Vehicle Owner

Member ID: Matman03

Location: Adairsville, GA

Vehicle Info

1997 Nissan 240SX

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed160mph
  • HP420
  • Weight2600lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • HKS Intake 
  • HKS Exhaust 
  • GReddy Engine Comps. 
  • JIC Strut Bars 
  • StopTech Brakes 
  • TEIN Springs 
  • TEIN Shocks 

Exterior Styling

  • C-West Body Kit 
  • Falken Tires 
  • Blitz Wheels 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Aug 17, 2009

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Matthew’s Nissan 240SX
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  • Currently 3.8 /5 Stars.
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Ok here is my Silvia. It is a work in progress and has been sitting the my garage for 8 months! I am dealing with a broken manifold, PeakBoost has a lifetime warranty so they are going to send me a new one, but since they are built on demand it may take some time. I miss driving it and will update you soon. Let me know what you think!

UPDATE: Just got everything fixed and now it is on the road.  Just need to take some new pictures but I am bad about leaving it dirty.  Right now I am running 18psi and putting down 420rwhp.  Working on getting a standalone to tune it up alittle better but right now it is strong.  I will post some pictures this weekend hopefully if I remember.

Just to mention, I broke the manifold again in the same spot it broke last time. Right before the Wastegate.  Maybe it is too heavy for that pipe, No Idea.  I don't want the car to be down for 3 weeks again so I just had it welded and it seems to be working.  If you ever plan on getting a PeakBoost manifold, tell them to reinforce the welds! Rediculous.  But it has been proven to give 40hp at the same boost pressure so I am going to keep it for now.

Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX

 

Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX

 

Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX


SR20 Red Top out of a S13

Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX


Here are the Big Brakes!

Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX

 

Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX


Here is a list of upgrades:

Exterior
 
- Custom paint Nissan Black over Lexus IS300 Silver
- C-West Front and Side Skirts
- Version Select rear bumper
- Silvia "S" and "K" badges
- "X5" 8500K HID's
- Wheels: 18x8 Front, 18x9 Rear AZA Z-09
- Tires: Falken ZE-512

 

 

Engine / Mechanical


- SR20DET Redtop 5 Speed
- ARP Head Studs
- Cometic 1.5mm Head Gasket
- Cometic 1mm Manifold Gasket
- New Nissan Water pump and Oil Pump
- Nismo motor mounts
- Lightweight underdrive pulley kit
- Rocker Arm Stoppers
- PeakBoost Top Mount Manifold w/T3 Flange
- PeakBoost 3" Downpipe w/ Cat Delete
- Garrett GT 3071R Ball Bearing Turbo
- Stainless Mesh Intake Filter
- HKS Dragger Exhaust
- Tial Wastegate
- Greddy Front Mount Intercooler
- Greddy Type-S BOV
- Koyo Aluminum Radiator
- Heavy throttle thermostat
- Perma cool 14" electric fan
- Spec Stage 3 six-puck clutch
- Spec 254mm Lightweight Flywheel 
- Nismo Mechanical LSD 2-way 

 

Brakes & Suspension
- StopTech Big Brake Kit with Slotted Rotors
- StopTech Brake Pads Front
- Hawk Racing Brake Pads Rear 
- Steel Braided Brake Lines
- New 300ZX Master Cylinder
- Tein Type Flex 16 Way Adjustable Suspension
- Tein Pillow Ball Mounts Front & Rear
- JIC Strut Tower Bar
- JIC Rear Adjustable Camber arms
- JIC Rear Adjustable Toe arms

 

Fuel
- Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
- Sard 550cc Injectors

 

Interior & Electronics
- Factory Interior for the most part for now
- Skunk 2 Billet Shift Knob
- Hornet Security System with GPS locating
- Optima Red Top Deep Cycle Battery Relocated to Trunk
- Autographed Driver Side Sun Visor by:
Calvin Wan, Hubert Young, Rhys Millen, Samuel Hubinnette
Vaugn Gittin JR, Hulk Hogan
- Pillar mounted Boost and Coolant Gauges
- HKS SLD Type I (Speed Limiter Defencer) - Sky is the Limit!
- Apexi SAFCII
- Greddy Electronic Boost Controller
- Sony CD Head Unit with iPod
- Polk Audio Component Speakers
Update - 12/4/08 Just some Pictures on a Rainy Day...Great Drifting Weather without messing up my tires...LOL!
Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX
 
 
Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SXMatman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX 
Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SXMatman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX
I hit the puddle from hell! Now I have to get a new front bumper.  Any Suggestions?
Not the same day as the pictures above by the way!
Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SXMatman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX
Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SXMatman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX
 
5/4/09 - Finally got my Version Select front Bumper in to get this thing back in shape, the company had problems getting it from Japan and it took 2 Months!! I fitted it this weekend and mounted the brackets and will send it off to paint some time next week.  I will try to put up some pictures of the bumper when I got it in and an unpainted test fit.  Enjoy!
Also for those that keep asking...I am running 19.6 PSI, that is how I am making the power on the wheels, it does however need to be retuned since I have been messing with the fuel system, as soon as I get the new Dyno Charts I will post them ASAP.
5/8/09 - I took these pictures with my phone sorry for the bad quality, this is the day I got the bumper, still in primer and this was the test fitment, still waiting on my paint guy to have a free moment to paint the thing!? I have already waited 2 months for this thing so I think I can survive for a few more weeks!
 Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SXMatman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX
Updated Picture on the Motor and Close up of the Big Brake Kit
Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SXMatman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX
Tein Suspension and a View on the Intake and Greddy BOV
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Here is a view of the front of the car after I finish the fitment of the new bumper.  I am
so ready to send it out to paint!
Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SXMatman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX
Here is a picture of the signed sun visor.
From Right to Left: Hulk Hogan "Rock Out", Vaugn Gittin JR., Samuel Hubinette, Hubert Young,
Calvin Wan (Falcon), and Rhys Millen
Matman03's 1997 Nissan 240SXMatman03's 1997 Nissan 240SX
THANK YOU All For Your Support I Hope to Keep Your Attention with Some Updates Soon! Keep Voting!

Much More to Come.....STAY TUNED!!!

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WACKYPRELUDE  

Posted by: WACKYPRELUDE

09/01/2009 08:33PM

Sweet a$$ ride, Matthew! 5*Z!

Matman03  

Posted by: Matman03

08/18/2009 05:02AM

Thanks Carplayer, I have been real busy and have not had time to work on the car but I will be doing some more stuff to it soon. About to buy the Power FC and get some different subframe bushings! Then have it retuned and see what type of numbers I can get it to put out!

CARPLAYER  

Posted by: CARPLAYER

08/17/2009 07:14AM

awesome 240 loiooks great love the whole car its awesome 5 stars

amspeed13  

Posted by: amspeed13

07/16/2009 11:01AM

Nice work man! keep it up! http://independentthrottle.proboards.com

Matman03  

Posted by: Matman03

06/30/2009 08:08AM

Clark, it is making 420 at the wheels at 18.6 PSI. Plans are to get larger injectors and put the boost up to around 20-22. Other plans are for interior work, like seats and harnesses, GPS, Etc. THANKS for all of the comments!

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Member ID: Matman03

Location: Adairsville, GA