Turbo on 240SX
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There's another long thread on whether to turbo a normally non-turbo car, and the end result is this:
Turbo kits are the way to go, especially if you're on a budget. They don't over do the boost pressure, they should have everything you need, and usually work (as opposed to scrapping some parts together yourself).
So for 16-20K, is a turbo 240SX worth it? Yes. Just do your homework on buying the used 240SX and on who makes the turbo kit. The 'SX is a great platform to start from.
Originally posted by b0mb3r
i am debating between 240 sx and 328is and still not sure which one to get.
i know much more about BMWs then I do about Nissans but I always wanted a 240SX
Neither is an easy choice. Wish I had such tough decisions.
But it depends on what you're trying to do for a car. IMO, the 240SX (tuned) will be more of a sports car, a good deal more aggressive (and, for me, fun). Whereas the 328is (also tuned) will be nice, but certainly more cosseting and comfortable...and in the end a better-built car, but perhaps less "fun".
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If you want more info, go to the forums at www.freshalloy.com and SEARCH through the Advanced 240SX topics. I've been researching this myself, and have tentatively decided on the F-Max Stage One kit. Others S14 kits would be the XS Engineering, the NSport, and the GReddy one allegedly in the works... I'm a little biased, but I say go with the Nissan!!!
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I gots Links:
F-Max
XS Engineering
N-Sport
GReddy (S14 Kit TBA)
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I gots Links:
F-Max
XS Engineering
N-Sport
GReddy (S14 Kit TBA)
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THEN...Originally posted by CrackHoor
OK, so you were kidding then? Fair enough. If you didn't buy it in Japan, it ain't a Silvia. Just like the Accord Type-R I saw the other day...
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Originally posted by Option2
Apparently you didn't "get it".....
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Quote: CrackHoor
OK, so you were kidding then? Fair enough. If you didn't buy it in Japan, it ain't a Silvia. Just like the Accord Type-R I saw the other day...
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A Slivia is practialy a family car here. though I have seen a couple of 300hp-450hp+ TRUE Silvia here.
Go with a RB instead of a SR I personnally think that the RB is a harder working engine. But see me look like a dumbass in " What do you drive" a previous post.
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I'd love to cram an RB in there! There's a few practical problems for me though. I live in the Canadian boonies, and would have to go to a long ways to find a shop to do the engine bay chopping to get it in there (it's not drop-in like the SR). Also RB's are harder to find and get parts for, and they're lots more $$$$. If I had the cash and the help, I'd probably go for it though...
Also, my "If you didn't buy it in Japan" comment was a reference to the common practice of 'upgrading' cars by re-badging them. ie "Look, it only cost me $10 to upgrade my Integra LS to a Type-R!"
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