The age old question...
03-07-2002, 10:06 PM
#1
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Location: Victoria BC, Canada
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The age old question...
... of what to do with my engine!? I'm planning on purchasing a 1995 240SX this summer and really want to pump up the performance aspect of the car. Turbo is obviously the route to take, but there are a lot of options out there. I want some opinions on the following ideas of mine:
1 - SR20DET swap (any version). Do the swap, put in a nice FMIC and build from there.
2 - CA18DET swap (any version). Do the swap, put on a ballbearing turbo, FMIC, injector upgrade and let her fly.
3 - KA24DET #1. Get NSport's Stage 1 turbo kit and build from there.
4 - KA24DET #2. Grab an HKS ballbearing turbo, big FMIC and make my own turbo system.
So... what's the best course of action? I'm 17 and have about $19,000 CDN to play with as of right now. The car will probably cost me around $12,000 CDN + taxes and all the rest, so I have a couple grand to play with after I get the car. I'm not concerned with looks right away, because it will already be one of the nicest cars in my school stock
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I know I'll probably need to save a bit more cash, but what do u guys think is the best option? I want to end up with 350hp @ the wheels (give or take), not right away but eventually. Thanks 4 any help u can offer!
1 - SR20DET swap (any version). Do the swap, put in a nice FMIC and build from there.
2 - CA18DET swap (any version). Do the swap, put on a ballbearing turbo, FMIC, injector upgrade and let her fly.
3 - KA24DET #1. Get NSport's Stage 1 turbo kit and build from there.
4 - KA24DET #2. Grab an HKS ballbearing turbo, big FMIC and make my own turbo system.
So... what's the best course of action? I'm 17 and have about $19,000 CDN to play with as of right now. The car will probably cost me around $12,000 CDN + taxes and all the rest, so I have a couple grand to play with after I get the car. I'm not concerned with looks right away, because it will already be one of the nicest cars in my school stock
. I know I'll probably need to save a bit more cash, but what do u guys think is the best option? I want to end up with 350hp @ the wheels (give or take), not right away but eventually. Thanks 4 any help u can offer!
03-08-2002, 02:14 AM
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if the ka24de has low miles and is still in good condition then i say turbo it! if not then i would suggest the sr20det.. but thats my opinion... some people like the ca motors over the sr because its more of a rev happy motor.... its all up 2 up... thats my .02 =]
myself am going to get:
sr20det(s14 if things goes as planned)
FMIC
fuel pump
ecu
full exhuast system
bov
clutch
flywheel
short shifter
lsd
little misc items(guages, and so on...)
suspension(se f&r strut springs/shocks)
z32 breaks
that should hold me down for awhile.. i am in the process of doing my front and rear end conversion... 5 lug conversion w/rims
my motor should be in, in about 2-3 months....
i am also 17 and i own a black 95 240sx base 5speed....
myself am going to get:
sr20det(s14 if things goes as planned)
FMIC
fuel pump
ecu
full exhuast system
bov
clutch
flywheel
short shifter
lsd
little misc items(guages, and so on...)
suspension(se f&r strut springs/shocks)
z32 breaks
that should hold me down for awhile.. i am in the process of doing my front and rear end conversion... 5 lug conversion w/rims
my motor should be in, in about 2-3 months....
i am also 17 and i own a black 95 240sx base 5speed....
03-08-2002, 09:20 AM
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Location: New York
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