Is it Worht it? I want to put in a SR20DET?

[kastro_316]

Hey Everyone...Id like to say this board is REALLY good!

Ok i have a 1991 240sx Auto DOHC....ANd i want to put in a turbo SR20DET 5 speed (205hp), and i want to know if its worth it? Like with changing from auto to manual?

Because i got this car for SOOOOO cheap, but its just an auto...

What do u think guys?

[240_Keyy]

do eet!

[vboyq]

definately! thats not even a question look at the forum ur on and i think the auto to manual is like 5-700 correct me if im wrong

[khilgers]

I did the trade in the auto for a 5 speed swap on the lude and it was like night and day. I love the lude once again

[kastro_316]

How much will it cost me?

Just a ballpark figure? Like the swap auto to manual, and the engine and stuff? And would it be worth it to put it in my mint condition 91 240sx LE?

ANd how would i get that engine?

Sorry guys, im a rookie with these carslol

[mmdb]

check the links on the side of this forum. They sell front clips (front half of the car). I sugguest you get that because it'll include everything you need to convert from auto to manual. Engine is direct bolt on. And yes it's worth it, surely it'll spank ur prelude : ) and then some.

[BuudWeizErr]

check the links on the side of this forum. They sell front clips (front half of the car). I sugguest you get that because it'll include everything you need to convert from auto to manual. Engine is direct bolt on. And yes it's worth it, surely it'll spank ur prelude : ) and then some.

So what you are saying is that the RHD clutch master cylinder and clutch lines, as well as RHD pedals, and interior trim will all fit on a LHD 240SX with no problems?

[spec-v5150]

I did the trade in the auto for a 5 speed swap on the lude and it was like night and day. I love the lude once again

Preludes are the ****t:ylsuper

I want one sooo bad. Is that yours in yous sig. that is the best body style to me. BUt I am not picky. I like em all from 92-whatever (00 was it when they stopped making it??)

[Cattalbus]

2001 was the last year and they are nice and all but I went with the RSX instead because it was by far more bang for the buck.

[s13conv]

*flame suit on*

For the est $4500 that you would pay for the swap you could buy an AWD 12 sec 4G63T. But then it wouldn't be a Nissan.

[240_Keyy]

*flame suit on*

For the est $4500 that you would pay for the swap you could buy an AWD 12 sec 4G63T. But then it wouldn't be a Nissan.

And it would break every 5 minutes

[kastro_316]

Its gonna cost me 4500$ American to get the swap done???????

Is it that much??

[s13conv]

And it would break every 5 minutes

Depending on how hard you beat on it and if you keep up on the maintenance it can be pretty reliable. I know of a few people with low 12 - high 11 sec. daily drivers. And with the AWD is will go in the snow.

[s13conv]

Its gonna cost me 4500$ American to get the swap done???????

Is it that much??

The $4500 is based on the FAQ on Heavy Throttle.

From what I've read hear, people suggest having $5000 saved for the motor purchase and supporting mods. That's intalling it yourself.

[BuudWeizErr]

*flame suit on*

For the est $4500 that you would pay for the swap you could buy an AWD 12 sec 4G63T. But then it wouldn't be a Nissan.

Holy Crap! Did I some how stumble into a DSM site?Wait...



Hrm... doesn't look like it. Looks like a Nissan site.

If you want to argue about what can be made the fastest for the cheapest, find another thread, don't hijack his thread. He didn't ask what could be made fastest for cheapest.

kthxbye.

[s13conv]

Holy Crap! Did I some how stumble into a DSM site?Wait...



Hrm... doesn't look like it. Looks like a Nissan site.

If you want to argue about what can be made the fastest for the cheapest, find another thread, don't hijack his thread. He didn't ask what could be made fastest for cheapest.

kthxbye.

I was answering in response to the question "Is it worth it?". I would say that it depends on what you goals are and how specific they are. (ie. fast for less, fast nissan, sleeper,...). I replied based on what I know. I have 3 DSMs (92 AWD Laser, 91 Galant VR-4, 91 Galant VR-4) and 2 240s (89 coupe and 92 convertible). I did not intend to hijack a thread and turn it into a "which is faster or fastest for the cheapest" discussion. I was only trying to put things into perspecitve.

The 240s were purchased with the 240 swap in mind. I, like some other I'm sure, was drawn in by the $3k rocket. Now probably due to demand (and not so much supply issues), that $3k rocket sounds more like a $6k+ rocket. Based on the times that I'm reading (please correct me if I'm wrong) people are spending more than $6k for mid to high 13's.

Using DSMs/GVR-4 as a reference, since that is what I am most familiar with, it discourages me that it cost $3k for just the motor, trans, ECU, ... , when I am considering selling my mint, reliable 92 AWD 13 sec DSM for $3500 (to fund my SR20).

[BuudWeizErr]

Sounds good to me. Too bad those DSM's didn't have a RWD option

[s13conv]

I don't see your point. Please explain? Porsche, Audi, Subaru, Lamborghini, Mitsubishi, even Nissan (Skyline) offer AWD.

[lessthanjakejohn]

AWD means nothing.

There are cars that only have 40% rear torque under 20 mph50 % over 50 mph50 Front 50 Back always

AWD isn't always 'better' than RWD

[s13conv]

Maybe in Texas AWD means nothing, however, in areas that see rain and snow, I don't think that you will find many people that would agree. To me, AWD means that I can build a car to be fast and still drive it safely in the snow and rain.

[BuudWeizErr]

You wanna try drifting a DSM? Not gonna happen. Thats why I said it's too bad they don't offer a RWD option. They would probably be major contenders in Autox and drift competitions had they been offered with RWD.

[Zaxx84]

You wanna try drifting a DSM? Not gonna happen. Thats why I said it's too bad they don't offer a RWD option. They would probably be major contenders in Autox and drift competitions had they been offered with RWD.

Yea, but the DSM's weight distribution is terrible. Nobody would ever drift a DSM over a Nissan even if it were RWD. It just wouldn't handle the same.

[RobDET]

ZzZzZzzzz

Respect the DSM for what it is... and don't you dare sell that GVR4 for 3,500! my old man just bought a cherry stock one for 5k... you can get more.

Also not EVERYONE wants to drift [i do :-) ] and untill you've driven an AWD car don't believe the "it's not all that" hype. It IS all that AND a bag of cheetoes... For every day driving... even on twisty roads I still miss my old GSX. That thing turned in MUCH better than my 240 does and you could pop the clutch in the rain at 6 grand and not have to worry about the a$$ end of the car hitting the person in the right hand lane... just churp churp Bye Bye Corvette (only in the rain)

Sorry but i just got finished with a post a few days ago about how cool and respectful everybody was here. Lets get back to dudes question.

OK just MY experence with the sway says you could get away with it for very little green if all you wanted was a motorset and wiring service. Assuming you don't change anything on the car you could do it for 3,500 probilby. That is assuming you buy a stock IC and DP from soneone here and leave EVERYTHING else like it came with the motor.

I've spend about 5K so far but that includes damn near everything you could want except a big turbo...

[s13conv]

3/4 tank of gas, 60.3% / 39.7% F/R weight distribution on a galant VR-4. A larger rear sway bar w/ some adjustable dampening shocks (set stiff) will help the rear come out.

I have heard great things about the handling of the 240 and hope to experience it soon (once I get mine on the road).

[240_Keyy]

an AWD 1g Talon absolutely dominated our autocrosses here this season, they are great autocross cars, but unless it is raining, they are not fun to drive (IMHO) In fact, the owner of this one sold the car because it just wasn't "fun" and always broke down on him. Now he is building a twinturbo LS1 280z, that should be pretty fun

[mmdb]

bah drift. It's like everyone grew up on Initial D. Build the 240 for the track!

[RobDET]

Mine never broke...

[s13conv]

Mine never broke...

That's blasphemy. The ones that break down a lot are usually the ones that are not maintained. They buy a 16g and turn up the boost before they replace the timing belt and get a boost and EGT gauge.

[Cyberkreig]

maybe its just all bad press, but i would never think about buying a DSM.. and i do really like the bodystyle on the 2ndgens.. Sorry.. but even the DSM guys admit that they WILL break if not maintained.. no way to know what a previous owner did or didnt do.

[RobDET]

geeze... they will break if not maintained... uhh yah that applys to nissans toyotas chevrolets and even... thats right... the lwanmower