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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 05:31 PM
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240SX - good for fun?

Which model of the Nissan 240 is more performance "ready", SE or LE? Wasn't '98 the last year? What is the sr20det?
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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VERY good for fun, make it into a drift car
RWD! just swap in an SR20DET if its not already there
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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Re: 240SX - good for fun?

Originally posted by JaDia4
Which model of the Nissan 240 is more performance "ready", SE or LE? Wasn't '98 the last year? What is the sr20det?
Both the SE and LE have the same engine and suspension if I am not mistaken so either would be good. The SE has more options.

The SR20DET is the 2.0Litre engine that go in the Japanese 240SX version known as the Sylvia. There is the S13, S14, and S15 models. Go to this link for more info on engine specs. http://www.sr20detinfo.com/
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by pgt89
Both the SE and LE have the same engine and suspension if I am not mistaken so either would be good. The SE has more options.

The SR20DET is the 2.0Litre engine that go in the Japanese 240SX version known as the Sylvia. There is the S13, S14, and S15 models. Go to this link for more info on engine specs. http://www.sr20detinfo.com/
Thanks! I looked in KBB . com and the newest model they had listed was a '98. But on Auto Trader there is an '00 year model listed. With lots of mods on it.
2000? model

'95 240SX SX? with SR20DET
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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You can pick up a much better one for alot less than $15,000

The stock motor is pretty weak though. You'd definitely want to upgrade to the JDM engine.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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You can pick up a much better one for alot less than $15,000

The stock motor is pretty weak though. You'd definitely want to upgrade to the JDM engine.
Mr. Steve, I was more or less questioning if there was a 2000 year model for the 240. That car is too ricey for my taste. That rear wing is wack!
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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My friend has a 91 sentra with the SR20DET swap. Awesome motor. It seems like the 240's are the new civics, everyone around here has one now it seems.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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Re: Re: 240SX - good for fun?

Originally posted by pgt89
Both the SE and LE have the same engine and suspension if I am not mistaken so either would be good. The SE has more options.

The SR20DET is the 2.0Litre engine that go in the Japanese 240SX version known as the Sylvia. There is the S13, S14, and S15 models. Go to this link for more info on engine specs. http://www.sr20detinfo.com/
blah! its the Silvia!!! no one can spell that correctly.

(hence my screenname)
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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Originally posted by mrsteve
The stock motor is pretty weak though. You'd definitely want to upgrade to the JDM engine.
Stock 240 motor is the same as their truck motor & is as strong as HELL...very easily turbo-charged(look up XS Engineering). Don't mess with the JDM hassle.

http://www.turbo-kits.com/240SX_turbo_kits.html

Just find a low mileage 95>98 and strap a turbo kit on there. Make sure it's a 5 speed & enjoy. SE's are nicer due to the additional body moldings, rims & fogs...LE is a little nicer inside, lots of dealers used the LE gimmick to add leather interiors/sunroofs. Stereo in the SE is BOSE...puts out a good thump.

I had a 95 SE and a 98 SE, my girl had a 98 LE. The 240 was one of my all time favorite drivers cars...no question about it.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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That's not even a 98 model 240sx. Nissan never made convertibles with the newer 240sx models.. That car in the picture above got to be around 92- 94 240sx convertible.
Newer ones look totally different from that!!
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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fuck the sr20, RB26 is where it's at
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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SR20DE is the Infiniti G20 motor. SR20DET is the turbo version.

My buddy has a 1990 Nissan 240SX with the SR20DET engine. That thing hauls major ass. Low 12's on street tires. Sick.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by ball4lyfe
That's not even a 98 model 240sx. Nissan never made convertibles with the newer 240sx models.. That car in the picture above got to be around 92- 94 240sx convertible.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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Originally posted by CLpower
fuck the sr20, RB26 is where it's at
i like the way you think
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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Originally posted by CLpower
fuck the sr20, RB26 is where it's at
theres a guy with a 240 running around here with a RB26DETT. just insane. has to be a bitch getting parts though
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