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Post by 240ryan on Aug 27, 2013 12:34:40 GMT -5
Decided i would go ahead and start a little build thread for the 240. Ill just add pictures as things get done. Please enjoy and leave any feed back.  Special thanks to my buddy Eric. He lets me use his driveway and tools. Often he just does the work for me. Lol When i first purchased the car:  |
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Post by 240ryan on Aug 27, 2013 13:43:25 GMT -5
My expensive fake carbon fiber wrapped strut bar  Once i buy plugs i will be removing the wing  |
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Post by 240ryan on Aug 27, 2013 13:50:32 GMT -5
All my parts: Ebay cat back Isis test pipe Megan downpipe Megan header We did have to tap the o2 senser bung as it was stripped. We had to remove the egr valve as well. It wasnt to difficult. Might do a write up sometime.  Before  After  I can definitely tell a difference in response. The car picks up and goes much quicker. |
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Post by Jason on Aug 27, 2013 14:36:01 GMT -5
Great job Ryan!
I love build threads. I want to do one myself but there wouldn't be much to show. Lol
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Post by 240ryan on Aug 27, 2013 15:04:37 GMT -5
Lol. Mine will be slowly progressing. My bushings are next. Does anyone have a press. I can pay you to press my bishings in.
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Post by Jason on Aug 27, 2013 15:59:34 GMT -5
Let me know if you find someone to do the bushings for cheap. I might have to do the same thing.
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Post by 240ryan on Aug 27, 2013 16:51:19 GMT -5
Will do. My lower control arm bushings are way bad. The last autox killed em. If anyone has any suggestions on type and brand lmk.
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Post by luke on Aug 27, 2013 17:05:14 GMT -5
I can pay you to press my bushings in.  That sounds dirty, Ryan..... |
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Post by Jason on Aug 27, 2013 18:28:14 GMT -5
Lmao Luke!
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Post by Jason on Aug 27, 2013 18:32:43 GMT -5
Will do. My lower control arm bushings are way bad. The last autox killed em. If anyone has any suggestions on type and brand lmk. I used to be a believer in ES prothane bushings. Then I replaced my compression rod bushings with ES prothanes and they have been crap and don't fit properly. That is why I may to have someone press in some bushings for so I can go back to OEM. |
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Post by 240ryan on Aug 27, 2013 21:31:03 GMT -5
Lol luke i kinda thought the same thing as i typed it. Is es stand for energy suspension?
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Post by Jason on Aug 27, 2013 21:47:10 GMT -5
Yep, sorry I wasn't clear on that. I still think they make a quality product overall but their compression rod bushing for the g35 and Z are not good.
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Post by Remus92 on Aug 27, 2013 22:36:53 GMT -5
Lol. Mine will be slowly progressing. My bushings are next. Does anyone have a press. I can pay you to press my bishings in. If your local napa has a machine shop they can press them in. The one in Creston, Ia does it for fairly cheap. But most of them probably don't offer that service. Just have all the pieces ready to go. You may be able to talk a regular repair shop into it as well. Good luck! Edit: if I was doing it I would probably try jerry rigging my vise with metal rings and hopefully not messing it up! Lol |
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Post by 240ryan on Aug 28, 2013 7:30:24 GMT -5
Ya my buddy has a vice but he wonteven try it. Lol
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Post by 86nissanZ on Aug 28, 2013 8:29:09 GMT -5
Id be trying the vice first too. Lol But I about broke my vice trying to get Jason stock bushing out tho. Lol
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Post by 240ryan on Sept 1, 2013 22:50:24 GMT -5
I have an acquaintance whos a mechanic teacher at dmacc. Also i am thinking of just buying the energy suspension set for $150. Hope they work well.
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Post by 240ryan on Sept 12, 2013 7:53:05 GMT -5
 One of the pics from sundays meet |
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Post by vq30dek on Sept 13, 2013 23:56:08 GMT -5
nice looking 240 man, these things are rare but yours is looking hella clean! thumbs up
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Post by 240ryan on Sept 15, 2013 19:58:54 GMT -5
Thanks man. It has its imperfections, as youd imagine, but it is really clean. Cant wait till next year. As long as everything goes as planned.
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Post by 240ryan on Sept 25, 2013 18:09:37 GMT -5
 New lca bushings from energy suspension |
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Post by 240ryan on Sept 29, 2013 17:31:20 GMT -5
So i am fairly certain my sputtering is a bad fuel pump. Considering a walbro pump. Is it a bad idea to do this with an all stock motor, or does it matter.
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Post by Jason on Sept 30, 2013 11:26:55 GMT -5
So i am fairly certain my sputtering is a bad fuel pump. Considering a walbro pump. Is it a bad idea to do this with an all stock motor, or does it matter. It won't really matter since you are still using stock injectors. They are still limited in how much fuel they can spray in there so it's not as if the higher flow fuel pump will overwhelm the stock injectors. I ran my old SE-R this way until I boosted it and it was fine so you might as well upgrade while you are at it just in case you decide to do something that would require it, like boost. |
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Post by 240ryan on Sept 30, 2013 12:30:50 GMT -5
Lol. Kinda what i was thinking. Wanted to verify first.  this winter is going to be busy busy. My list contains New clutch/flywheel New fuel pump New suspension Repainting a old set of rims Adj rear camber kit A bunch of gaskets. Lol Bring on the cold weather! Jkjk |
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Post by Jason on Sept 30, 2013 14:08:01 GMT -5
What are the details on the suspension and rims?
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Post by 240ryan on Sept 30, 2013 15:22:25 GMT -5
Still compairing suspension. I like tein, function form. I know everyone says stance but im a baller on a budget. Lol. I have about 700 to 800 to spend. My rims are off my old mazda 3 17x7.5 black with red stripe going get wheel spacers for rear to help make it appear wider. Painting them white.
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Post by 240ryan on Sept 30, 2013 15:25:46 GMT -5
 Heres the rims |
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Post by Jason on Sept 30, 2013 17:26:31 GMT -5
White is going to look fantastic with the color of your car!!!
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Post by 240ryan on Nov 12, 2013 13:28:03 GMT -5
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Post by 240ryan on Nov 12, 2013 13:29:57 GMT -5
Also removed one of the 3 timing chain guides. These are an issue with 240s. They chain hits the gaurd and makes a ticking noise. Annoying.
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Post by Jason on Nov 12, 2013 14:01:20 GMT -5
Was that the cause of the ticking noise from when you bought the car?
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this winter is going to be busy busy. 
