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LivelyZ · 10-01-2015, 11:23 AM

Hey! Just bought myself a 240sx, 1997 , body seems great. It has a Black top Sr20det which he claims was from a s15.. Is there anyway to truly tell? it was just a motor swap with the hardware from the sr20.. intake manifold, air intake, turbo, etc with the 5 spd stock tranny. I think I did alright on the deal, has a few spare parts.. axel, diff, control arms, etc. 200k on the body and somewhere between 60-100k on the motor (who knows?)

From what I can tell around the maritimes theyre harder and harder to find unmolested. I believe it is the LE (sunroom, leather, etc).

Anyway, questions would be, what would be the worth of the car? seen a few on kijiji for 9-11000$ canadian with swaps, and a few that need work with the stock ka24 for anywhere from 1991-1998 from 3000-7000$ . Drift tax?

is there a serial number somewhere on the block to tell me what turbo and motor is in it?

silviaks2nr · 10-01-2015, 11:39 AM

Best way to tell if it's a kouki s14 sr/s15 sr would be to look at the turbo charger and ecu/engine harness.

RalliartRsX · 10-01-2015, 11:49 AM

Easiest way: Coil packs vs distributor. Doesn't require you to move a thing

LivelyZ · 10-01-2015, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

Best way to tell if it's a kouki s14 sr/s15 sr would be to look at the turbo charger and ecu/engine harness.

Apexi stand alone.. so and the turbo is under the heatsheild, what would the black tops turbo be?
edit: Ball bearing Garret T28 exhaust,T3 compressor wheel. ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

Easiest way: Coil packs vs distributor. Doesn't require you to move a thing

thank you! figured there would be a stamp on the block somewhere

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apparently the 6 speed that was imported with the motor was broken or something wasn't right so they used the 5 speed..

Primo's Silvia · 10-01-2015, 12:21 PM

And i believe tht the s15 motorset does not come with an external ignitor , instead its part of the coils

XMcEvilson · 10-01-2015, 12:50 PM

post a pic of the engine bay

EveryQuarterMile · 10-01-2015, 01:03 PM

The worth of the car could vary a ton. Just because it has a swap wouldn't push it to being worth 9-11k. If the car is well-modified, in amazing shape, and functioning perfectly then it might be worth that range. If it has the swap, black top or notch top, and is in okay shape, then it's probably worth anywhere from 4-7k. If it's beaten and abused by still alright, it could be worth about 3-5k.

The worth of these cars is really hard to determine. It really just depends on availability and what people are willing to pay. It would help a lot more if you posted up some pictures too! Congrats on the purchase!

LivelyZ · 10-01-2015, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMcEvilson

post a pic of the engine bay

Quote:

Originally Posted by EveryQuarterMile

The worth of the car could vary a ton. Just because it has a swap wouldn't push it to being worth 9-11k. If the car is well-modified, in amazing shape, and functioning perfectly then it might be worth that range. If it has the swap, black top or notch top, and is in okay shape, then it's probably worth anywhere from 4-7k. If it's beaten and abused by still alright, it could be worth about 3-5k.

The worth of these cars is really hard to determine. It really just depends on availability and what people are willing to pay. It would help a lot more if you posted up some pictures too! Congrats on the purchase!

stock 350z rims on it for now, came with a a few spare parts.. welded diff, a whole rotten parts car, axels, etc.. could use a paint job but pleased with it so far

LivelyZ · 10-01-2015, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMcEvilson

post a pic of the engine bay

Quote:

Originally Posted by EveryQuarterMile

The worth of the car could vary a ton. Just because it has a swap wouldn't push it to being worth 9-11k. If the car is well-modified, in amazing shape, and functioning perfectly then it might be worth that range. If it has the swap, black top or notch top, and is in okay shape, then it's probably worth anywhere from 4-7k. If it's beaten and abused by still alright, it could be worth about 3-5k.

The worth of these cars is really hard to determine. It really just depends on availability and what people are willing to pay. It would help a lot more if you posted up some pictures too! Congrats on the purchase!

stock 350z rims on it for now, came with a a few spare parts.. welded diff, a whole rotten parts car, axels, etc.. could use a paint job but pleased with it so far

10psitx · 10-01-2015, 02:41 PM

The visual ques to determine the difference between a S14 and S15 would be, Smaller square-ish type coil packs, No Igniter Chip, ECU #, and the plate on the Turbo CHRA will actually tell you if its from an auto or manual s15 car.
Worth of the car is subjective...depending on Overall condition, suspension Mods, type of wheels, if the car was wreaked before, how clean was the swap done, does the A/C work....etc.....also it will depend on how you view those things and there importance to you...Essentially a buyer will pay for what he/she values in the car based on the criteria i mentioned above...Its a modded car so KBB and such has no bearing on its value. If you don't value the mods or the car does not measure up to your standard then it won't be worth it.

LivelyZ · 10-01-2015, 03:47 PM

new member previous post didn't save?

350z rims, blitz bov, tein coil overs, a/c delete, tune for 8psi

LivelyZ · 10-01-2015, 03:52 PM

tein coil overs, a/c is deleted, 350z rims, blitz bov, tuned for 250whp at 8 psi

LivelyZ · 10-02-2015, 08:57 AM

LivelyZ · 10-04-2015, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMcEvilson

post a pic of the engine bay

heres a few more

sr 20 black top is what i was told boosting at 8psi but according to my boost gauge the conversion works out to be 9.. its got a manual boost controller, tuned for 250whp ka24 tranny, apexi standalone, tein coil overs..

10-01-2015, 11:23 AM	#1
LivelyZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada, United States Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	New to me 1997 240sx Hey! Just bought myself a 240sx, 1997 , body seems great. It has a Black top Sr20det which he claims was from a s15.. Is there anyway to truly tell? it was just a motor swap with the hardware from the sr20.. intake manifold, air intake, turbo, etc with the 5 spd stock tranny. I think I did alright on the deal, has a few spare parts.. axel, diff, control arms, etc. 200k on the body and somewhere between 60-100k on the motor (who knows?) From what I can tell around the maritimes theyre harder and harder to find unmolested. I believe it is the LE (sunroom, leather, etc). Anyway, questions would be, what would be the worth of the car? seen a few on kijiji for 9-11000$ canadian with swaps, and a few that need work with the stock ka24 for anywhere from 1991-1998 from 3000-7000$ . Drift tax? is there a serial number somewhere on the block to tell me what turbo and motor is in it? __________________ '97 sr20det swapped Kouki previous: 94 Supra, 04 WRX

10-01-2015, 11:39 AM	#2
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,105 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Best way to tell if it's a kouki s14 sr/s15 sr would be to look at the turbo charger and ecu/engine harness. __________________ '98 240sx 5spd

10-01-2015, 01:03 PM	#7
EveryQuarterMile Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	The worth of the car could vary a ton. Just because it has a swap wouldn't push it to being worth 9-11k. If the car is well-modified, in amazing shape, and functioning perfectly then it might be worth that range. If it has the swap, black top or notch top, and is in okay shape, then it's probably worth anywhere from 4-7k. If it's beaten and abused by still alright, it could be worth about 3-5k. The worth of these cars is really hard to determine. It really just depends on availability and what people are willing to pay. It would help a lot more if you posted up some pictures too! Congrats on the purchase! __________________ - Lexi 1989 Nissan 240sx Fastback. Under construction. Future Sil80.

10-01-2015, 03:47 PM	#11
LivelyZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada, United States Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	new member previous post didn't save? 350z rims, blitz bov, tein coil overs, a/c delete, tune for 8psi __________________ '97 sr20det swapped Kouki previous: 94 Supra, 04 WRX

10-01-2015, 03:52 PM	#12
LivelyZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada, United States Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	tein coil overs, a/c is deleted, 350z rims, blitz bov, tuned for 250whp at 8 psi __________________ '97 sr20det swapped Kouki previous: 94 Supra, 04 WRX

10-01-2015, 11:49 AM	#3
RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,753 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Easiest way: Coil packs vs distributor. Doesn't require you to move a thing

10-01-2015, 12:50 PM	#6
XMcEvilson Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 34 Posts: 207 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	post a pic of the engine bay

10-01-2015, 02:41 PM	#10
10psitx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: La Grange Texas Age: 46 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The visual ques to determine the difference between a S14 and S15 would be, Smaller square-ish type coil packs, No Igniter Chip, ECU #, and the plate on the Turbo CHRA will actually tell you if its from an auto or manual s15 car. Worth of the car is subjective...depending on Overall condition, suspension Mods, type of wheels, if the car was wreaked before, how clean was the swap done, does the A/C work....etc.....also it will depend on how you view those things and there importance to you...Essentially a buyer will pay for what he/she values in the car based on the criteria i mentioned above...Its a modded car so KBB and such has no bearing on its value. If you don't value the mods or the car does not measure up to your standard then it won't be worth it.

10-02-2015, 08:57 AM	#13
LivelyZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada, United States Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	__________________ '97 sr20det swapped Kouki previous: 94 Supra, 04 WRX

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