240sx daily driver builder

Later picked up by a friend of kyles who was looking for a daily driver for his teenage daughter, the 240sx was brought back to life with its ka engine revived and enough basic maintenance to. So now my search for a daily driver and the title of this thread is now a lie. A 510 is a cool daily driver, but not exactly reliable when it comes to making it. I just recently got a nissan 240sx s hatch and was pricing out swaps as well. Using some smart combos you can have the torque of the ls v8 for less than the cost of a set of wheels. That will easily put you into the 400450hp range and still have a super resonsive spool time. Although, in our own humble opinion, a little boost couldnt hurt, could it. My take on a daily driver s build builds and builds only my take on a daily driver s build forums nissan 240sx silvia and z fairlady car forum forums nissan 240sx silvia and z fairlady car forum general chat builds and builds only.

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. General discussion forum about the 240sx, and a great place to introduce yourself to the board. For daily driving you need the 4l60e if power is below say 500 for novices and 700 for pros at building the 60e, a real 60e pro builder combined. The doc is back on paper and pc doing all the math for the second design of the 240s front and rear suspension. It was a formula that dominated the 60s, when pontiac came into its own and the ford mustang broke sales records. Teddys i drive my track car on the street build nissan. Rsenthalpy ecu tune for s ka24de enjuku racing parts, llc. For our triple d nissan 240sx, the plan was to build a clean dailydriver that could hold its own in drift and drag competition.

The model we have picked for this guide is the r33 gtst, this model was built between 1993 and 1998 and offers some great features for the aspiring drifter. Reliable engine builder in south florida supra forums. Jensen oda, this cars owner and builder, is no stranger to performance. Here are a few key points covering what i dislike about owning a. Get the best deals on auto glass for nissan 240sx when you shop the largest online.

Dan and nelson daily driver walkarounds s added to the family. Having an ls swap was a dream for most people just a few years ago but now you too can have an ls swapped or upgraded car. Shop millions of cars from over 2 dealers and find the. Youd be hard pressed to find someone who grew up during the 1980s and 1990s that doesnt love the nissan 240sx. Parts are very easy to reachmaintain i build cars that are easy to work on because i dont have a lift or many tools good for daily drivers and.

Hi everyone, im a 25 year old working professional thinking about getting a classic, or modern classic, to use as a semi daily driver. Cheap, reliable, simple, and with excellent handling, a 240sx can easily. And we have a broad collection of genuine nissan 240sx auto parts covering a wide range of auto parts from parking brake cable to idle control valve. 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. It goes here, build threads anywhere else on the forum will be locked and never moved. Happy new years to everyone wish i couldve done some drifting but the holidays have the cops out lurking.

The build features an injen prototype intake and an xforce prototype exhaust. Youd be hard pressed to find someone who grew up during the 1980s and. So i was mainly was gonna do a rb26 swap then thought about it its gonna be ridicules expensive and if something goes wrong il be screwed so idk should i go and get a sr20 and fully build it and either get the tomei 2. It was there that jensen learned his welding skills and fabrication crafts. Nissan 240sx parts and accessories at nissanpartsdeal. We have a comparison of the oem vs ebay vs isis pro suspension arms to get a better look at the quality differences. Ideal for the daily driver car of an enthusiast made from highquality materials. Teddys i drive my track car on the street build nissan forum. Daily driven build thread nissan forum nissan forums. The vehicle is designed to be a show car, track car and daily driver. After rolling the fender this will allow us to align. Covers all the criteria to consider when starting an ls swap project. Coupled with a curb weight of 2,950 pounds and a 5347 weight distribution, this 240sx is sure to put a smile on your face every time you drive it.

Dillon and i hanssen attended our first autocross event. I was recently in a pretty serious car accident and my everyday car is likely totaled thankfully, i walked away from it. Another conversation with team schulte crew chief alex anderson gave another perspective into what it. I collected my insurance money and bought an s to replace it. How to setup a nissan 240sx for drifting the basic guide. Its a daily driver build, reliability and economy are epitomized. Get the best deals on seats for nissan 240sx when you shop the largest online. From coilovers to body kits and wheels to race prep parts, we are your onestop source for the nissan 240sx. Ive put 20k trouble free miles on the z32 and all it does it do exactly what i want. This is an old video that i have done months ago when swapped out the 240sx s brakes with the nissan 300zx z32 brakes. Vehicles like his 1996 nissan 240sx are legends in the car community. The exterior features an adro carbonfiber lip kit and spoiler. Triple d 240sx drag, drift, or drive, this rbpowered.

Apr 30, 2007 a 510 is a cool daily driver, but not exactly reliable when it comes to making it to work or school on time everyday. Lsx everything you wanted to know about an ls1 swap. Gutted interior, welded diff, no exhaust, stock s seat, cut springs, and do a manual to automatic swap. D 1996 nissan 240sx lsx 4l80e turbo daily driver yellow bullet. After alot of elbow grease and making sure all salt water was gone from the driver side and underbody of the car, i drove. We carry sr20det, ka24de, rb series, and ca18 parts for your nissan 240sxsilvia. What is the best daily driverdrifter setup cargurus.

Accessory drives and cooling system guide includes indepth instruction and photos. We take an upclose look at brody gobles nissan s14 240sx built for pro2 drifting. The wife stole my g35 so i have been driving my 300zx. Hi everyone, im a 25 year old working professional thinking about getting a classic, or modern classic, to use as a semidaily driver. The story of daniel campa and his rocket bunnybodied 1995 nissan 240sx is a long one that all started back in 96 when his mom bought a brandnew 240sx of her own. Motogp racer cal crutchlows daily driver is electric. Im looking for a good engine builder in south florida to tear down a motor with a spun bearing and put it back together. And it helped that buyers were already open to the idea of a sporty daily driver. Been assembling parts for almost a year and have come close to putting together my new daily driver.

Dan and nelson daily driver walkarounds s added to the. Another conversation with team schulte crew chief alex anderson gave another perspective into what it takes to compete. Sr20det, ka24det engine builder nissan forum nissan forums. Classic car looks and modern technology convenience. You also need to decide if you are going to use this car as a daily driver. The ls series engines come in many configurations and range from 4. Jun 22, 2014 been assembling parts for almost a year and have come close to putting together my new daily driver.

Horsepower kicks off a unique project car build a nissan 240 sx, powered by a chevy ls engine and other components thatll transform a little sports car into road course giant. Docs workshop chassis building, racing, and a therapy car. It took me a while to decide which adjustable suspension arms to buy for my s. In todays episode we start by fixing and find some issues inside the car. Get superior performance with nissan aftermarket parts from enjuku racing. The s belt was just old i went ahead and changed them out with bondo ka24 belt kit except the power steering pump belt was way to long. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 7 240sx models nationwide. Is a bashedup nissan 240sx the ultimate drift missile. 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.

Builds and builds only forums nissan 240sx silvia and z fairlady car forum. Check out the original craigslist ad here for more details on this lspowered nissan 240sx. Is the v8swapped nissan 240sx the best car in the world. Oem nissan 240sx auto parts from offered at the lowest price would be the best choice for your nissan 240sx. Removing the door panel takes less then 5 minutes and can be done with very few tools. Great experience even though we didnt get to race the 240 because we had to be at a wedding gig. Get serious about cooling in your daily driver or race car with this mishimoto aluminum racing radiator thats built with nissan oem fitment and with the proper 19891994 nissan 240sx mishimoto radiator see more. The nissan skyline is a high performance sports coupe with a lineage going as far back and as equally impressive as the nissan z cars. Precision gt4272 turbo for the daily driven built toyota supra. With a 427 cubicinch lsx engine and 895 whp, it can shred some tires. Report stephen edelstein october 18, 20 comment now. Saving money by diy 240sx tutorials is what we are all about. Oct 21, 2015 dillon and i hanssen attended our first autocross event.

The project pad view topic 95 240sx dailydrift car build. On this video will be rolling the fender on the s to prevent the tire from rubbing the fenders. Since 2007 my daily driver for cars at least has always been a 240sx. Daily driver for a sevensecond supra owner dsport magazine. As an older nissan model, the 240sx is a sports coupe that came with a manual gearbox and a rearwheel drive configuration making it a great example of an ideal project car for anyone looking for higher performance at a lower cost. Nissan 240sx questions what is the best daily driverdrifter setup. Its not surprising that one of the most popular cars for drifting is the nissan 240sx. How to build a high horsepower 19992004 mustang gt. You will need a flat head and phillip screw driver, that. Dec 09, 2012 how to setup a nissan 240sx for drifting the basic guide. As you know the s chassis is a very popular car with a lot of support in the aftermarket industry. It was just as capable, yet more livable, reliable, and useable as a dailydriver. We also get a very special delivery in the form of a new starter motor. The 240sx is a simple, light, rearwheel drive sports car that, while not too.

The z32 front brake swap is very easy to do since you didnt have to mess. Feb 16, 2018 later picked up by a friend of kyles who was looking for a daily driver for his teenage daughter, the 240sx was brought back to life with its ka engine revived and enough basic maintenance to. The 240sx is a sports car that was introduced to the north american market by nissan in 1988 for the following model year. A 510 is a cool daily driver, but not exactly reliable when it comes to making it to work or school on time everyday. Confusing user interface and poor communication from tesla leaves driver stranded on road trip.