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Moiststeel
08-16-2014, 02:25 PM
Vehicle For Sale
Year: 1990
Make: Nissan
Model: 240sx
Trim: Base
Engine: RB20DET
Transmission: 5 Speed
Color: Red
Chassis Mileage: 134,000
Engine Mileage: 60k labeled on transmission, top end rebuilt.
Location: Maryland
Phone #: 4105707095
Price: 5K obo


Back Story:

Ladies and Gentleman I have a 1990 Nissan 240sx hatch that I've owned for a couple years now that I loved like it was my own child. I tried to keep up with her but given my current ever changing situation I'm not able to give this car the love it deserves. The car was originally set up for an sr20det however in the last 9 months it had gone kaput. I decided to adopt an rb20det from JDM Engine Depot in march. I have receipts for every purchase I discuss and can answer any questions you have. Obviously the smart thing to do when buying any motor from a distributor is to replace key components. A top end rebuild with quality OEM parts. A fresh water pump and full timing rebuild along with timing belt, and a new master gasket kit. The head was hot tanked and resurfaced to compliment the fresh head gasket. The motor was taken down to the block where we could get a good look at the pistons which had no signs of damage along with the cylinder walls still having the factory cross-hatching with no signs of scarring. It was put back together meticulously, everything according to factory specs including the timing.
After checking and double checking it all the head was most importantly fastened with ARP head studs. The motor is tight as a button and ready to rock. It installed into the chassis not soon after using ebay mounts, obviously ebay is ebay but in comparison to other options such as the popular Mckinney or Zerolift mounts they are the same metal brackets. One being painted blue while the other is gold. So with an exponential difference in price the choice obvious, it all matches up and is bolted down perfectly. As for the electrical I ordered a full pre-made wiring harness (Engine and Trans) by Wiring Specialties as well as shelled out the extra 60 bucks for a new coilpack harness along with it. The motor came with the entire UNCUT harness that I'm willing to let go with the car along with other extra parts ie. AC compressor, spare ignitor chip, spare AAC valve so you really get the entire package and then some. It comes with the ECU that is in perfect working condition and ready to read any codes it might come across (already checked and given code 55 'all ok'). The battery was of course relocated to the back as I said it was set up for an sr20 previously. With that being said it is equipped with a godspeed front mount, the issue is a stock RB20's intake goes over the valve cover which would typically call for a same side intercooler. To solve this issue I purchased a tophat manifold also by godspeed which leaves the throttle body facing the front so I can reuse the intercooler set up I already had. Once all the vitals in the front were checked and gettting power from the battery we primed the fuel pump which is a Full Blown 340 and were able to succesffuly turn over the motor and have it run by itself continuously. Currently the motor is running with an open turbo elbow so it's extermely loud!
The body it is in great condition, it has a few scratches here and there as every old car would typically have. The rear bumper was shredded by a delivery truck's lug nut (Pictures provided) but no other part was damaged luckily. I covered it with highly fashionable leopard and rainbow print duct tape(+1 style points). There are zero signs of clear coat fade anywhere in the paint. The front bumper was taken off months ago to aid in the swap process and has been sheltered since, it does actually match the current paint so you might be one of the few 240s with an all matching body! It is the OEM pignose bumper that is in just as good of condition as the rest of the car. Yes she's not perfect, but hey thats why beer goggles are a real thing I suppose right? Anyways it'll come with the FULL interior carpet, floor mats, backseats, dash (cracked), headunit, everything you'd expect in a factory S13 happily unmolested even with the wiring ran to the hatch for the battery. It didn't come with the factory alarm so to keep the investment protected I had a Viper 5704v alarm and remote start + GPS module installed professionally by Best Buy. It will come with the box, all the guides, and both remotes along with information on how to set up the GPS tracking in case some scum bag does try and get jiggy with your new baby.
The price is OBO because it starts and runs however it is unfinished. The driveshaft still needs to be hooked up with the transmission which is why it won't move. Also the rest of the vacuum lines need to be connected. All the hard work is done, the only thing left is the easy stuff. The car is a blank canvas and having everything you need to finish it coming with the car allows you to pick which ever route you wish to take. It can barely be considered a project car anymore considering it'll take minimal effort and mechanical knowledge to finish. I just don't have the time to get it where I want to be in terms of my goals.

TLDR SECTION:

Car is ready to be thrashed or loved, whatever you fancy. You just need to take your two God given hands and finish the swap which wouldn't be hard. Everything comes with it that you'll need.

Good:
Full interior
Rebuilt RB20det
Body
Motor has zero miles since rebuild
Goodies to come with car
Kei Office Modia Wheels
Everything comes with car to finish (No extra money spent for you!)
Willing to help tow car. (Only if local)
Clean title
All matching body panels (WOW!)
Project car without all the project!
Viper 5704v remote start alarm +GPS

Bad:
80% Complete
Doesn't move
Not Tagged
Sitting for 9 months
No A/C (It can if you use the parts given)
Typical 240 rust
Rear Bumper cover sliced but covered

All photos in this link
http://s24.photobucket.com/user/Moiststeel/embed/slideshow/S13

Moiststeel
08-31-2014, 03:17 PM
Car sold, please close