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pirate87
10-21-2007, 08:16 PM
FS- 1997 White 240sx SE w/ RB25DET 300 WHP

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Up for sale is my pearl white 1997 RB powered 240sx. It is finally time for me to move on to a different project, and leave my 240 in the hands of a new owner. As stated in the title the original KA24 was swapped for a Series 1 RB25DET from an R33 Skyline GT-ST. For those not Skyline-savvy, the RB25 is a 2.5 litre turbocharged inline 6. In its stock form the motor puts out ~250 hp, approximately 100 more than a stock KA24. The swap has been the most reliable project that I've worked on. Because it is my daily driver, I made sure every aspect of the car was as "stock" as possible (yes! it even has power steering).

I just recently put the 2000th mile on the car in its swapped form, without a single mechanical malfunction. I was told by the engine importer (Tiger Japanese) that the motor set had between 40k-60k kilometers when it was shipped. I have no way of verifying this claim, but I can assure you the motor is in perfect running condition, as I took extra time during the swap to disassemble the engine and run through the FSM checking EVERYTHING along the way. With the swap, I replaced all the belts, fluids, and gaskets, as well as installed a new thermostat and fuel filter. Since I have run nothing but synthetic oils, which have been changed twice since the swap. Basically the car is a reflection of who I am, therefore I tried to maintain it as best I could.

Engine Modifications are as follows:

-F5 Fujita Intake Filter
-Greddy Style Front facing Intake Manifold
-Top-Mount Tubular Manifold
-38mm External Wastegate
-Holset HX35 Turbocharger
-Q45 Throttle Body
-Z32 Mass airflow sensor
-Circut Sports Oil Catch Can
-Custom full 3" Turbo back Exhaust
-Full 3" Intercooler piping with FMIC
-Nismo Fuel Pressure Regulator
-Walbro 255 Lph Fuel Pump
-16" Electric radiator Fan
-6-puck Sprung Clutch

The engine was tunned on an Apex'i Power FC by RLZ Engineering in Concord, NC. At the time of the tune, the car made 300 WHP and 250 ft-lbs at 10 psi of boost. The car is an absolute blast to drive, especially in the higher RPMs :naughty: . I will be happy to take potential buyers for a ride, and show off each and every one of the turbocharged, six cylinders.

Though not in my eyes, the car does have imperfections, namely cosmetic blemishes. I have included pictures, but they really must be seen in person, for the full effect. The passenger side rear quarter panel has been dented, as well as the driver side front fender. There is a fairly significant crease in the hood, and a dime sized chip in the paint. Otherwise, the paint is beautiful and the body is in surprisingly good shape for a ten year old car. Also, the car has no AC (in the RB-240 community AC is extremely rare).

My asking price for the car is $13,000. I came to this price by considering the cost incurred by the swap and the rarity of the "kouki" body style. I am open to all trades, let me know what you've got. Also, I am a barganing man, but at the same time I am not hurrying to sell.

I can be reached by Email at [email protected] or by telephone anytime at (919)824-9906...if I dont answer please leave a message and I will return your call with haste. The car is located in Raleigh, NC on NC State's campus for local inqueries....call to come check it out.

PICTURES!!!!

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Th' Th Thats all folks......buy my car.

Ok, just one more:

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sing_s13
10-21-2007, 08:39 PM
dude talk about SLEEPER!!!
topsecretgold
10-22-2007, 12:17 AM
damnit...wishing u were in socal
ShogunStyle
10-22-2007, 12:25 AM
Nice ride! Straight sleeper for real. Good luck on the sale.
pete_yaj
10-22-2007, 12:26 AM
now thats what you call a SWAP! BUMP!
MURPHY
10-22-2007, 12:27 AM
jeebus cut the brake petal

nice car tho
driftjunky
10-22-2007, 01:01 AM
Yo you have any issues with braking?
[w]hite[r]abbit[x]
10-22-2007, 01:23 AM
i see you did a manual swap to it. what transmission did you use to convert it to manual?
pirate87
10-22-2007, 08:31 AM
jeebus cut the brake petal

nice car tho

believe it or not I've actually grown accustomed to the larger pedal, idk maybe sometime I'll change it, but for now it works for me!

Yo you have any issues with braking?

Aside from the size of the pedal, the braking system is normal. The RB does weigh a tad more than the KA, but I wouldn't say braking performance has been significantly reduced.

i see you did a manual swap to it. what transmission did you use to convert it to manual?

I used an RB20 transmission.
pirate87
10-23-2007, 09:58 AM
damnit...wishing u were in socal

just for future refernece, I am perfectly willing to assist the buyer in shipping the car, or meeting at the airport, etc..
HKSdrift3r
10-23-2007, 08:45 PM
trade for a mint 93 z32 tt with only 60k on the clock? PM me if interested and more detail!

-George
pirate87
10-23-2007, 10:19 PM
pm sent- midnight bump !
pirate87
10-26-2007, 11:05 AM
Just wanted to share my favorite pic of the car. Make an offer!

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mayco_86
10-26-2007, 11:14 AM
:aw: nice looking swap bump for a nice sleeeeper kouki
pirate87
11-01-2007, 02:26 PM
Post-Halloween Bump!
pirate87
11-07-2007, 01:42 PM
Bump, Price lowered- $14,500
98koukile
11-07-2007, 05:56 PM
Whats up with the front end? Looks like fitment issues with the lights and the hood
opponheimer
11-07-2007, 06:49 PM
gl w/ sale....................................
pirate87
11-07-2007, 11:04 PM
I find it odd you connected the brake booster to the crankcase / valvecover vent.. brakes are okay? Gl with that price.


Its not, its actually connected to the PCV valve, just looks like its connected to the valve cover vent in that pic.

Good luck with the price? You looking to buy??
slow40
11-08-2007, 01:37 PM
gl with sale!
pirate87
11-08-2007, 02:09 PM
gl with sale!

Thank you sir,

Bump for an offer!

Christmas is coming soon- give that special someone an RB-240:love:
pirate87
11-14-2007, 09:01 PM
bump for an offer!
pirate87
11-27-2007, 06:32 PM
Post-Thanksgiving Bump
pirate87
12-08-2007, 06:29 PM
Bump, still for sale.
INeedNewTires
12-10-2007, 10:48 AM
did you do something to your headlights like paint the insides black or is it just the lighting?
pirate87
12-10-2007, 11:42 AM
yes, I painted the housings black, good eye.
pirate87
12-12-2007, 05:01 AM
Bump, getting more interest on the RX-7 and subby sites, c'mon guys throw me an offer!
drftnby
12-13-2007, 05:59 PM
r u interested in any trades, i have a fully built widebody kat 95 if ur interested.
pirate87
12-13-2007, 08:48 PM
Always interested in trades, PM me with more details, pics, etc! I also like that your somewhat local (Va).
pirate87
12-19-2007, 10:52 AM
Price lowered to $13,000

Probably the last time I will lower it before I decide to just keep the car, soooo get it now, haha!