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09-15-2001, 12:14 AM

Well, I am going to try to get a 97 or 98 240sx. Going to keep the KA engine sense I know the SR20DET will not pass smog here in California. (I had a 93' civic hback w/a B18C-R engine swap w/plenty of mods and I had to give the auto tech $100 under the counter to get it to pass smog <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> ) When reading this keep in mind I am a complete newbie when it comes to Nissans.

Heres what I have been thinking for engine mods so far:

AEM Cold Air Intake (Had one on my civic, not sure if they make one for a 240sx, if they dont Ill get an injen)

5Zigen Fireball Exhaust System (Erm...The box looks MAJORLY CORNY dunno if it is good quality. Need info on what exhaust I should get)

ACT Street Clutch

HKS Ball Bearing GT Turbo (GT3037S, 52T, A/R 0.73, T25 Flange) (once I get the money)

HKS Racing Blow-Off Valve Type II

HKS Racing Wastegate - 22.8psi (Once I get the money!)

HKS Turbo Timer

Tanabe Sustec Super-H Springs

A'pexi n1 Tower Strut Bar

No clue what ECU I should get...

And I havent given much thought about Interior Mods...I am all for speed.

I know all that stuff is going to cost a pretty penny but I think I could some how get all of it in the next 5 years....*hopefully* <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Anything I should change? Please flame away.

-whacked
ps: 1 cosmetic thing that I do want is different rear lights. I dont like Silvia's rear lights because they kinda look like a new pontiac grand prix rear lights. I am hoping to pick up some skyline rear lights...Anyone know where I can get them and how much they cost?

mrace240sx · 09-15-2001, 07:15 AM

Ive heard good things about the Apexi N1 Dual for turbo applications it should have adequate piping.
I looked into the 5zigen and read reviews on it, checked pricing etc etc. I am gonna go with the N1 Dual, it seems to have gotten better reviews, and because I like the look of the twin pipes, it retains a more stock appearance which is important to me.

Ive got an Injen with CAI and definitly would recommend it.
You may want to look into one of the turbo kit setups for the S14, NSport, XS Engineering, and FMax. It might be cheaper that buying each item seperatly. Im gonna be getting the Nsport in a few months, I gotta do exhaust first.

Good luck with the car <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

pkw1 · 09-17-2001, 01:42 AM

I'd stay away from ACT clutch... they don't seem to give that good of a performance... don't grip that well for a so called "performance clutch"..

**West** · 09-17-2001, 03:00 PM

Hrrmmmm.......

Your not allowed to have a GT3037 on a KA. I beat everyone to it so its now been banned for all other 240 owners :biggrin: ehheh

You will need some internals and a FMIC, Fuel Management, ECU, ACT discs are good but I dont think it will hold all that power. There is always more too. Have fun <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

If your a power freak as in high HP freak then get the SR and built it for tons of top end. Maybe its worth slipping the smog dude 100$ I know my KA-T wont pass smog.

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09-15-2001, 12:14 AM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Well, I am going to try to get a 97 or 98 240sx. Going to keep the KA engine sense I know the SR20DET will not pass smog here in California. (I had a 93' civic hback w/a B18C-R engine swap w/plenty of mods and I had to give the auto tech $100 under the counter to get it to pass smog <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> ) When reading this keep in mind I am a complete newbie when it comes to Nissans. Heres what I have been thinking for engine mods so far: AEM Cold Air Intake (Had one on my civic, not sure if they make one for a 240sx, if they dont Ill get an injen) 5Zigen Fireball Exhaust System (Erm...The box looks MAJORLY CORNY dunno if it is good quality. Need info on what exhaust I should get) ACT Street Clutch HKS Ball Bearing GT Turbo (GT3037S, 52T, A/R 0.73, T25 Flange) (once I get the money) HKS Racing Blow-Off Valve Type II HKS Racing Wastegate - 22.8psi (Once I get the money!) HKS Turbo Timer Tanabe Sustec Super-H Springs A'pexi n1 Tower Strut Bar No clue what ECU I should get... And I havent given much thought about Interior Mods...I am all for speed. I know all that stuff is going to cost a pretty penny but I think I could some how get all of it in the next 5 years....hopefully <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> Anything I should change? Please flame away. -whacked ps: 1 cosmetic thing that I do want is different rear lights. I dont like Silvia's rear lights because they kinda look like a new pontiac grand prix rear lights. I am hoping to pick up some skyline rear lights...Anyone know where I can get them and how much they cost?

09-15-2001, 07:15 AM	#2
mrace240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ive heard good things about the Apexi N1 Dual for turbo applications it should have adequate piping. I looked into the 5zigen and read reviews on it, checked pricing etc etc. I am gonna go with the N1 Dual, it seems to have gotten better reviews, and because I like the look of the twin pipes, it retains a more stock appearance which is important to me. Ive got an Injen with CAI and definitly would recommend it. You may want to look into one of the turbo kit setups for the S14, NSport, XS Engineering, and FMax. It might be cheaper that buying each item seperatly. Im gonna be getting the Nsport in a few months, I gotta do exhaust first. Good luck with the car <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

09-17-2001, 01:42 AM	#3
pkw1 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd stay away from ACT clutch... they don't seem to give that good of a performance... don't grip that well for a so called "performance clutch"..

09-17-2001, 03:00 PM	#4
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 40 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hrrmmmm....... Your not allowed to have a GT3037 on a KA. I beat everyone to it so its now been banned for all other 240 owners :biggrin: ehheh You will need some internals and a FMIC, Fuel Management, ECU, ACT discs are good but I dont think it will hold all that power. There is always more too. Have fun <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> If your a power freak as in high HP freak then get the SR and built it for tons of top end. Maybe its worth slipping the smog dude 100$ I know my KA-T wont pass smog.