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4NDRMS · 08-22-2003, 10:37 PM

i know someone with a '88 200sx that will give it to me for free. something is wrong with the engine though. i thought about getting it and fixing it up. but is there really an aftermarket for them?? can someone give me some links or something. its kinda ugly tho so i dont know if i want it or not lol

**mrmephistopheles** · 08-22-2003, 11:10 PM

you could always try doing research for yourself.
i'll give you some starting clues for you to help yourself with
1. www.google.com
2. S12
3. VG30E
4. CA18ET

Yes, there is an aftermarket for them, albeit small. There are also a few die-hard S12 fans.

**mrmephistopheles** · 08-22-2003, 11:12 PM

damn.
i'm such a swell guy...

http://www.datsunworld.com/s12/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classic200sx/
http://www.club-s12.org/

that's all you get for free. the rest you earn.

4NDRMS · 08-22-2003, 11:20 PM

Thanks

protlewski · 08-23-2003, 10:09 PM

i own a '88 200sx SE V6 and I have to tell you these are great cars now the aftermarket kinda depends on the engine that is in your friends witch will either be a VG30E(my car) or a CA20E (no CA18ETs in 87-88)

Now the V6 doent have much availible for it that will fit inside the engine bay so most 300ZX parts like headers and turbos dont fit but the CA even though producing 70 less Hp and loads less torque is 400lbs lighter and has more options for it performance wise on club s12 there are people who have successfully turbocharged them and are running pretty good 0-60 times (around 7 seconds or less) but from what i understand there are no specific kits you will have to reserch and find your own way to turbo it a few people on Club-s12 make there own aftermarket parts and sell them. But if its a VG30E witch is less likely since only 5000 were made in 88 you are limited to N/a power but the driving charateristics are simmiliar to driving a small V8, the torque on this thing is so broad and so much its phenominal i only have 170hp(stock+no air cleaner) but i can smoke my tires in 1st 2nd and 3rd gears without trying. and burnouts are common since luanching at anything over 1600rpm results in wheel spin. This car is a grat difter since it can smoke its tires at will.

yes they are kinda ugly but you know they got that AE86 kinda look going for them and after a while of owning one i have grown to love the way it looks
in short they are great cars.

AKADriver · 08-24-2003, 12:57 AM

Suspension aftermarket for the S12 = nonexistent. That's why I sold mine. Too soft in stock form (softer than a stock S13) and nowhere to go.

Natty · 08-24-2003, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AKADriver
Suspension aftermarket for the S12 = nonexistent. That's why I sold mine. Too soft in stock form (softer than a stock S13) and nowhere to go.

Yup. My firend has a sweet modded out CA-T. He bought some of the very last Koni yellows in existance for the car. They pretty darn good, until he bent them. So far I think he has it water injected, intercooled, and some other small mods.
It's just a beater, while his 300z gets most of the daily driving.
Sweet car, I want one, but the aftermarket blows.
Jeff

nissan slut · 08-24-2003, 05:51 PM

this might be a little broad, but can any suspension pieces for s13s fit s12s?

08-22-2003, 10:37 PM	#1
4NDRMS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Age: 35 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	'88 200sx i know someone with a '88 200sx that will give it to me for free. something is wrong with the engine though. i thought about getting it and fixing it up. but is there really an aftermarket for them?? can someone give me some links or something. its kinda ugly tho so i dont know if i want it or not lol Last edited by 4NDRMS; 08-22-2003 at 10:41 PM..

08-24-2003, 05:51 PM	#8
nissan slut Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this might be a little broad, but can any suspension pieces for s13s fit s12s? __________________ 0wn3d AND cl0n3d!

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08-22-2003, 11:10 PM	#2
mrmephistopheles Inactive Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 19 Posts: 14,334 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	you could always try doing research for yourself. i'll give you some starting clues for you to help yourself with 1. www.google.com 2. S12 3. VG30E 4. CA18ET Yes, there is an aftermarket for them, albeit small. There are also a few die-hard S12 fans.

08-22-2003, 11:12 PM	#3
mrmephistopheles Inactive Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 19 Posts: 14,334 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	damn. i'm such a swell guy... http://www.datsunworld.com/s12/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classic200sx/ http://www.club-s12.org/ that's all you get for free. the rest you earn.

08-22-2003, 11:20 PM	#4
4NDRMS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Age: 35 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks

08-23-2003, 10:09 PM	#5
protlewski Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: trhe florida keys Age: 41 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i own a '88 200sx SE V6 and I have to tell you these are great cars now the aftermarket kinda depends on the engine that is in your friends witch will either be a VG30E(my car) or a CA20E (no CA18ETs in 87-88) Now the V6 doent have much availible for it that will fit inside the engine bay so most 300ZX parts like headers and turbos dont fit but the CA even though producing 70 less Hp and loads less torque is 400lbs lighter and has more options for it performance wise on club s12 there are people who have successfully turbocharged them and are running pretty good 0-60 times (around 7 seconds or less) but from what i understand there are no specific kits you will have to reserch and find your own way to turbo it a few people on Club-s12 make there own aftermarket parts and sell them. But if its a VG30E witch is less likely since only 5000 were made in 88 you are limited to N/a power but the driving charateristics are simmiliar to driving a small V8, the torque on this thing is so broad and so much its phenominal i only have 170hp(stock+no air cleaner) but i can smoke my tires in 1st 2nd and 3rd gears without trying. and burnouts are common since luanching at anything over 1600rpm results in wheel spin. This car is a grat difter since it can smoke its tires at will. yes they are kinda ugly but you know they got that AE86 kinda look going for them and after a while of owning one i have grown to love the way it looks in short they are great cars.

08-24-2003, 12:57 AM	#6
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 39 Posts: 3,112 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Suspension aftermarket for the S12 = nonexistent. That's why I sold mine. Too soft in stock form (softer than a stock S13) and nowhere to go.