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joshwags83
01-11-2003, 12:09 PM
I have read conflicting opinions from many people as is natural for the internet. I have a 1990 300zx Twin Turbo that runs about 14 seconds in the 1/4. It is also a sweet ride.

Can or can I not get a faster 240sx with $15,000 in mods?

If I were to give you $22,000 with the stipulation to make a car that is much faster than mine... and still is a sweet ride. (No 80's Mustang 5.0 with Nitro.) By sweet ride, I mean something that is a classic shape-- like the 300zx... or relatively new. I know a microwave on wheels can be made to go 13.2 in the 1/4. But you get the idea.

What car do you get for $22,000? OR do you get a 240sx/Silvia with mods all over?

Thanks.

Krunko
01-11-2003, 12:56 PM
with $15,000 in mods...you could probably get a 12 second 240 if you knew what you were doing.

misnomer
01-11-2003, 01:25 PM
I'd prolly get a 300zx TT and mod it a wee bit with 22k

SilviaDriver
01-11-2003, 01:32 PM
with 22gz, id go out right away, drive to his one place, and buy a real s15

Firelance
01-11-2003, 01:37 PM
For that much you can get many many cars that run faster than 14s for 22k. Even unmodded there are still some, here are some suggestions:

RX-7 FD3S
MR2 turbo
S2000
DSM (eclipse, galant and 3000GT)
MKIII Supra
RX7 FC3S
Celica All-trac

The top set of these will run high 13s low 14s stock all of them can be easily modified. You could get a decent example of any of them for under 15k.

blaqsilvia
01-11-2003, 01:40 PM
I'd get a low mileage s14 and convert it complete to s15- motor and all ;) - then I'd be happy :p - and still feel rich.. haha--

some guy
01-11-2003, 02:08 PM
If you are using you car for drag racing, then you can just get a nitrous kit, a direct port kit only cost like $1500(?), you're in 14s already, this could get you into 13s and possibly 12s.

whateverjames
01-11-2003, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by joshwags83
Can or can I not get a faster 240sx with $15,000 in mods?What car do you get for $22,000? OR do you get a 240sx/Silvia with mods all over?Thanks.

I would buy a Camaro SS. But you could make a 240SX faster than a 300ZX with less than $10,000. Or, for your Z, get a few bolt ons, ECU and boost controller like my friend and smoke Camaro SS's. :D

KiDyNomiTe
01-11-2003, 03:07 PM
Stick with Zs and get a datsun 240Z (my personal fav) or 260Z or 280Z, and between a chevy 350, or 2JZ, or even an sr, or rb. You could be faster.

The point most of us are trying to make is, $22K is more than enough to get a lot of cars to break 13s, especially if you are smart about, and don't just go to some shop and say heres $22K, give this this and that. Do some research and before you know it you will have what you want.

MorganS13
01-11-2003, 04:26 PM
a taurus on 22s



...with Naawws

christopher
01-11-2003, 04:31 PM
lol!!!!!

S13 with the silvia front, Rb26dett installed.

I think I can, I think I can.

smokin240
01-11-2003, 11:42 PM
Originally posted by christopher
lol!!!!!

S13 with the silvia front, Rb26dett installed.

I think I can, I think I can.


thats what i would do... get an rb26dett, plus an s15 body conversion. man, that would be sweeeeeeeeeeet..

MyFirst240SX
01-11-2003, 11:55 PM
Fox body mustang with GT front lip, saleen wing, built 460 big block, custom turbo set up, two stages of nitrous 175, 250?, smaller axles to fit the enormous tires.

yep sounds good to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
can anyone say 7's?

240racer
01-12-2003, 12:25 AM
I have less then $2k into my car, is it faster then yours? It doesn't look great, but I could have spent more on a better looking chassis in the first place, but then my performance per dollar would go down.

Drift Style S14
01-12-2003, 03:53 AM
Become a porn star...:D

Silviaholic
01-12-2003, 05:39 AM
How about YOU give me the money with the stipulation that I make my car faster than yours, and if I do... I keep the money, If I dont, you get my car.... :-D

ca18guy
01-12-2003, 05:49 AM
300zxtt then get a paint job, exhaust, intake, ecu, clutch, coilovers, SSR GT-3 Rims. Thats all I want, good enough for me.

madwilly240
01-12-2003, 09:27 AM
I'd buy a 99 Maxima SE (pearl white) and slam it to the earth, and throw some chrome 20's on it, and then go pimpin.



for the record, at the diamond star motors plant (DSM), they only made eclipses, lasers, and talons.