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mkddoc · 04-11-2002, 07:23 PM

Okay, here's the background info.

I am 16 years old, own a ttZ with 133k miles, and am looking into the possibility of buying a 240, especially if I have bad compression, and because I get in trouble driving fast, but not for having good handling <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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The first thing is that I can't decide what I would rather have, an s13 or s14. I like the looks of both the fastback and the s14, not really attracted to the coupe. If I want to stay under about 6k, should I just buy an s13, or look for a good deal on an s14? what are the pros and cons of both? is one of the engines stronger than the other, or is one lighter or faster? So far I have been leaning toward a cheaper s13 w/ semi-high miles for daily driving and occasional track use/autox, which i could pay off really quickly and put money into the car to make it insane  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>  i hope to do some minor mods to the ka, but keep it more to things that would not have to be changed in the event of a swap, such as exterior, interior, wheels, etc. hopefully in a couple of years i could have a good sum of money to undertake the swap, with the technical guidance of many of my friends.

so, is it easier to put an sr20 into the s13 or s14, and which one should i use, the s13 sr or s14 sr?

where is the safest place to acquire an engine?

what are your opinions on this situation? i have seen some badass s13's, and although i like the s15 possibilities of the s14, the s13 is cheaper.

please no comments about my age, part of the reason i am looking into possibly selling the z is the fact that i don't need a really fast car right now, it is hard for me to work on (tighter than a 12yearold virgin), and very expensive to maintain, let alone mod. a project car might just be more fun and more rewarding in the long run. when i get my gtr and s2000 i won't have to worry about all this  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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anyway, thanks for taking the time to read all this, and t.i.a. if you respond.

also, where is a good place to look for info? any sites that have answers to many of these questions? i have been to srswap.com and such.

Two40 SX · 04-11-2002, 07:28 PM

S14 all the way! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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mkddoc · 04-12-2002, 06:35 PM

come on, i know you guys know, someone help out the newbie  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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whateverjames · 04-12-2002, 09:32 PM

hey i thought you asked this already! you can get an S14 for $6000. the engines are the same strength, but the S14 my have less miles of course. there was a rumor S14 pistons were stronger, but the pistons are the same part numbers it turns out. you'll pay more for an S14 SR, because of the turbo and variable timing. but if you don't need the variable timing, and are going to swap out the turbo, the S13 SR would be best.

mkddoc · 04-13-2002, 01:39 PM

nope, hadn't posted this before. thanks for the info.

from my research i have determined that the best option for me is a 91 or 92 5spd fastback. I'll still have a lot of money for customization, and it will be a cool car in the first place.

Does anyone know if the exhaust cams for the 93 are not as good as for 91-92? Everyone always leaves out the 93's, so i was wondering.

04-11-2002, 07:23 PM	#1
mkddoc Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay, here's the background info. I am 16 years old, own a ttZ with 133k miles, and am looking into the possibility of buying a 240, especially if I have bad compression, and because I get in trouble driving fast, but not for having good handling <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> The first thing is that I can't decide what I would rather have, an s13 or s14. I like the looks of both the fastback and the s14, not really attracted to the coupe. If I want to stay under about 6k, should I just buy an s13, or look for a good deal on an s14? what are the pros and cons of both? is one of the engines stronger than the other, or is one lighter or faster? So far I have been leaning toward a cheaper s13 w/ semi-high miles for daily driving and occasional track use/autox, which i could pay off really quickly and put money into the car to make it insane  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  i hope to do some minor mods to the ka, but keep it more to things that would not have to be changed in the event of a swap, such as exterior, interior, wheels, etc. hopefully in a couple of years i could have a good sum of money to undertake the swap, with the technical guidance of many of my friends. so, is it easier to put an sr20 into the s13 or s14, and which one should i use, the s13 sr or s14 sr? where is the safest place to acquire an engine? what are your opinions on this situation? i have seen some badass s13's, and although i like the s15 possibilities of the s14, the s13 is cheaper. please no comments about my age, part of the reason i am looking into possibly selling the z is the fact that i don't need a really fast car right now, it is hard for me to work on (tighter than a 12yearold virgin), and very expensive to maintain, let alone mod. a project car might just be more fun and more rewarding in the long run. when i get my gtr and s2000 i won't have to worry about all this  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> anyway, thanks for taking the time to read all this, and t.i.a. if you respond. also, where is a good place to look for info? any sites that have answers to many of these questions? i have been to srswap.com and such. __________________ "We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be" - Kurt Vonnegut "To be great is to be misunderstood" - Emerson

04-11-2002, 07:28 PM	#2
Two40 SX Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S14 all the way! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> j/k. I like the fastback too. Get a fast back and do the S15 conversion <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ I put screens on my motorcycle so I can play Road Rash.

04-12-2002, 06:35 PM	#3
mkddoc Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	come on, i know you guys know, someone help out the newbie  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ "We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be" - Kurt Vonnegut "To be great is to be misunderstood" - Emerson

04-12-2002, 09:32 PM	#4
whateverjames Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Age: 44 Posts: 2,263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey i thought you asked this already! you can get an S14 for $6000. the engines are the same strength, but the S14 my have less miles of course. there was a rumor S14 pistons were stronger, but the pistons are the same part numbers it turns out. you'll pay more for an S14 SR, because of the turbo and variable timing. but if you don't need the variable timing, and are going to swap out the turbo, the S13 SR would be best. __________________ 02 Blazer X - 90 240SX w/SR oh noes

04-13-2002, 01:39 PM	#5
mkddoc Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nope, hadn't posted this before. thanks for the info. from my research i have determined that the best option for me is a 91 or 92 5spd fastback. I'll still have a lot of money for customization, and it will be a cool car in the first place. Does anyone know if the exhaust cams for the 93 are not as good as for 91-92? Everyone always leaves out the 93's, so i was wondering. __________________ "We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be" - Kurt Vonnegut "To be great is to be misunderstood" - Emerson