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Bill Roberts · 12-09-2003, 06:31 AM

The weight difference is simply not that much to worry about..

looking at the rundown...if you want very close to the 53/47 distribution that 240's have as a stock automobile, all you need to do is:

A. Relocate the battery to the rear of the car.
B. Lose the A/C condenser and compressor/hardware.
C. Lose the Power steering.

This would account for the 70 to 120 lb. difference and the battery would shift some weight to the rear.

Actually, the SR (because of the turbo and manifold) is very close to the KA.

I have driven an RB25DET equipped 240SX with no suspention mods and battery location and it handled fine. It did not seem nose heavy at all...if anything, it corrected some slight understeer.

Now... a Small Block V8 would need some mods for sure.

12-09-2003, 06:31 AM	#8
Bill Roberts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: S FL. Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (0)	The weight difference is simply not that much to worry about.. looking at the rundown...if you want very close to the 53/47 distribution that 240's have as a stock automobile, all you need to do is: A. Relocate the battery to the rear of the car. B. Lose the A/C condenser and compressor/hardware. C. Lose the Power steering. This would account for the 70 to 120 lb. difference and the battery would shift some weight to the rear. Actually, the SR (because of the turbo and manifold) is very close to the KA. I have driven an RB25DET equipped 240SX with no suspention mods and battery location and it handled fine. It did not seem nose heavy at all...if anything, it corrected some slight understeer. Now... a Small Block V8 would need some mods for sure.