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Pstl_pete · 10-24-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by S14kouki_10

So.. LMK when you want the sell the s13!

I'm open to offers. I just put the car away for winter but I'm contemplating selling it since I barely drive the thing. Between this, my evo, the other S14 and a Porsche I maybe put 1500 miles on it last year.

Or maybe I'll jump on the bandwagon and part it out haha. Na, that'll never happen too much of my time has gone into building this car to part it out.

future · 10-24-2012, 01:55 PM

Wait. Porsche?

powahh · 10-24-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pstl_pete

I'm open to offers. I just put the car away for winter but I'm contemplating selling it since I barely drive the thing. Between this, my evo, the other S14 and a Porsche I maybe put 1500 miles on it last year.

Or maybe I'll jump on the bandwagon and part it out haha. Na, that'll never happen too much of my time has gone into building this car to part it out.

Hate to see the part out happen, but if anything, dibs on your KWs!! First!

Pstl_pete · 10-25-2012, 06:35 AM

I caved and bought a Porsche 930 Turbo a few weeks ago. I've always like the older Porsches and this one happen to be in the right price range. It's going to keep me busy next year as I plan to do some minor mods to it.

Trust me, I aint parting this thing unless I run into dire straits. I'd rather drive it 4 times a year then see it get torn down. I've got too much time and emotional investment into this car to part it out.

SuperBlackS14 · 10-25-2012, 06:38 AM

I know that feeling, and IMHO, that's how it should be. Great work on the S13, it looks... Well gorgeous.

kyles1988 · 10-25-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Pstl_pete

Between this, my evo, the other S14 and a Porsche I maybe put 1500 miles on it last year.

I only have 2 cars (hatch and daily CRV) and I still only managed to put 600 miles on my hatch this year.

Broadfield · 10-25-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kyles1988

I still only managed to put 600 miles on my hatch this year.

.... and that was mostly in just one weekend to go see your twin brother

Peter, if you do indeed decide to sell the hatch, please let me know. Do you have any idea of asking price?

RastaS14 · 10-25-2012, 09:56 AM

Its good to hear you are not going to part it out! It hurts seeing nicely built s-chassis getting ripped apart.

Tabasco69 · 10-25-2012, 10:33 AM

So maybe it would be a good idea to just install a new fuel tank for a build like this and did you ever get around to wrapping the cat that was close to the fuel supply line?

Pstl_pete · 10-26-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Broadfield

.... and that was mostly in just one weekend to go see your twin brother

Peter, if you do indeed decide to sell the hatch, please let me know. Do you have any idea of asking price?

Toby- I'm going to mull it over this winter. Part of me really wants to keep it but financially speaking I could always use the money. I'm thinking in the 20K-ish range.

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Originally Posted by Tabasco69

So maybe it would be a good idea to just install a new fuel tank for a build like this and did you ever get around to wrapping the cat that was close to the fuel supply line?

Look a few pages further back, I redid the entire fuel system so that it doesnt have that problem anymore. The car is now CA smog legal, too bad its 3000 miles away from a ref.

Tabasco69 · 10-26-2012, 01:02 PM

Sorry man I was with you up to a point, like page 10, must of missed it, screw the ref I think you did it because you knew it needed to be done.

AsleepAltima · 10-27-2012, 08:15 PM

just read all 12 pages in one sitting. phew!! lol.

great thread and great build. and to think, im stressing about my sr when i make the move from ny to cali in a couple months... lol

SlideOrDie831 · 10-27-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DamianN.

I miss NC, no smog.

This!

smog is only for OBD 2 equipped cars in NC

anyways...

one had ass build. hope everything works out.

subiesean · 11-01-2012, 08:57 AM

just read your article in last months modified mag and saw the story you did on this car! Came here and read your entire build thread. Awesome story, shitty luck on the journey to canada but glad she made it in one piece!!!

Wish you could get a ref just to rub it in their face about the fpr being fixed now and it actually being legal i bet!

Cant wait to read more on it, love the car and it was an awesome read

wacko2 · 12-11-2012, 11:33 AM

sick car an nice LS swap

ThatJDMSteven · 08-13-2014, 03:58 AM

Any updates as of 2014?

KendallH · 08-13-2014, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatJDMSteven

Any updates as of 2014?

He sold the car, he's working on an S2000 now, and has some other projects

Apex Eight · 08-13-2014, 11:00 AM

Just went through all twelve pages and damn, this might be one of my all-time favorite builds. I believe we have similar tastes and preferences as far as keeping things, simple, clean, and functional. Good work man. Clean Bimmer too!

skimmpysb · 08-15-2014, 10:45 AM

not like this matters, but what were your average mps on the highway, when you werent getting into it?

Pstl_pete · 08-18-2014, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by skimmpysb

not like this matters, but what were your average mps on the highway, when you werent getting into it?

Oh it matters! When I built the car I thought I'd be getting 30+mpg on the highway but it turns out that it was more like 22-23mpg on the highway (driving 70mph). Mainly due to the fact that I have the stock diff gear ratio so I'd see 2000rpm at 65mph.

As for the city, didn't keep track because it was so hard to drive the car in a normal fashion. I'd always be on it.

Pstl_pete · 08-18-2014, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatJDMSteven

Any updates as of 2014?

I sold it to someone in the Bay area who has smogged it (legally) so it's being put to good use.

I'm actually still building a 240SX, an S14 w/ SR power, and a host of other cars. You can see what I'm up to on http://www.speed.academy

k240sx · 09-11-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pstl_pete

Oh it matters! When I built the car I thought I'd be getting 30+mpg on the highway but it turns out that it was more like 22-23mpg on the highway (driving 70mph). Mainly due to the fact that I have the stock diff gear ratio so I'd see 2000rpm at 65mph.

As for the city, didn't keep track because it was so hard to drive the car in a normal fashion. I'd always be on it.

Hi Peter

Long time no see ! How you doing ? Still in Canada or SoCal now ?!?

Just want to give u a update :

After a good tuning and this car now got 28+ mpg on freeway when I drive 70-75 all trip (with AC on

)

I didn't try it when AC off in these days haha ,so I think will be even better !

And is fun to drive

)

SM514 · 09-28-2014, 11:28 AM

HOLY ROADKILL!!!!
I know that garage!
Good looking 240. It looks really nice. And it's nice to see some big time hot rodders pick up an import here and there.
Let me know if you're ever in the Finger Lakes region of NY. Maybe we can see who is faster around Watkins.
Nick

Pstl_pete · 10-02-2014, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k240sx

Hi Peter

Long time no see ! How you doing ? Still in Canada or SoCal now ?!?

Just want to give u a update :

After a good tuning and this car now got 28+ mpg on freeway when I drive 70-75 all trip (with AC on

)

I didn't try it when AC off in these days haha ,so I think will be even better !

And is fun to drive

)

Kenny! Great to here the AC is working and you're getting that great MPG!!

I miss the LS powered 240 a lot and I'm already thinking about what my next project with an LS engine will be but first I have to finish my 2JZ into the BMW Wagon project.

Pstl_pete · 10-02-2014, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SM514

HOLY ROADKILL!!!!
I know that garage!
Good looking 240. It looks really nice. And it's nice to see some big time hot rodders pick up an import here and there.
Let me know if you're ever in the Finger Lakes region of NY. Maybe we can see who is faster around Watkins.
Nick

Hey Nick,

The guys from Hot Rod really liked this build and there were plans for testing it and a lot more in California but the company went through a lot of changes and sadly I didn't get a chance to get any real data on the car but Carlos from Motortrend is building the same car essentially but I'm sure you follow that build already.

Oakville · 10-03-2014, 09:56 AM

This build is awesome, surprised I haven't opened it up before!

Just did some googling..so cool that you had/have access to that garage, Im a big roadkill fan and that garage just looks like the heaven

Pstl_pete · 10-20-2014, 01:42 PM

I wanted to post a link to a 4 part story that I just finished on my site.

Walks through the LS3 engine swap process: http://speed.academy/nissan-240sx-v8...how-to-part-1/

There are a lot of details in this thread but even more in the guide. Hope it helps some people out!

Purestock240 · 10-20-2014, 01:47 PM

you stopped in at my 240 junkyard in ontario a few years ago. car turned out awesome! curious where it is now

Pstl_pete · 10-20-2014, 09:19 PM

Did I get a bunch of manual seatbelt parts? If so I totally remember you, thanks again for all the bits.

k240sx (read above) owns the car now. Its back in California where is belongs. Kenny do you have any updated photos of the car? I'd love to see em!

k240sx · 09-25-2015, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pstl_pete

Did I get a bunch of manual seatbelt parts? If so I totally remember you, thanks again for all the bits.

k240sx (read above) owns the car now. Its back in California where is belongs. Kenny do you have any updated photos of the car? I'd love to see em!

It got internal upgrade (like piston ,Rod , crank shaft ,springs ,,,,,,, etc ) , and Now it got 31 miles / gallon hahaha , 384 WHP/388 !!

I love it !!

10-25-2012, 06:35 AM	#334
Pstl_pete Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LA,CA & Windsor, ON Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I caved and bought a Porsche 930 Turbo a few weeks ago. I've always like the older Porsches and this one happen to be in the right price range. It's going to keep me busy next year as I plan to do some minor mods to it. Trust me, I aint parting this thing unless I run into dire straits. I'd rather drive it 4 times a year then see it get torn down. I've got too much time and emotional investment into this car to part it out. __________________ S14 - New SR Project http://www.speed.academy

10-25-2012, 06:38 AM	#335
SuperBlackS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Albany, NY Age: 30 Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I know that feeling, and IMHO, that's how it should be. Great work on the S13, it looks... Well gorgeous. __________________ "Power Is Nothing Without Control"

11-01-2012, 08:57 AM	#344
subiesean Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 30 Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just read your article in last months modified mag and saw the story you did on this car! Came here and read your entire build thread. Awesome story, shitty luck on the journey to canada but glad she made it in one piece!!! Wish you could get a ref just to rub it in their face about the fpr being fixed now and it actually being legal i bet! Cant wait to read more on it, love the car and it was an awesome read __________________ I change cars too often... Ho.Mo.Co.

08-15-2014, 10:45 AM	#349
skimmpysb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: dirty ol' south Age: 25 Posts: 368 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	not like this matters, but what were your average mps on the highway, when you werent getting into it? __________________

10-03-2014, 09:56 AM	#356
Oakville Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Age: 29 Posts: 455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This build is awesome, surprised I haven't opened it up before! Just did some googling..so cool that you had/have access to that garage, Im a big roadkill fan and that garage just looks like the heaven __________________ BNR32 connoisseur // 1990 GT-R

10-25-2012, 09:56 AM	#338
RastaS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its good to hear you are not going to part it out! It hurts seeing nicely built s-chassis getting ripped apart.

10-25-2012, 10:33 AM	#339
Tabasco69 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Age: 51 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So maybe it would be a good idea to just install a new fuel tank for a build like this and did you ever get around to wrapping the cat that was close to the fuel supply line?

10-26-2012, 01:02 PM	#341
Tabasco69 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Age: 51 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry man I was with you up to a point, like page 10, must of missed it, screw the ref I think you did it because you knew it needed to be done.

10-27-2012, 08:15 PM	#342
AsleepAltima Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Ca Age: 48 Posts: 667 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	just read all 12 pages in one sitting. phew!! lol. great thread and great build. and to think, im stressing about my sr when i make the move from ny to cali in a couple months... lol

12-11-2012, 11:33 AM	#345
wacko2 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: walnut Posts: 1,071 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	sick car an nice LS swap

08-13-2014, 03:58 AM	#346
ThatJDMSteven Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Any updates as of 2014?

08-13-2014, 11:00 AM	#348
Apex Eight Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: GA Age: 27 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Just went through all twelve pages and damn, this might be one of my all-time favorite builds. I believe we have similar tastes and preferences as far as keeping things, simple, clean, and functional. Good work man. Clean Bimmer too!

09-28-2014, 11:28 AM	#353
SM514 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central New Yotk Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HOLY ROADKILL!!!! I know that garage! Good looking 240. It looks really nice. And it's nice to see some big time hot rodders pick up an import here and there. Let me know if you're ever in the Finger Lakes region of NY. Maybe we can see who is faster around Watkins. Nick

10-20-2014, 01:42 PM	#357
Pstl_pete Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LA,CA & Windsor, ON Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I wanted to post a link to a 4 part story that I just finished on my site. Walks through the LS3 engine swap process: http://speed.academy/nissan-240sx-v8...how-to-part-1/ There are a lot of details in this thread but even more in the guide. Hope it helps some people out! __________________ S14 - New SR Project http://www.speed.academy

10-20-2014, 01:47 PM	#358
Purestock240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 1,158 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	you stopped in at my 240 junkyard in ontario a few years ago. car turned out awesome! curious where it is now

10-20-2014, 09:19 PM	#359
Pstl_pete Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LA,CA & Windsor, ON Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Did I get a bunch of manual seatbelt parts? If so I totally remember you, thanks again for all the bits. k240sx (read above) owns the car now. Its back in California where is belongs. Kenny do you have any updated photos of the car? I'd love to see em! __________________ S14 - New SR Project http://www.speed.academy

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