new to the nissan scene... have 8000 to spend

[flysoles365]

ok whats up guys i was recently into the honda scene well still i have a ej6 coupe with a worked b series swap but gettin tired of it so now i have a $8000 dollar budget and i need to start from scratch.. im lookin to get a 95-96 240sx shell.. sr20det motor/transmission.. and i wanna run 350-400 horses do you think i can do it with $8000.. help me out guys give me some advice and some list of things i can do to recieve that power and a place i can go in the ny or nj area to get it done and tuned..

heres a list i come up with to receive that power but everywhere i go they want so much money to build/swap/tune.. can anyone help me out with some advice thanks in advance.......Brandan

GT2871R .86 turboMegan Racing manifold & O2 housingCircuit Sports stainless steel turbo line kit550cc injectorsZ32 MAFSECU ROM Tune (RS Enthalpy) or Apexi Power FCPower Enterprise 87mm x 1.1mm Metal Head Gasket Brian Crower 264 (Step 2 Street stock valve springs and retainers OK) or Step 3 Race 272 Cams (requires BC Valve Springs and Retainers)Greddy Intake Manifold
Modified by flysoles365 at 6:01 AM 1/17/2008

[duffman1278]

Pics of the EK!

But anyways, sounds good so far, seems like you should be able to get those numbers, or something fairly close with that setup.

[flysoles365]

the many stages of my car sorry no motor shots..

[driftin_sr20det]

CF hood and 3 different sets of wheels?

[duffman1278]

btw, thats not an EK thats an EJ

[flysoles365]

btw, thats not an EK thats an EJ

thanks but i was rushing... yea its a ej6 with a worked swap

[Lev_96_240sx]

Don't mean to thread jack nor disrespect the SR motor (seeing as this is the forum for it) but if you're looking to make 350-400 hp for 8k, you're better off going with something like an LS1 swap. 8k should more than cover everything you'll need for it. It fits nicely in the 240sx and you will very safely and reliably make 400+ horsepower and way more torque than an SR could ever dream about, and you'll save weight. The aluminum block LS1 vs a 400hp SR will be quite a bit lighter.

My 2 cents. Check out Silviav8.com for more info on all this stuff if you're interested.

[flysoles365]

Don't mean to thread jack nor disrespect the SR motor (seeing as this is the forum for it) but if you're looking to make 350-400 hp for 8k, you're better off going with something like an LS1 swap. 8k should more than cover everything you'll need for it. It fits nicely in the 240sx and you will very safely and reliably make 400+ horsepower and way more torque than an SR could ever dream about, and you'll save weight. The aluminum block LS1 vs a 400hp SR will be quite a bit lighter.

My 2 cents. Check out Silviav8.com for more info on all this stuff if you're interested.

thanks ill check it out.. but was lookin to go turbo

[Lev_96_240sx]

I was actually about to add something about that. If you're a JDM purist, love turbos, or just don't like big v8s than by all means the SR is a good platform. I was going on the fact that you wanted horsepower, and undoubtedly you can get that very reliably from a v8. Besides, I don't know if it's a concern of yours, but even ss camaros with 325 hp got 24-25 miles to the gallon, No tuned SR will get near that. Anyway, it's your car, just my 2 cents. Good luck with the build and I want pics when you start it.

[flysoles365]

I was actually about to add something about that. If you're a JDM purist, love turbos, or just don't like big v8s than by all means the SR is a good platform. I was going on the fact that you wanted horsepower, and undoubtedly you can get that very reliably from a v8. Besides, I don't know if it's a concern of yours, but even ss camaros with 325 hp got 24-25 miles to the gallon, No tuned SR will get near that. Anyway, it's your car, just my 2 cents. Good luck with the build and I want pics when you start it.

thanks alot bro. but v8s are cool my boy has one in a rx7 its crazy but my whole life i had an allmotor car i think its time to try out the turbo scene... thank though...

[crashcourse]

GT 2871 r =$1200

Greddy rockerarm stoppers =$60

Brian Crower cams =$270 the 272's are alot of cam, 264 are a good choice

Brian Crower springs/retainers =$200

300zx MAF =$30-120 depends on the prick

do not get a power fc =$700-1000 i have one works great . But tuning one professionally $120/hour estimated 4 hoursby your self two rebuilds trust me...

Safc2 $200-300 or get the neo easy to tune for the setup you are looking for + professionally $120/hour estimated 45 minutes hmmm

550 injectors=$270-500 good dont go cheap (venom)I did and keep hearing bad things, but I havent had any problems 22 psi of boost and your in the ballpark of what you want

EST total =$2380 parts

Car Shell= $400-2500

motor =$1600-2900 halfcut s13 get everything

fuel pump= $100

FMIC =$200-800

Your off and running (IN A NISSAN) =EST $6480.

Cometic or Apexi head gasket $100-230 but i wouldnt tear into unless you popped it first . It will never be the same.

[flysoles365]

GT 2871 r =$1200

Greddy rockerarm stoppers =$60

Brian Crower cams =$270 the 272's are alot of cam, 264 are a good choice

Brian Crower springs/retainers =$200

300zx MAF =$30-120 depends on the prick

do not get a power fc =$700-1000 i have one works great . But tuning one professionally $120/hour estimated 4 hoursby your self two rebuilds trust me...

Safc2 $200-300 or get the neo easy to tune for the setup you are looking for + professionally $120/hour estimated 45 minutes hmmm

550 injectors=$270-500 good dont go cheap (venom)I did and keep hearing bad things, but I havent had any problems 22 psi of boost and your in the ballpark of what you want

EST total =$2380 parts

Car Shell= $400-2500

motor =$1600-2900 halfcut s13 get everything

fuel pump= $100

FMIC =$200-800

Your off and running (IN A NISSAN) =EST $6480.

Cometic or Apexi head gasket $100-230 but i wouldnt tear into unless you popped it first . It will never be the same.

yo crashcourse thanks alot for takin time out to do this write up.... thanks alot bro.. lol lata bro

but what intake manifold should i go with and racing manifold

also does anyone knows where i can go in the ny/nj area for my build and tune

[blinker_fluid]

brakes, tires, exhaust, suspension, oil pickup, clutch, radiator fan, fpr, guages, bov, spark plugs, ......

Its hard to make a list of everything you'll need. My rule of thumb is an sr swap alone will cost $3000-3500. So whatever you get you're shell for + $3500= 240sx w/ stock sr. Now start adding upgrades, shop fees for welding intercooler & alignment, fluids, unforseen parts & tools and that $8000 is startin to look like a spit wad. Don't get me wrong for 8k you'll have an awsome car but anyone who tunes cars knows its hard to ever be finished. Good luck with you're build and try checking Performance Tuning in brick, nj also Tune Time on rt.166 in toms river,nj.

[crashcourse]

np brotha, the manifold, sure ,you will have enough for it and some wheels and springs

keep me posted on your progress, I like to hear about it




Modified by crashcourse at 12:51 PM 1/18/2008

[flysoles365]

thanks blinkfluid and crash course ill keep you posted on the build... ill prob start a thread on here showing progress

[crashcourse]

brakes, tires, exhaust, suspension, oil pickup, clutch, radiator fan, fpr, guages, bov, spark plugs, ......

Its hard to make a list of everything you'll need. My rule of thumb is an sr swap alone will cost $3000-3500. So whatever you get you're shell for + $3500= 240sx w/ stock sr. Now start adding upgrades, shop fees for welding intercooler & alignment, fluids, unforseen parts & tools and that $8000 is startin to look like a spit wad. Don't get me wrong for 8k you'll have an awsome car but anyone who tunes cars knows its hard to ever be finished. Good luck with you're build and try checking Performance Tuning in brick, nj also Tune Time on rt.166 in toms river,nj.

the man is right ,you will never be done .just take it 1 step at a time. if you go in and change everything before you hear it run how do you know that it ran to begin with. but its sooo much easier to do everything before.

[flysoles365]

thanks everyone... i appreciate the advice.. and whats a computer i can tune my motor on... something not so expensive

[hungryjoseph]

if you're looking for something low prices and decent, go with a rom tune from enthalpy or jwt. costs 500$, sort of like the kpro of 240's

[flysoles365]

if you're looking for something low prices and decent, go with a rom tune from enthalpy or jwt. costs 500$, sort of like the kpro of 240's

thanks ill check it out...