thinking of buying an s13 - help

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mzeo
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Hi there. Be forewarned, this'll be a hefty post. :)

I'm really new to import cars, as the only one i've ever driven was an '89 N/A supra 5spd. My first, and current vehicle is a 93 gmc sonoma v6 5spd, and I'm a muscle car/truck guy, so I'm used to rwd torque.

I'm wondering how a 91-93 would compare to a 94-96 integra, although I've never driven or been in either. Also, are there any differences between the 240sx coupes and hatchbacks? LE vs. SE? Should I look for a super hicas model? I doubt I'll be doing any drifting, just high-speed chicanes and broad high speed turns.

What are the pros and cons of these cars, and is there anything else I should know about them?

Thanks a lot.


Zydeco
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start here http://30moons.com/Nissan240SXIndex.php . then all your other questions can probly be found here http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....hp?s=

Altiman94
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it'll be slower than the teg, handle about the same, but its rwd. Doesnt have enough power to do anything stock, but you can swap it. Just like a honda if u think about it. Go for what u like.

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mzeo wrote:Hi there. Be forewarned, this'll be a hefty post. :)

I'm really new to import cars, as the only one i've ever driven was an '89 N/A supra 5spd. My first, and current vehicle is a 93 gmc sonoma v6 5spd, and I'm a muscle car/truck guy, so I'm used to rwd torque.

I'm wondering how a 91-93 would compare to a 94-96 integra, although I've never driven or been in either. Also, are there any differences between the 240sx coupes and hatchbacks? LE vs. SE? Should I look for a super hicas model? I doubt I'll be doing any drifting, just high-speed chicanes and broad high speed turns.

What are the pros and cons of these cars, and is there anything else I should know about them?

Thanks a lot.


wahoo, not a honda owner ! :pface j/k

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It depends on the model of the integra. you should be able to beat a base model integra. I have and I have just an intake.

whiterps13
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the key thing to 240's in my opinion is thier potential. you can build one to do just about anything. you have so many options when it comes to more power; turbo ka, sr20det, ca18det, rb20det, rb25det, rb26dett, nitrous, ls1, v8s, etc.. its better than an integra because you can set them up for grip racing, drifting, drag racing, auto -x, touge etc.. i say go s13 hatchback.


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