Building a 240SX (56K beware)
Feb 28, 2011, 04:20 PM
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Spec stage 1 clutch, ACT streetlite flywheel, new rear main seal, new flywheel bolts, NGK Iridium plugs, Agency power braided stainless clutch line, Nismo clutch fork pivot ball, new turbine outlet gasket, Circuit sports stainless rocker arm stoppers, new valve cover gasket, new spark plug well gasket, and a Circuit sports magnetic oil drain plug are on the way.
Mar 5, 2011, 04:59 PM
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Couple of little bits done today, nothing major though
Old rear main is out
And in with the new
New Flywheel
along with some new flywheel bolts
On but not torqued down yet
Old clutch fork pivot is off
and the Nismo unit is on
Old rear main is out
And in with the new
New Flywheel
along with some new flywheel bolts
On but not torqued down yet
Old clutch fork pivot is off
and the Nismo unit is on
Mar 9, 2011, 05:00 PM
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I honestly don't know, this is my first ACT on a 240, the clutch is SPEC which I've used in the past. I liked the ACT clutch and flywheel on my old Galant VR4 though, so if it's similar to that setup, it should just be a slight increase in pedal stiffness.
Mar 9, 2011, 08:30 PM
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Can you post a full mod list of the 240 when your done? I would like to see for research sake
Mar 10, 2011, 02:21 PM
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Not a problem. I'm not doing any real power adder mods at this time, and was planning on compiling a full list soon anyways. I also changed my mind on the color today, she's "supposed" to get painted this weekend finally, and I went with Toyotas Thunder Cloud Metallic instead of Lemans Blue.
Mar 10, 2011, 08:21 PM
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Should end up looking pretty nice.
If I ever decide to get a 240 i wouldnt do anything to crazy power wise. Just enough to get/keep the tires loose for those drifs and powrslides
If I ever decide to get a 240 i wouldnt do anything to crazy power wise. Just enough to get/keep the tires loose for those drifs and powrslides
Apr 17, 2011, 02:45 PM
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Holy $#!*, my 240sx is FINALLY in the paint booth. Gonna get crackin' reassembling the engine/trans, and pulling parts off of the donor car this weekend.
Apr 19, 2011, 11:45 PM
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My friend finished rebuilding and restoring his 180sx a few months ago, and entered it in our areas annual car show. I recognize those paint booth photos haha here's his:
Finished
Same color??? Can't wait to see how it turns out!
Finished
Same color??? Can't wait to see how it turns out!
Apr 20, 2011, 05:08 AM
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It's silver, looks a little beige because of the epoxy sealer underneath. That's just the first two of 5 coats, to be followed by clear and buffing. The final color will look like the car below. Toyota 1d2 "Thundercloud Metallic".
Apr 20, 2011, 05:10 AM
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The yellowed fluorescent lighting doesn't help, Once she's out of the booth I'll get some quick snaps in sunlight with my good camera, these pics don't do the color justice.