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gatonmy3 · 09-21-2002, 08:38 PM

i wrecked the front end of my 95 240, the repair shop is gonna have to cut out the radiator support and put in a new one, i figure i wanna put a 97 front end instead, can i just have them weld in a radiator support from a 97 and use a bumper support from a 97, will the 97 fenders and lights fit right or will any custom fabrication needed? is it worth the time and money?

SSJ2Gohan · 09-21-2002, 09:23 PM

Im not totally sure but I think it would cost more than the effort.  I thought the 97-98 models had a slightly redesigned front end to give a more 'agressive' look.

flipboi13 · 09-21-2002, 10:26 PM

I haven't done it myself, but from everyone i've talked to, if you have right fenders, lights, and hood, the 97-98 front end should bolt right on. The subframe is the same, so as long as you have the parts, it'll be fine.  Oh, and if you wrecked your whole front end, it shouldn't cost more, but the lights may cost a bit more.  Do a search, this has been discussed tons of times.  

BTW: Why doesn't anyone want to put Zenki front end on the Kouki eh??  Oh well...

- Phil -
4 Lugged 1995 240SX SE

Sniper-X · 09-21-2002, 11:34 PM

Well, i'll be doing a Kouki conversion to my Zenki starting in the beginning of october.  i'll let you guys know how it goes.

flipboi13 · 09-22-2002, 11:51 AM

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This is war.... hahaha

Orgazmo · 10-11-2002, 10:40 AM

hey, i'm thinking of converting my Zenki 240sx to a Kouki, but one question that i wanna ask you guys...is it possible that i do the conversion by myself (i read it somewhere that this could be done)...

if it is possible to do the conversion by myself, how do i do it?
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flipboi13 · 10-11-2002, 12:46 PM

You just need the 97 fenders, hood, lights, and bumper.  Apparently they just bolt on, or so I've heard.

BadMoJo · 10-11-2002, 01:18 PM

Check the FAQ!!!!!!!!!

Grant did a write up on it.

Orgazmo · 10-14-2002, 06:08 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (BadMoJo @ Oct. 11 2002,2:18)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Check the FAQ!!!!!!!!!

Grant did a write up on it.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

i checked the faq section about conversions, i have a 95 240sx and i'm wondering do i have to buy a front bumper reinforcement for the conversion?

09-21-2002, 09:23 PM	#2
SSJ2Gohan Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im not totally sure but I think it would cost more than the effort.  I thought the 97-98 models had a slightly redesigned front end to give a more 'agressive' look. __________________ Kamehameha!

09-21-2002, 11:34 PM	#4
Sniper-X Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Honolulu Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, i'll be doing a Kouki conversion to my Zenki starting in the beginning of october.  i'll let you guys know how it goes. __________________ Image Exceeds Maximum Limits set by User Agrrement. Deleted by Moderator.

10-11-2002, 01:18 PM	#8
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 43 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check the FAQ!!!!!!!!! Grant did a write up on it. __________________ ----Gone----

09-21-2002, 08:38 PM	#1
gatonmy3 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wrecked the front end of my 95 240, the repair shop is gonna have to cut out the radiator support and put in a new one, i figure i wanna put a 97 front end instead, can i just have them weld in a radiator support from a 97 and use a bumper support from a 97, will the 97 fenders and lights fit right or will any custom fabrication needed? is it worth the time and money?

09-21-2002, 10:26 PM	#3
flipboi13 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I haven't done it myself, but from everyone i've talked to, if you have right fenders, lights, and hood, the 97-98 front end should bolt right on. The subframe is the same, so as long as you have the parts, it'll be fine.  Oh, and if you wrecked your whole front end, it shouldn't cost more, but the lights may cost a bit more.  Do a search, this has been discussed tons of times.   BTW: Why doesn't anyone want to put Zenki front end on the Kouki eh??  Oh well... - Phil - 4 Lugged 1995 240SX SE

09-22-2002, 11:51 AM	#5
flipboi13 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Sniper-X @ Sep. 22 2002,12:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Well, i'll be doing a Kouki conversion to my Zenki starting in the beginning of october. i'll let you guys know how it goes.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> This is war.... hahaha

10-11-2002, 10:40 AM	#6
Orgazmo Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey, i'm thinking of converting my Zenki 240sx to a Kouki, but one question that i wanna ask you guys...is it possible that i do the conversion by myself (i read it somewhere that this could be done)... if it is possible to do the conversion by myself, how do i do it?  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/withstupid.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':withstupid:'>

10-11-2002, 12:46 PM	#7
flipboi13 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You just need the 97 fenders, hood, lights, and bumper.  Apparently they just bolt on, or so I've heard.

10-14-2002, 06:08 PM	#9
Orgazmo Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (BadMoJo @ Oct. 11 2002,2:18)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Check the FAQ!!!!!!!!! Grant did a write up on it.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> i checked the faq section about conversions, i have a 95 240sx and i'm wondering do i have to buy a front bumper reinforcement for the conversion?