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silviase · 04-17-2002, 09:12 AM

What's up guys, I have a question. why is it that if you can get a complete front clip for $1500 in cali we have to pay the
same price for the engine minus the ecu,  maf, wire harness?
If i could pay $1500 for a front clip at any junk yard I'd buy one once a month.

*Jeff240sx* · 04-17-2002, 10:42 AM

But see, the problem with getting a clip from the junkyard is that st Silvia is a JDM ONLY car.  Hence, none in junkyards.
If you look hard enough then you can find a clip for $1500.  But remember, SCC has many hook-ups.  You don't.  Their stuff will be cheaper than yours and theirs will be better quality.
-Jeff

Broadwayblues · 04-17-2002, 10:47 AM

Shoot SCC can get just about anything they want, there is no way an adverage guy could do that for under $3000. It was fun to dream about though.

*AceInHole* · 04-17-2002, 10:57 AM

I was recently made aware of a letter being published in SCC about Specific Output by some guy from New Haven, CT that owns a black S14....  anyways, it was really insightful and stuff.  

Now if only i could get my car in there..... then get some sponsors and stuff....

silviase · 04-17-2002, 11:49 AM

what you you guys are telling me is that SCC is just blowing
smoke. the average person can't get jack for $3000.
that's what I thought.

Turbo180sx · 04-17-2002, 02:46 PM

the part where they said the sr20, tranny and turbo altenator etc weighed 490lbs, and the ka24e weighed 493, did they just mean the engine weighs that much?

HippoSleek · 04-17-2002, 04:25 PM

AFAIK, Venus now charges $2200+ for front clips and is back ordered.  The front body panel have about doubled in price too.  Keep in mind:
a) that was 10 months ago when they bought the motor;
b) it had high mileage; and
c) "Hi!  I'm Dave Coleman from the magazine SCC.  I understand you sell front clips for Nissan Silvias.  We would like to do a story on a conversion and need to find a shop that will sell us an entire front clip.... uh huh - of course - we always put the shop's name in the article."

04-17-2002, 10:42 AM	#2
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	But see, the problem with getting a clip from the junkyard is that st Silvia is a JDM ONLY car.  Hence, none in junkyards. If you look hard enough then you can find a clip for $1500.  But remember, SCC has many hook-ups.  You don't.  Their stuff will be cheaper than yours and theirs will be better quality. -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

04-17-2002, 10:47 AM	#3
Broadwayblues Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shoot SCC can get just about anything they want, there is no way an adverage guy could do that for under $3000. It was fun to dream about though. __________________ "stop lights timed to 55 mph are also timed to 110 mph!" http://www.geocities.com/broadwayblues34/240sx.html 92 240SX Coupe! MB clear side markers Clear bumper lights 3 inch universal muffler w/ removable tip. Strut tower bar- Front OBX SS version 2

04-17-2002, 10:57 AM	#4
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was recently made aware of a letter being published in SCC about Specific Output by some guy from New Haven, CT that owns a black S14....  anyways, it was really insightful and stuff.   Now if only i could get my car in there..... then get some sponsors and stuff.... __________________

04-17-2002, 09:12 AM	#1
silviase Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What's up guys, I have a question. why is it that if you can get a complete front clip for $1500 in cali we have to pay the same price for the engine minus the ecu,  maf, wire harness? If i could pay $1500 for a front clip at any junk yard I'd buy one once a month.

04-17-2002, 11:49 AM	#5
silviase Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what you you guys are telling me is that SCC is just blowing smoke. the average person can't get jack for $3000. that's what I thought.

04-17-2002, 02:46 PM	#6
Turbo180sx Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the part where they said the sr20, tranny and turbo altenator etc weighed 490lbs, and the ka24e weighed 493, did they just mean the engine weighs that much?

04-17-2002, 04:25 PM	#7
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AFAIK, Venus now charges $2200+ for front clips and is back ordered.  The front body panel have about doubled in price too.  Keep in mind: a) that was 10 months ago when they bought the motor; b) it had high mileage; and c) "Hi!  I'm Dave Coleman from the magazine SCC.  I understand you sell front clips for Nissan Silvias.  We would like to do a story on a conversion and need to find a shop that will sell us an entire front clip.... uh huh - of course - we always put the shop's name in the article."