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Old 02-13-2012, 04:41 PM   #1
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Danial's Budget Buildup, S13 coupe #1

When it comes down to it, this is what I would have done to my 240 if I hadnt just sold it

I know everyone posts for the cheapest parts, and what you need and where to get it, ive started to make a list of possible parts for those of us who are in school/poor/not making enough money that most people would think you could build a 240

Feel free to chime in and offer suggestions and experiences with parts
============Engine======================
[*] skid plate[*] Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing ($90)
[*] ARP head studs and cometic head gasket $185[*] FRS ARP Head Studs + Cometic Head Gasket KA24DE Combo
[*] [Turbo] enthalpy rom tune, $500 plus $150 for changes
[*] gasket sets[*] head gaskets & head gasket sets[*] Fel Pro HS9820PT Top End Head Set Gasket KA24DE 91-94 Nissan 240SX ($124)[*] [*]says head gaskets, felpro, better than oem (has valve gaskets)[*] Nissan Altima 2.4L KA24DE DOHC 16-Valve Head Gasket Set | eBay (CHEAP)
[*] compression tester can tell if HG is blown[*] New Gas Engine Compression Tester Testing Gauge Kit Automotive Tools NR | eBay ($20) shipped from ebay[*] NAPA has one for $60
[*] valve stem engine oil seal[*] Nissan 13207-D0111 Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal S13 S14 KA24DE ($2.50 each) cheapp
[*] valves[*] FRSport.com - Aftermarket Performance Parts BC valves, intake and exhaust sets ($152 a set, $300 for the engine)[*] single valves $10 - $20 on frsport, intake are cheaper than exhaust[*] belts[*] Belt, Pulleys & Parts[*] alternator and power steering belts each ($10 each) are they the same belt?? [*] pulley[*] underdrive crank pulley [is this safe???, will Power steering work worse], need smaller pulleys[*] Unorthodox 021010202 Racing Underdrive Crank Pulley S13 S14 KA24DE (call for price)[*] ASP Crank Pulley For Nissan 240sx 89-98 - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC ($120) ASP[*] Tunerzine Store: ISIS Crank Pulley for Nissan 240sx 91-98 KA24DE - ISIS Performance - Tunerzine ($90) isis [*] Mounts[*] tranny[*] Peak Performance Pro Tranny Mount (Transmission) S13 S14 S15 ($60) solid mount nice quality[*] Application Specific Turbocharging Parts 240SX KA24 (D) E ($35-45) legit tranny mounts, 35 for softer, 45 for harder, has install instructions [*] engine[*] Application Specific Turbocharging Parts 240SX KA24 (D) E ($100 - $120) for a pair, 100 softer, 120 harder[*] HOCKEY PUCKS RESEARCH [*] all 3[*] Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing ($115) all 3, claims to be VERY STIFF yay [*] emissions removal[*] egr[*] JGS Precision Turbo ($18.30) plug that can be screwed on with no modification to block, or to send to downpipe[*] egr removal plate (need welder)
[*] ===========Cooling=======================
[*] radiator (there is a reason to get a nice one)[*] swirltank (for rad)
[*] ===========Fuel system====================
[*] SR20DET Fuel System Upgrade[*] walbro255 [*] http://www.anarchyperformance.com/cart/info-pid-26.html ($70) isis copy but still 255lph[*] JDM / USDM Auto Performance Parts Wholesale - Specialized in STI, EV0, 350Z - Ravspeconline.com ($85) kit [*] fpr - Aeromotive($90shipped on ebay), AEM[*] fuel pressure guage - install inline in the engine bay, ([*] need at least 2 more fuel line clamps[*] fuel line[*] $140 regulator, guage, and fittings, and a bit of fuel line(all you need is the walbro on top)[*] *ISIS Fuel Pressure Regulator Kit Nissan 240sx/SR20DET *BLUE* - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC[*] magnetic oil drain plug ($10)[*] Circuit Sports Magnetic Oil Drain Plug - Nissan/Toyota - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC
[*] =============guages and accessories===============
[*] cheap $10 guage holders[*] Gauge Holders[*] water temp guage options[*] blox[*] Water Temperature Sensor Adapters
[*] ===========clutch=================
[*] white bunny special $120 from that kid with the partout in laurel[*] D21 pressure plate (has more bolts aswell than the KA one) [will need to trim the shield or toss it][*] stage 2 300zx clutch with d21 240mm flywheel[*] slave cylinder[*] Nabco Tokico Clutch Slave Cylinder Nissan 240SX ($35)[*] master cylinder[*] FR Sanyco Clutch Master Cylinder 5/8 Nissan 240SX ($30) [*] pilot bushing[*] Nissan OEM Crankshaft Clutch Pilot Bushing Bearing ($13) [if kid doesnt have one with the clutch] [*] Gear oil (to refill clutch with through shifter hole)[*] Throw out bearing[*] eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices ($17) free shipping ebay[*] rear main seal[*] OEM Nissan Rear Main Seal 91-94 S13 95-96 S14 KA24DE ($25) fr sport, OEM seal should be good enough
[*] ===================steering system================
[*] tie rods[*] get teins, quoted $160, s14 inners and s13 outers, to give more steering angle but ask about threading first[*] POWERED BY MAX:[*] these are legit for super steering angle[*] tools[*] low profile jack[*] Astro Pneumatic 200LP 2 Ton Double Plunger Super Low Profile Service Jack[*] anti rust solutions[*] POR15, Inc. - Stop Rust Permanently - Repair Gas & Fuel Tanks[*] engine jack, stand, and leveller[*] http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200485246_200485246?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Auto%20Repair-_-Engine%20Hoists%20%2B%20Stands-_-21063&ci_sku=21063&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}
[*] =============Safety (cages, harnesses)===============
[*] cages[*] bolt in[*] Cusco 220 261 ES 6PT Chro-moly Rollcage S13 w/ Sunroof ($860)[*] weld in
[*] ===========================suspension/coilovers/brakes======================================
[*] 240SX Brakes[*] new and awesome for cheap[*] coilovers and brakes[*] tie rods and tension rods ($230)[*] Circuit Sports Tie Rods & Tension Rods Combo S13 89-94 240SX
[*] =============interior=========================
[*] seats/rails[*] rails for corbeau[*] Buddy Club Super Low Seat Rails - Nissan 240sx - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC ($160)[*] Summit Racing SUM-G1153 - Summit Racing® Universal Sliding Seat Brackets - Overview - SummitRacing.com ($30) not sure if they fit/ppl said they are too low? sliding[*] Kirkey Racing 99204 - Kirkey Universal Seat Brackets - Overview - SummitRacing.com ($50) fixed mounting, verify that they will actually fit

[*] ================steering wheels and hubs=================
[*] Grant Steering Wheel Hubs from HorsepowerFreaks[*] Grant hub, $22 ($76 on this site for MOMO one)
[*] steering wheel options
[*] GRANT EBAY IS SO CHEAP TRY TO DO THE HUB AND WHEEL FOR $80 shipped, or spend 100 and get a nicer wheel
[*] formula gt blacks steering wheel for $70 with free shipping
[*] Grant Challenger Steering Wheels from HorsepowerFreaks[*] Universal 13 1/2" diameter 3" dish, Matte black spokes ($67)[*] Universal 13 3/4" diameter 2 1/4" dish 3 spoke Matte black spokes ($52)[*] Grant Performance Series Steel Steering Wheels from HorsepowerFreaks[*] Universal 10 1/4" diameter 2 1/2" dish $40[*] Grant Classic Foam Steering Wheels from HorsepowerFreaks[*] Universal Black cushion grip with high performance matte black spokes. 13-1/2" diameter, 3-1/2" dish ($40)[*] Grant Formula GT Steering Wheels from HorsepowerFreaks[*] $120[*] Grant GT Rally Models Steering Wheels from HorsepowerFreaks[*] looks sturdy [coooool][*] Universal 13" diameter 3" dish 3 spoke with black anodized spokes[*] $95[*] Grant Suede Steering Wheels from HorsepowerFreaks[*] D shaped $104
[*] SPEC D tuning...idk about their quality
[*] Spec-D Tuning Steering Wheels from HorsepowerFreaks[*] Universal Deep Dish Style - 320mm - Black / Red Stitches ($40)
[*] ==========turbo specific==============
[*] materials[*] gasket makers/sealers[*] JGS Precision Turbo ($12) 2000 degree gasket maker tube, for turbo, exhausts etc...[*] TURBO[*] T25/T28/14B, etc. Smaller T2 setups. Usually will be internally wastegated. [for 200 to 250 whp][*] http://www.anarchyperformance.com/ca...-cid-57-1.html[*] BOV[*] JGS Precision Turbo Wastegates and Bypass Valves ($200) comes with alot of extra necessary parts too[*] If money is tight, 1g dsm bovs work awesome and are super cheap[*] Wastegate [IF NEEDED][*] injectors[*] SR 370cc Injectors [*] fuel pump[*] Fuel pressure regulator (FPR)[*] tuning [can i get a 2 step/3step?] aka FMU[*] emanage[*] enthalpy rom tune[*] R.S. Enthalpy: Nissan ROM Tunes, ECU Reflashes and Dyno Tuning. Tampa Bay, Florida. [*] Apexi SAFC2[*] turbo manifold[*] intercooler[*] side mount (compare sizes/costs/ remember a side mount isnt as cool b/c near engine)[*] FMIC[*] piping (if it doesnt come with it) do a price compare, just adding sources now[*] Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing[*] downpipe[*] see jgs website, need alot more research[*] guages[*] boost[*] oil pressure/ temp[*] wideband A/F?[*] companies to check[*] Auto Meter[*] Oil (cooling and lines)[*] possibly get sr type oil pan[or is it oil sump??] with oil return line already there?[*] adaptor flange[*] Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing ($73) just for adapting flange[*] sr oil pan/sumps[*] lines and fittings[*] MAKE YOUR OWN BITCH[*] Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing [idk what this is] [*] Sparking[*] better spark plugs[*] coil packs, MSD 6320, blaster coil??[*] MSD Ignition 8207 MSD Blaster SS Ignition Coil ($40) [IS THIS ALL YOU NEED???] [*] engine lowering if everything doesnt fit under the hood[*] Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing ($80) can still use whatever mounts
[*] ===============RICE=========================
[*] Wheel ideas
[*] MB Weapons. 18x9, +15 offset
[*] Merge collector as exhaust tip[*] short shifter[*] Circuit Sports CS-SS-NS13 Short Shifter V1 ($52) circuit sports[*] Megan Racing Version 1 Transmission Short Shifter Kit Nissan S13 S14 ($75) megan racing[*] plexiglass in the center of the hood in a design[*] .060"x24"x48" Clear Plexiglass Acrylic Sheet Film Masked[*] fender[*] 92 1992 Nissan 240SX Fender - Body Mechanical & Trim - Action Crash, Front Right - Passenger Side, Left - Driver Side - PartsGeek ($100 plus shipping)

[*] =================things to do!!!===================
[*] find a system for looking up fittings in FSM or Chiltins and then buying the fittings to make SS lines
[*] ==================high power setup=================
[*] 350z clutch, flywheel, and throwout bearing (rated to 450 ftlbs of tq)
[*] ==================Replacing the engine bay===================[*] **when you pick up a 20yr old car expect to replace everything**
[*] cooling[*] radiator hoses if leaking or dry rotted, radiator if damaged[*] coolant temp sensor[*] thermostat and gasket[*] ignition[*] spark plugs[*] spark plug wires[*] cap and rotor[*] alternator[/LIST]
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a) thats a clusterfuck to read..
b) i dont quite understand OP's point? do you want a review for parts? or
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Did he just copy pasta from notepad? O_o
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Did he just copy pasta from notepad? O_o
looks like it was his "wish list" ? and copy paste
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1. He put together a list of parts he wanted to do before he sold his car.

2. He thinks this list would be a good starting point for people that are in school/poor/not making enough money.

3. He failed.
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decent idea.. but mad fail like di-devol stated.
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I don't think anyone cares Danial...about cheap ass parts.
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plexiglass in the center of the hood in a design[*] .060"x24"x48" Clear Plexiglass Acrylic Sheet Film Masked[*]


^^ biggest fail. good thing you sold it, you need a honda
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^^ biggest fail. good thing you sold it, you need a honda
this! lol. betcha thats what he's gunna buy
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what the fuhhhh.....
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op = TLDR

cliff-note = would have done this but sold car! so here is a waste of fucking time
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soooo you want people's suggestions on parts for a car that you just sold?
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