s13 to s14 conversion

Post by **kage** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

I was thinking of all of these s15 conversions everybody is doing these days. In my opinion they do look pretty nice, but there becoming to common and the more i think about it, it is to expensive and becoming "ricey". Hopefully I will soon have a s14.5 front end conversion on my 89 240sx. I have had contradicting reports on the conversion and cant find too much stuff on it anywhere. I cant determine if the stock s14.5 will bolt up to the s13 chasis, it sounds like they shouldnt but ive heard they do. So this is what i figure ill do for the swap:

fenders(conversion or stock)lightsradiator support(for eaze of headlight, is it bolt on to the s13?) front bumperhood

any pics would be great of a coverted carany suggestions greatly appreciated

Post by **chmercer** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

not a bolt on at all. the s14 is wider than the s13. they have done it in japan a million times so you could probably find pics on google. and if you feel that an s15 conversion is ricey why is an s14 any better?

IBspendingmoneyonbodypanelsisricey

except for the silvia front end, that gives me a boner

Post by **kage** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

chmercer wrote:and if you feel that an s15 conversion is ricey why is an s14 any better?

Starting off, the reason I bought my 240sx is 1) its a nissan 2) its cheap 3) its rear wheel

everybody my age that knows nothing about cars think that hondas are race cars and everybody is buying them.

The s15 conversion is a sweet conversion and the first few people to do it I respect for the originality. But now so many ppl are converting there cars to s15, half not caring of its jdm heritage. Just like hondas, s15 conversions are becoming done too frequently just to copy somebody elses idea over and over again.

the s14 conversion will give a nice look and will be rare in north america compared to the s15 conversion.

Post by **chmercer** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

i just mean that i personally think conversions of any kind are ricey because they serve no purpose. but yea anyway you could probably do an s14 conversion but you would pretty much need fiberglass everything because none of it bolts up, and you cant use a regular s14 hood or bumper because its going to be too wide. im sure you could custom it for cheaper if you had the tools. OR you could spend the money on -

new spark plugsnew fluidssynthetic oilnew bushingsstrut barssway barstrunk batteryCAIseatharnessroll barsteering wheel

with probably a good deal left over

Post by **BomexS13** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

chmercer wrote:i just mean that i personally think conversions of any kind are ricey because they serve no purpose.

conversions purpose is to make the car look good. People do s15 conversion because we dont have them here in teh US.

Post by **chmercer** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

from a performance standpoint.

Post by **APEXi240** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

S14.5 is an S14 with S15 front end. Its not an S14 front end like you were inferring in your initial post.

I couldn't agree with chmercer more.

Post by **D Money** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

just sell yours and buy an s14

Post by **whiterps13** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

i think this guy is stuck on getting the front end, so let him do his thing. after all he didnt ask your opinions, he asked if it would bolt up or not. just cuz all you guys wanna do is go fast doesnt mean he wants to.

Post by **BomexS13** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

whiterps13 wrote: just cuz all you guys wanna do is go fast doesnt mean he wants to.

werd haha:ylsuper

Post by **Shnitz** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

just thought i should input my 2 cents, it would probably be just as cheap to keep the money for that front end conversion and sell your 240, then you can just get an s14.

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

Also, that one drifter with and S13 with an S14 back end. Another point, just becasue it is not related to performance doesnt mean its not good. He likes it, and the idea is unique, stateside wise, here in Texas, I have only see 2 240sx's w/ the S15 conversion, so I dont think its ricey. Kind of like saying, why get a CD deck for your car when it doesnt increase performance, or why spend money on a system.(for sound of course) thats why he wants to the conversion (unique, looks good) Just my opinoin, everyone is entiteld to one. My idea is, to have the over all car, good looks, good performance, good sound, comfortable, safety, nice ride.

Post by **BomexS13** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

BB Turbo H C S15 wrote:Also, that one drifter with and S13 with an S14 back end. Another point, just becasue it is not related to performance doesnt mean its not good. He likes it, and the idea is unique, stateside wise, here in Texas, I have only see 2 240sx's w/ the S15 conversion, so I dont think its ricey. Kind of like saying, why get a CD deck for your car when it doesnt increase performance, or why spend money on a system.(for sound of course) thats why he wants to the conversion (unique, looks good) Just my opinoin, everyone is entiteld to one. My idea is, to have the over all car, good looks, good performance, good sound, comfortable, safety, nice ride.

EXACTLY. Cars are not only made to do auto-x, drift, etc. Most people use their car to travel from a to b, and off course you want to look good:icesangel

Post by **JustinStrife** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

If I keep my hatch i'm going to put an S15 front end on it. However if i get rid of it and go S14 I'll get a 95' and put kouki(sp?) front end on it.

not to mention the blacktop sr that'll maybe be transplanted(so many decisions ahhhh)

Post by **Zydeco** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

Well heres my s13 w/as14 front end on it. By the way this is just a fast photoshop job.

EDIT: Man that kinds of looks like a regular s14.

Post by **raging panda** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

Dude, it just looks like you posted a picture of a stock s14.

Post by **Zydeco** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

just to prove my self right here the orignal pic.

Post by **Zydeco** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

heres the front end i used.

Post by **Zydeco** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

and finaly.

Post by **BomexS13** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

why not just buy an s14?

Post by **JustinStrife** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

I personally don't see much point in putting an S14 front end on an S13. S15 front end I can understand on the hatch(not the coupe)

but this is just IMO

Post by **sideshow** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

so because its an s15 front end its cool but s14 isnt?

i think its a good idea and ive been wanting to see one, but i think the s14b front end would look sweetest. it should ift if you think about it, people do s15 conversions on s14's,they also do them on s13'sso if the mounting holes for s15 fit on an s14 and s13why wouldnt a s14 front end fit on an s13? if that makes any sense to you

Post by **drifter sx** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

actually.. this topic HAS been discussed before, cuz i personally started one of the threads. anyway there are pics of these conversions floating around somewhere, i have a few. i do think an s13 hatch with a 97 s14 front end would look good if done right. if thats your thing go to it man, but ive heard its not an easy thing to do. use the search button...

Post by **JustinStrife** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

as I've stated above. It's just my own personal opinion and by no means fact.

Post by **BomexS13** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

sideshow wrote:so because its an s15 front end its cool but s14 isnt?

People do s15 conversion(jdm) because we dont have that actual car/model/look here in the US. Doing an s15 conversoin is a cheaper way to have the jdm s15 look. If we do have that actual car here, you'd probably see less(or none) people doing s15 conversion.....This is just an opinion...

Post by **JustinStrife** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:23 pm

I actually agree with your logic Bomex. It makes perfect sense why people would do hybrid stuff

s13 to s14 conversion

s13 to s14 conversion

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