The Return of the S16?
I’ll admit I was a little more than disappointed when Nissan initially denied any rumor to the S-Chassis returning as a smaller, slimmer version of the 370Z to compete with the Toyobaru twins. Many Nissan fans didn’t like the news that Nissan though of the Juke as a suitable replacement in the subcompact sports car […]
Project 240SX : Fortune favors the bold.
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve updated my blog here due to this unfortunate accident. I crashed, I’ve gotten over it but my back hasn’t. It was only a matter of time I suppose, given the abuse the S14 had been taking at the track. Fortunately, I’m relatively okay and I’m pretty fortunate to […]
Project 240SX : And the hits just keep on coming…… CT26 turbo failure
I’ve begun to tear into the 2jz and start cleaning, prepping and stripping for the swap into my s14. It’s been slow going for Project 240SX, but I’ve had more than enough on my plate lately. The saga of the 2JZ just refuses to die down, because after inspecting the CT26 turbos, I’ve been setback […]
Project 240SX – Oh… the Irony….
Well as some of you know, our flush mount hood pin install on a S13 writeup caused some legal issues to come to the forefront. As those issues do not pertain to me individually, I would encourage those shopping for a flush mount hood pin kit ( or ANY performance part ) to do their […]
Case Studies – Installing Megan Track Coilovers on a S14
Today we’ll be installing a set of Megan Track Coilovers for a 1996 Nissan 240SX, part number MR-CDK-NS14TS. Here’s a shot of the car in question, currently running a set of TEIN Stech springs, part number SKP06-AUB00. Sorry everyone but this writeup has been moved to it’s new permanent home, please click the photo below […]
Project 240SX – Installing EVO X Brakes
This post has been moved to it’s new permanent home at My Pro Street, where they have purchased the intellectual rights to this article. If you have a how to site and want to make some spare cash check them out. Click here for the full article. For the time being, we will be using […]
Case Studies – Installing Megan Rear Upper and Lower Arms in a S14
Today we are bolting on a set of Megan Rear Upper Control arms, and Megan Racing Lower Control arms in a 1996 240SX ( S14 ), part numbers are : MR-RTCA-NS14 – Nissan 240SX Rear Lower Toe Arms These arms allow you to change the static toe and toe change during suspension compression and load. […]
Jesse’s RB25 S13 – Installing Top Feed Injectors
When we last left the RB25 S13, the injector duty cycles kept us from bumping up the boost and making some real power. The solution? some 760cc top feed Precision Injectors to help our S13 crack the 450whp mark. Parts you will need for this conversion x6 top feed injectors of your choice – high […]
Setting the Stance – Aligning the 240 and Megan Racing
After my ordeal with C&J Automotive, I finally got my Megan subframe bushings pressed in and locked in. My last shipment of parts from Megan Racing finally arrives with my upper rear control arms and tie rod ends. I remove my old subframe, and find that the subframe itself had been cracked and rewelded. This […]
Project 240SX – Installing Megan Subframe Bushings
Nelson and the boys at Megan Racing come through again, sending me a full set of their S14 Hardened Subframe Bushings. I get the dumb idea in my head that swapping my subframe at home is something that I actually want to try. Unfortunately, having just moved to Tracy, CA I’m not exactly close to […]