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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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Unhappy My Goodbye to the tC modding scene

It's been fun trucking along with the ANT10 platform, but I've decided to pack up my tools and move on back to my beloved S-chassis family (for project cars anyways). It's definitely been a pleasure working with the majority of you all here and I hope to keep in touch from time-to-time. I've still [need to] sell my turbo, coils, and brakes for the tC so I'm not fully out the door yet; and with the economy still trying to bounce back, I'll probably still have them for at least another three to four months...minimum.

I was able to pick up a nice 1995 240sx earlier this year and managed to get some work done to it before I left for my deployment several months ago. Here are the specs:

Nissan S14.5 Silvia RHD (Converted)
Engine:
* S13 Redtop SR20det w/ #62 ECU
* TOMEI S3 cams
* TOMEI Cam gears
* TOMEI Expreme Exhaust manifold
* Stock SR20 T25 Turbo
* HKS Wastegate Actuator
* NISMO Fuel Pressure Regulator
* NISMO Thermostat
* N62 (Z32) MAF
* GReddy Airinix Intake
* Trust (GReddy) Downpipe
* Trust FMIC
* HKS SSQV Blow-Off Valve
* HKS Hi-power Exhaust
Suspension / Brakes:
* Tein Hard Tie Rods
* Tein Pillowball Tension Rods
* DC Sport Front Strut Bar
* JIC Magic S14-FLT-A2 Coilovers (to be installed, late purchase and ran out of time)
* S15 Front and Rear Calipers
* Slotted and Drilled Rotors
* NISMO Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Exterior:
* C-West S15 N1 Front Bumper
* ChargeSpeed S15 Fenders
* Origin Side Skirts
* Origin Aggressive Rear Bumper
* 3 Piece NaVaN Wing
Electronics:
* HKS Fan Controller
* AEM UEGO Wideband AFR Gauge
* AEM Oil Pressure Gauge
* GReddy Boost Gauge (in bars)
* APEX'I SAFC Neo
Wheels / Tire:
* Enkei Evo 5 in Hyper Black
** 18x7.5et35
* Nitto NT555
** 235/40/zr18









Turbo will be upgraded to a GT2871r by summer time and the wheel and tire setup will eventually be replaced (LMGT4's or TE37's); was removed from the tC.

The main reason for this post was because I've received a few PM's of why I was selling a little-lotta-bit of my mods for the tC.
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:45 AM
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That 240 looks sick, one of my favorite cars.
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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nice 240 man
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Sick upgrade man.
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Strawberry face isnt my thing but the car looks well built.
Thanks for the bump on Zilvia! haha
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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yeah old school, definitely awesome stuff! 240 was under appreciated back then. congrats, nice build!
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:32 AM
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Besides the front bumper, it looks good. Enjoy modding it.
Old Dec 16, 2010 | 01:30 AM
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hawt damn thats nice! keep us posted and thank you for your services. Hooah airmen!
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my newest toy :::

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Congrats on the new build. Best of luck with it.
Old Jul 14, 2011 | 04:21 AM
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*cough cough*

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Wait wait.. you picked up a subie too? Nice little collection going on.
Old Jul 14, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Ted (WellesleyScion) has an '89 240sx with an sr20det, i helped him swap the turbo with the larger stock ka (i believe) turbo. first time i ever messed with a turbo-ed engine so i have wicked soft spot for all 240's.
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KA's weren't turbo'd stock...
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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i only know a little about the rb's and a decent amount about the sr's. everything else is a little blended haha, but i know it was taken from a smaller motor. A for effort?
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Love the 240!!! Nice pick up with the STI too!
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