that.

[majiga]

sweet man thanks for all the info. i appreciate it.

[qat727]

sweet man thanks for all the info. i appreciate it.

No problem. Glad to help.

[majiga]

for an s13 to an s14 headlight conversion.

there is this fender kit with mounts on ebay here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...br%3E

would all i need besides that is the headlights, front bumber, and hood?thanks.
Modified by majiga at 8:02 AM 6/2/2007

[Carbonjun]

I just brough a 240. This is what I know its has tein suspension, Greddy full cat exhaust, 5 lug, cloth interior, sunroof, 17' rims, air cold Injen and its stick. I want to know what egine I have and what type of setup are out there for my car. Since this is my second project car I'm working on. Thanks guys

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Take a pic of your engine bay and post it up, we will tell you what engine it is. As for what engine is possible... any engine you ever want is possible, it depends on how deep your pockets are.

[adrianfromthecastle]

for an s13 to an s14 headlight conversion.

there is this fender kit with mounts on ebay here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...br%3E

would all i need besides that is the headlights, front bumber, and hood?thanks.

Modified by majiga at 8:02 AM 6/2/2007

yeah, as far as I know.... yes...btw, the driver of the 2 tone coupe is a member here, you could ask him yourself... zerothread?id=213668

I just brough a 240. This is what I know its has tein suspension, Greddy full cat exhaust, 5 lug, cloth interior, sunroof, 17' rims, air cold Injen and its stick. I want to know what egine I have and what type of setup are out there for my car. Since this is my second project car I'm working on. Thanks guys

assuming that you or the previous owner didn't swap the engine... it should say the engine code on the firewall right next to your vin. most common engines in these suckers are the KA24DE, KA24E, SR20DET, CA18DET... unless it's 6-cylinder, then it's probably an rb20/25/26

ka24e

ka24de

sr20det (comes in a red and black valve cover)

ca18det

[Carbonjun]

Take a pic of your engine bay and post it up, we will tell you what engine it is. As for what engine is possible... any engine you ever want is possible, it depends on how deep your pockets are.

Well I've spend over 50k on my eg! Looking to push it the max. Someone told me that there's a 240 with a viper engine? Is that possible? Thanks for the info..

[adrianfromthecastle]

Someone told me that there's a 240 with a viper engine? Is that possible? Thanks for the info..

have you seen a viper engine before? find a picture of a viper engine, then ask yourself that same question again...

[Carbonjun]

have you seen a viper engine before? find a picture of a viper engine, then ask yourself that same question again...

Thats what I've been told by some from RPMNYC.com. Well then I might just do that project then if its possible.

[redtop91]

That I will have to say is impossible. At least without major front end reworking it is impossible.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

its possible. Beleive me, with enogh money, anything is possible

[Cameron]

hey guys, im new here - dont even have a 240 yet. i was wondering what the build quality of the 240sxs is? specifically interiors on s13. my mitsu 3000gt is terrible, and this is somthing i care about when looking at a car. thanks.

My interior on my s13 has no ripps, tears, cig burns, no cracked dash (typical probs in other 240s), just depends on who you get it from and if they take car of it. in my case it was an old man who had it. only thing that is a prob for me is the fuse blew in the automatic seat belt slider but a new fuse and it should be a quick fix

also - i know this has probably been answered a thousand times - but is it worth it to buy an already swapped sr20det motor in say an s13, or start from scratch?

well that all depends, if you do go that route, the guy mightve been a real dummy and never let his turbo cool down after stopping.. he mightve got too big of components for the engine (has happened to me when i went to look at a SR20'd 240 one time) but just simple stuff like that.. if you get it from someone who knows there 240s and is really knowledgeable about "turbo'd" engines than it should be fine.. But IMO i would just get a 240 with a stock KA engine and buy a SR yourself cause you know how it has been treated and you know where its coming from..

Cameron

[THE-D]

what is super hica, what are its pros and consi cant find any real info on it anywhere, only people saying it isnt good for drifting

[adrianfromthecastle]

Thats what I've been told by some from RPMNYC.com. Well then I might just do that project then if its possible.

my gf's brother has an srt-10, and lemme tell you... that engine is fvcking huge... you'd have to push not only the firewall back, but the driver and passenger seats back where the rear seats are
Modified by adrians_s13 at 10:48 AM 6/4/2007

[BOOMSHAKALAKA]

find a picture of a viper engine

1546 whp!

Looks pretty big to me.

http://www.turbomagazine.com/f....html

[PapaSmurf2k3]

with enough money you could put that motor in a 240, and put the 240 on the moon. With even more money you could drive said viper powered 240 on the moon.

[adrianfromthecastle]

turbo vipers are overkill... you won't get any traction throughout all the gears, lol... my gf's brother's stock viper when launched burns rubber all through 4th... and he has frekkin 345's in the rears!

[G1sdaname]

my 95 240sx se - is shaking pretty bad in idle. Just recently cleaned the throtle valve/body? Don't even know what its called, I'm captain newbie anyway also put some fuel injector cleaner in the tank and 3rd put something to clean the injector but thru the vacuum line. Prior to this the car was acting up, like it was stalling while I accelarated and after putting the cleaning solution the lag has decreased but it still seems to be lacking HP. I was on 4th gear doing about 100 and it would not accelarate so much for me to hit 5th gear. the car stops shaking when I accelarate over 1500 rpm.

[redtop91]

Check your spark plugs. They are probably fouled. Driving in fifth at 1500 is going to rattle in the 240. Drive in any gear at 1500 besides first will cause vibration.

[G1sdaname]

well I mean on Idle if I accelarate over 1500 it will stop shaking. I just changed 4 spark plugs like a week ago. So you think that one of the spark plugs went bad already or was bad from the start?

[G1sdaname]

also when I accelarate now it slightly shakes no matter what gear I'm on and when I maintain a certain speed it stops. Very annoying!

well I mean on Idle if I accelarate over 1500 it will stop shaking. I just changed 4 spark plugs like a week ago. So you think that one of the spark plugs went bad already or was bad from the start?

[mrzabala]

Looks like it will fit in my s13. Time to get all the parts and this baby destroy ESSSSSRRRRSSSSSS, LS1s, and RBs.

[p1rat3]

The viper engine fits in the integra, so somehow it must fit in a 240

[adrianfromthecastle]

The viper engine fits in the integra, so somehow it must fit in a 240

you know that's a photoshop right?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

also when I accelarate now it slightly shakes no matter what gear I'm on and when I maintain a certain speed it stops. Very annoying!

Check for vacuum leaks. Is it manual or automatic?

[AirCrewAJ]

Ok, so this my first post, but don't assume that i havent searched for this... I don't even have a 240 right now but I have been in love with it since the 1st Gran Turismo and it has been a sort of "dream car" for me ever since. I'm selling my motorcycle to buy a 240 and have been shoping arround, I have found a beautiful 1991 hatch but it has a few issues. The only one that I can't figure out is this crazy headlight problem! It's probably something simple but here it goes: When you turn the lights on the driver side pops up fine, and about 30-45 seconds later the passanger light pops up(with the same intensity). They go down fine... They hit at the same time, i don't get it. Any help would be great. Thanks.