My New Project. Future Mods. Advice?.

[Spike101]

I am new to the whole 240SX scene. Next Saturday (5/13) I will be going to pick-up my new project. Its an 1993 S13 coupe. White and 5 speed, exactly what I was looking for. But originally I wanted an 95-96 S14 with those options. I am paying $850 for the car stock and it runs. The power steering pump leaks. I need some opinions on what is good for S13 and whats bad. Your experience is best preferred, Can you give me some ideas on what to do to it. I already planned an S14 SR20DET. Thanks.

[Brian]

You can do

Engine work
Suspension work
Interior work
Exterior work
wheel work
Anything you want.

I would just modify everything really.
Have fun.

[Spike101]

You can do

Engine work
Suspension work
Interior work
Exterior work
wheel work
Anything you want.

I would just modify everything really.
Have fun.
LOL. OK I'm not that kind of noob. I mean I want what kind of brands and parts to use. I have things picked out and saved on Word but I want to know what yall think.

[alexchanman]

well, that stuff is all up to you and what you are going to do with it.

for starters you can get a new seat and then drive your car. figure out from there.

[Spike101]

LOL. Here is some that I have. Not fully done.

Motor
S14 SR20DET
CP 8:5:1 Pistons
Eagle H Beam Rods
ARP Head Studs
HKS Hi-Power Exhaust
Greddy V-SPL Intercooler
Kaaz Solid 2 Way LSD
HKS SSQV BOV
HKS Cam Gears
HKS Stage 2 Cams
ACT Extreme Street Clutch
Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel
Greddy Metal Head Gasket
Greddy Oil Pan
Greddy Radiator Cap
Enjuku Racing Radiator Cooling Panel
Flex–A–Lite 12” Cooling Fans
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs (Range 8)
Samco Radiator Hoses
Nismo Master Slave Cylinder
Nismo Steel Braided Clutch Line
B & M Short Shifter

Exterior
JDM Front End
Work Meister S1 Wheels (17”)
Z32 Front Brake Upgrade
Z32 Rear Brake Upgrade

Suspension
Tein Drift Coilovers
Suspension Techniques Front Sway Bar
Suspension Techniques Rear Swap Bar
DC Carbon Steel Strut Bar
Tein Tension Rods

[punxva]

yo welcome to the 757 240 scene, check out Dragva.com for more local scene shit :)

[Spike101]

yo welcome to the 757 240 scene, check out Dragva.com for more local scene shit :)
Been on Drag for almost 2 years. ;) Username is the same.

[Spike101]

Suggestions?????

[Cashizslick]

Here is another typical setup for a 240sx.

1991 Redtop SR20DET front clip
JDM RHD Silvia Radiator (included in front clip)

Apex N1 Catback
Greddy Profec B Spec II
Greddy Turbo Timer
Greddy Remote Switching System
Auto Gauge Boost Gauge
Autometer Dual Gauge Pod
Greddy RSPL Intercooler
Greddy Downpipe
Enjuku Hotpipe
K&N Filtercharger
HKS SSQV Blowoff Valve
Z32 Front Brakes
Drilled/Slotted SS Brake Rotors
240sx SE model 5lug conversion
SS brake conversion lines
front/rear AGX 4way adjust shocks
f/r No Name Springs
Infinity J30 Diff
Walbro 255lph Inline Fuel pump
Python 900 2way alarm system

Working a/c and p/s which were retained from the Silvia front clip.

[Spike101]

Thank you, I will take that into consideration, but does the Greddy downpipe bolt up to the N1?

[Track_Onslaught]

fook all that sr noise

LS1 for the win

a guy from a TX forum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThoU5wlLgcU
he used to drive that bubba drift el camino in Formula Drift circuit

[Spike101]

fook all that sr noise

LS1 for the win
No thanks, Ill pass.

[tchenku]

it's not the downpipe that bolts up to the exhaust, it's the cat. and it'll bolt right up no problem as long as your buying the right chassis specific exhaust. as far as buying stuff for your ride. if you've got $$, then invest it in good quality parts. there are numerous partners here on this board to choose from. i tend to stay away from ebay stuff, not cause they're cheap, but cause i'm uncertain on how they will hold up. i, myself, have not bought any suspension mods off of ebay, but that's just me. even if you're broke, just save up for the good stuff. that is all. oh, and just have fun with the car!! that's a priority #1.

[Cashizslick]

^ Exactly.

Have fun with the car.


Maybe you could hook-up with some of the other members on this board to examine their rides.

Reading about how an SR, RB, or KAT setup will perform is a LOT different than actually driving a car that is equipped as such.

[alexchanman]

be cool and get a CA18DET.

[Spike101]

SR20DET. Already decided.

[drift freaq]

forgot both the sr and ca and join the grownups and drop a RB in there.

[FRpilot]

why sr20? on a budget?

[exitspeed]

RB's are for grown folks. If you ain't grown, get and SR.

I would like to add...All of this "advice" can be found by searching the thousands and thousands of posts on this forum though.

[CaoBoY]

SR20 is JAY DEE EEMMM!!!! why else you think he's doing it. for the OP, what did you drive before? why do you want to get in this scene?

[Spike101]

SR20 is JAY DEE EEMMM!!!! why else you think he's doing it. for the OP, what did you drive before? why do you want to get in this scene?
I was thinking about RB but the money is a problem and I dont want to be saving forever to try to get an RB. I have a 2000 Civic Si as well as this 240SX I'm gettting. I want to have some fun and do something legal so I can go to the track and practice drifting and have fun. With all my Honda friends we take a big risk getting in trouble with the law by street racing so I'm trying to get out of it. I was going to get an Civic hatch but thats asking for trouble because I will street race it and the closest track is 1/4 miles track 2 1/2 hours away and with the price of gas.

[exitspeed]

I have a 2000 Civic Si as well as this 240SX I'm gettting. I want to have some fun and do something legal so I can go to the track and practice drifting and have fun. With all my Honda friends we take a big risk getting in trouble with the law by street racing so I'm trying to get out of it. I was going to get an Civic hatch but thats asking for trouble because I will street race it and the closest track is 1/4 miles track 2 1/2 hours away and with the price of gas.


OMG Street racing is sooo awsome, I just can't control myself. :keke: :down:

Do you HAVE to get a 240? Can't you find another mad JDM tyte car?

I better get used to these kinda posts...F&F3 comes out soon.:down:

[ManoNegra]

Lol.. 240 Ihas been the new Civic for a while now.

[SR240DET]

if your going to drift the 240 your wasting your time with all the engine stuff unless the sr needs a rebuild. I would take it to the track stock and drift it for awhile, and get a feel for things. Then i would upgrade the suspension as you go along and get what you need.

Motor
S14 SR20DET- nice to have
CP 8:5:1 Pistons - dont need
Eagle H Beam Rods - dont need
ARP Head Studs - dont need
HKS Hi-Power Exhaust - nice to have
Greddy V-SPL Intercooler - dont need ( too big)
Kaaz Solid 2 Way LSD - I would make this my first choice
HKS SSQV BOV - dont need
HKS Cam Gears - dont need
HKS Stage 2 Cams - dont need
ACT Extreme Street Clutch - nice to have
Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel - nice to have
Greddy Metal Head Gasket - dont need
Greddy Oil Pan - dont need unless your sr oil pan got damage from shipping
Greddy Radiator Cap - whats wrong with stock one?
Enjuku Racing Radiator Cooling Panel - would get
Flex–A–Lite 12” Cooling Fans - dont need unless your clutch fan is broken
Koyo Aluminum Radiator - dont need
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs (Range 8) - would get
Samco Radiator Hoses - dont need unless you need them for swap
Nismo Master Slave Cylinder - dont need unless you get harder clutch
Nismo Steel Braided Clutch Line - nice to have
B & M Short Shifter - may be too stiff for drifting, but you will understand once you start

Exterior
JDM Front End - thats up to you
Work Meister S1 Wheels (17”) - thats up to you
Z32 Front Brake Upgrade - nice to have, you can get away with better pads
Z32 Rear Brake Upgrade - nice to have

Suspension
Tein Drift Coilovers - good entry level coilovers
Suspension Techniques Front Sway Bar - dont need
Suspension Techniques Rear Swap Bar - would get
DC Carbon Steel Strut Bar - you can get away with ebay ones
Tein Tension Rods - would get
[B]*should think about items with all the money i just saved you from spending*

a good seat
tie rods
RUCA
toe arm
lots of cheap tires for the stock rims to go out and have fun

good luck on what ever you do with your 240 there is alot of stuff you dont need out there if your gonna drift,
but whatever you do just have fun doing it

[Spike101]

Ya F&F 3 comes out soon. So what? I dont go off that shit. I wanted a 240SX for a while, but never had the funds for it. I know building the motor is useless for drifting but its not totally be for drifting. Its going to be a fun weekend fun car so I need a little power.

[theicecreamdan]

why would a 240 with an sr make you not streetrace? I drive a honda everyday when I'm working and I don't streetrace people, I do not understand your logic at all.

[kouki_s14]

you have a list like that and cant afford a RB?

[Irukandji]

Ya F&F 3 comes out soon. So what? I dont go off that shit. I wanted a 240SX for a while, but never had the funds for it.


you didn't have $1000 to buy a car?:ugh:

[DreamDriveDrift]

I think you'd have more fun doing a stock KA w/ coilovers, arms, a good seat, and LSD than you would with a SR w/open diff, stock suspension (even worse if the shocks are blown), sliding around in the crappy S13 seat. Just my opinion.

[Spike101]

I want to do those mods yes but, an RB is like 2k more I think. I don't want to race because where I live they had a big bust and gave out 80 tickets. Luckily nobody wanted to go out with me so I wasnt there. I usually am there though. But just forget this thread. I know what im doing.

[m072514]

But just forget this thread. I know what im doing.

you obviously dont know what youre doing. you STARTED this thread. i realize that not everybody who previously owned a honda and now owns a 240sx is jumping on the bandwagon. you are. you do not have to be fast and furious with your honda civic. you do not HAVE to street race it. just the same, you would street race your JdM TyTe S13 with your jDm tYtE SR20. street racing has nothing to do with the car, and everything to do with the driver.

but since you already bought the S13... here's what you SHOULD be doing:
1. wash & vacuum it
2. give it a good tune up on the STOCK KA
3. fix broken components
4. buy good tires
5. drive (not street race) your car the way it is
...
12,843. maybe start thinking about drifting

[TheTimanator]

just so you know...If you street raced back when you honda, your gonna be just as tempted to do it with any other car you own. Especially if it has a little power. Trust me, people rev there engines all the time at me. And besides being low, aftermarket wheels, and exhaust my car looks stock.

Anyway, for multi-link suspension parts go to splparts.com

[fliprayzin240sx]

LOL. Here is some that I have. Not fully done.

Motor
S14 SR20DET
CP 8:5:1 Pistons
Eagle H Beam Rods
ARP Head Studs
HKS Hi-Power Exhaust
Greddy V-SPL Intercooler
Kaaz Solid 2 Way LSD
HKS SSQV BOV
HKS Cam Gears
HKS Stage 2 Cams
ACT Extreme Street Clutch
Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel
Greddy Metal Head Gasket
Greddy Oil Pan
Greddy Radiator Cap
Enjuku Racing Radiator Cooling Panel
Flex–A–Lite 12” Cooling Fans
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs (Range 8)
Samco Radiator Hoses
Nismo Master Slave Cylinder
Nismo Steel Braided Clutch Line
B & M Short Shifter

Exterior
JDM Front End
Work Meister S1 Wheels (17”)
Z32 Front Brake Upgrade
Z32 Rear Brake Upgrade

Suspension
Tein Drift Coilovers
Suspension Techniques Front Sway Bar
Suspension Techniques Rear Swap Bar
DC Carbon Steel Strut Bar
Tein Tension Rods

K back to what exactly are you gonna try to do with the car? Honestly, i went thru wut you are bout to do 3 yrs ago. You would be better off going RB for as much money you would drop in the SR. A RB25 setup engine wise will be bout the same as S14 SR. They both will be more or less roughly $3k. You're talking bout rebuilding the bottom end with, just that will cost you over $1k in parts alone.

But i cant convince you to go RB then...HKS Stage 2 cams, dont do it, atleast not with a stock head. Stage 2 cams will require stiffer valve springs, valves and retainers. For as much money you'll spend on that and getting the cam gears tuned for the car, youd be better off spending that money on something better...BETTER=Power FC and tuned properly. Stay way from Greddy Headgasket, ive heard way too many grief stories with them. Get Cometic, APex'i or Power Enterprise. Flywheel, doesnt matter if its 4/6 puck, just make sure its a sprung hub...UNSPRUNG SUCKS IN TRAFFIC!!! Dont bother with the nismo slave cylinder and clutch line. Stock will work if it aint leaking, any generic clutch line out there for the 240 will work. Just ditch the dampener box and itll be okay.

If you have any other question, PM me and ill help you out. If youre curious wut ive done to my SR, just click on my link below...

[SochBAT]

you should have just bought a skyline... :wiggle:

[redsuns3838]

everyone tried to help you, nobody even flamed you yet...and your acting like a immature 15 yr old kid....oh wait you are 15...
new advice on mods:
drivers lisence and part time job.

[SochBAT]

One of the biggest taboos lately in the auto scene are kids buying parts they don't need/don't realize what they do/want name brand stuff so they go out and buy it for props and just slap them on.

Drive the car, push your limits while its limited, then upgrade once you've found that nitch that allows you to drive better, harder, and safer.

Convert to stock and get some wheel time.

[chibo]

Why not go for the LS1 if you are looking at all those mods?
With the LS1 you get more power, more torque, usable power band, no turbo lag, reliability, legality, etc the list goes on. You can do it for much less than all those mods you just listed out. I mean jesus, you don't even have the car yet and you are looking at rebuilding the bottom end? What the christ? Quite honestly an LS1 is the way to go unless you are just getting an SR to be trendy.

[P4rD0nM3]

Why not buy my car and save all the trouble? Hehehehehehehe.

[95zilvia]

Ricer wish list.
Why not grow up and stop being 12?