Any help??
drumpet15
11-16-2004, 12:00 AM
I can't seem to get any help in the Nissan Stanza sub-category; maybe you guys can help: What would be a logical engine swap for a 1991 Nissan Stanza? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
AWDSR20
11-16-2004, 01:05 AM
hay i had a stanza befor i got the 240 (WINK WINK, get the hint!!!)
the only thing u can due is the pulsar sr20det swap, or the altina motor (DOHC). either way the swap s some what dificult.
the only problem.... u can't stop, there are no good breaks for teh stanza or suspention parts... trust me i love my stanza but the amount of money u will spend on it is a not resnoble....
with 6 Gs i have a 250 whp super fast 240 with great suspention and great brakes... it will take far more then that to sup up the stanza... its a good car but what do u what from it??
i loved teh canyon thing, i took the stanza up and down the canyons, its OK but i needed a better car.
let me know what u think, and if u have any questions....
the only thing u can due is the pulsar sr20det swap, or the altina motor (DOHC). either way the swap s some what dificult.
the only problem.... u can't stop, there are no good breaks for teh stanza or suspention parts... trust me i love my stanza but the amount of money u will spend on it is a not resnoble....
with 6 Gs i have a 250 whp super fast 240 with great suspention and great brakes... it will take far more then that to sup up the stanza... its a good car but what do u what from it??
i loved teh canyon thing, i took the stanza up and down the canyons, its OK but i needed a better car.
let me know what u think, and if u have any questions....
drumpet15
11-16-2004, 01:10 AM
I want a 240 WAY more than a Stanza! But a friend of mine is giving me a good deal on a '91 Stanza, so that's what I'm gonna drive until I save up some money for my 240. I just want as much added horsepower for the least amount of money. Maybe I should just consider some bolt ons for now? What do you think?
AWDSR20
11-16-2004, 01:19 AM
intak and exaust... it will be loud, remembr its a famly sedan.... how much noise u want to make? bcus HP will not improve much, i like the tork on it dough, it will help u exit the corners well.
just save up for the 240, the stanza chassie is not well balanced.
just save up for the 240, the stanza chassie is not well balanced.
drumpet15
11-16-2004, 01:20 AM
Now the 240's switched to DOHC in '93, right? How much should I look to spend on a 240SX?
AWDSR20
11-16-2004, 01:24 AM
where r u? in SO CAL 240 are cheap S13. well the who driftting is catshing up but there old!!! use that fact to lower the price, $2000 max!! get the DOHC if u want to mod it, get the SOHC for the SR20 swap... both engins are good. again the S13 (old 240, pop up lights should be cheap, there old and most of them have rust problems) keep surching bcus there geting popular and be patiant!!
drumpet15
11-16-2004, 01:26 AM
I'm up in Spokane, Washington. There are mostly just a bunch of ricers with gay lookin' civics. I've only seen like three 240 fastbacks in the whole city, maybe two coupes. Where's the best place to look for them? Local classifieds? E-bay?
AWDSR20
11-16-2004, 01:30 AM
classifieds, old people with 240 .... use commen cence, stay away from e-bay (unless u fined a cheap one) bcu everyone and ther grandma look at e-bay, and almost every 240 selling on it it for DRIFTING bull shit , so u will pay more for that BS.
by it from some one who has no clue what they have, tell then ur a poor starving student and u need a car for school, look at the action too, here in ca we have octions for cars that were impounded... etc u can get a 240 for $500 there ... be patiant there old and there everywhere.
by it from some one who has no clue what they have, tell then ur a poor starving student and u need a car for school, look at the action too, here in ca we have octions for cars that were impounded... etc u can get a 240 for $500 there ... be patiant there old and there everywhere.
drumpet15
11-16-2004, 01:32 AM
Cool. Thanks for the advice, man. I'll do some more looking before I make a decision on the Stanza. I'll PM you or something when I get some info if that's alright with you. Also if I get the 240, maybe you could help me with some of the mods?
AWDSR20
11-16-2004, 01:33 AM
sure dude...good luck!!
drumpet15
11-16-2004, 01:34 AM
Thanks!
D-Bo
11-16-2004, 10:09 AM
dohc arrived in 1991
SHIFT_KA24DE
11-16-2004, 12:13 PM
i agree... i understand you need a car and you don't have enough saved up for a 240 yet. hence, you're getting the stanza. But don't spend too much time, money and effort on your stanza (i.e. - engine swap) if you really need something.. just go with bolt-ons for now. It'll take you longer to get the 240 and when you do get it... almost everything you spent on the stanza will be a waste.
i found my S13 for less than 2G's... just keep looking out for underground classified sections on the paper and online. Don't go to mainstream because obviously that's where everybody else looks... good luck.
i found my S13 for less than 2G's... just keep looking out for underground classified sections on the paper and online. Don't go to mainstream because obviously that's where everybody else looks... good luck.
drumpet15
11-16-2004, 04:14 PM
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. Due to my lack of money right now, I might have to go with the Stanza. I'll probably just clean it up and add a few bolt ons while I save for the 240.
D-Bo
11-16-2004, 05:06 PM
how much are you paying for this stanza??
AWDSR20
11-16-2004, 09:51 PM
i love my stanza....torcy and fits allot of friends!!
D-Bo
11-17-2004, 09:54 AM
there's no way somebody can buy a stanza and not a 240.. there's lots of them out there for less than 2g's, just buy a 240
drumpet15
11-17-2004, 04:34 PM
I'm paying between $1400 and $1700, the price isn't quite set yet. It's a good clean car, no interior or exterior damage, and its got low mileage as well.
drumpet15
11-17-2004, 05:06 PM
I'll do some more searching for a 240, though.
D-Bo
11-17-2004, 09:48 PM
i'd suggest looking for a 240 and considering buying one at the same time.. whats the point in waiting? find one for the same price and you won't have to spend all your money on the stanza when you could be spending it on your 240.. just my thoughts, seems to make sense to get a 240 when you can.. if you're ognna want one in the future and want to have money to spend on it, you'll get to your goal a hell of a lot quicker if you buy it now
drumpet15
11-18-2004, 12:47 PM
Yeah, I actually just found out that she's raising the price. At this point I could probably find a 240 for less than she's charging me for the Stanza.
D-Bo
11-19-2004, 12:38 AM
...or just wait another month and use the money you saved on a half decent-shape 240.. i love the s13 (i have one) and its definitely worth the wait in the long run.. you should be fine with $2500 to spend, even getting away with $2000 or less but you'd have to wait for a deal to come out
drumpet15
11-19-2004, 03:36 PM
I'm gonna keep my eyes out! I should be able to find SOMEONE with a 240 around here who doesn't know what they have. You never know!
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