hey guys, forgive my ignorance orwrong posting but i'm looking for some advice:
i have a 1993 fastback, and i'm looking to mod it (or try on a budget) i'm trying to look for the best solution to get the car pushing 200hp, ive been looking into turbos and such, and am wondering what you pros/experts thought would/should be the first parts to upgrade?? or if someone could redirect me someone/where i could find some info on modding engine
and on a totally unrelated note:
when i'm accelerating and i get to about 3-4k RPM, i hear this kind of GRRR noise as if it was like pressure being released, im gonna get this checked out, but wanted to know what some of you thought.
Thanks in advance guys, love this site, lots of resources
New to 240 modding
Depends on how you want to go and what you want to spend. You have a lot of options.
First option is to work with what you have. A low pressure (7-10psi) would put you over 200fwhp and close to or over 200rwhp. Depending on your abilities, you can piece together a turbo system for ~$1500 for a basic system, or you can pay ~$3500 for a complete GReddy kit.
Another option is a motor swap. Pretty much any popular engine for the 240 will make over 200rwhp with just minor mods. This includes the CA18, SR20, RB20, and RB25.
Yet another way with the stock motor is with bolt on's and possibly a little N20. You could do header, full exhaust, cold air intake, cams, etc. and get pretty close to 200hp, over that with a small shot of gas.
Whichever way you go, I would decide early and stick to that, so you don't end up wasting money on parts you don't end up needing. For instance, if you're going to go turbo, there's no point in buying a header, you'll have to replace it with a turbo manifold. If you're going to do a motor swap, I would just do stuff that will work with the motor you're going to put in. FOr example, a catback exhaust will work with any motor. Same for a fuel pump.
First option is to work with what you have. A low pressure (7-10psi) would put you over 200fwhp and close to or over 200rwhp. Depending on your abilities, you can piece together a turbo system for ~$1500 for a basic system, or you can pay ~$3500 for a complete GReddy kit.
Another option is a motor swap. Pretty much any popular engine for the 240 will make over 200rwhp with just minor mods. This includes the CA18, SR20, RB20, and RB25.
Yet another way with the stock motor is with bolt on's and possibly a little N20. You could do header, full exhaust, cold air intake, cams, etc. and get pretty close to 200hp, over that with a small shot of gas.
Whichever way you go, I would decide early and stick to that, so you don't end up wasting money on parts you don't end up needing. For instance, if you're going to go turbo, there's no point in buying a header, you'll have to replace it with a turbo manifold. If you're going to do a motor swap, I would just do stuff that will work with the motor you're going to put in. FOr example, a catback exhaust will work with any motor. Same for a fuel pump.
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nasser.syed
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Re: (MikelZ)
sounds good
im not looking into a whole engine swap, just a turbo on the stock engine to get it pushing to decent power would be nice, do you or anyone else now about some good resources i can read to gain more knowledge about engine mods? i'm looking to learn a lot more about modding cars. ive been searching google all the time to see if i can find some info on turbos on s13's but not finding anything useful
im not looking into a whole engine swap, just a turbo on the stock engine to get it pushing to decent power would be nice, do you or anyone else now about some good resources i can read to gain more knowledge about engine mods? i'm looking to learn a lot more about modding cars. ive been searching google all the time to see if i can find some info on turbos on s13's but not finding anything useful
Re: New to 240 modding (nasser.syed)
You need NAAAAAAWSSS, two big bottles....jk. Just boost the car. NA is a waste of money.nasser.syed wrote:hey guys, forgive my ignorance orwrong posting but i'm looking for some advice:
i have a 1993 fastback, and i'm looking to mod it (or try on a budget) i'm trying to look for the best solution to get the car pushing 200hp, ive been looking into turbos and such, and am wondering what you pros/experts thought would/should be the first parts to upgrade?? or if someone could redirect me someone/where i could find some info on modding engine
and on a totally unrelated note:
when i'm accelerating and i get to about 3-4k RPM, i hear this kind of GRRR noise as if it was like pressure being released, im gonna get this checked out, but wanted to know what some of you thought.
Thanks in advance guys, love this site, lots of resources
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nasser.syed
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- Car: 1993 Nissan 240SX
Re: (nismofly)
what would you recommend for a turbo for my 93 stock s13?
i was thinking of a turbo, intake, exaust, wheels, something along those lines, kouki taillights, clear turn/corners
what is the best bang for the buck turbo i can get?
thanks guys, lots of help
i was thinking of a turbo, intake, exaust, wheels, something along those lines, kouki taillights, clear turn/corners
what is the best bang for the buck turbo i can get?
thanks guys, lots of help
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tryiian
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- Car: 95 blue emerald s14 KADE traded for 1992 black hatch base
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Re: (nismofly)
no it`s not. an automatic s chassis with a six foot chest of drawers wing made of faux cf with a six inch exhaust on 1.5" piping would only be devalued by upgradin th suspension.
oy, and iForgot the mismatched color body kit... see, the sideskirts lower the car so much that suspension is no longer needed for better handling. you ride on rails. the ones in the side skirts iMean.
and seriously, to all the ka-t guys, it may come off as an insult to some of you, but if you intend to bolt a compressor of some sort on your car and start forcing induction, please, please dont forget to take care of the engine first. there`re a lot of guys out there (girls too, iImagine) tryna fit some disco potatoes on 200k+ miled ka`s that havent had an oil change, new parts, or any other sensible maintenance done in too long. if you have access to an owners manual, check out all the maintenance stuff, it can be better for your car than boltons, in many cases.
oy, and iForgot the mismatched color body kit... see, the sideskirts lower the car so much that suspension is no longer needed for better handling. you ride on rails. the ones in the side skirts iMean.
and seriously, to all the ka-t guys, it may come off as an insult to some of you, but if you intend to bolt a compressor of some sort on your car and start forcing induction, please, please dont forget to take care of the engine first. there`re a lot of guys out there (girls too, iImagine) tryna fit some disco potatoes on 200k+ miled ka`s that havent had an oil change, new parts, or any other sensible maintenance done in too long. if you have access to an owners manual, check out all the maintenance stuff, it can be better for your car than boltons, in many cases.
Re: (tryiian)
where did you get this from, just a random anti-rice rant?tryiian wrote:no it`s not. an automatic s chassis with a six foot chest of drawers wing made of faux cf with a six inch exhaust on 1.5" piping would only be devalued by upgradin th suspension.
oy, and iForgot the mismatched color body kit... see, the sideskirts lower the car so much that suspension is no longer needed for better handling. you ride on rails. the ones in the side skirts iMean.