***Nissan 240SX Re-Build*** -Pictures Inside-

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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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btw... I like the sleepy look! Thats a nite time cruzer look.... FTW
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Today I got my 180SX VLSD (viscous limited-slip differential). I've read up on these and they seem to wear out under severe abuse, so now I'm questioning my decision. Regardless, it's better than the stock open-diff. The guy who I bought this 240 from has been running the same differential on his 400whp 240 for over a year and hasn't had any problems. If you're not a hard core auto-xer or drifter, the 180SX rear-ed should be adequate for street use. Besides, what's a broke college student to do?

Here's a shot of the drilled/slotted rotors, nothing special.



Old, open differential being removed...



JDM 180SX VLSD awaiting install.

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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Great thread and excellent build.
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Cool. It's coming along really nice.
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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DAMN DUDE... you doing great work on your ride... I've been doing small shit on mine... too
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Just read through the WHOLE thread. Keep us updated!
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Finally in!



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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Looks good..... Keep us posted.
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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To everyone... Thanks for the compliments!
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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any updates?
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Wow, this thread is awesome and this car is awesome. I am glad I checked back in.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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No updates as of this past week. I have been enjoying the benefits of an LSD though. It's rained here the last five days and I've enjoyed some smooth sideways action.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Update...

Test run for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJKmDlh8tRM
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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YEah! Love the tail kicking out. Makes me miss mine. So what did you run? Was it an 1/8th mile track?
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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PISS POOR
reaction time.




The 240's fun as it is, but it is definitely lacking in the power department right now. Work's been a little slow lately, so parts are on hold. Good news is that I've saved up over half of what it will cost me to purchase an RB25.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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yeah i see you sold all the parts from ur tl to fund the weekend warrior... I must admit watching you warm up the tires in the burnout box made me tear up... miss my rwd days :'(

ps. you should spray them wheels flat black
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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Nice run.....

What parts are you looking for? I could poke around and see if there is something that is tough to get for you but easy for me. Just no heads or blocks please. No guarantee, but if I price something I can probably get it. PM me.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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^ Thanks! If you have spare time or happen to see a set... Kouki tail lights are expensive as heck here in the states. I was wondering how much they were back in JDM land.

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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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stillhere: What car did you have that was RWD?
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Nice, I really like the 180SX tails. I was planning to get an S13 a while back and that was one of the first things I would have done to it.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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hey man. there is a local guy here selling a bunch of parts. if you see anything you need shoot me a pm and ill pick em up for you.

Oil catch can: $20
Front s13 strut bar: $10
SRT Neon strut bars: $20
S13 KA24DE Header: $100
S13 KA24DE wiring harness: $100
SR20DET redtop ECU computer: $80
S13 KA24DE automatic ecu: $50
S13 cat delete/cat back custom 2 3/4” exhaust with 4” n1 style tip: $100
S13 SR20 Valve cover: $50
S13 hatch- wingless, wiperless. Glass in good shape: $100
S13 moon roof: $50
Side mount intercoolers: $50
RHD S13 dash (cracked and has stickers on it): $50
LHD S13 dash (cracked but not too bad…): $30
S13 instrument cluster 110 mph: $25
S13 instrument cluster 115 mph: $25
S13 power mirrors: $25 for the pair
S13 front brake rotors (used but resurfaced): $20
Electric fan: $10
Higher volume electric fan: $20
S13 SR20DET stock cams in good condition: $100
10” visonic subwoofer in box: $30
Stock suspension: $50 for all 4 struts and springs
Q45 maf with pigtail: $75
S13 door shells: $40 for both
S13 Gauge cluster trim: $20
S13 center console: $20
S13 A/C control head: $25
Center piece under tail light: $30
Pig nose front bumper: $40
Pig nose Front lip (broken but zip-tied): $25
Front bumper support: $25
Front bumper support cut for FMIC: $50
S13 front windows: $15 each
S13 Privacy covers: $20 each (1 brown, 1 black)
S13 Tail lights set: $25 (right side is a little cracked at the bottom)
S13 Steering column cover: $15
S13 Inside door handle covers: $5 each
S13 Power window switch: $10 each…I have 3 driver sides and one passenger side
S13 Shifter: $15
S13 ash tray: $10 each
S13 Fuse cover: $5
S13 Middle and right side vents: $10 each
S13 SR20DET fuel rail w/3 good injectors and fpr: $25
Sharknose bumper inserts (under turn signals): $5 each
6 Speakers: $5 each
S13 metal brackets where rear speaker mount to: $5 each
T25 actuator: $15
T25 turbo inlet: $10
T25 turbo outlet: $10
HKS air intake tube thing: $10
S13 Power steering resovior: $10
S13 gas door: $10
S13 Rear side markers: $10
Nitrous purge solenoid: $20
Nitrous line: $20
Simpson racing 4 point harness (really old): $15
S13 automatic seatbelt computer: $10
S13 door lock timer computer: $10
Some other random computer: $5
Radioshack safety alert radar detector: $15
Aiwa CDC-MA01YU head unit: $20
Kenwood KDC-105 head unit: $20
Kenwood KDC-2011S head unit: $20
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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wish my 240 was running...
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by kneedragger87
^ Thanks! If you have spare time or happen to see a set... Kouki tail lights are expensive as heck here in the states. I was wondering how much they were back in JDM land.

These are a tough find, even here. through 25 pages of Japanese auction sites, but here's an LED set. The bidding is at $200 right now.

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f78567413

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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kneedragger87
stillhere: What car did you have that was RWD?
I had a 350zizzurp
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Thanks for the heads up phee. I'll let you know if there is anything on that list that I need.

mrmako: Thanks for searching for me. I thought the 180sx tails would still be tough to locate even in Japan. I would really like a set but can't make myself pay close to $500 just for some lights.

As for now, I just installed a set of Autometer gauges.


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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Very clean. Looks good. Keep it up.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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What turbo are you going with? Can't wait
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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The proverbial sock in the pants...




costco: I'll be switching to a top mount T3/T4 turbo when I purchase a blacktop SR20DET. I was initially going to go with an RB25, but I've never attempted an engine transplant before, so to make matters easier, I'm going to go the SR route. I know, everyone's doing the SR swap, but it seems to be more straight forward and budget friendly, which seems the more logical choice with my circumstances.

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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Sooooooooo... I'm back and I have a little surprise!












What can it be?







Brand new factory parts...










KOUKI!









I can't believe I went through and bought these bad boys. I was looking at Kouki taillights on the 180SX Sunday night and couldn't control myself. So today the friendly Fed-Ex man brings me a set!
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Looking good dude.

What's the price tag so far?
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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RaviNJCLs: Price tag is just under 4k for everything.




Notice the 180SX LSD playing peak-a-boo...
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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^ Those tails are the bomb! Look'n good!!!
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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HUGE improvement! love those tails.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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That looks great. i looked some more but they are over $600 here, IF you can find them. You can tell your friends that a guy in Japan told you it's difficult for him to get those tails. Just don't tell anyone that will rip yours off.

And the flat black is pretty good too.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Just a sneak peek of what is going to happen this weekend...














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