This is my 1995 Nissan 240sx RB-S14.
(let me shamelessly whore out my car and rate me!!)
It didn't rain and check out that first pic!
Do I even have to mention how awesome it is to have 9" rear tires?
17x9 =/= driftable, but hey, it's a whole lot more traction than I'm used to yet!
New wheels and tires will be here by wednesday! (6/17/09), so here's hoping it doesn't rain!
6/16/2009 - fixed the speedometer issue, fmic mounting issue, installed fuel pressure regulator, and put in the order for Tomei Poncams and a Barry Grant fuel pump.
M-Sports kit is in the paint booth, fitment wasn't what I'd liked, but it's still better than the stock hotness for now. Will be done next week! Score!
For now, I'm still waiting on my Poncams and my fuel pump so I can ship the ECU out and have a retune done by Import Intelligence....
Stock, the day we bought her up in Ecorse, MI from this little mom and pop dealership. They claimed that they get people from Texas to buy their cars...but one of them was definetly a Subaru wagon without a rear window...real high-end clientel.
No power tools, to garage lift, no professional help. Just a bunch of friends, my dad, some hand tools, and a $150 engine hoist. What does it get?
The knowledge that you can do this if you put your mind to it. Anyone who needs helpful information on this kind of swap, let me know! I documented my whole process, and would love to help you.
Current Mods List: (02-17-2009)
Engine
RB25DET Series 1 engine swap
*NEW* Custom turbo elbow with divorced wastegate (loud as hell when the waste gate opens!!!)
McKinney Motorsports 3" downpipe
CatCo Highflow Catalytic (3")
Blitz Nur-spec R exhaust (3")
McKinney Motorsports Conversion Solid Engine Mounts
McKinney Motorsports Solid Transmission mount
Custom Front Mount Intercooler 32x12x3 (HUGE)
2.75" Intercooler piping
Custom air intake and air filter (no one makes an easy one for the rb25!)
TurboXS H-RFL blow off valve
Hallman Type RX manual boost controller
Faze Boost and AFR Gauges
Nismo Short shifter
NGK -1 range plugs
Flex-a-lite dual electric fans with thermostatic control
*Wiring harness done by Import Intelligence (found them from their featured car in modified magazine)
**Mishimoto 3 row aluminum intercooler with 1.1 psi cap
**Nissan Quest alternator custom installed
**Relocated "custom" catch tank (yeah, it's a pop bottle)
Suspension
Tein S-tech springs
KYB shocks and struts
new mounts and bushings
Exterior
M-Sports aero kit (needs painted and installed)
XXR 962 17x7 f, 17x9 r (good sized lip, I wanted a new look)
Silvia Q's hood emblem
Nismo trunk emblem (My rear nissan badge was stolen, so I put on a different one to cover those holes)
Getting the nerve to polish up and clean the headlights
Orange sidemarkers (So I get confused with an R32 skyline...or an MX6 lol)
Interior
Audiovox VM9312 flip-out touch screen (cheap but stock one broke)
Xbox 360 w/ wireless controllers under passenger seat
Cleverly hidden A/V input plug for iPod touch and Xbox
Longest. Swap. Ever.
But fairly straight forward, which is freakin' awesome. Most hoses line up!
This swap was one of the most difficult, yet straightforward ordeals I have ever taken place in.
I would like to thank EnjukuRacing.com, Import Intelligence, and McKinney Motorsports, TurboXS and FRSports; they are my main suppliers for performance parts and great advice.
They've supplied me with all of my exhuast components, suspension, and many other parts, along with countless hours of advice. Without them, I think I might be stock still.
Page 1 - you are here
Page 2 - adventures in exhuast hangers
Page 3 - Suspension for your 240sx (plus a nice review)
Page 4 - Random pics of meets, etc
Page 5 - Future upgrades: REEEEMS and tires
Page 6 - What do I think of the S14 platform?
