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[eXerGy]

Hey y'all, I recently picked up an old S13 1991 240sx for $1000.
Been lazy on this, so this is going to be a long ass post. Pop that popcorn and enjoy!


The previous owner had it lowered, and originally on some Enkei 92's, 18x10 in the rear and 18x9.5 in the front. Unfortunately that didn't come with the car. So I'm currently sitting on stock SE wheels and bald-ass tires.



I bought it with a cracked radiator. The owner thought it had a blown head gasket, but luckily enough, it didn't. That, kids, is why you shouldn't take someone's word without checking for yourself. Madhatter and I replaced the radiator, and filled it up with water (Fuck yeah Florida! No antifreeze for me!) Car runs at proper temperature, and pulls haaard for a 4cyl.

The owner before the person I bought it from had the trunk wrapped in pink zebra duct tape. Turns out, it wasn't for aesthetics. There were actually two large rust holes beneath it. I took the pink shit off, and replaced it with gold shit. I'm currently looking for a new hatch, because I don't have the welding skills to fix it.

Car had a cold start problem, but I cleaned out the MAF and it's running quite well now.

Comes equipped with a welded diff, and boy is it fun, especially with them bald tires.

My analog dash only had a working tachometer and heat gauge, so I took everything out to swap in a digital dash.



I got the entire dashboard stripped down



Then I realized that I have to have an entirely new computer under the dash to get my digital cluster to work. Fuuuuuck.
My buddy suggested I check my fuel sending unit to fix my fuel gauge, and the speed sensor in the tranny to get my speedo to work. Eventually I'll buy a stand alone unit and get my shit together, but I'm 16, so it may be a while!

I have to pay off my dad since he helped me transport the car back home, then I'll buy some wheels, tires, and hopefully some paint.

Future plans for the car are
- 2JZ-GTE Non VVT-i swap.
- XXR 962's 18x10 rear, 18x9 fronts
- 300zx brake swap and 5 lug conversion
- Tein coilovers
- New paint job
- Full JDM 180sx conversion

It's going to be a slow build, but I'll try to keep y'all posted.
Feedback is welcome! Gimme yo' suggestions, criticize me, compliment, whatever the hell you feel like! Thanks for reading.

[tristinGrind]

My shop runs a 2J swapped S13 for drift events... Let me know if you ever need any help.

[eXerGy]

Thanks man, I'll definitely have to get some help with that! haha.

[justaneffer]

2jz no shit...

[tristinGrind]

Originally Posted by justaneffer

2jz no shit...

[Madhatter]

lol at the tags. That is a bad ass s13 tristinGrind.

[eXerGy]

Originally Posted by tristinGrind

Looks like it's on XXR 962's?

[Kielan]

Wants a 2J swap, wheels plans are XXRs.

I don't even.

[WICKED WEISS]

Originally Posted by Kielan

Wants a 2J swap, wheels plans are XXRs.

I don't even.

LMFAO

[Daviticus]

Its' a good start. Just make sure you keep your work quality.

Interested to see where it goes.

[244Brick]

Originally Posted by Daviticus

Its' a good start. Just make sure you keep your work quality.

Interested to see where it goes.

This!! There's enough of 2.00 fix's 240s out there. It's a rare occasion to find one not beat to hell

[eXerGy]

Originally Posted by Kielan

Wants a 2J swap, wheels plans are XXRs.

I don't even.

What can I say, I like the way those 962's look. Nice, without being to flashy. What do you want me to put it on, BBS RS's? Some played out, over priced shit? I mean, sorry if I'm rude, but you don't really have to have $3k wheels for it to be nice. XXR's are cheap, so if I mess up, I could replace them for cheap. What is it, $160 per wheel? And they don't look too shitty. At least I'm not aspiring to have Rotas.

Also, the 2jz has really reduced in price. It's less than either of the RB motors. I'm not doing a super expensive swap. If anything, I could flip this car, and maybe another, and put a 2jz in for around $4k total. The most difficult thing I will have to do is get the gauges to work.

Rant over.

[eXerGy]

Lol just saw the "xxr's homie" tag.

[Madhatter]

Originally Posted by Kielan

Wants a 2J swap, wheels plans are XXRs.

I don't even.

I agree, go with something real like rotas

[Youngthugga]

Where in florida are you? I'm in Tampa and there's a madhatter not even 5 minutes from my house haha. Car looks great for what it is! I've grown up around s13's and drifting in general and you sort of have to expect the broken with these cars.

[eXerGy]

Originally Posted by Youngthugga

Where in florida are you? I'm in Tampa and there's a madhatter not even 5 minutes from my house haha. Car looks great for what it is! I've grown up around s13's and drifting in general and you sort of have to expect the broken with these cars.

I'm all the way up in Jacksonville. But, funny enough, I bought this car down in Kissimmee. Tampa racing scene is big, I've heard. I'd love to make it down there sometime. We've got a smaller scene up in Jax.

[Youngthugga]

Yeah we have a pretty decent schassis/drift scene here.

[Kielan]

Originally Posted by eXerGy

What can I say, I like the way those 962's look. Nice, without being to flashy. What do you want me to put it on, BBS RS's? Some played out, over priced shit? I mean, sorry if I'm rude, but you don't really have to have $3k wheels for it to be nice. XXR's are cheap, so if I mess up, I could replace them for cheap. What is it, $160 per wheel? And they don't look too shitty. At least I'm not aspiring to have Rotas.

Also, the 2jz has really reduced in price. It's less than either of the RB motors. I'm not doing a super expensive swap. If anything, I could flip this car, and maybe another, and put a 2jz in for around $4k total. The most difficult thing I will have to do is get the gauges to work.

Rant over.

I'm not even going to waste my time. I never said anything about spending 3k on wheels, and I never said anything about RSs. In fact, I think RSs look awful on S13s.

And if you complete a 2J swap for $4k I'll give you another 4k to do it in my car.

[Lukey]

[crazylegs]

Originally Posted by Kielan

Wants a 2J swap, wheels plans are XXRs.

I don't even.

not your car

kid wants xxr's and 2jz no shit... kid gets xxr's and 2jz no shit.

his money

[Madhatter]

update? last i heard you told me the Ka was out, and 2jz mounts were in. and your building the ka? what next?

[eXerGy]

last you heard* FUCK YOU.

[Madhatter]

Originally Posted by eXerGy

last you hear FUCK YOU.

lolwut?

[Madhatter]

quick to the editing i see?

[eXerGy]

Originally Posted by Kielan

And if you complete a 2J swap for $4k I'll give you another 4k to do it in my car.

Sounds like a plan.