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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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Default Another LS1 240SX Conversion begins....

Well sort of....

I have yet to pick out the chassis however I have begun gathering parts for an upcoming 240sx LS1 setup

Picked up this gem a few weekends ago...





The motor came with a few extra goodies, heres the details

2000 TA LS1 w/50k miles
Patriot P/P Stage 2 Heads
Comp 231/237 .589 .595 112lsa Cam
SVO 30# Injectors
SLP 85mm MAF

Engine was making 400/380 on a stalled A4 setup, I believe this was also on the ls1 intake.....but I am not for sure

Just yesterday this beauty was delivered...

2006 GTO Trans, 8k miles





Next week I will be picking up a donor LS1 that has most of the accessories I need to complete the one thats currently in my garage, including valve covers, valley cover, coil packs & brackets, etc.

As far as teh suspension goes on the 240, I have a COMPLETE 300ZX TT at my disposal so depending on what will swap over I plan on doing the 5-lug conversion and running the 300ZX brakes and possibly the R200 or Q45 rear end.

I am still on the lookout for a starter, wiring harness, clutch/flywheel setup, PCM, and some other odds and ends. If anyone has that stuff let me know!

Stay tuned
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Recommend changing that oil pump right now. Also 400 on that small of a cam is pretty impressive.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Well if this is who I think it is this car will be sick. Good luck, I look forward to watching the progress.

Sean
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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yay

is that an old VG or VQ motor in the background?
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Broke EF
Well if this is who I think it is this car will be sick. Good luck, I look forward to watching the progress.

Sean

HA, who else would it be mang?


I am no stranger to hybrid swaps.......this was my baby all of last year...

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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by datboibrad
yay

is that an old VG or VQ motor in the background?
VG...I have several of them......this is what the outside of my garage looks like

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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by LS240sx
Recommend changing that oil pump right now. Also 400 on that small of a cam is pretty impressive.
I thought it was really only the 98 pumps that were iffy....?
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Hell yeah man, glad to see you over here too. Please tell me you still have the RB300ZX!!!

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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Booztd 3
I thought it was really only the 98 pumps that were iffy....?

Me too. But then again 400 on a cam and patriots isn't that impressive.
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksi
Me too. But then again 400 on a cam and patriots isn't that impressive.
Through a high stalled A4 though?

I'm not too familiar with ls1 setups......
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Originally Posted by Broke EF
Hell yeah man, glad to see you over here too. Please tell me you still have the RB300ZX!!!
Now why in the **** would I go and get rid of my magazine featured baby?

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cant wait to see this get going
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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Alrighty guys, the chassis is here!

After debating back and fourth, I decide on spending the extra money and coming up with something a little nicer. I searched for about a week before finding this guy a few hours east of me. Went on saturday, picked it up for $2300.....needs some work

1995 240SX
DOHC KA24
Auto
200k miles

New JDM Kouki Tails
New NUR Spec R exhaust
Tokico Shocks













The plan is to do the 5 lug and Z32 brake swap right away, and just DD the car to get all the suspension stuff ironed out.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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whats there to iron out? its a 240 lol

coilovers, RUCA's, TC rods, done.
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Well, its got a clunk coming somewhere in the rear end.....on the test drive the previous owner said 'it just started doing that once i got off the interstate'


....My ***....lol
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Sounds like you have the common rear end bushing problems.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Are you referring to the 2 bushings that sit on the rear end facing towards the rear of the car?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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I find this funny because of how bad i had my *** reamed on your rb swap website when i mentioned LSx engines..... yes i know it wasnt by you.
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http://www.splparts.com/Parts/Nissan...me/default.asp

get the rear subframe bushings there.

cool swap, bad *** Z, i'll be checking this out regularly.

also theres a 02 SS harness and a LS2 GTO pan for sale in the for sale forum by the same guy, you'll need both unless your are going dry sump.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Booztd 3
Are you referring to the 2 bushings that sit on the rear end facing towards the rear of the car?
Those are diff bushings.
SPLParts has those in solid too if you need them.
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