New 240 kid

[Jacototheb]

Hello everyone. I'm new to this website and just bought a 240 yesterday for $2000. Its a 1995 SE. But the guy who had it before me primered it. It'll get repainted soon. It had a giant aftermarket tach and a "carbon fiber" steering wheel. And also no back seat. Luckily my friend had a parts car. Stock steering wheel is now in (horn and airbag don't work...) The tach is gone, and I now have cloth seats in the back, which doesnt look too good with my leather. The arm rest is wobbely and so is the shifter, the stereo trim is cracked and the trunk and glove box do not open. So I have a project ahead of me.

The motor runs strong but the exhaust is full of leaks and the right rear brakes are bad. And the clutch is going out. But... Here is a list of things i ordered last night that will hopefully be a good start.

New timing chain kitCAICatbackDownpipeHeaderFull gasket setCometic head gasketARP head studsSilvia shifter bezel/bootShort throw shifter with knobStage 3 clutch

[Jacototheb]

[S13_love]

Welcome!

[poshatch]

New timing chain kitCAICatbackDownpipeHeaderFull gasket setCometic head gasketARP head studsSilvia shifter bezel/bootShort throw shifter with knobStage 3 clutch

looks like you got a good start, i dont think there would be a purpose in replacing the gaskets unless they were leaking or unless your doing a little more of a build but you know they couldnt hurt to install or have around

what kind of short shifter?

and stage 3 by who? that thing could possibly not be fun to dd with haha

good luck on the build and welcome

it looks like you got your priorities straight for the most part, i like to see responsible 240sx owners

[rsagen]

looks good welcome to the site

[turbonxsx]

Welcome RWD brethren

[Seanzyyy]

welcomeee

[breadbox]

Welcomez to NICO

[HGOTBOOST]

welcome you got that car dirt cheap

[Jacototheb]

looks like you got a good start, i dont think there would be a purpose in replacing the gaskets unless they were leaking or unless your doing a little more of a build but you know they couldnt hurt to install or have around

what kind of short shifter?

and stage 3 by who? that thing could possibly not be fun to dd with haha

good luck on the build and welcome

it looks like you got your priorities straight for the most part, i like to see responsible 240sx owners

I'm planning on a turbo and it was leaking some oil so i figured I might as well replace everything just to make sure.

The short throw is ebay, and the clutch is XTD my friend had one on his rb26dett and he loved it. We are taking the motor out to do all this stuff in a couple weeks so the clutch install shouldn't be toooo bad.

And thanks for the kind welcomes everyone!

[numbnuts240]

if you're going turbo, cancel your orders on the cai, header, and dp. good luck with the car.

[Jacototheb]

if you're going turbo, cancel your orders on the cai, header, and dp. good luck with the car.

Thanks!

And the turbo won't be for a while. I just want a decent exhaust on there til then.

[poshatch]

I'm planning on a turbo and it was leaking some oil so i figured I might as well replace everything just to make sure.

The short throw is ebay, and the clutch is XTD my friend had one on his rb26dett and he loved it. We are taking the motor out to do all this stuff in a couple weeks so the clutch install shouldn't be toooo bad.

And thanks for the kind welcomes everyone!

let me know how the ebay one is, i have a megan v2 and it is sorta...stiff, weird shift feeling, the clutch install will be easy as pie if the engine is out already, trying to muscle that transmission under the car is lame...

one again, good choice in doing the necessary maintenance first before anything else

what kind and size catback?

your set up currently, after the engine is running great, will be a good decent set up, its roughly what i have and i have loads of fun

[pool1440]

i was going to past one like this but you beat me to the punch. i got mine Saturday night for $300. the timing was off but thats a easy fix and all i did so far was water pump and hose. i got some good s*** on it ready to drift. so once i master everything and it runs like a champ i will be seeing you guys side ways

[240sxJoe91]

Not a bad buy.... take some more pics in the daylight if you can we love pics on here

[Lonismos14]

Welcome and nice car.

Just some words of wisdom im turbo and i have a felpro head gasket works just fine.

With the cometic i wouldnt get that unless you deck the head and the block, or else its going to leak. Garanteed.

[Chris28]

As said, the fel-pro has withstood 400+ hp KA's. The Cometic requires special head and block treatment in order for it to seal correctly.

[Jacototheb]

Dangit I already ordered the cometic...Guess I'll send it back and buy the fel-pro.

The cat back is a 3" with the giant can tip lol, I donno the brand, my friend "turbo joe" helped out getting that.

I need help choosing some good brakes and I need that bezel thing that goes around the radio, and also a new arm rest.

Junk yard?

I'll get more pics up tomorrow.

Wet sanded the headlights today, took out all the seats, console, and dash parts to vacuum out all the cigarette ashes...

Alsooooo. Sunday the wheels come off, and the tires come off the wheels. Sand blasting the wheels and painting them gunmetal.
Modified by Jacototheb at 9:00 PM 4/7/2010

[Jacototheb]

Any ideas on how to get the trunk open?Key is broke off inside it.I tried using the half key and wiggling it around but nothing will work.

[crakin]

you make me sick getting an se for so cheap...but congrats and what not. Welcome

[Jacototheb]

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you make me sick getting an se for so cheap...but congrats and what not. Welcome

Bahahaha!Sorry man, it was a steal. But thank you!

[hatedinthemind]

welcome and good luck

[Jacototheb]

One more pic from tonight. I'm fixing the trunk tomorrow and I'll get some "artsy pictures"

[rsagen]

Not sure if your car has a truck popper in the cab or not. I know the s13s do. Anyway you could fold down the seats and with a small screw driver gently pry the latch open.. thats what I did once cuz my popper got loose on the cable and I didn't have the key for the trunk only the doors oddly enough.

[Jacototheb]

Not sure if your car has a truck popper in the cab or not. I know the s13s do. Anyway you could fold down the seats and with a small screw driver gently pry the latch open.. thats what I did once cuz my popper got loose on the cable and I didn't have the key for the trunk only the doors oddly enough.

I got it open I crawled into the trunk with a screw driver and took the latch and lock off while a friend pulled up on the trunk lid.

After reassembly everything works!

[rsagen]

good to hear that its working out for you.