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Hey guys whats up.
I am new to the Nissan scene and am in the market for a 240 with a sr20det swap, so i will definatly be keeping an eye on the for sale section. All of my friends are Toyota guys and keep trying to talk down on the 240. Mostly my one friend with a MR2 turbo. I was wondering how the MR2 turbo and the 240 with the sr20det compare. Thanks
I am new to the Nissan scene and am in the market for a 240 with a sr20det swap, so i will definatly be keeping an eye on the for sale section. All of my friends are Toyota guys and keep trying to talk down on the 240. Mostly my one friend with a MR2 turbo. I was wondering how the MR2 turbo and the 240 with the sr20det compare. Thanks
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I have experience with both. You'll have a lot easier time working on the 240SX for sure. The MR2, while a great machine, is a transverse/midship engine with a radiator mounted in the front. There's a lot of ducting and wiring and a very tight engine bay to work with. If you're new to it, it will take a while before you're fully used to it
It's definitely do-able in an MR2, but just be prepared for the amount of work that a car with that kind of configuration is going to demand. In time, you'll get used to it, but as a person who has dealt with both cars, there is really nothing like having a front-engine/rear-wheel-drive longitudinal mount with a 4-cylinder in there. The room is great for working and adding whatever tools you need to do the job...and that includes running at least with the MR2 turbo with the proper motor (SR). Also, parts availability is great for the 240SX and replacement parts are very cheap, comparatively speaking.
Mainly, I like the ease of working on them and that's the 240SX's biggest selling point compared to the MR2. The MR2's M/R layout is going to provide you with handling advantages, but at a significant cost, as stated above. Every car has a trade-off. It's just what you want. Personally, I'd take a 240 any day.
Welcome to the board...I'm new too. Been involved on a few other sites for a long time. Just got over here. It's a nice site.
It's definitely do-able in an MR2, but just be prepared for the amount of work that a car with that kind of configuration is going to demand. In time, you'll get used to it, but as a person who has dealt with both cars, there is really nothing like having a front-engine/rear-wheel-drive longitudinal mount with a 4-cylinder in there. The room is great for working and adding whatever tools you need to do the job...and that includes running at least with the MR2 turbo with the proper motor (SR). Also, parts availability is great for the 240SX and replacement parts are very cheap, comparatively speaking.
Mainly, I like the ease of working on them and that's the 240SX's biggest selling point compared to the MR2. The MR2's M/R layout is going to provide you with handling advantages, but at a significant cost, as stated above. Every car has a trade-off. It's just what you want. Personally, I'd take a 240 any day.
Welcome to the board...I'm new too. Been involved on a few other sites for a long time. Just got over here. It's a nice site.
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if your gunna sk a question like that just go with what you like and know about. if you want a nissan then you will need to do alot of research and if you get a toyota then all your freinds could help with your problems.
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