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Zylo · 04-29-2003, 04:51 PM

Hello, new member here.

I recently sold my 90 H/C/I/E Mustang GT and my daily driver 94 Olds Cutlass Supreme is dying. I need a new car.

Are all 240SX's 4-cyl? I always thought they had an inline-6 Turbo (what I really want) ... if not, what kind of engine swaps can I perform?

Also, are the newer coupes (not the hatchback) RWD?? That is a definite plus.

Thanks everyone!

Dousan_PG · 04-29-2003, 04:52 PM

yea 4
swaps?
small blocks
rb
2jz
sr20
ka
and the list goes on
depends on your $$$

ALL 240sx is RWD

Zylo · 04-29-2003, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dousan36
yea 4
swaps?
small blocks
rb
2jz
sr20
ka
and the list goes on
depends on your $$$

ALL 240sx is RWD

Which is the easiest car to mod? S13 or 14?

A 2jz would be nice, as a Supra is my dream car, but I bet that swap costs a ****load. RB is a 6, correct?

Dousan_PG · 04-29-2003, 04:57 PM

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...threadid=27592

read that thread
2jz is like RB swap basically WAAAADS of cash (though 2jz would be a TAD 'easier')

easiest? s13 is definately cheaper

but both are VERY easy to mod

yeah 2jzgte is inline 6 twin turbo (RWD), as is the RB26dett (and AWD)

pruto · 04-29-2003, 05:23 PM

if you really want a I6 turbo, get a s13 and swap in a RB20 or RB25. Both are fairly uncommon, but been done before.

Both s13 and s14 are very easy to mod, however s13 is probably cheapest to mod and easiest to find parts for (at least for USDM).

TheTimanator · 04-29-2003, 05:43 PM

If you really want an turbo I6...and you will be in need of a car soon, you should just buy a car like a Supra, or any vehicle equivalant to it. Swapping an RB or a 2JZ into a 240sx may end up costing as much as a supra anyway. Also, if there are any types of emissions in your state, the RB or SR won't pass emissions....

Just some things to consider

Yoshi · 04-29-2003, 06:05 PM

don't forget about the lengthy downtime too :/

Zylo · 04-30-2003, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheTimanator
If you really want an turbo I6...and you will be in need of a car soon, you should just buy a car like a Supra, or any vehicle equivalant to it. Swapping an RB or a 2JZ into a 240sx may end up costing as much as a supra anyway. Also, if there are any types of emissions in your state, the RB or SR won't pass emissions....

Just some things to consider

I can't afford a Supra Turbo right now..

I wish. I need a reliable daily driver so I can purchase a house w/o worrying about car trouble or insurance.

I've been debating a big truck (I live in Ohio, winter sucks) or something along the lines of a 94-97 Honda Accord. Someone on the Supra board I visit mentioned a 240SX

lbcklik1486 · 04-30-2003, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheTimanator
Also, if there are any types of emissions in your state, the RB or SR won't pass emissions....

Tsk tsk...

There have been countless people who have passed emissions w/ an SR, and I'd imagine there are a few who have emission passing RB's. But than again, it depends on if your talking about a sniffer, or visual inspection, etc. But for the most part, the SR will pass emissions w/ a cat, and some lean tuning. I know I'm making a bland statement, but I'm sure someone could better explain it if needed.

-Jay

misnomer · 04-30-2003, 08:48 PM

Big trucks are that much better to drive in the snow. Out here it's always the big trucks I see off on the sides during the storms :P Not that I have anything against big trucks, people just gotta learn how to handle them.

I have never seen or heard of a 2jz swap into a 240sx. . . Frikkin' Toyota and their frikkin' hard to say motor codes

The 240sx itself is a very reliable car. As always though, expect downtime if you are modding it or swapping motors (particularly less common motors).

04-29-2003, 04:51 PM	#1
Zylo Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Questions about 240SX's.. considering purchase Hello, new member here. I recently sold my 90 H/C/I/E Mustang GT and my daily driver 94 Olds Cutlass Supreme is dying. I need a new car. Are all 240SX's 4-cyl? I always thought they had an inline-6 Turbo (what I really want) ... if not, what kind of engine swaps can I perform? Also, are the newer coupes (not the hatchback) RWD?? That is a definite plus. Thanks everyone!

04-29-2003, 04:52 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yea 4 swaps? small blocks rb 2jz sr20 ka and the list goes on depends on your $$$ ALL 240sx is RWD __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

04-29-2003, 04:57 PM	#4
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...threadid=27592 read that thread 2jz is like RB swap basically WAAAADS of cash (though 2jz would be a TAD 'easier') easiest? s13 is definately cheaper but both are VERY easy to mod yeah 2jzgte is inline 6 twin turbo (RWD), as is the RB26dett (and AWD) __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

04-29-2003, 05:23 PM	#5
pruto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 982 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	if you really want a I6 turbo, get a s13 and swap in a RB20 or RB25. Both are fairly uncommon, but been done before. Both s13 and s14 are very easy to mod, however s13 is probably cheapest to mod and easiest to find parts for (at least for USDM). __________________ Paul Black and Red

04-29-2003, 05:43 PM	#6
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 38 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If you really want an turbo I6...and you will be in need of a car soon, you should just buy a car like a Supra, or any vehicle equivalant to it. Swapping an RB or a 2JZ into a 240sx may end up costing as much as a supra anyway. Also, if there are any types of emissions in your state, the RB or SR won't pass emissions.... Just some things to consider __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

04-29-2003, 06:05 PM	#7
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 44 Posts: 3,000 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	don't forget about the lengthy downtime too :/ __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

04-30-2003, 08:48 PM	#10
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Big trucks are that much better to drive in the snow. Out here it's always the big trucks I see off on the sides during the storms :P Not that I have anything against big trucks, people just gotta learn how to handle them. I have never seen or heard of a 2jz swap into a 240sx. . . Frikkin' Toyota and their frikkin' hard to say motor codes The 240sx itself is a very reliable car. As always though, expect downtime if you are modding it or swapping motors (particularly less common motors). __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

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