***Nissan 240SX Re-Build*** -Pictures Inside-
#162
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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.
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/lsd3.jpg)
Old, open differential being removed...
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/lsd2.jpg)
JDM 180SX VLSD awaiting install.
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Here's a shot of the drilled/slotted rotors, nothing special.
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/lsd3.jpg)
Old, open differential being removed...
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/lsd2.jpg)
JDM 180SX VLSD awaiting install.
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/lsd.jpg)
#168
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Looks good..... Keep us posted.
#172
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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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#175
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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?
#176
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![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/HPIM1308.jpg)
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.
#177
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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
ps. you should spray them wheels flat black
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#178
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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.
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.
#179
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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.
![](http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/JDM%20S13%20180sx%20Kouki%20Tail%20Lights%20Large.jpg)
#181
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.
#182
I got the Shifts
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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
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
#184
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http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f78567413
Last edited by mrmako; 08-15-2009 at 06:12 PM.
#186
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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.
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.
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/gauge.jpg)
Last edited by kneedragger87; 08-16-2009 at 09:36 AM.
#187
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Very clean. Looks good. Keep it up.
#189
In the Mid-South meow
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Oooooooooh...
#190
What turbo are you going with? Can't wait
#191
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The proverbial sock in the pants... ![Wish](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wish.gif)
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010047.jpg)
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.
![Wish](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wish.gif)
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010047.jpg)
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.
Last edited by kneedragger87; 08-17-2009 at 04:35 PM.
#193
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Sooooooooo... I'm back and I have a little surprise!
What can it be?
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010049.jpg)
Brand new factory parts...
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010050.jpg)
KOUKI!
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010053.jpg)
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010054.jpg)
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!
What can it be?
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010049.jpg)
Brand new factory parts...
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010050.jpg)
KOUKI!
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010053.jpg)
![](http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/matt_m427/P1010054.jpg)
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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#197
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^ Those tails are the bomb! Look'n good!!!
#198
HUGE improvement!
love those tails.
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#199
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
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.
And the flat black is pretty good too.