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Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 12:42 PM

I'm new to this thread. I have been a GTR owner and currently still am. I just picked up a 1990 sx se in red manual with 42 k miles on it for a price you would not believe. Owned by a grandma and sat in the garage for the past 14 years. Now that I own it my thoughts were to build the KA motor from the bottom up add a turbo because I am aiming to hit a minimum power range of 500 whp. So I will be doing the whole car and will add a rocket bunny body kit to the car when the motor turbo exhaust 5 lug conversion and etc is complete.. so just wanted to gather some info as I am new to the 240 team. Also any recommendations as to what shop I should consider to do the work? I installed a new fuel pump yesterday and the car started up instantly. So any help would be great guys. Thank you.

Cisco

JM216S14 · 03-05-2017, 12:49 PM

If you own a gtr why would you want a turd 40 with a ka-t........

djdryon · 03-05-2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciscog

I'm new to this thread. I have been a GTR owner and currently still am. I just picked up a 1990 sx se in red manual with 42 k miles on it for a price you would not believe. Owned by a grandma and sat in the garage for the past 14 years. Now that I own it my thoughts were to build the KA motor from the bottom up add a turbo because I am aiming to hit a minimum power range of 500 whp. So I will be doing the whole car and will add a rocket bunny body kit to the car when the motor turbo exhaust 5 lug conversion and etc is complete.. so just wanted to gather some info as I am new to the 240 team. Also any recommendations as to what shop I should consider to do the work? I installed a new fuel pump yesterday and the car started up instantly. So any help would be great guys. Thank you.

Cisco

Why build such a fresh motor? I have a spare ka24 that is already disassembled. Was going to build it up to handle around 600hp, but haven't had the time. I'll trade you for the low-mileage motor you have, because the ka I'm running now has around 260k.

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Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 12:57 PM

I own a 2015 black edition FBO E-85 with 1100x boost logic set up. I have nothin else to do with that car which makes insane whp. So I figured since I picked this car up for $500 why not build it. I like the idea of building the stock block with all forged internals put a borg warner turbo on hit hit 500 plus whp and see what it can do. I currently have no projects and figure this will be a cheap build compared to the GTR parts. Also I think it will be cool to bring these two together to some car shows. Both being Nissan's.

Hakosuka1700 · 03-05-2017, 01:05 PM

Sell the car to someone who will preserve it. There are plenty of people looking for low mile 240SXs in good condition, and they will pay a good amount of money. If you got it for a steal you can easily make a profit on it. Buy another 240 that needs some work since you'll probably replace anything with damage when you modify it.

Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 01:06 PM

It's just an idea. A lot of people are I see are putting doing swaps to different motors I want to keep the original motor build the 4xyl with the turbo and smack around my brothers stock Audi R8. I think he will be upset that a 1990 240 whips his 2014 R8 v10. Don't you?

Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 01:09 PM

I agree. Well if anybody is interested in buying it let me know. It's completely stock runs great no rust on the 1990 240 sx se. It's a one owner car driven by an older woman. Did I mention that it is manual as well.

djdryon · 03-05-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciscog

I own a 2015 black edition FBO E-85 with 1100x boost logic set up. I have nothin else to do with that car which makes insane whp. So I figured since I picked this car up for $500 why not build it. I like the idea of building the stock block with all forged internals put a borg warner turbo on hit hit 500 plus whp and see what it can do. I currently have no projects and figure this will be a cheap build compared to the GTR parts. Also I think it will be cool to bring these two together to some car shows. Both being Nissan's.

$500, wow that's awesome!! I'd LOVE a new low-mileage car to move my current parts over. My KA has a bb turbonetics t304 that is running around 17lbs right now. Such a fun car.

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Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 01:13 PM

What do you think i could get for it if I decided to sell ?

djdryon · 03-05-2017, 01:18 PM

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What do you think i could get for it if I decided to sell ?

Easily 5k. It's a fresh car. Engine maybe $500, since it's low miles.

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Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 01:20 PM

That kind of money I wouldn't be interested to sell i would just build the car put a rocket bunny kit on it after all motor work and call it a day. I'm sure I would be able to smash a couple of GTR out there that are stock when I'm done with it.

Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 01:26 PM

Just tried to load pic it won't let me.. if you want to see a pic of it send your number so I can show you guys. I have a video as well of it running.

djdryon · 03-05-2017, 01:44 PM

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Just tried to load pic it won't let me.. if you want to see a pic of it send your number so I can show you guys. I have a video as well of it running.

I'd try tapatalk if you have it. Much better luck posting pics. I agree it would be a beast when finished. With all that power you're going to want to reinforce the frame to keep it tight for the long haul. If you are planning on putting down more than 500, you'd be better off finding a caged shell and working with that. One of me dreams is to put an original rocket bunny kit with a twin-charged LS motor. Would look and sound like an absolute animal lol

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Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 02:20 PM

Yeah it would sound great.. what do you think about building the original KA with forged internals and a big turbo? 500 whp possible?

MistyBlueS13 · 03-05-2017, 02:30 PM

Nice pickup! I wish I could get a deal like that. Your car, your decisions but if it were mine I would preserve it. Good luck and have fun with it!

Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 02:36 PM

Just keep it stock and let it sit ?

lunchmeat · 03-05-2017, 03:00 PM

Do the ka-t, upgrade suspension and rolling stock, oem aero, call it done.

Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 03:23 PM

I think I will keep the interior stock but change like you said motor trans suspension wheels with 5 lug conversion exhaust fuel system upgrade.. But I saw this rocket bunny kit so I think I will want to do that.. iIt looks amazing.

lunchmeat · 03-05-2017, 03:24 PM

Your car, your money. Personally, I think rocket bunny is car cancer.

MistyBlueS13 · 03-05-2017, 03:25 PM

I prefer oem aero with suspension and engine upgrades personally, but like he said, your car, your money.

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Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 03:34 PM

I'm going to look into that.. I just saw a couple on google thought they looked cool.. I am new to the 240 so your input absolutely helps.. Maybe I will keep body stock I guess I will just start with motor trans and suspension and go on from there..

What kind of trans should I be running with the power I am looking for?

MistyBlueS13 · 03-05-2017, 03:36 PM

I would look into a 350z transmission for those power levels. Collins sells an adapter plate

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JM216S14 · 03-05-2017, 04:37 PM

Ughhhhhhhhh I hate 240s

feito · 03-05-2017, 04:47 PM

Rocket bunny? Might as well send it to the crusher...
Seems like gtr's are falling into the wrong hands.

Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 05:10 PM

Not really I just said I saw a wide body rocket bunny and it looked that's all.

Bushido · 03-05-2017, 06:03 PM

buy a car that has already been messed with if you want to build a hoonigan wannabe hot boi mobile.

an original low mileage 240sx in 2017 is rare and it deserves to be preserved.

Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 06:33 PM

I get it know body likes the rocket bunny I won't change the body.. as far as the motor I'm putting on a turbo and upgrading the stock motor.

ixfxi · 03-05-2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciscog

That kind of money I wouldn't be interested to sell i would just build the car put a rocket bunny kit on it after all motor work and call it a day. I'm sure I would be able to smash a couple of GTR out there that are stock when I'm done with it.

you are a fucking idiot

you really should not have that car. sell it to someone who is not a douche

Ciscog · 03-05-2017, 06:41 PM

For building the motor and putting on a turbo.. Your opinion but please don't curse on the thread.. thanks

Standard · 03-05-2017, 06:56 PM

I started reading this thread and after the rocket bunny and ls comments I was like wait, did someone bump some old ass thread? Guess not, yikes!

03-05-2017, 12:42 PM	#1
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Picked up 1990 S13 with 42k original miles.. I'm new to this thread. I have been a GTR owner and currently still am. I just picked up a 1990 sx se in red manual with 42 k miles on it for a price you would not believe. Owned by a grandma and sat in the garage for the past 14 years. Now that I own it my thoughts were to build the KA motor from the bottom up add a turbo because I am aiming to hit a minimum power range of 500 whp. So I will be doing the whole car and will add a rocket bunny body kit to the car when the motor turbo exhaust 5 lug conversion and etc is complete.. so just wanted to gather some info as I am new to the 240 team. Also any recommendations as to what shop I should consider to do the work? I installed a new fuel pump yesterday and the car started up instantly. So any help would be great guys. Thank you. Cisco

03-05-2017, 04:47 PM	#24
feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,948 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Rocket bunny? Might as well send it to the crusher... Seems like gtr's are falling into the wrong hands. __________________ Tuners are big bullies

03-05-2017, 06:03 PM	#26
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,562 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	buy a car that has already been messed with if you want to build a hoonigan wannabe hot boi mobile. an original low mileage 240sx in 2017 is rare and it deserves to be preserved. __________________

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03-05-2017, 12:49 PM	#2
JM216S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Over the gate Posts: 419 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	If you own a gtr why would you want a turd 40 with a ka-t........

03-05-2017, 12:57 PM	#4
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I own a 2015 black edition FBO E-85 with 1100x boost logic set up. I have nothin else to do with that car which makes insane whp. So I figured since I picked this car up for $500 why not build it. I like the idea of building the stock block with all forged internals put a borg warner turbo on hit hit 500 plus whp and see what it can do. I currently have no projects and figure this will be a cheap build compared to the GTR parts. Also I think it will be cool to bring these two together to some car shows. Both being Nissan's.

03-05-2017, 01:05 PM	#5
Hakosuka1700 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NC Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sell the car to someone who will preserve it. There are plenty of people looking for low mile 240SXs in good condition, and they will pay a good amount of money. If you got it for a steal you can easily make a profit on it. Buy another 240 that needs some work since you'll probably replace anything with damage when you modify it.

03-05-2017, 01:06 PM	#6
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's just an idea. A lot of people are I see are putting doing swaps to different motors I want to keep the original motor build the 4xyl with the turbo and smack around my brothers stock Audi R8. I think he will be upset that a 1990 240 whips his 2014 R8 v10. Don't you?

03-05-2017, 01:09 PM	#7
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree. Well if anybody is interested in buying it let me know. It's completely stock runs great no rust on the 1990 240 sx se. It's a one owner car driven by an older woman. Did I mention that it is manual as well.

03-05-2017, 01:13 PM	#9
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What do you think i could get for it if I decided to sell ?

03-05-2017, 01:20 PM	#11
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That kind of money I wouldn't be interested to sell i would just build the car put a rocket bunny kit on it after all motor work and call it a day. I'm sure I would be able to smash a couple of GTR out there that are stock when I'm done with it.

03-05-2017, 01:26 PM	#12
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just tried to load pic it won't let me.. if you want to see a pic of it send your number so I can show you guys. I have a video as well of it running.

03-05-2017, 02:20 PM	#14
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah it would sound great.. what do you think about building the original KA with forged internals and a big turbo? 500 whp possible?

03-05-2017, 02:30 PM	#15
MistyBlueS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice pickup! I wish I could get a deal like that. Your car, your decisions but if it were mine I would preserve it. Good luck and have fun with it!

03-05-2017, 02:36 PM	#16
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just keep it stock and let it sit ?

03-05-2017, 03:00 PM	#17
lunchmeat Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southaven, ms Age: 42 Posts: 951 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do the ka-t, upgrade suspension and rolling stock, oem aero, call it done.

03-05-2017, 03:23 PM	#18
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think I will keep the interior stock but change like you said motor trans suspension wheels with 5 lug conversion exhaust fuel system upgrade.. But I saw this rocket bunny kit so I think I will want to do that.. iIt looks amazing.

03-05-2017, 03:24 PM	#19
lunchmeat Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southaven, ms Age: 42 Posts: 951 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your car, your money. Personally, I think rocket bunny is car cancer.

03-05-2017, 03:25 PM	#20
MistyBlueS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I prefer oem aero with suspension and engine upgrades personally, but like he said, your car, your money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-05-2017, 03:34 PM	#21
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm going to look into that.. I just saw a couple on google thought they looked cool.. I am new to the 240 so your input absolutely helps.. Maybe I will keep body stock I guess I will just start with motor trans and suspension and go on from there.. What kind of trans should I be running with the power I am looking for?

03-05-2017, 03:36 PM	#22
MistyBlueS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would look into a 350z transmission for those power levels. Collins sells an adapter plate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-05-2017, 04:37 PM	#23
JM216S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Over the gate Posts: 419 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ughhhhhhhhh I hate 240s

03-05-2017, 05:10 PM	#25
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not really I just said I saw a wide body rocket bunny and it looked that's all.

03-05-2017, 06:33 PM	#27
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I get it know body likes the rocket bunny I won't change the body.. as far as the motor I'm putting on a turbo and upgrading the stock motor.

03-05-2017, 06:41 PM	#29
Ciscog Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For building the motor and putting on a turbo.. Your opinion but please don't curse on the thread.. thanks

03-05-2017, 06:56 PM	#30
Standard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Milwaukee Age: 31 Posts: 810 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I started reading this thread and after the rocket bunny and ls comments I was like wait, did someone bump some old ass thread? Guess not, yikes!