00tibby

ok so i just got 3 grand from my grandma..... now the big question is, should i turbo the tib. OR should i buy a 240sx for 3 grand, then sell the tib and get a sr20det swap..... i really cant make up my mind.... i mean rwd, drifting....or unique,etc. could you guys post up what you think of each set up and what you think would be better. i think itll make it easier for me to decide that way..... lol. also my other grandparents come tomorrow, so i may get even more money, but only time will tell.

btw the swap, i would do it myself but try to match it as close as possible to the xatracing parts.

S14 SR20DET Stage 1 performance pkg ~ 250 RWHP includes: low mileage S14 VVT SR20DET motorset,
Greddy VSPL Front Mount intercooler, Walbro 255 fuel pump, 3inch Downpipe, GReddy Type-S bov, custom hotpipe, small battery, FLEX-A-LITE electric fans, Manual Boost Controller, Megan Racing Full 3" cat-back exhaust system, brand new organic clutch disc with resurfaced flywheel and pressure plateall fluids, plugs, working and charged a/c, power steering, and installation of motor and all parts. - $6388

THATS WITH LABOR. so i think i could do it for a lot less, like 4 grand or so, the tib selling price, hint hint.

Mad-Machine

while RWD is a nice thing to have in a sports/sporty car. I Personally do not see the allure of drifting. One of the dullest "sports" to watch. I rank it right up there with watching NASCAR

tb1198

do a poll! smile.gif

Personally, I would turbo the tib. I was never a big fan of the 240sx. If my grandma gave me 3k, I would turbo mine....

01roller

well...... hmm..... if it was me i would sell the tib and get the 240!! for sure! but i really like the 240's, and they are unique... have a huge aftermarket, look great, and most importantly RWD. o and they can make huge power, just like alot of other motors, but lets not forget the RWD thing.


i always keep my eyes peeled for 240's in my area..... would love to have one....

so this is just my biased opinion

KayJai

240!!!
Of course, I don't know what kinda condition a 3G 240 would be. Just as long as it's not a POS, I say get the 240!

hamhead

All comes down to the condition of the 240SX you find... if you can get a decent body, with drivetrain, suspension, etc. all in good working order for a decent price, then I'm all for it.

Putting down ~250whp in an older car with a worn drivetrain/suspension is not the smartest thing to do. The engine isn't everything.

00tibby

^^ good point. i would have to find one with a decent drive train. and then probably upgrade the suspension. alright thx for the opinions, keep them coming, oh im starting a poll.


nm, cant start a poll.... right now i think im leaning a little towards the 240sx, a 93 or 95. ill have to look up my nada value for the tib though. man so many ways to go about this, i just dont wanna screw it up as it would be my first time selling a car or buying one on my own.

Mad-Machine

well.. if you are looking at an S13, the Coupes are a lot more stiff than the hatches.. but the hatchback/Fast back bodies are sleaker and more versitile

KayJai

I'd get a 95+!!!!
Mmmmmmmmm I love those years
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Dmitry

I would turbocharged my Tib if I were you.
I like FDW, especially in winter.