Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 19)
Monday, July 7th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index How does 2 feet of boost piping from the turbo to throttle body sound? That is exactly what I am doing to project 240sx by adding an over the top intake manifold from a ...
Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 17)
Friday, June 13th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index Today I retrofitted a marine type oil cooler onto the CA18DET. This type of cooler transfers heat from the oil to the coolant system by installing inline of the cold outlet line on the radiator. ...
Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 16)
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index Today a new battery box was fabbed. I originally placed it on the frame rail but the clearances were a little too tight. It was relocated to the factory position. I also ...
Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 15)
Friday, May 23rd, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index With the engine reinstalled, I reinstalled the intake manifold and accessories as well as the wiring harness. A new radiator complete with an internal oil cooler was also thrown in for good measure. [gallery]
Project 240sx Overhaul (Day 14)
Friday, May 23rd, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index The motor and transmission have been prepped and reinstalled in the engine bay. [gallery]
Project 240sx Overhaul (Day 13)
Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index This one took a little bit of doing but the rear sheetmetal was cut out of the trunk to make room for an aluminum fuel cell. [gallery]
Project 240sx Overhaul (Day 12)
Thursday, April 17th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index I was able to a make a few last minute installs before heading out to Nopi Drift this weekend. In addition to the new tension rods, new adjustable tie rod ends were installed on ...
Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 11)
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index I am beginning to focus on a little bit more weight reduction on the 240sx and the vented power steering delete kit works so well on the MR2 Spyder, I decided to make a kit ...
Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 10)
Friday, April 11th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index The front and rear suspension has been reinstalled with a few new goodies and the trunk is being prepped for the fuel cell. A new battery tray has been installed as well. These are the ...
Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 9)
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index I finally finished my "little" test with the MR2 Spyder so back to the 240sx rebuild. Today I sanded, cleaned and rust proofed the steering rack. I also cut the power steering hard ...