I bought an issue of Import tuner in which their cover car was a 1990 240SX. I fell in love instantly!!!!! I am now looking into getting a 1992 240SX Convertible with 169K on it. Is it worth trading my current car, 1996 Plymouth Neon on 17s, for it? The only thing is it is an automatic! But what I was thinking is drive it until the engine blows and put in an SR20DET or RB20DET with a manual transmission in and do a Manual conversion on the car (I live in Indiana and emissions is not a problem). Would this be a good idea and how much would it cost (est.)? Thanks!

-Craig-

 

moved to engine swaps

Sounds like a good idea...here is a lil info though, all convert 240s are auto. If ya got the money and time to do the swap when the engine blows, go for it man. It will be costing you froma bout 1500-2500 for the RB20 and 2500-3200 for the S13 SR20.

 

Is it possible to convert an Automatic convertible to a manual ? J/W.

-Craig-

 

yep... its all about the money...

 

How much money do you think I'd be looking at? Would it be worth it?

-Craig-

 

its not all about the money, it can EASILY be done. I did it myself actually. If you get a SR or RB and get a front clip, u will have pretty much everything. Youw ill have to buy a manual driveshaft, pressure line and thats pretty much it cus the clip will have almost everything. You might have to buy a clutch master cylinder. Go to the FAQ section and u will find a how to

 

if your keeping the ka.. keep the automatic ecu, it doesnt have a speed limiter.. and to swap from manual to auto shouldnt cost more then 800 including parts and labor

 

good luck man. hope u get the car. ull love it

 

I got my 93 5 speed swap for $200, add $50 to resurface the flywheel and another 40 for Redline tranny fluid, and $100 for a new clutch, brings us to a total of just under $400 with new clutch and best tranny fluid out there and a freshly resurfaced flywheel, ain't too bad.

And don't ever ask if selling a neon is worth a 240sx. . 240's have this cool thing called suspension, and rear wheel drive, weeeeeeeeeee.

Dr.

 

what's better between rb20 and sr20?

 

The more I look, The more I like the RB25DET. Bad news tho, my trade fell through! Now I would like to find a 240 with no engine or tranny but is in good condition. But I cant get lucky enough to find one!!! lol. ONE WAY OR ANOTHER I AM GOING TO HAVE A 240!!!!!!!!!

 

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