vert "CHAT"

[the vert]

I thought it would be cool if you guys had a chat on here. This way there is no one subject to talk about. Just ask a question and get an answer kind of deal.

Just thought I would introduce myself just bought my vert about a month ago and I love it. My name is Josh im in the Army, im stationed in fort bragg NC. I hope you guys dont mind this, I thought it would be neat.

[the vert]

with that being said I need new seats and came across these and thought they were pretty cool. Now by no means im I the ricer type but these just look really cool to me and plus there cheap, just hope there not crap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...sting

[the vert]

when I get my exhaust and rims put on I will post up pics and give her a nice bath.

Thanks guys

[xChevox]

damn i want a vert

[biggie]

This will probably fail horribly. Not that much traffic in here for a chat.

[cmkelly]

Hey and welcome to another NC vert. Dang, the shipping is almost as much as the seats! Maybe look for some S14 seats locally first.

As far as the chat - yeah, I'm with Biggie here. Most people "chat" via posts. With so many members you'll typically get an answer quickly. Also check out the SEARCH feature and use it liberally - most of your questions have already been asked and answered.

Finally, post up some pics of the before and after. People here understand that all our verts are works in progress and it's always good to see from whence they came.

Welcome!

[the vert]

yea I was not sure on how many there was of us. But I have learned from other forums to search before making a thread. As far as the seats im not a huge fan of the S14 seats, and I would also need to reupholster the seats.

You all will see my plans later on down the road.

[cmoody2006]

Before......

bunch of mayhem....

After motor swap, 5 speed swap, 5 lug swap, z brakes upgrade and durring door swap...











Better pictures to come later....

And like every 240 out there... Still a work in progress....

[the vert]

Is there a way that I can do the z32 brake conversion and keep my 4 lug cause I just had my wheels powdered coating white and they look really good? Are there any rotors that are the same sixe as the z32 that are 4 lug?

[biggie]

Is there a way that I can do the z32 brake conversion and keep my 4 lug cause I just had my wheels powdered coating white and they look really good? Are there any rotors that are the same sixe as the z32 that are 4 lug?

You can buy the Z32 rotors predrilled for 4 lug, or buy them and find someone to drill them.

http://www.phase2motortrend.com/p2mz32frbrro.html

[The Inflicted]

Or if you're feeling really bold you can drill them out yourself.

I haven't driven my vert in MONTHS.I loaned mine to my father when his Infiniti M30 went down and now I've been stuck in my S14.5 Poor me, right?

[the vert]

I need your opions. I was thinking about rebuilding the KA and thought about putting stronger rods and pistons in the block, also building the head, and boosting it later down the road. From your experiences and knowldege about the 240 is a boosted/built KA better or worse than a boosted/built SR?

[biggie]

I need your opions. I was thinking about rebuilding the KA and thought about putting stronger rods and pistons in the block, also building the head, and boosting it later down the road. From your experiences and knowldege about the 240 is a boosted/built KA better or worse than a boosted/built SR?

It is pretty much personal preference. Both are good.

[Eikon]

I LOVE this picture!!!



That is so cool! Talk about a 240 owner right there. Someone should make one of those motivational picture things about it. Typical 240 owner with more parts off the cars then on them. lol.

[the vert]

Ok guess what do you tune with im a honda guy and im used to hondata which is the best but I just need a piggy back that I can tune air to fuel and timing. Also what are some good launch controllers like 2 step?

[the vert]

went out and bought my first part for my 5-speed swap, clutch pedal assembly. Any of you had any experience with the AEM fuel and ignition controller?

[holemilk00]

It is pretty much personal preference.

Not really. I personally have a KA-T car, an SR car, and a RB car. Heres what I've found in my own experience.

1. KA-T- you already have the motor, the car is wired for it, parts are finally readily available and affordable so it breaks down like this

2. SR20- you pay for a motor set, which will run you from $1500-$4000 depending on who screws you for it, then you can put it in yourself if you know how, or you pay someone around $1000 to do it for you including wiring. And when its all said and done, you've for 205hp.

3. RBXX- no matter what, you won't get out for under $3500 and a good bit of work, and then if you make the mistake of a stock RB20, refer to #2.

So in the end, my personal view, and I stress that its just my personal view, if you have a DOHC KA, and aren't a super baller with money to just piss away, you're better off to build that, not only is it bigger displacement, but for the $2500 it would take to do a basic SR swap (and I mean motor set, wiring, motor mounts, FMIC/SMIC, DP, and the other odds and ends) you can have a 300whp or more KA-T set up. I'm sure I'll get flamed out the door for this from the SR fan boys, but its pretty much truth. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my SR car, I just wish it would have come in all my cars instead of having to fork over a couple grand just to get to the starting point.

[holemilk00]

went out and bought my first part for my 5-speed swap, clutch pedal assembly. Any of you had any experience with the AEM fuel and ignition controller?

The FIC gets very very mixed reviews, I've dealt with them on a Supra and a IS300 and both were bad experiences. Then in the same few weeks a customer had it on a car that he tuned and it seems to work great for what he needed. Have you googled the reviews of it?

[docwra]

Out of interest, what sort of costs are you looking at for a KA-T conversion??

Over the pond you can pick up a decent SR for £600 with a loom, and 350hp out of it is only another £750 odd. We dont see many KA's, but the general opinion over here is "truck engine" - how do they compare??

[biggie]

Out of interest, what sort of costs are you looking at for a KA-T conversion??

Over the pond you can pick up a decent SR for £600 with a loom, and 350hp out of it is only another £750 odd. We dont see many KA's, but the general opinion over here is "truck engine" - how do they compare??

KADET can = SRDET. The SR is much more expensive here. For a good SR swap with basic bolton upgrades will be close to $5k, especially if labor is paid for.

There are plenty of high hp built KA-Ts, it is pretty much personal preference here. The SR bing a little higher revving, but the KA having more torgue especially in lower RPMs.

[biggie]

Since it's slow, my new DD (traded my Versa in), '03 G35 Coupe:

http://smg.photobucket.com/alb...35C03/

[cmoody2006]

I LOVE this picture!!!

That is so cool! Talk about a 240 owner right there. Someone should make one of those motivational picture things about it. Typical 240 owner with more parts off the cars then on them. lol.

Thanks lol I've got way 2 many parts just laying around right now but The vert's getting close to done... Got rid of those gay pillars in the door 2

And Someone should make a motivational pic with that one its one of the better one's I've taken lately just make sure I get to see it lol

[TIMELSS_vert]

If you have the budget for an SR, just put that money into internals on your KA and geta basic turbo kit together. That way you'll be fresher, stronger and ready for more boost. Oh, and trq is a good thing.

[ef9kiid86]

whats up nicoclub? im lookin to get a 240sx vert and do a manual swap into it. so what do you think would be better to do the swap myself or get one that is alread converted

[the vert]

well the hard part is finding one that has a 5 speed already done i mean finding a nice 240sx convertible is hard enough trust me I know. I got lucky and found mine and only paid 3300 for it. I think I paid a little much for it. The transmission is going out on me the motor leaks oil, but it has a brand new top that works, came with an alarm and sound system.

[the vert]

Ok well here she is when I first got her. Her name is Lucy btw I will post some pictures when I get my wheels on with the way she sits now.

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I got the wheels powdered coated and need to go pick them up and put new tires on them. Next on the list is a 5 speed swap I figured out its going to cost me around 2 grand. I already have hatch door panels but I am going to wait till I have enough money to get new seats and pretty much redo the whole interior.

[TIMELSS_vert]

efkiid86 - it will be easier to find one and do it your self. If you are even slightly mechanically inclined, the write ups on here can get you through it. Depending on the season the car is bought in, where its from and it's condition, expect to pay 2000-3500 for a stock one. Pristine, low mileage cars can go for even more!

[the vert]

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Here is a short little video of my exhaust I took right after washing the car. It sounded really good in the bay.

[biggie]

Washed the Vert and had the new DD out so took pics today.

[the vert]

Here is a little picture of the interior with my s15 steering wheel. As you can see she has a lot of work that needs to be done.

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