Looking to buy a 240 sx......

[Skylindrftr]

its a lot easier to do these days, now that places like mckinny make mounts and i think ive seen premade wiring harnesses from full race or someplace...

still, it's not technically "easy" to pull off

[S13Driftfiend]

Originally Posted by __s14__

id say go wit the 97

uhh 97 what

[vectorspecialist]

yea 97 what, 240?
as for those cars being "ricey" i'd say no it's kinda hard to make a mustang and a challenger a ricer. as for the mitsu, yea doesnt take much with that. the avenger iroc, if it's iroc, than it's not ricer, it's racer.
ricer, coming from people that own the most famous car to make into a ricer type car outside the civic. and just because u only know of 3ppl that have done the conversion doesnt mean there are only 3 that have. honostly how many people that own a 240sx are on this site, and above that, how many have done the conversion. cause not to be rude, but most people dnt even know wat a rb26 is. the engine was never put in a nissan in america, therefor, the majority wnt know wat it is.
if companies are making parts to do the conversion, thn they relize it's not hard. and if u manage to wander over to the porsche forum, u'd see a person that's thinking about putting a rb26dett in a porsche 944, it's not hard, and being the the 240 uses a 2.4l and the 944 uses a 2.5l it wont b that hard, he has the space. just no a/c or heat/ or nething else, just the engine. the battery might end up in the trunk tho.

[s15240sxrb26dett]

Originally Posted by xcusememisswyn

lol... the list is impressive, but you should have left the pics out... looks like a bunch of rice to me

Since when is a 69 road runner with a tunnel ram big block 440 or a 93 mustang conv. with a 393 stroker, a 2 speed powerglide trans., 2 stage nitrous kit, and is in the 10s and is still street driven, or a real IROC racecar with a 340 small block considered rice. Dont always judge a book by its cover, the other cars in the pictures may not have paint on them but that doesn't mean they are rice and that is why I said project they arent all finished. Also my other friend will be helping with this project and he is a graduate from wyotech and we just finished his 83 cutlass that had a v6 and he put in a 455 olds big block. It has a single 850cfm carb tunnel ram, a 600+ solid lift cam, port match to intake c heads with a 5 angle valve job, forged pistons, o-ringed block, nitrous, Ford 9 inch. rear end, Mopar super stock leaf sprigs, back halfed with a custom roll cage, and the list goes on. Oh no non of that came stock we actually had to do some fabrication (Ill get pics if you need proof). I know this is an expensive and very difficult swap, but I own a landscaping business and Im selling my low 13 sec 1986 Shelby Charger 2.2 Turbo, 5 speed, with a homemade 2 stage boost controller (2 needle valves, a solenoid, and a switch. It makes a vacuum leak to the wastgate so you have about 9psi at the start so you dont bake the tires than you flip the switch in 2nd gear and then you have about 14psi, I have more info. and a diagram of this if anyone is interested), 50 shot of nitrous, a cold air, and a straight 3 1/2 inch exhaust. so I dont think money will be an issue and Ive been doing my homework so between my knowledge and me and my friends experience I think we can handle it. So to all of you who doubt me come to youngstown this summer and play with me and my friends will race to prove everything ive said anytime anywhere.
a Picture of my Shelby 2.2 Turbo

[S13Driftfiend]

Originally Posted by vectorspecialist

yea 97 what, 240?
as for those cars being "ricey" i'd say no it's kinda hard to make a mustang and a challenger a ricer. as for the mitsu, yea doesnt take much with that. the avenger iroc, if it's iroc, than it's not ricer, it's racer.
ricer, coming from people that own the most famous car to make into a ricer type car outside the civic. and just because u only know of 3ppl that have done the conversion doesnt mean there are only 3 that have. honostly how many people that own a 240sx are on this site, and above that, how many have done the conversion. cause not to be rude, but most people dnt even know wat a rb26 is. the engine was never put in a nissan in america, therefor, the majority wnt know wat it is.
if companies are making parts to do the conversion, thn they relize it's not hard. and if u manage to wander over to the porsche forum, u'd see a person that's thinking about putting a rb26dett in a porsche 944, it's not hard, and being the the 240 uses a 2.4l and the 944 uses a 2.5l it wont b that hard, he has the space. just no a/c or heat/ or nething else, just the engine. the battery might end up in the trunk tho.

im well aware that many people have done the swap. when i said only 3 or so have actually completed it, i meant the ones on this forum that said they would do it. and at least 2 of them never even mentioned it or bragged about it, they posted pics and progress WHEN they did it

[S13Driftfiend]

To the poster, yea, maybe you'll do it, but before getting all defensive why don't you browse the pages and look at how many times people talk about this and then how many people have actually gone through with it. Then you'll understand why we are reacting the way we are. And i'm happy for your friend and his graduation from Wyotech, but since when do they teach RB26 swaps at Wyotech? all we're saying is, a TON of people say they're going to do this, half of them try, and a SMALL fraction of those who try actually succeed. So before you go bragging to us about how you have a friend from Wyotech and you did whatever to whichever car, take the time to figure out what this swap is acctually going to take, get a small hint of what you're getting yourself into so you dont get all excited bragging to us and then figure out oh shit, they weren't just being assholes, they were trying to show me how many people talk about this and then dump thousands of dollars into a complete money pit. Not to mention how sloppy your car is going to handle when its done, how are you going to take care of the weight distribution? Think about it.

[s15240sxrb26dett]

Originally Posted by S13Driftfiend

To the poster, yea, maybe you'll do it, but before getting all defensive why don't you browse the pages and look at how many times people talk about this and then how many people have actually gone through with it. Then you'll understand why we are reacting the way we are. And i'm happy for your friend and his graduation from Wyotech, but since when do they teach RB26 swaps at Wyotech? all we're saying is, a TON of people say they're going to do this, half of them try, and a SMALL fraction of those who try actually succeed. So before you go bragging to us about how you have a friend from Wyotech and you did whatever to whichever car, take the time to figure out what this swap is acctually going to take, get a small hint of what you're getting yourself into so you dont get all excited bragging to us and then figure out oh shit, they weren't just being assholes, they were trying to show me how many people talk about this and then dump thousands of dollars into a complete money pit. Not to mention how sloppy your car is going to handle when its done, how are you going to take care of the weight distribution? Think about it.

I wasnt bragging about anything you guys wanted proof so I wanted to explain the projects we have done in the past. I just wanted to say Im not full of shit. Ive done alot of research and that is why im here to learn more not to brag or start fights. I am thankfull for any info and advise I will get from this forum. I will keep you posted on the progress with pictures. And Im sure Ill have plenty of questions thank you for everones help.

[nismogt_rfreak]

Originally Posted by vectorspecialist

if companies are making parts to do the conversion, thn they relize it's not hard. and if u manage to wander over to the porsche forum, u'd see a person that's thinking about putting a rb26dett in a porsche 944, it's not hard, and being the the 240 uses a 2.4l and the 944 uses a 2.5l it wont b that hard, he has the space. just no a/c or heat/ or nething else, just the engine. the battery might end up in the trunk tho.

Just because companies like McKinney and Top Hat make kits for the swap, it dosen't mean the swap is easy. The top hat kit still requires a little bit of cutting and welding. And just because the 944 has a 2.5L engine, dosen't mean that you can fit a twin-turbo inline six into it.

[s15240sxrb26dett]

Oh yeah I thought the kid with the 95 Avenger would be interested in some of those pics. You should see the heads turn when you drive the IROC down the street. That car inspired me to do this project in a way. I want my 240sx to look and perform like it just came off a D1 drit race track.

[XeVeNskyLiNE]

Originally Posted by s15240sxrb26dett

Oh yeah I thought the kid with the 95 Avenger would be interested in some of those pics. You should see the heads turn when you drive the IROC down the street. That car inspired me to do this project in a way. I want my 240sx to look and perform like it just came off a D1 drit race track.

I think anything the color of that IROC Avenger would turn heads, lol.

But seriously, a RB for drifting is super overkill. Alot of the D1 guys are doing it with SRs. Kazama for example, granted he has an S15. But anyways, my point is, if its going to be a drifter, you should seriously focus more on the footwork and strengthening the body. Seems like you're used to raw power with your past with the Stang and etc., but pure power alone ofcourse won't help. IIRC, only one person in D1 has a RB26 powered S13, and thats all you ever hear about him because he never does well, lol.

Just curious, why the jump from american muscle to a 240?

[nismogt_rfreak]

Originally Posted by XeVeNskyLiNE

Just curious, why the jump from american muscle to a 240?

Why not?

[Hit_N_Run-player]

Just because your neighbors have done projects and you are friends with them, doesnt mean your able your self. My neighbor has a built 516ci camaro, with a twin turbo setup making 1800hp and clicks off low 8 et's. That doesnt mean shit since its not my car, even though i hang out with him and go to the track when he tuning.

The RB26 swap isnt very common, im not sure who said that thing about more and more people doing it, but its not common. You think just because we only know of 3 people that there are automatically more. Ive been on the 240 scene for a while now, been to some of the largest meets around. And have only come across 1 RB26 powered 240. It was recently for sale at 13k. I have seen one more on A/F but the owner crashed the car.

Its not a very common swap, and dont think you know what your doing just because you have done a few other projects.

[Hit_N_Run-player]

Originally Posted by s15240sxrb26dett

I want my 240sx to look and perform like it just came off a D1 drit race track.

good luck

[XeVeNskyLiNE]

Originally Posted by nismogt_rfreak

Why not?

You know how american muscle guys like to be purist. Its just refreshing to see one who isn't a dickhead. Not too mention the characteristics are like day and night.


But I think another reason the RB swap is so far and few between because it seems like more of a nastolgia swap more than anything. The GT-Rs fat ass needs all that torque to get moving quickly, whereas the SR was always plenty nuff for S-Chassis cars. Not trying to sway your opinion our anything man, but I'm sure if you'd get the same, if not more performance for the same price it'd take for the RB swap and mods to get put all together versus just SR or KA-T'ing it..

[s15240sxrb26dett]

Originally Posted by Hit_N_Run-player

Just because your neighbors have done projects and you are friends with them, doesnt mean your able your self. My neighbor has a built 516ci camaro, with a twin turbo setup making 1800hp and clicks off low 8 et's. That doesnt mean shit since its not my car, even though i hang out with him and go to the track when he tuning.

The RB26 swap isnt very common, im not sure who said that thing about more and more people doing it, but its not common. You think just because we only know of 3 people that there are automatically more. Ive been on the 240 scene for a while now, been to some of the largest meets around. And have only come across 1 RB26 powered 240. It was recently for sale at 13k. I have seen one more on A/F but the owner crashed the car.

Its not a very common swap, and dont think you know what your doing just because you have done a few other projects.

We did all of those projects as a team they are not just neihbors. I dont think I have to prove my skills and experience anymore, I helped them and now that I have the money to build my car they are going to help me. Oh yeah you stole your quote from carol shelby. I would know I own a shelby.