Engine Bay/Performance

The before pictures are on the left the after are on the right. (Remember that the before pictures are AFTER I cleaned the engine bay) Below the pictures is a brief description of what I did. Minor stuff really but it cleans up the engine bay nicely.

Remember, we are just getting started here folks.

UPDATE 1/19/05

(1.) 300ZX Fuel filter upgrade. I had read claims of gained throttle response on various 240sx forums. My fuel filter needed to be replaced so for about $15 I got the larger 300zx filter, if nothing else it is larger. Cheap & easy. No need of a picture for this, it�s just a fuel filter after all.

(2.) Intake upgrade. Finally got rid of the stock intake. I replaced the stock box and plastic pipe with an aluminum pipe and high flow filter. This added about 5hp or so and was relatively cheep, also adds a nice deep tone to the engine.

This was ok but I went with an AEM intake system in the end. As far as performance and fitment goes you get what you pay for.

(3.) Replaced valve cover gasket & painted valve cover. The valve cover had a few stains on it so I thought since I had it off anyway I would give it a nice black finish. Does nothing to add horsepower but it makes everything look nice and clean.

(4.) Replaced tin can exhaust. First let me say that this "tin can" that came on the car wasn't even welded on... I replaced it with a Flowmaster Magnaflow that was salvaged from my altima after the wreck. The sound is much deeper.

(5.) Removed intate silencer. This was a device that came stock on the 240sx to reduce the engine "noise". With it removed my engine sounds much better and the airflow is no longer restricted.

(6.) Replaced Sparks. Got rid of the spark plugs that came with the car when I bought it. Looks like they have been in the car since it rolled off the line. Oh well put in some nice new NGK Laser Iridium Premium plugs. :UPDATE: The new plugs feel nice. Smoother acceleration in the higher rpm range.

(7.) B&M Short Shifter installed. (3/26/06) Shorter Shifter Stroke. Feels very nice. The shifts are tighter through the stroke (nothing like the stock sloppy shifter). I guess the best way to describe it is more precise. Installation is simple, takes about a half an hour. The most difficult part is reaching the front two bolts.

(8.) SPL Parts (SPLparts.com) rear subframe collars installed. (8/12/2006) The old subframe bushings were worn down to nothing from 10 + years of road use. I installed a new set of solid aluminum collars from SPL. Thanks for the great deal SPL, these saved me over $550 in parts! The rear end feels great, tightened up but not too hard, like a new pair of shoes on the back!

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(2.) Exterior
(3.) Interior
(4.) Engine Bay/Performance
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(6.) The Fallen
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