New to 240sx's...please HELP!

[Twin Cam]

A couple things:

Where do you guys get your info on the 240's, what mags do you read, sites do you shop/research parts at?

There doesn't seem to be as big of an aftermarket as I expected. I'm specifically looking for projector style headlights for a 93.

Also the car I am looking at is a 93 fastback (KA24DE) with a T3 turbo. 140k on car and 60k on the engine. The price is $6900. DO you think this is a good deal? Car is in decent shape, paint looks good, leather is a little rough, etc.

Also what kind of 1/4 times do you guys get from your set-ups? What should a stock 93 with a KA24DE and good driver run?

Thanks for any help anyone can give.

[lessthanjakejohn]

There doesn't seem to be as big of an aftermarket as I expected.

What car are you comparing this too? THis car might be one of the most popular eco sports cars in Japan.

I'm specifically looking for projector style headlights for a 93.

Do you mean JDM silvia headlights(here! ) or something to replace just the flip up part?

Where do you guys get your info on the 240's, what mags do you read, sites do you shop/research parts at?

Most things you can search on this site and then see what sites people suggest. Otherwise use our sponsors:pface

Also what kind of 1/4 times do you guys get from your set-ups? What should a stock 93 with a KA24DE and good driver run?

15.9-16.2 Probaly a mid 16. Or you could search...

Also the car I am looking at is a 93 fastback (KA24DE) with a T3 turbo. 140k on car and 60k on the engine. The price is $6900. DO you think this is a good deal? Car is in decent shape, paint looks good, leather is a little rough, etc.

Way too high . Try 3500-4000

[Onizuka]

ka24de with a t3 turbo doesnt mean that much. Any other gear on the engine, like intercooler, injector size, etc. that would help a lot more in predicting what kind of work has gone into the car.

Also, if your willing to buy a s13 with some junk on it for 7K, just save up a little more and get a 97 or 98...

[Twin Cam]

I thought these cars were faster. I currently own a 98 Neon R/T that, in stock form, would take a 240sx. R/T's can run 15.6 with a good driver. I'd like to buy a turbo'd KA24DE or one with the SR20DET swap. What would one run with a SR20 swap?

Could someone point me to some links for sites to buy/research parts?

[Twin Cam]

Also, if your willing to buy a s13 with some junk on it for 7K, just save up a little more and get a 97 or 98...

what is different about the 97/98's? besides looks. I am looking to spend no more than $7k. I want a fast yet reliable car. What does everyone reccomend.

[lessthanjakejohn]

Quote »ka24de with a t3 turbo doesnt mean that much. Any other gear on the engine, like intercooler, injector size, etc. that would help a lot more in predicting what kind of work has gone into the car.[/quote]

oops I thought thats what he said he wanted to do. I didn't see that he wanted to buy a car witha T3. You might want to pay 2000-10000 depending on how it was prepared.

I thought these cars were faster. I currently own a 98 Neon R/T that, in stock form, would take a 240sx. R/T's can run 15.6 with a good driver. I'd like to buy a turbo'd KA24DE or one with the SR20DET swap. What would one run with a SR20 swap?

180hp??? verse 155hp

I think sr20 is 15.6?? Try searching. Heck, why not do a swap after you get a car? I think Daunttless might have 1 or 2 motors extra coming in March 20th or so After Dark

[Twin Cam]

the car I'm looking at is here: http://www.autotrader.com/find...olor=

is it worth it?

[yeswepromise]

am i the only person that does not care about quarter mile times?:)

[lessthanjakejohn]

Looks pretty nice, Worth it? well thats up to you

97/98 is an MCS14 meaning minor change s14. Search for questions from now on will ya!

[Twin Cam]

am i the only person that does not care about quarter mile times?:)

I think it's a more legitimate way to compare different vehicles than say horsepower is. And most people have ran the 1/4 before so most people have this data. I assure you my reference to 1/4 times has nothing to do with The Fast and the Furious.

[lessthanjakejohn]

HIs comment to not caring has to do with drifting, I think...

[Rockenreno]

I assure you my reference to 1/4 times has nothing to do with The Fast and the Furious.

At least you're off to a good start

I think I've heard of people running high 13's with sr20's. Is that right? Somebody who has one should probably answer that question.

As for that car price, I would say it's too high. You could get a junker 240 for $1k and spend $3-5k on a sr20det swap that would be pretty damn fast. The guy needs to knock at least $1k off the price to consider it unless it is a lot faster than an sr20 (any idea of hp figures on that thing?). I think it would be cheaper to get it done yourself through Daunttless or Heavy Throttle...