phee

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why nto paint it DEP from acura? i think its a sick color

kneedragger87

What color is DEP?

I was thinking maybe White Diamond Pearl from the 3rd gen TL.

kneedragger87

Here's what went down today...
Rear suspension installed (K-Sport coilovers).





Head sent to shop for routine check up, picking it up tomorrow.

S14 n Tsx

K sport? uhhhhh... No offense, but K sport sucks ass.

kneedragger87

How is that? Are they easily broken?

BigLizard

Dark Emerald Pearl.

I loved that color on my old CL

S14 n Tsx

This is why I went with JIC Magic.

S14 n Tsx

FAIL!

kneedragger87

SONOFABITCH!

S14 n Tsx

Are you planning on drifting?

kneedragger87

Well, the k-sports come with the car, along with the wheels, tires, and ACT clutch. I didn't research the coliovers. I don't mind if they are stiff or if they are soft, I just hope they are reliable, but after spending some time on google, I found a few articles about the k-spots blowing out in a year or even less. This sucks, I guess I need to start saving up for some Teins or Tanabes.

kneedragger87

Not with the car the way it is now. Stock KA would have a helluva time trying to keep the tires spooled up not to mention the differential isn't limited slip or welded. I'll just be messing around on some corners while going to school is all.

S14 n Tsx

I see I see..

S14 n Tsx

I'm planning on painting my hood this week, and order some tires for my meisters!

I will post some pics once I get all the stuff done.

kneedragger87

Meisters are so sick man! Yeah, I'd like to see your car when you finish up.

So how long did it take for the K-Sports to fail you?

S14 n Tsx

oh...that wasn't mine. I just heard about them, and that's what my vendor told me.

S14 n Tsx

I'm warning you right now... don't post any stretched/poke wheels pic here. People will flame you like no other.

kneedragger87

Just for the books, this car is by no mean being built to be the baddest 240. I just want it to look good, handle good, and give me fun, reliable transportation over the next two years. When I finish up my BA degree, I want do one of four things...

Turbo the KA
SR swap
RB swap
LS1 Swap

I'm leaning toward either SR or KA-Turbo.

The pros to an SR, IMHO, are instant turbo set-up once swap is complete. A more performance oriented engine, and the JDM appeal.

The cons are, IMHO, the parts for the SR would be harder to obtain as well as being more expensive.

The pros to the KA, IMHO... Cheap parts, KAs are everywhere, more torque.

The cons are, IMHO... Can't be built as well as the SR, it's a truck motor.

As far as the LS1 goes...

Good = Torque, Torque, Torque

Bad = A domestic small block V8 sounds weird in a Nissan. Issues I've heard about the V8 bending the body, over time, because of the torque.

Finally, the RB...

Good = It's an I6 and can fit rather nicely in the engine bay and make massive amounts of power. Sounds so nice.

Bad = Wiring seems to be a real bitch, JDM engine = JDM prices for broken parts.

kneedragger87

These are the exact wheels and tires I will be getting. My friends upgrading to five lug and I'm getting this set up straight from him...

Tires = BF Goodrich g-Force KDW with over 80% tread all around.
Wheels = staggered Sport Max 962

Audioserf

One day I want to pick up a 240 as a project car. They're too cool. This is an interesting thread. Best of luck on your build.

phee

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check out my album for the color https://acurazine.com/forums/members/phee-226990-albums/

kneedragger87

That IS a nice color.

KaMLuNg

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i would go LS1 swap... SR swaps are too common to me... be more original... and you will f'in smoke anything that comes by with that V8... who care how it sounds, you will be a mile away...

kneedragger87

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTmao1X4H3o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcAD4JaoFXs

Josh99CL

Buddy of mine had a first gen Rx7 with a LS swap completely gutted like that... scary is the only word to describe it.

S14 n Tsx

LS1s aren't common as SRs or RBs, but I won't really call LS as original. I seen plently of people w/ LS swap already.

o1s

i really miss my s14 and s13.

kneedragger87

Update! Update!

Here's what happened today...

First: We installed gas shocks so the hatch stays open without a broom stick. Took the picture before we adjusted and leveled out the hatch so that it is flush with the body.




Second: We installed the brake booster and master cylinder along with calipers and rotors.



Notice the S14?


Third: We installed the differential and axles.







Fourth: We picked up the head from the machine shop and it was OHHH SOOO smooth!



Fifth: We bolted the head to the KA24DE block. (Alfa Romeo roadster in background.)



Tomorrow we plan on installing the cams, chains, and all of the engine accessories. Also going to install the driveshaft and hopefully get to the front coilovers.

JS + XES

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damn

good luck man

kneedragger87

Thanks

SG81

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love the 240. always wish i had gotten one

phee

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so decide on a color? or still going with white? (white is not a color)

Josh99CL

I wish I knew how to build a car from literally scratch like that...

Good luck with the project it appears you know your shit. I can't wait to see the final product.

S14 n Tsx

looking good... Keep it up!

Costco

Have fun and keep us updated

kneedragger87

UPDATE:


Installed the wheels and towed the car to my friend's shop.





New steering wheel installed.



Adjusting the coil-overs.



The color that I decided to paint the car, Monterrey Blue.

stillhere153

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you make my build thread look sad... course I havent really added any pics cuz I had some problems with some carbon fiber parts I bought

KaMLuNg

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keep the updates coming!!! it looks like you guys lit a fire and this project is moving along very quickly.. it would prob take me 3x's as long to finish this...

kneedragger87

Thanks for the compliments. UPS just delivered the short throw shifter and cheap-o eBay air intake. All I need now is to either go to the pick and pull and find an exhaust system and manifold or order a system and headers. If I order a system, this is what I'll probably get:

Buddy Club Spec II




stillhere- That Integra looks nice, I wish my car was in that good of shape!

phee

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i absolutely hate the sound of evey exhaust i have heard on a 240.