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alkemyst · 10-24-2008, 08:02 AM

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).

I don't need a ton of bells and whistles. My car is in absolutely perfect condition just I can't stand the lack of power...I tried to add on a header and 248/232 cams but still even with my exhaust there is no power. Compression is all great, fuel pressure tested fine...my injectors (Deuschwerks 270cc), Z32 filter, etc are all new. New wires/plugs...I am done putting more time into it though because even if I get every ounce of power out of it I am looking at maybe 170HP at the wheels if I am lucky.

The $10k budget is not just the engine swap though...a couple Bride or Recaros and either recovering my door panels or replacing / fixing the driver's side (minor split in the vinyl).

I am figuring any swap I will need a clutch, fuel pump and some kind of AF computer...

$10k is not a ton of cash to do this all...if I just wanted a junkyard swap I could do an ebay FMIC, bolt in any SR and hope its good, and an old Apexi SAFCII. There are still many on the forums that will brag they did a full KAT build for $1500...I just don't see how it's possible. Just exhaust, clutch, fuel pump and injectors you burn though a good half of that. Still need a manifold, management, turbo, lines, etc...

If I can do it for less I would love too...out of the budget about $7k is really the swap part and the other $3k seats and fluff. I have a couple calls in down here to get some pricing. My friends have all moved on to mostly 350Z and G35's...a few went to the STI/WRX side of things.

10-24-2008, 08:02 AM	#21
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 54 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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). I don't need a ton of bells and whistles. My car is in absolutely perfect condition just I can't stand the lack of power...I tried to add on a header and 248/232 cams but still even with my exhaust there is no power. Compression is all great, fuel pressure tested fine...my injectors (Deuschwerks 270cc), Z32 filter, etc are all new. New wires/plugs...I am done putting more time into it though because even if I get every ounce of power out of it I am looking at maybe 170HP at the wheels if I am lucky. The $10k budget is not just the engine swap though...a couple Bride or Recaros and either recovering my door panels or replacing / fixing the driver's side (minor split in the vinyl). I am figuring any swap I will need a clutch, fuel pump and some kind of AF computer... $10k is not a ton of cash to do this all...if I just wanted a junkyard swap I could do an ebay FMIC, bolt in any SR and hope its good, and an old Apexi SAFCII. There are still many on the forums that will brag they did a full KAT build for $1500...I just don't see how it's possible. Just exhaust, clutch, fuel pump and injectors you burn though a good half of that. Still need a manifold, management, turbo, lines, etc... If I can do it for less I would love too...out of the budget about $7k is really the swap part and the other $3k seats and fluff. I have a couple calls in down here to get some pricing. My friends have all moved on to mostly 350Z and G35's...a few went to the STI/WRX side of things. __________________ Now my Kensai, I curse you to be a Ronin and with the my remaining spirit I, beseech Chimata-No-Kami, to have you wander through time and distance lands, seeking a new master.