Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index Today, the new turbo manifold was modified and installed and then a rough charge pipe was created for testing purposes. Also note the compressor blade on the turbo. This close picture is going…
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…
Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index Here we have the mock-up of the new manifold I am making. It basically borrows a few ideas from both the log and equal length manifold designs to make what will be a…
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…
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 made…
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.
Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index The motor and transmission have been prepped and reinstalled in the engine bay.
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.
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…
Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index I didn’t get a whole lot done per se but I did complete a major change to the rear suspension. The solid subframe bushings were installed and the subframe was reattached to the…
Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index Today was spent on a lot of loose ends. With the front and rear subframes removed, I went ahead and cleaned the members and then applied a rust converter / proofer. Once dry…
Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index It’s been a few days but I finally had a few hours to work yesterday. I removed the factory bushings from the subframe and the diff and fully disassembled the rear suspension from…