Ls1 240sx daily driver

My buddy patrick let me drive his ls1 swapped 240sx and it was epic. I have been out of the 240sx circle for a few years because i purchased an sti and sold my 240 to pay for frequently broken axles. Drag racing pan designed for installing ls1ls6 blocks into earlier chassis. We spent months developing, testing, designing, and manufacturing every billet aluminum fitting included in this kit. I had been wanting to get a gm power plant in it for some time and really could not justify putting money into repairing the 2. Everything you wanted to know about an ls1 swap there are a few resources online that attempt to compare the differences of the different variants however the best advice i can give you is to pickup a book titled how to swap a gmls series engine into just about anything. This stage 1 package includes the basic components needed to mount your engine into your nissan 240sx s. What is the best daily driverdrifter setup cargurus. This 1995 nissan 240sx vin jn1as44dxsw011917 has been the sellers project for a while now but was just completed six months ago. Oct 06, 2014 the ls1 needs flow all the time through that little heater pipe as it uses this same flow to gave the thermostat heating feedback, the answer is a h type junction between the 2 pipes, so in all circumstances coolant flows through those little pipes. The ls series engines come in many configurations and range from 4. Its the next size up from the stock ls1 belt because im using the truck. The pedal feel is fantastic and its super easy to daily drive which is what i was looking for when picking a clutch.

This week we have domestic and import all in one car. The nissan 240sx is simply one of the best cars you can buy for not that. Aside from an ls6speed swap and heavily upgraded suspension, the car wears jdm silvia sideskirts and a later oem nose conversion, as well as an expensive set of forged, raysmade nismo wheels concealing r32 skyline gtr front brakes. Been assembling parts for almost a year and have come close to putting together my new daily. D 1996 nissan 240sx lsx 4l80e turbo daily driver yellow bullet. This guide is written from the perspective of starting with a completely stock 240sx and swapping in a mostly stock ls1 style motor and can be applied to pretty much any schassis from an s12 up through an s15, and any gen iii or gen iv gm small block v8. Support systems fuel pump you will need to swap your pump, the walbro 255lph is a popular choice, any. The end result is the only direct ls swap ac line kit available on the. So i got in a very minor fender bender on saturday afternoon in my 2003 mitsubishi lancer. The wiring specialties proseries ls1 wiring harness is a brand new, tucked, plug and play harness that was designed and tested by our inhouse experts specifically for a ls1 swapped s 240sx. The sikky ls1 240sx ac line kit is suitable for any schassis s or s14 and comes with everything needed to hook up the ac in your ls1 swapped 240sx. If its a dedicated track car or if youre the typical 240sx owner, a very impractical, noisy daily driver youll likely get rid of needless stuff like rear seats, sound proofing and air. The car in the video above is a nissan silvia from the s15 generation.

Jan, 2010 the allaluminum ls1 weighs less and even sits lower than the sr or ka. Holley and its team of engineers have developed a high quality, costeffective line up of ls swap products for the popular s and s14 nissan 240sx chassis. Nissan silvia s widebody ls1 6spd classic nissan 240sx. The car was my daily driver for the past year or so. Supermade s14 ls1 build, vip style daily driver with a kick hello to all fellow silviav8 gear heads. Just change the oil, 530 synthetic is what these newer ls engines prefer. The video caption says that this 240sx now gets its go from an ls1 with ported heads, an ls6 intake manifold, and a decent sized cam.

Whats the biggest i could go on liftduration on a daily driver 98 a4i was wondering if the magic stick. Picked up a serpentine belt after finally getting the ls1 crank pulley on. Apr 05, 2017 dont forget to subscribe for more fun car and bike videos. After the cars and coffee meet dillon and i hanssen decided to go on a little drive and talk about the 240 a little bit. Very well built, very reliable fast trackdriftstreet car. The queen of hearts erin sanfords lspowered time attack 240sx. What is the best daily driverdrifter setup gutted interior, welded diff, no exhaust, stock s seat, cut springs, and do a manual to automatic swap.

S 240sx ls1 swap kit with wiring startup guaranteed. Used it as a daily driver for the first year, and i have slowly driven it less on the street and more on the track as it has evolved. To me it looked really minor, a new bumper and new hood would do the trick, it still drove fine and wasnt leaking anything. They didnt prevent me from driving it, so i just never got around to it. The motorsport of drifting is a form of automotive entertainment thats too often compared to ice skating. But over time, all that travel will start to wear down parts, and you may want replacement motor mounts. Locate your gen iii engine of choice, and it doesnt have to be one from a camaro or corvette. Photo 211 nissan 240sx s the devil inside matthew youkhana has built several cars before this. Ls3 cam for daily driver page 1 major mods pistonheads. The little bmw 318ti is no longer an ordinary hatchback but what are the pros and cons of a. The current owner details that this 240sx is certainly ready to enjoy. Now it has a full silvia widebody kit and lighting all professionally installed and painted.

Lsx everything you wanted to know about an ls1 swap. In 2002, chris flew out to colorado to pick up his new pride and joy, a 1996 mediterranean blue s14 240sx. Nov 20, 2014 ls1 engine and t56 6speed installed 3 years ago, car has been running great ever since. Easy to work, fun, cheap, plentiful parts, and with snow tires you wont have a problem in the snow. Five reasons why you need to buy a nissan 240 sx right now. Hi, most of us have our ls1ls2ls3 with outputs of over 300kw at motor and over 500nm torque. The pedal feel is fantastic and its super easy to daily drive which is what i was looking.

Ls1 engine and t56 6speed installed 3 years ago, car has been running great ever since. Hello z, this is my daily now for 2 years, 20,000 miles. Well, if ice skaters had the power of an nfl linebacker and speed of usain bolt, then sure, that would be an accurate statement. It was a 1989 nissan 240sx coupe with an s silvia front end swap, 300zx lsd, 300zx upgraded brakes all around, and an s blacktop sr20det swapped. Front left or right engine motor mount 19891998 for nissan 240sx 2. My ls1 swapped nissan 240sx needed these 3 final touches. How to swap an ls1 into a 240sx part 1 240sxone forums. Road race pan, deep rear sump for dart ls next blocks. One of my first steps was to clean the dirty injectors that had been sitting for a couple years at this point. For sale 1993 nissan 240sx ls1t56 track car nasioc. It has gone through several revisions those mostly minor changes to make it more friendly to daily driver applications. This is going to be a daily driver, but i am not concerned with comfort as much as. And, allegedly, the owner says the car performs quite well with the new swap.

The car was originally bought so he could learn from it, but he was smart enough to realize that at the time, he wasnt familiar enough with cars to try and make his daily driver a project car. Dan and nelson daily driver walkarounds s added to the family. I built a small injector driver tool with a project box from radio shack, momentary switch, led. Lsx everything you wanted to know about an ls1 swap swap tech. Do we really need such powertorque as a daily driver. The ls1 needs flow all the time through that little heater pipe as it uses this same flow to gave the thermostat heating feedback, the answer is a h type. Dont forget to subscribe for more fun car and bike videos. Daily transmission, where he showed off what he and his garagebuilt, lspowered nissan 240sx can do in the hands of a talented driver. This consists of sikkys industry leading motor mounts, trans mount, oil pan and driveshaft and is ideal for a doityourself type who wants to source or fabricate their own fuel lines, power steering lines, intake, wiring etc. This car was never sold in the united states, but its predecessors the s and s14 were sold in the u.

Leaving to head back to school for summer the ka24e ate a timing chain. Used normal wear, i have a 1995 nissan 240sx s14 clean title tags up to date its my daily driver pros. How to swap an ls1 into a 240sx part 1 240sxone tech. Pros and cons of daily driving an lsswap the rusty toolbox. Two years ago i bought this 240sx with the intention to ls swap it. Jan 21, 2015 the tremtec t56 is a sixspeed manual and pretty much fits right in to the 240sx with only slight modification needed. Was extremely reliable for the 7 years ive owned it. The tremtec t56 is a sixspeed manual and pretty much fits right in to the 240sx with only slight modification needed. Easy to work, fun, cheap, plentiful parts, and with snow tires you wont. This write up will cover all the important topics on selecting the right parts to swap an ls1 into your 240sx.

I just gutted the interior minus door panels, dash, center console. If you have an s 240sx and an ls1 enginetrans, then this kit is all you need. It includes engine and trans mounts, modified and baffled oil pan, oil filter relocation kit, and a drive shaft. The wife stole my g35 so i have been driving my 300zx. Hi, i have been looking into ls3 crate engines and whilst the 480. Not my first build, but this is my first ls engine. Having an ls swap was a dream for most people just a few years ago but now you too can have an ls swapped or upgraded car. Luckily ive been doing this 20years so everything comes naturally, i. Use that power to take your nissans performance to the next level. I let vinny take the car for a quick spin up and down the block while we were hanging out at asap performance. Ls swaps are pretty common now, so i wanted to see what all the hype was about. Out came that old pos autothingy, and in went a 5 speed manual trans. Is the v8swapped nissan 240sx the best car in the world. The essentials to mount the engine and transmission into the schassis will require a sikky mount kit.

Typical ls1 water pump, note upper tube placement, thickness of water pump, thickness of. Sure some of us race at proper dragstrips or attend track on occassion but for the majority of. Its the next size up from the stock ls1 belt because im using the truck alternator, which is bigger than the fbody one. An lsx 240sx with nearly 900horsepower to the rear wheels. This car started off as a 1990 nissan 240 s 4 cyl 5 spd with a clean title and history. Man in suit in 600horsepower ls swapped nissan 240sx gm. This is a discussion on best cam for stock heads daily driver within the internal engine forums, part of the lsx technical help section category. Ive put 20k trouble free miles on the z32 and all it does it do.

Moreover, the current owner had the car tuned with reliability as a priority, and the new combination made a healthy 320 horsepower and 350 lbft of torque at the rear wheels. I recently purchased a 1990 240sx with 91 ka24de swap. The nissan 240sx is a high performance vehicle that will carry you over miles of road with power and prestige. The allaluminum ls1 weighs less and even sits lower than the sr or ka. Jesus, this graduation speech from nebraska senator ben sasse is just terrible.

Hi, most of us have our ls1 ls2ls3 with outputs of over 300kw at motor and over 500nm torque. This car was my daily driver before it was parked to do some work. Front sump road racedrift car oil pan designed for gm ls1ls6powered cars that require a shallow front sump oil pan. Aug 01, 2010 im 15 on a budget but for my first car im stuck between a 197881 camaro or 19932002 firebird. Dan and nelson daily driver walkarounds s added to the. Using some smart combos you can have the torque of the ls v8 for less than the cost of a set of wheels.