i would like to know the difference between all these years
which years have lsd and whats the advantage to having thatalso dohc and sohc the difference in those and the advantages to each.
also if u could post some pics of the difference in the pig nose and the other style,
im really new to this and i did a search but i couldn't find much,if u could tell me all the differences so i could make my desicsion one which 240 to purchase in the next couple days.
thanks for the help guys,
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The Difference Between 89-93
Well, before I go to bed, I'll offer a bit of info.
In 1989 and 1990, the 240 had the KA24E SOHC engine, with 140 HP, and 152 LB/FT of torque; from 1991 through 1998, the 240 was equipped with the KA24DE DOHC engine, rated at 155 HP (or 160 HP, I'm not really sure), and 160 LB/FT of torque. Both are capable engines, with some debate as to which is the best. Nismo offers more parts for the KA24E, plus that's what I have, so I'm biased. ;-) The DOHC breathes better, especially at higher RPMs, and if you are not planning on tearing the block apart to build the engine up, the DOHC is the better option.
The LSD on the US market S13 (all 240's from 1989-1994) was only offered on cars with Super HICAS, a 4-wheel steering option that people either love or hate. It is always a good thing, and is recommended, regardless of your intention for the car. That being said, my preference would be to put a LSD in a car that didn't have Super HICAS, not due to my like or hate for HICAS (I've actually never tried it), but simply because there is less to go wrong with a non-HICAS car.
I've linked a picture of my pig-nose, which is just disgusting. I absolutely hate it, but hey . . . it's what I have. I'm sure someone else will put up a pic of their non pig-nose.
http://extranet.sessys.com:880...t.jpg
HTH.
In 1989 and 1990, the 240 had the KA24E SOHC engine, with 140 HP, and 152 LB/FT of torque; from 1991 through 1998, the 240 was equipped with the KA24DE DOHC engine, rated at 155 HP (or 160 HP, I'm not really sure), and 160 LB/FT of torque. Both are capable engines, with some debate as to which is the best. Nismo offers more parts for the KA24E, plus that's what I have, so I'm biased. ;-) The DOHC breathes better, especially at higher RPMs, and if you are not planning on tearing the block apart to build the engine up, the DOHC is the better option.
The LSD on the US market S13 (all 240's from 1989-1994) was only offered on cars with Super HICAS, a 4-wheel steering option that people either love or hate. It is always a good thing, and is recommended, regardless of your intention for the car. That being said, my preference would be to put a LSD in a car that didn't have Super HICAS, not due to my like or hate for HICAS (I've actually never tried it), but simply because there is less to go wrong with a non-HICAS car.
I've linked a picture of my pig-nose, which is just disgusting. I absolutely hate it, but hey . . . it's what I have. I'm sure someone else will put up a pic of their non pig-nose.
http://extranet.sessys.com:880...t.jpg
HTH.
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I own one of the few s13s that have the whole Handling package option tht is an SE model ( abs,vlsd,super hicas) and its 5 speed too,. i was VERY lucky to find it at some random no name dealer. I am also lucky that my HICAS doesnt work bc the pump is messed up so like it doestnt work at all.it makes drifting so much less intimidating. 
ill post some pics of my car once its released from the infirmary bc of transplant ( going on 8th week grrrr)
ill post some pics of my car once its released from the infirmary bc of transplant ( going on 8th week grrrr)