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Pank · 10-26-2007, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Luvs2slide

Take a look at my friends DSM and I gurantee you will never talk down on them again...Plus I'm sure whatever you do to your 240sx, you will never be on the same level haha.

Yeah, he'll never have to pull balance shafts or worry about his crank or buy +50 wheels or never get to launch hard or spend 8x as much for the same parts as a nissan.

DSM's are cool and all, but I guarantee you your buddy does not own 4banger, and someone elses car will always be faster

supportTHEezln · 10-26-2007, 01:15 AM

Come on guys, everyone knows the sr20 was only designed to drive a maximum of 400 miles at a time. Don't do it, you'll be sent into a time warp in which you can never come back.

genkimotor · 10-26-2007, 01:20 AM

i used to drive from LA to yuma (Arizona) about 300 miles each way

and comeback

once a week ..

to me it was awsome on mpg .. really smooth no problems at all..

O3DigitalBath · 10-26-2007, 01:41 AM

why do all these kids forget its a factory motor? like as if nissan designed this to go in a car that would only be driven very short distances? wtf? Its no different than any other motor out there, if its in good condition it will be fine, if its old and beat to hell, then no it won't last.

!Zar! · 10-26-2007, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 2.240s

1. SR in a sand rail would be nice @. whats a DSM ?

Diamond Star Motors...

Usually used twards Eagle Talons and Mitsu Eclipse's of the early ninety's.

sylsevilsis · 10-26-2007, 04:23 AM

If your Cooling system (Radiator, Fans and water pump) is up to par, then you'll be fine.

bloodangels13 · 10-26-2007, 05:56 AM

like everyones been saying its a question of how well maintained your sr powered 240 is and if your willing to but the miles on it.... i say f- it tune her up and take the trip. its good memorys. Ive driven my sr s13 from Nor VA to North Andover Mass. and back with no issue and driving alot while i was up there for 2 weeks. plus NJ and back , va to syracuse NJ and back.... its a blast especaily when ppl see out of state tags then see the car and are like wtf! my suggestion for long trips is carry all o shit moment items just in case and go with a taller final drive... im sourcing one from a Q45 since i take at least 3-4 long trips a year

mr_240sx · 10-26-2007, 09:40 AM

i say youll be fine...i just drove my sr'd coupe cross country at the start of the month and had no issues.

steve shadows · 10-26-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by koukimonster139

why the fuck do people think sr is so fragile and shit

"omg i have to drive over an hour i cant take my car cause its sr'd"

like ungggggg its a fucking engine ,SR isnt made out of paper mache (SP)

no just "sr specialty shops" sell "good" motors and install them with "love"

cough

Any car Ive had a hand in, is still running tick tock.

Even swaps i did 6 years ago.

One guy frequently takes trips from socal to SF, no problemo.

nevaland9 · 10-26-2007, 11:10 AM

anyone do a long trip with cams and a gt2871r?..not worried about the turbo too much just maybe the highway cruising with cams.

Im moving to florida from NY and still debating on if i should drive or tow the slut.

k's_silvia2.0 · 10-26-2007, 11:12 AM

Do it it will be fine!!!

bigOdom1 · 10-26-2007, 11:15 AM

i drove from auburnAL to key westFL 14 hrs straight only stopping for gas/stretch. got awesome mileage never worried about it one bit

swiftdrift · 10-28-2007, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Pank

people daily drive SR's all over the planet, they came stock in some cars you know, you'll be fine

true.... these aren't homemade engines.... theres great and wise engineer behind every SRRRRR!!!!

240slide · 10-28-2007, 12:55 AM

I have been driving my sr every day since 2004 and have put over 16k miles on and i did 3 events last year... still runs like the day i did the install. just dont drive like a doosh bag and keep up with the service on it.

Antihero983 · 10-28-2007, 06:41 AM

two words.

toyota corolla.

i have a 1991 corolla with 85K on it, and the little fucker will not die no matter how hard i beat on it!

best DD ever.

either that or a honda, both are super reliable, and if i were you, i wouldt bring my 240 to a college, god knows whatll happen to it the night of a party....

......drunk people + nice car= bad shit happening.

B Love · 10-28-2007, 12:37 PM

Either way it all is up to you. Everyone can say what they want but its you who will have to fix something if it breaks. Not saying it will but if it does then thats a problem you will have to fix so just use your better judgement in the situation you know how your car is running better than anyone

Tops* · 10-28-2007, 12:43 PM

I made a 500+ mile trip in my S14 once, like 9 hours going the speed limit. It wasn't too bad, but I sure in hell wouldn't want to be doing twice a month.

If I were you, I'd probably drive my 240. I wouldn't want all my new friends up at college thinking I'm driving some beater.

Once my girl graduates high school, I'll be making a 3+ hour drive every weekend in my car to go see her. I wouldn't want all her friends thinking I'm some poor ass guy, you know? I want them to be thinking, "Asian in a nice import" and not "poor Chinaman."

I've really considered buying a beater for the winter to go snowboarding, but I can use that money to put into my car...Project Money Pit.

drifter_for_life06 · 10-28-2007, 12:48 PM

i drove 100 miles from home to school every weekend and then back again plus driving around at home for over a year. Plus a 40mile round trip drive from my apartment to school.....in a year i racked up a good 25k miles and the SR is fine

Koopa Troopa · 10-28-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by x'ed

I say get a beater, not worth the risk and you can get a solid beater for the price of a new motor. You can find first gen dsm's in the 2500 range, fun to drive and pretty good looking.

He already has a Nissan. He doesn't need two peice of shit cars that will never run.

s14turbo · 10-28-2007, 12:59 PM

haha...just treat it like any other engine and it will be fine. Keep up with oil changes and it should run like a champ. "That's all state stand, are you in good hands."

B Love · 10-28-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by s14turbo

haha...just treat it like any other engine and it will be fine. Keep up with oil changes and it should run like a champ. "That's all state stand, are you in good hands."

Hhaha I have Allstate. But I hope you have AAA just incase

s14turbo · 10-29-2007, 08:19 AM

of course i have AAA...they saved my ass a few times.

10-26-2007, 11:10 AM	#40
nevaland9 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Island, New York/Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,251 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: nevaland9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone do a long trip with cams and a gt2871r?..not worried about the turbo too much just maybe the highway cruising with cams. Im moving to florida from NY and still debating on if i should drive or tow the slut. __________________ CEO @ Sticky Garage 516-993-7315 -Jason Check out my warehouse!

10-26-2007, 11:12 AM	#41
k's_silvia2.0 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 909/951 Age: 38 Posts: 5,111 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Do it it will be fine!!! __________________

10-26-2007, 11:15 AM	#42
bigOdom1 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Auburn/Birmingham AL Age: 41 Posts: 1,817 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: bigOdom1 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i drove from auburnAL to key westFL 14 hrs straight only stopping for gas/stretch. got awesome mileage never worried about it one bit __________________ my car domain that good review thread

10-28-2007, 06:41 AM	#45
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 40 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	two words. toyota corolla. i have a 1991 corolla with 85K on it, and the little fucker will not die no matter how hard i beat on it! best DD ever. either that or a honda, both are super reliable, and if i were you, i wouldt bring my 240 to a college, god knows whatll happen to it the night of a party.... ......drunk people + nice car= bad shit happening. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

10-28-2007, 12:43 PM	#47
Tops* Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Age: 37 Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I made a 500+ mile trip in my S14 once, like 9 hours going the speed limit. It wasn't too bad, but I sure in hell wouldn't want to be doing twice a month. If I were you, I'd probably drive my 240. I wouldn't want all my new friends up at college thinking I'm driving some beater. Once my girl graduates high school, I'll be making a 3+ hour drive every weekend in my car to go see her. I wouldn't want all her friends thinking I'm some poor ass guy, you know? I want them to be thinking, "Asian in a nice import" and not "poor Chinaman." I've really considered buying a beater for the winter to go snowboarding, but I can use that money to put into my car...Project Money Pit. __________________ MADE IN JAPAN

10-26-2007, 01:15 AM	#32
supportTHEezln Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 552 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Come on guys, everyone knows the sr20 was only designed to drive a maximum of 400 miles at a time. Don't do it, you'll be sent into a time warp in which you can never come back.

10-26-2007, 01:20 AM	#33
genkimotor BANNED Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: socal Age: 43 Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i used to drive from LA to yuma (Arizona) about 300 miles each way and comeback once a week .. to me it was awsome on mpg .. really smooth no problems at all..

10-26-2007, 01:41 AM	#34
O3DigitalBath Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ~Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 664 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	why do all these kids forget its a factory motor? like as if nissan designed this to go in a car that would only be driven very short distances? wtf? Its no different than any other motor out there, if its in good condition it will be fine, if its old and beat to hell, then no it won't last.

10-26-2007, 04:23 AM	#36
sylsevilsis Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fukuoka, Guam Age: 42 Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If your Cooling system (Radiator, Fans and water pump) is up to par, then you'll be fine.

10-26-2007, 05:56 AM	#37
bloodangels13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nor VA Age: 39 Posts: 500 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: bloodangels13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	like everyones been saying its a question of how well maintained your sr powered 240 is and if your willing to but the miles on it.... i say f- it tune her up and take the trip. its good memorys. Ive driven my sr s13 from Nor VA to North Andover Mass. and back with no issue and driving alot while i was up there for 2 weeks. plus NJ and back , va to syracuse NJ and back.... its a blast especaily when ppl see out of state tags then see the car and are like wtf! my suggestion for long trips is carry all o shit moment items just in case and go with a taller final drive... im sourcing one from a Q45 since i take at least 3-4 long trips a year

10-26-2007, 09:40 AM	#38
mr_240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ottawa Age: 38 Posts: 6,320 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: mr_240sx Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i say youll be fine...i just drove my sr'd coupe cross country at the start of the month and had no issues.

10-28-2007, 12:55 AM	#44
240slide Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SoCAL Age: 39 Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have been driving my sr every day since 2004 and have put over 16k miles on and i did 3 events last year... still runs like the day i did the install. just dont drive like a doosh bag and keep up with the service on it.

10-28-2007, 12:37 PM	#46
B Love Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 889 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Either way it all is up to you. Everyone can say what they want but its you who will have to fix something if it breaks. Not saying it will but if it does then thats a problem you will have to fix so just use your better judgement in the situation you know how your car is running better than anyone

10-28-2007, 12:48 PM	#48
drifter_for_life06 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Freedom, PA Age: 36 Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i drove 100 miles from home to school every weekend and then back again plus driving around at home for over a year. Plus a 40mile round trip drive from my apartment to school.....in a year i racked up a good 25k miles and the SR is fine __________________ RPS13: +.020" 2871r 264's AEM EMS http://enjukuracing.com/#_l_4s

10-28-2007, 12:59 PM	#50
s14turbo Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	haha...just treat it like any other engine and it will be fine. Keep up with oil changes and it should run like a champ. "That's all state stand, are you in good hands."

10-29-2007, 08:19 AM	#52
s14turbo Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	of course i have AAA...they saved my ass a few times.