Written by: George (aka 95KoukiS14 and SimpleS14)
Updated May, 2005
I've decided to make a write-up of what's involved to do the front end conversion. The conversion is very straight forward, once you start it, most (if not all) of it will be self explainatory.
Before I continue I must mention a few things:
* These are the steps that I have used on my car and I'm not at fault if anyone decides to use another method or cause any damage to their car.
* This conversion is intended for a 95-96 240SX, to do this conversion on a S13 (89-94 240SX) custom work is required along with more parts (meaning more money). This write-up will not help you if you have a 89-94 240SX.
* Please read all the steps before proceeding with anything. This will allow you to review the steps and ask any questions before you put your car into pieces.
Ok after saying that now to get started. The conversion took me roughly 4 hours by myself. But I recommended that you have a second person to help you with the hood. Having a second person for the whole conversion should decrease the amount of time required for the conversion. You will have to do modifications to your rad support and headlights which I will explain later on in this write-up.
TOOLS:
Here is a list of the tools I used for this conversion:
- Rachet with 10mm, 12mm and 14mm sockets
- Phlips screwdriver (PH2 tip)
- 10mm open end wrench
- 14mm open end wrench
- 6" and 3" rachet extentsions (or 3" and 10" extentsions)
- test light for DC power
- heat shrink and electrical tape
- soldering iron
- Drill with 1/4" drill bit - has to be strong enough to drill thru metal (drill bit size may vary)
Here is a list of ALL the parts required for a OEM front end. I have listed the OEM parts with the part numbers and "suggest" pricing from the dealership. You can find a better price from buying used parts or going online to websites such as
http://www.nissan-auto-parts-dealer.com. I bought ALL of the parts for a total of roughly $1600. This included clips that are not listed, because I lost some from my accident. I also did not buy the energy absorber because I might custom make my own to save $$$. I also used the Kouki JDM grill instead of the USDM grill, this cost me $200 shipped with front and rear Silvia emblems. Finally I bought my parts with wholesale pricing from the dealership, which was $5 more than parts.com when you included tax and shipping (from parts.com). I can probably hook you up if your located in North Virginia. I can provide anyone with an estimate and part number for any OEM part at request, even Nismo parts.
OEM PARTS:
(R)Head Lamp Assembly: 26010-81F25 - $205.95
(L)Head Lamp Assembly: 26010-81F25 - $205.95
(R)Park Lamp Assembly: 26170-81F25 - $47.23
(L)Park Lamp Assembly: 26175-81F25 - $47.23
(R)Fender w/o side spoiler: F3100-80F30 - $237.08
(L)Fender w/o side spoiler: F3101-80F30 - $237.08
Grille Assy.: 62310-81F25 - $144.49
Bumper Cover Assy: F2022-81F25 - $291.48
Bumper Bracket: 62290-80F00 - $84.92
Reinforcement: 62030-81F00 - $199.00
Hood Assembly: F5100-81FCM - $330.80
(R)Stay: 62270-81F00 - $8.92
(L)Stay: 62271-81F00 - $8.92
*(R)Front Fender Liner: 63840-81F00 - $34.24
*(L)Front Fender Liner: 63841-81F00 - $51.78
*(R)Brkt, Bumper Side: 62222-80F00 - $7.73
*(L)Brkt, Bumper Side: 62223-80F00 - $7.73
*(L)Impact Absorber: 62090-81F00 - $133.10
*(2)Bracket, Lamp Support: 62560-80F00 - $133.10
*Seal: 60895-50M01 - $0.64
*Spacer (R/L): 62274-35F10 - $0.29
MISC PARTS:
Two pin cable to cable connectors or H1 connectors from a 97/98 240SX ("pig tails") or H4->H1 conversion kit
- You can find these online, at a junkyard, or at a auto shop or electronic parts store. A good set of two pin cable to cable connectors can be found here:
http://www.route66supply.com/store/product0.html
NOTE: If you can't find it, than you can use some female connectors (flat prong style, 12-18 gauge) and splice them with the headlight harness (that's what I did). You will find these connectors at a cheap price in Radio Shack.
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