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Originally Posted by alkemyst
Have you driven that GTO? Some of the GTO guys said the 240SX's they have been into 'while dated' were wickedly fast some mentioned they felt more responsive and attached (but also louder and harsher).
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Yes I have driven my car and his GTO. now mind u his GTO LS2 has new headers and a cam.
Like I said I have HKS step 2, GT2871 .64, upgraded everything, 750 inj ... im 365 at wheel @ 18psi.
I enjoy the GTO better and he is faster low end and top end.
The reality is the power is available instantly in the GTO where my power with the GT2871 .64 kicks in quick because of the low spool but unless Im brake boosting which I dont like doing I dont have the instant power the LS2 has.
Also to me. economically speaking. The amount of money you have to invest in the 240 to get it to the power of the LS2 is too much and then the resale of your car is lower than the GTO. Also you can get parts at Napa for the LS try doing that for the SR.
Look I am not bashing the 240 at all because I do love my car and it is fun to drive, however, personally I think for the money and power gains with minimal mods you cant beat the GTO. Also like I said before to get the power out of the SR that the LS2 gives you have to run high PSI which strains and engine and the life of the engine. So after 30k - 40k mile on the SR you are looking at starting to do maintenance and shaft play on the turbo where as the LS1 you will have little maintenance. 30k-40k on a DD is about 2-3yrs.
Anyway thats just my thoughts from some one who has driven both cars considerably and who has a fast sr with the turbo you are talking about.
both are nice cars and I think you will be happy with either.