REAR S15 Conversion??

[ZilverZilvia]

Hey wassup. I own a 1998 240sx SE and I have seen so many 240s with S15 front-end (lights, hood ect.) conversions, but never a rear one. So i was just wonderin if anyone has ever done it, or if it is even posible. The 1998 is an S14a (S141) which is similar to the S15 so my guess is that it wont be TOO hard. I could get all the parts needed (trunk, side fenders, rear lights) but I dont know if it would fit. Any info would be great.

[klohiq]

You haven't see it done because it would be easier to just try to get an s15 imported...though more costly you will spend a lot for purely asthetic body work. If you want a s15 rear I think your best best is to get a rear clip from an s15 imported and then do some gonzo work trying to cut your car and weld/beat on the s15 panels and supports. I think that is the easiest way since the panels won't line up properly on an s14...sorry.

I think this should be in the FAQ if it isn't already since it's been asked like 4 times since I joined.

[Suislide]

yeah, this should be in thw FAQ.

"REAR S15 CONVERSIONS.

don't do them."

honestly. if you have an S13 or S14, be proud of what it is and don't try to make it look like a different car that it isn't. if you want an S15, spend the money to get a real one. even if you do turn your S14 into an S15, it'll look all weird and not right at all. the cars don't have the same contour or body silohouette. with the money you'd probably spend, you most likely could afford an entire S15.

[Dorikin]

Oh god...must..resist...temptation...

dont do it or you will live to regret it, both financially, and from no respect from fellow 240 people

[mynismo]

the only reason you would do that is for "rice"

get that out of your head.... rice doesn't exist in the land of 240sx's. don't ask it here unless you want to get beaten. ask your honda friend.

[ZilverZilvia]

Originally Posted by S13_Iketani

honestly. if you have an S13 or S14, be proud of what it is and don't try to make it look like a different car that it isn't.

Not that I dont like the S14 rear, i just wanted to know if it was possible. Mabey you should tell the people who swap to the SR (not that I am against that since that is an AWSOME engine, and that i swaped to 1 ) the same thing. Since the S15 was never givin in Left-hand-drive, it would cost ALOT more to convert it then to do a body conversion (since the DOT does not accept RHD cars being similar to the LHD legal versions). Plus, noone has ever done crash tests that the DOT would accept. Anyway, thanx klohiq.

[ZilverZilvia]

Originally Posted by mynismo

the only reason you would do that is for "rice"

get that out of your head.... rice doesn't exist in the land of 240sx's. don't ask it here unless you want to get beaten. ask your honda friend.

PEOPLE, I just wanted to know if it was possible. Ive seen so many "riced" out 240s wit Veelside and Bowflex brand x kits, and since i love both the S14 and S15, i thought that it would be kool to have a lil of both.

[klohiq]

Originally Posted by ZilverZilvia

Not that I dont like the S14 rear, i just wanted to know if it was possible. Mabey you should tell the people who swap to the SR (not that I am against that since that is an AWSOME engine, and that i swaped to 1 ) the same thing. Since the S15 was never givin in Left-hand-drive, it would cost ALOT more to convert it then to do a body conversion (since the DOT does not accept RHD cars being similar to the LHD legal versions). Plus, noone has ever done crash tests that the DOT would accept. Anyway, thanx klohiq.

S15 was never in the states so it doesn't matter whether it's right or left hand drive...there's nothing in america for it to be substantially similar to. You CAN leave it LHD when importing it. There are two ways to import it: as a track car which will never be road legal and I believe it can never be made road legal after that or road legal and then it has to pass DOT crash tests and EPA emissions testing. The engine was never over here so that will also have to be checked out and passed. A lot of work for an s15, but if I ever have the money I'd do it definitely. You might get a break if you are in the military since they sometimes help people pass or avoid having to do all the testing to bring the car back over to the US.

Personally I don't think it's rice to convert the rear of an S14 to an S15, but it is a waste of money.

[Dorikin]

Originally Posted by ZilverZilvia

PEOPLE, I just wanted to know if it was possible. Ive seen so many "riced" out 240s wit Veelside and Bowflex brand x kits, and since i love both the S14 and S15, i thought that it would be kool to have a lil of both.

Either those are some crappy names, or omars back...

And the answer is no, S15 back end

[ghostchild316]

What about the rear suspension?

Can you adapt the rear subframe to the S13?I think I saw someone post something about that a long time ago..

[christofurr]

Originally Posted by ZilverZilvia

Mabey you should tell the people who swap to the SR (not that I am against that since that is an AWSOME engine, and that i swaped to 1 ) the same thing.

Considering the SR20DET is standard in S14's in some markets, makes swapping it fine, and hardly 'rice'. But in no market, did the S14 have a S15 rear end, so swapping it would be a waste of both an S14, and the rear of an S15.

And commenting on your first post, an S14/S14a rear end doesn't really look anything like an S15 rear end. Putting them side by side, there is a huge difference in height, and looks. In my opinion, an S15 rear end on an S14 would look odd, and retarded.

[dekand]

i will have to agree on this one... it would look strange and cost way too much... just be happy with what you have, you have a 98 which has an awesome look (im converting my 95 to kouki because its way more aggressive and sexy) ... s15 front conversion requires aftermarket fenders and thats something i don't want... all oem over here, so im getting a kouki conversion... seriously though get you some fat ass wheels/tires and be a happy 240sx owner lol

[christofurr]

Originally Posted by dekand

i will have to agree on this one... it would look strange and cost way too much... just be happy with what you have, you have a 98 which has an awesome look (im converting my 95 to kouki because its way more aggressive and sexy) ... s15 front conversion requires aftermarket fenders and thats something i don't want... all oem over here, so im getting a kouki conversion... seriously though get you some fat ass wheels/tires and be a happy 240sx owner lol

I hope you're going to keep your Zenki front end parts. Or at least sell them to someone deserving

[dekand]

Originally Posted by christofurr

I hope you're going to keep your Zenki front end parts. Or at least sell them to someone deserving

yeah im definitly going to sell them ... they are in prime condition so im sure someone will want them (im also putting the kouki side skirts and rear tails, so my 95 tails will be for sale as well, but all this won't be happening until my engine swap is done and who knows when that'll be)

[klohiq]

If you still have them once i have some money, which should be soon since i just got a job (gotta just pass my piss test...which im sure ill pass ...maybe ). I plan on getting a kouki 240sx and converting the front and rear lights to zenki lmao...so I'll want those parts from you whenever you finally do the swap.