Fix up a 1990 240sx or a 1999 Civic Si
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Fix up a 1990 240sx or a 1999 Civic Si
Well I bought myself a 240sx and since I just had my kid I could only fix up one of these cars. For the 99MilanoRedSi I was thinking to go with a Kseries K20a2 swap for the 240 sx I was thinking a sr20 swap with a bunch of goodies like fmic, dp , full exhaust and some good coilovers and volks. What sounds better for you guys.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tokyo_X-treme_Racer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sell me the fastback and save yourslef money to fix the Si. ^_^</TD></TR></TABLE>
Im planning to use the fastback as a daily driver when Im doing the swap and carwork to my SI if I do decide to go the K way
Im planning to use the fastback as a daily driver when Im doing the swap and carwork to my SI if I do decide to go the K way
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Built2Spill »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its your choice not ours.
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IVe basicly decided on the K20 Swap but maybe you guys can give me some pros and cons about the two options maybe it could change my mind a little.
to these types of threads.</TD></TR></TABLE>
IVe basicly decided on the K20 Swap but maybe you guys can give me some pros and cons about the two options maybe it could change my mind a little.
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if you've already made up your mind I won't bother stating anything else but personally I'd NEVER swap a FWD instead of a RWD. In my mind FWD is the budget way to go about getting some speed and having some fun. I'm sure plenty will flame me for that, but I think a majority of the board is here because they couldn't afford anything RWD with more HP. I know personally a civic wouldn't be my first choice of cars if I had the $$ to do something else :-p
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Re: Fix up a 1990 240sx or a 1999 Civic Si (Rocks)
Well I personally would want a RWD rather than a FWD, so you know my choice is the 240 with SR swap. Plus the SR motor had a strong block stock and can easily handle 400rwp on stock internals with good tuning. Im not sure what your goals are power wise, but if your looking to boost than i would suggest the 240 over the civic.
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Either way, both engines make awesome power with a couple of mods. Only upside is the k20 NA is way more responsive and you've got power on tap at all timesand can easily have 220+ whp. Do you have any friends with sr20 s240's? I would just drive them and base your decision on the drive.
I believe the sr20 will feel very torquey since it is turboed and even riding in a stock eclipse gs-t it felt torquey(nothing fast). That feeling of torque is an awesome feeling for me.
As my next car, I am thinking of going with maybe an rb25 or sr20 240sx with an s13 front end, I am in love with those front ends. RWD will be next thing for sure.
I believe the sr20 will feel very torquey since it is turboed and even riding in a stock eclipse gs-t it felt torquey(nothing fast). That feeling of torque is an awesome feeling for me.
As my next car, I am thinking of going with maybe an rb25 or sr20 240sx with an s13 front end, I am in love with those front ends. RWD will be next thing for sure.
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I dont have 5K but I do have 2300 For her right now in my savings account. that movie is not moving and im adding about 100 dollars everymonth so when shes 18 I should have about 25K for her.
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I dont have 5K but I do have 2300 For her right now in my savings account. that movie is not moving and im adding about 100 dollars everymonth so when shes 18 I should have about 25K for her.
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Re: Fix up a 1990 240sx or a 1999 Civic Si (Rocks)
I say as long as the 240sx is in great condition do it up. It'll be much faster then a si. Plus its rwd and it helps.
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240's are great cars. I like the S13 platform a lot too. I'd go with the SR20. Much cheaper in the end and probably faster.
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Re: Fix up a 1990 240sx or a 1999 Civic Si (95hondadelsolsi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95hondadelsolsi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thats a dumb question... The Si! </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats a dumb answer...
you have no reasons to even back yourself up. I say go for the 240, nothing beats a rwd monster, save the civic for daily driving
Thats a dumb answer...
you have no reasons to even back yourself up. I say go for the 240, nothing beats a rwd monster, save the civic for daily driving
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Re: Fix up a 1990 240sx or a 1999 Civic Si (stingray2772)
I would personally get a 240 and fix it up instead of my si but thats just becase I LOVE the way the 240 looks as opposed to my si plus factory turbo motor and a 240 to throw one in costs as much AS a k swap.
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The 240sx has more potential as far as handling and power. The si I could only see as something for looks and bragging rights. Even with a k20 it could never have the same potential as a sr20det motor. If both motors were built I'm damn sure the sr20det would be better. If I was you I would definately go for the 240sx.
Oh yeah you should probably get more opinions on threads that aren't biased on a particular car brand.
Oh yeah you should probably get more opinions on threads that aren't biased on a particular car brand.
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Re: Fix up a 1990 240sx or a 1999 Civic Si (chronodyne28)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chronodyne28 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The 240sx has more potential as far as handling and power. The si I could only see as something for looks and bragging rights. Even with a k20 it could never have the same potential as a sr20det motor. If both motors were built I'm damn sure the sr20det would be better. If I was you I would definately go for the 240sx.
Oh yeah you should probably get more opinions on threads that aren't biased on a particular car brand.</TD></TR></TABLE>
This is why I made my thread to hear responses like this and 137's and you other guys too. Thank you. Turbo sounds good. I have to drive a SR20 swap too. I never drove one . I have driven a K20R RSX before so I know how they feel. Thanks again guys.
Oh yeah you should probably get more opinions on threads that aren't biased on a particular car brand.</TD></TR></TABLE>
This is why I made my thread to hear responses like this and 137's and you other guys too. Thank you. Turbo sounds good. I have to drive a SR20 swap too. I never drove one . I have driven a K20R RSX before so I know how they feel. Thanks again guys.
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Re: Fix up a 1990 240sx or a 1999 Civic Si (chronodyne28)
boosting the stock KA in the 240 will be the best bet. 240 stock internals can handle like 15psi easy
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Re: Fix up a 1990 240sx or a 1999 Civic Si (fordSuck)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fordSuck »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">boosting the stock KA in the 240 will be the best bet. 240 stock internals can handle like 15psi easy</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you give me some info on this I will consider it.
If you give me some info on this I will consider it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stingray2772 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thats a dumb answer...
you have no reasons to even back yourself up. I say go for the 240, nothing beats a rwd monster, save the civic for daily driving</TD></TR></TABLE>
240s are UGLY! Dont get me wrong they can be fast as hell put a turbo on it, silvia swap and ur good. Other wise they are repulsive. There is that a bettery answer.
you have no reasons to even back yourself up. I say go for the 240, nothing beats a rwd monster, save the civic for daily driving</TD></TR></TABLE>
240s are UGLY! Dont get me wrong they can be fast as hell put a turbo on it, silvia swap and ur good. Other wise they are repulsive. There is that a bettery answer.