So, it looks like my project is finally moving again.
The end of last summer...
And then what happened this winter...
Forged internals...
Black engine bay
Test fit
Build up
Parts Car
Helpers
New Engine Installed
Solid Motor Mounts
We fired her up yesterday. This was the result.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v..._page
So friggen happy! First engine I've ever built.
After a 1000 mile break in, I'm adding the boost. Block should handle almost 30 PSI.
Enjoy.
My winter project...
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hbpignosePA
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Re: My winter project... (sommmatt)
nice... so how much longer is your winter up north?
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real'S'thurteen
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Re: My winter project... (hbpignosePA)
good luck
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COLD DARK NORTH
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Re: My winter project... (real'S'thurteen)
Man, does Windsor not use any salt on the roads? lol
Nice find man. Car's looking good so far. Just started my own.
Canadian 240's FTW
Nice find man. Car's looking good so far. Just started my own.
Canadian 240's FTW
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tailout240
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Re: My winter project... (sommmatt)
nice build man, ive got a question for you... im rebuilding a single cam right now and im lookin for all the factory torque specs. i looked through the fsm but couldnt find them. any help?
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Johnnydrifter22
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Re: My winter project... (tailout240)
They're all in the FSM. Trust me.tailout240 wrote:nice build man, ive got a question for you... im rebuilding a single cam right now and im lookin for all the factory torque specs. i looked through the fsm but couldnt find them. any help?
Well it snowed last week. Wtf.hbpignosePA wrote:nice... so how much longer is your winter up north?
Thanks!real’S’thurteen wrote:good luck
Windsor uses a boatload, we ran out of salt a few times this winter. Why do you ask? lol.COLD DARK NORTH wrote:Man, does Windsor not use any salt on the roads? lol
Nice find man. Car's looking good so far. Just started my own.
Canadian 240's FTW
Yeah boii!Johnnydrifter22 wrote:Wow single slammer engine build!!
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hotrodjoseph
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Re: My winter project... (sommmatt)
lol ya that snow last wek was sh**, now we need to wait till it rains to wash that salt away nice rebuild, any other plans?
Haha well how about the whole plan...
Car: 1989 Nissan 240SXEngine: KA24ETransmission: 5 Speed Manual
I bought this car bone stock with rust out the wazoo. I drove it for one summer after fixing a lot of initial issues, and I felt it was ready to increase the power.
The Goal:350+ RWHP that corners on rails and looks good while doing it.
The Plan:Here is an incomplete list I made up around Christmas time. I have about half the stuff here. It's gonna be tweaked many times, I'm sure.
SUSPENSION and CHASSIS
Rear Subframe Bushings: SolidCoilovers: Tein HESuspension Arms: BingsSway Bars: GodspeedFront Subframe Brace: CustomAll Bushings: Energy SuspensionStrut Bars Front/Back: EbayRoll Cage: Bolt in or Weld in Rear Cage
BRAKES and HUBS
Calipers: Z32 or R32GTRRotors: Z32 or R32GTR 5 LugPads: Z32 or R32GTRHubs: N/A Z32 or S14 5 lugLines: OEM
EXTERIOR
Front Bumper: OEM, Pignose LipSide Skirts: 180SX Fibreglass ReplicaRear Bumper: Random JDM Rear ValencesHeadlights: Silverstar UltrasTaillights: Ebay Coupe StyleWideBody: Rivet-on Fender FlaresWheels: Work Emotion CR-KAIWindows: 15% tint
INTERIOR
Seats: S15 ClothBelts: OEM or 4 Point HarnessAir Conditioning/HVAC: DeletedRear Seats: Deleted
POWERPLANT
Engine: Nissan KA24E, RebuiltPistons: Ross Racing 8.5:1 CRRods: Eagle H BeamCamshaft: OEM, or O&J Performance, Stage 2Intake Manifold: OEM or Custom by EviltoM TuningExhaust Manifold: Log Manifold, T3 Turbo FlangeRadiator: Koyo AluminumIntercooler: CXRacing 24x12x3 CoreTurbocharger: Garret T3/T4 .57 trim, .63 A/RBlow off Valve: 1G DSMWastegate: Tial 38mmI/C Piping: 3inECU: Megasquirt, or AEM EMS
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Pump: Walbro 255LPHFuel Sending Unit: OEMFuel Pressure Regulator: ??Fuel Filter: Z32Fuel Rail: OEMFuel Injectors: Deutchwerks 750CCFuel Lines: OEM
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: OEM 5 SpeedClutch: ACT 300ZX Non Turbo Clutch rated to 400 ft/lbsFlywheel: D21 5 SpeedLSD: S15 Helical, or Welded OpenDriveshaft: OEM, or 1 piece Aluminum
EXHAUST
Turbo Elbow: 2.5in, from JGS PrecisionDownpipe: 3.0in, from BingsCatalytic Converter: 3.0in Test PipeCat Back: 3.0in to dual 2.5in, Apexi N1
Car: 1989 Nissan 240SXEngine: KA24ETransmission: 5 Speed Manual
I bought this car bone stock with rust out the wazoo. I drove it for one summer after fixing a lot of initial issues, and I felt it was ready to increase the power.
The Goal:350+ RWHP that corners on rails and looks good while doing it.
The Plan:Here is an incomplete list I made up around Christmas time. I have about half the stuff here. It's gonna be tweaked many times, I'm sure.
SUSPENSION and CHASSIS
Rear Subframe Bushings: SolidCoilovers: Tein HESuspension Arms: BingsSway Bars: GodspeedFront Subframe Brace: CustomAll Bushings: Energy SuspensionStrut Bars Front/Back: EbayRoll Cage: Bolt in or Weld in Rear Cage
BRAKES and HUBS
Calipers: Z32 or R32GTRRotors: Z32 or R32GTR 5 LugPads: Z32 or R32GTRHubs: N/A Z32 or S14 5 lugLines: OEM
EXTERIOR
Front Bumper: OEM, Pignose LipSide Skirts: 180SX Fibreglass ReplicaRear Bumper: Random JDM Rear ValencesHeadlights: Silverstar UltrasTaillights: Ebay Coupe StyleWideBody: Rivet-on Fender FlaresWheels: Work Emotion CR-KAIWindows: 15% tint
INTERIOR
Seats: S15 ClothBelts: OEM or 4 Point HarnessAir Conditioning/HVAC: DeletedRear Seats: Deleted
POWERPLANT
Engine: Nissan KA24E, RebuiltPistons: Ross Racing 8.5:1 CRRods: Eagle H BeamCamshaft: OEM, or O&J Performance, Stage 2Intake Manifold: OEM or Custom by EviltoM TuningExhaust Manifold: Log Manifold, T3 Turbo FlangeRadiator: Koyo AluminumIntercooler: CXRacing 24x12x3 CoreTurbocharger: Garret T3/T4 .57 trim, .63 A/RBlow off Valve: 1G DSMWastegate: Tial 38mmI/C Piping: 3inECU: Megasquirt, or AEM EMS
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Pump: Walbro 255LPHFuel Sending Unit: OEMFuel Pressure Regulator: ??Fuel Filter: Z32Fuel Rail: OEMFuel Injectors: Deutchwerks 750CCFuel Lines: OEM
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: OEM 5 SpeedClutch: ACT 300ZX Non Turbo Clutch rated to 400 ft/lbsFlywheel: D21 5 SpeedLSD: S15 Helical, or Welded OpenDriveshaft: OEM, or 1 piece Aluminum
EXHAUST
Turbo Elbow: 2.5in, from JGS PrecisionDownpipe: 3.0in, from BingsCatalytic Converter: 3.0in Test PipeCat Back: 3.0in to dual 2.5in, Apexi N1
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hotrodjoseph
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Re: (sommmatt)
nice sounds good, alot of work ahead lol.
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tailout240
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- Joined: Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:10 pm
- Car: 93 nissan 240sx
Re: My winter project... (sommmatt)
haha alright man, i'll keep lookin.....