Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index I finally had the time to start this weekend. The tear down is always the easy part. As you can see below, the chassis is a little rough around the edges but I…
December 29, 2007 Got boost? Project S2000 does. Check back next week for full write-ups of the Comptech Supercharger install. December 16, 2007 The tech section for Project MR2 Spyder (MR-S) is now online. Check out the first article, MR2…
This tutorial covers the steps necessary to replace the factory flexible intake with a solid, metal pipe unit that will always draw ambient air from outside of the engine bay. This will ensure that the turbo is supplied with the…
Installing the larger KA24DE throttle body onto the CA18DET intake manifold is one of the rare free mods that has no drawbacks. Although a gain in horsepower is usually not evident when swapping a larger throttle body onto a pressurized…
If I were to ask you what your vices are, what would you say? Now what about your automotive vices? What preoccupies your mind when you are working on a project? What grabs a hold of you and makes you…
Become a friend of driftopia. Find out how here November 25, 2007 A new quick link has been added to centralize the data pertaining to the water injection install on the CA18DET. CA18DET Water/Methanol Injection Links. As progress continues, I…
This page highlights the progression of the CA18DET swapped 240sx’s water/methanol injection install. Future tutorials will be appended when the project is complete. Images are from newest to oldest. To view the pics in order, start at the bottom. This…
Depending on how you count it, the ca18det has over 10 coolant lines. For those building their cars for race use, this can be reduced to only one line (excluding the radiator inlet and outlet). I will demonstrate this with…
New to 240’s and trying to figure out why no one actually refers to their car as a 240sx. This list should help you out. S13 = 1989 – 1994 240sx (Available as Hatchback or Coupe) S14 = 1994 –…
October 25, 2007 <begin evil genius laugh></end evil genius laugh> Ok sorry for that. A little programmer or dork humor if you will. Yeah, I’m a big dork but so what. I happen to also be a person that can’t…
Update: Colin McRae Tribute page is up. I felt like I had to write something for someone that has inspired my passions so much. You will be missed. Sept 27, 2007 New tech article up … HKS SSQV Recirculated Blow…
BOV Theory Installing the SSQV BOV Theory The function of a blow off valve (BOV) is to reduce pressure waves that result when the throttle plate of your engine is suddenly closed. For example, when shifting gears the turbo is…