The car is a daily but sees a lot of spirited back country driving. Covering everything from stock turbocharger cars, seriously fast drag racers, boats, motorcycles, and daily driver modified turbo cars and trucks. Which is why its nice to hear from his mouth that the 1993 nissan 240sx with an erod ls3 is the best car. My personal setup on my daily driver back road country roads 240sx. With winning shows and putting down fast lap times, it was time he took the old dailydriver and turned it into something very special. How to setup a nissan 240sx for drifting the basic guide december 9, 2012 up next. Lightweight from the factory, rear wheel drive, and tons of performance modifications available, this car is ready for race prep to make it a top contender for such racing as drifting. The s redtop engine was installed and the car was converted to manual transmission. The cage is now fully welded in i dont have very many pics but i will post some asap. Only concern is that its my daily driver and i drive it alot so i dont wan.
I got mine with 5kgmm front, 4kgmm rear, and told them to valve it for lots of travel like a rally setup. D 1996 nissan 240sx lsx 4l80e turbo daily driver yellow bullet. Oct 07, 2014 big thanks to josh and his friend brandon for bringing down this hell of a time car, along with tarmac clothing. Check out clrkh23a1 1991 nissan 240sx in lexington,ky for ride specification, modification info and photos and follow clrkh23a1s 1991 nissan 240sx for updates at cardomain. But on the other hand, the gti has a nice, flat torque curve, and handling should be a bit sharper. Wire tuck on a daily driver engine tuning, upgrades and. This car is reliable enough to be a daily driver, the power steering and ac work and the. Obx catless downpipe and 41 header, i had one on my 240sx and it was great. Project nissan 240sx s14 upgrades modified magazine. New listing 9598 nissan 240sx s14 oem lh left driver side. Enjuku racing has all your nissan 240sx suspension parts you need. Big thanks to josh and his friend brandon for bringing down this hell of a time car, along with tarmac clothing.
Suspension and steering defines your driving experience. Whether you use your 240sx for daily driving, racing, or drifting, the best way to keep your nissan functioning optimally is to get the right tools for monitoring its inner workings. Dec 09, 2012 its not surprising that one of the most popular cars for drifting is the nissan 240sx. Ill get more pics of the cleaned up bay soon, probably this weekend as ill be. Heres some pics of the power plant, its a bit dirty but its a beast of a ls1. Hi everyone, im a 25 year old working professional thinking about getting a classic, or modern classic, to use as a semidaily driver. Is the v8swapped nissan 240sx the best car in the world. Accessory drives and cooling system guide includes indepth instruction and photos. This one is a lil more involved than my previous daily because it was given to me for free as a shell only and was missing several things. My buddy has a 240sx with the exact same engineturbo setup. Nissan 240sx questions what is the best daily driverdrifter setup.
This channel is an attempt to let you be a part of this c. I just finished my sr swap and i am not getting any coolant temp reading on my dash gauge. In the spirit of keeping the car daily driver friendly, you wont find any crazy hardcore racing suspension on here, either a set of ksport coliovers and cusco strut. New listing 9598 nissan 240sx s14 oem lh left driver side quarter window glass. I have full hd pics of the build and the car before it was modified. Well before i left japan i was looking to see what kind of daily driver i wanted while. The most recent installpurchase a ebay axle back muffler. Feb 26, 2014 the trusty ol sr20det in our s14 project nissan 240sx receives a few upgrades from garrett, turbosmart, vibrant, mishimoto, arp, and centerline motorsports. Theres no complex engine tech or wild suspension setupits just a light, nimble car that.
Nov 17, 2008 page 1 of 5 mestizos 1995 s14 240sx posted in sold, retired and crashed project cars traded 12122010i recently sold my daily driver ek civic and now i am using that money to build another daily driver. Covers all the criteria to consider when starting an ls swap project. Removing the door panel takes less then 5 minutes and can be done with very few tools. Fortune auto does custom setups so you have to tell them what spring rate and application. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1990 nissan 240sx. Jun 22, 2014 been assembling parts for almost a year and have come close to putting together my new daily driver. So, ive really been wanting to clean up the engine bay to match the cleanliness and sleekness of the exterior of my car. View all 3 pictures of the 1991 nissan 240sx, including hires images of the interior. By that time i had also bought a sparco wheel and nrg hub and quick release setup. Ken block drag races his new turbod skidoo snowmobile against pro tony jenkins in idaho mountains duration. Many choose aftermarket automotive gauges and other diagnostic devices to help monitor the most vital functions of their vehicle to ensure there is no damage being.
On one hand, i think the torque of the tdi, and getting 500 miles or so on a tank of fuel make the tdi the way to go. They are putting a vh45 nissan motor in it with a twin turbo setup on it. My old sohc setup had a temp sensor in the lower radiator hose. This setup will give you a good 75120hp more for your ka24de. What is the best daily driverdrifter setup gutted interior, welded diff, no exhaust, stock s seat, cut springs, and do a manual to automatic swap. Dan and nelson daily driver walkarounds s added to the. I went with fortune auto 500 series coilovers on my daily driver and although it was expensive, i couldnt be happier. I honestly missed dailying the s till i realized how much i enjoy ac and not having to bring a spare shirt to change into just from the drive to.
Edmunds has 3 pictures of the 1991 240sx in our 1991 nissan 240sx photo gallery. Now i dd a wrx hatch and the 240 is a weekendtrack toy. Ive driven the new tdi dsg as my dad owns a jetta with that setup. With such popularity of the car, popularity of drifting, and so many people loving both, its only natural that people are going to have a lot of questions about how to setup a nissan 240sx for drifting, and what all of the acronyms and terminology mean that people on forums and blogs talk about. Ive put 20k trouble free miles on the z32 and all it does it do exactly what i want. Was extremely reliable for the 7 years ive owned it. Im tired of searching a bunch and never finding a really good answer. If you want a new car you can daily drive and take to the track, you could do a lot worse than the toyobaru twins. It is not recommended to proceed if your ka is wore slap out.
See more ideas about nissan 240sx, nissan silvia and jdm cars. Heres the parts i already had, its a hinson s14 radiator setup and hinson stainless long tube headers. Ls swaps can get pretty pricey, but we found an article written by meanyellowz on ls1tech, that tells you how to do a lsx swap for cheap. Discussion in other builds started by sbdafocker, nov 1. Its a daily driver build, reliability and economy are epitomized. I collected my insurance money and bought an s to replace it. The nissan 240sx is simply one of the best cars you can buy for not that. If its a dedicated track car or if youre the typical 240sx owner, a very impractical, noisy daily driver. I dont know if i am able to put this in the kill stories but i work at a shop.
I find this sub to be way better than any facebook 240sx group. Back, after a brief absence, is the nissan 240sx coupe, the coveredtop companion to the droptop 240sx. A 510 is a cool daily driver, but not exactly reliable when it comes to making it to work or school. The latest nissan 240sx news, spy shots, road tests, and videos page4. Nismo power brace, no name strut tower bar, replacement lower control arm, spl tension arm.
A few in higher res i know some people like these pics. I was recently in a pretty serious car accident and my everyday car is likely totaled thankfully, i walked away from it. There are 2 guys working with me that are building a s which is a 90 240sx hatch. The engines that the author refers to in his article are the 4. Oct 01, 2009 again, this was done because the parts were at hand and the system suited the daily driver status of the car 350 hp l28et, high 11 second car. You can also find pictures of 1993 nissan 240sx, nissan 240sx engine diagram, nissan 240sx 1993. Been assembling parts for almost a year and have come close to putting together my new daily driver. The trusty ol sr20det in our s14 project nissan 240sx receives a few upgrades from garrett, turbosmart, vibrant, mishimoto, arp, and centerline motorsports. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Aug 05, 2019 whether you use your 240sx for daily driving, racing, or drifting, the best way to keep your nissan functioning optimally is to get the right tools for monitoring its inner workings. The air bag light is on and we have tried to reset it, but it comes back on. This car was my daily driver before it was parked to do some work.
How drift mania is making clean nissan 240sxs a hot commodity. What is the best daily driverdrifter setup cargurus. The coupe took a little siesta between the 1993 and 1995 model years, with. You also need to decide if you are going to use this car as a daily driver or if it. When your window begins to go on the fritz most think the worst, and usually it can be super expensive to have a shop do it but not today. Page 1 of 5 mestizos 1995 s14 240sx posted in sold, retired and crashed project cars traded 12122010i recently sold my daily driver ek civic and now i am using that money to build another daily driver. This car runs a modern motorsport 240sx rear setup, as will my car in the spring. Five reasons why you need to buy a nissan 240 sx right now. Dan and nelson daily driver walkarounds s added to the family. This is my sons daily driver and has never given us any issues. How to setup a nissan 240sx for drifting the basic guide. Having done this, i wouldnt go through the trouble again, as there are better kits available from vendors. You could probably drive it daily, but i wouldnt id get it as a project. Saving money by diy 240sx tutorials is what we are all about.
My beloved 96 240 manual transmission will start and run well except loses. The turbo forums the discussion board for both hard core and beginner turbocharged vehicle enthusiasts. Nothing hugely crazy, but i guess a minor wire tuck. Get the best deals on auto glass for nissan 240sx when you shop the largest. To start posting in our forums, and comment on articles and blogs please. You will need a flat head and phillip screw driver, that. Teddys i drive my track car on the street build nissan forum. Again, this was done because the parts were at hand and the system suited the dailydriver status of the car 350 hp l28et, high 11 second car. It took me a while to decide which adjustable suspension arms to buy for my s. Jun 30, 2010 ls swaps can get pretty pricey, but we found an article written by meanyellowz on ls1tech, that tells you how to do a lsx swap for cheap.
Here are some outside pics and interior pics of my s coupe project 331sx. Get the best deals on auto glass for nissan 240sx when you shop the largest online selection at. Supra mkiv vs 90 240sx hatch w vh45 tt supra forums. Just chasing the dream of building as many rad cars and driving as many tracks as humanly possible. Advice my 240sx has been sitting in storage for close to. The wife stole my g35 so i have been driving my 300zx. Mar 06, 2008 so, ive really been wanting to clean up the engine bay to match the cleanliness and sleekness of the exterior of my car. Start with the 240sxs underpowered ka24 inlinefour, and swap it for. Its lightweight, aftermarket popularity, and rearwheel drive configuration. Setup a timing pointer that i didnt need, and inspect deck flatness.