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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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KYB AGX struts all around, HKS wastegate actuator (haven't gotten around to installing it), new exhaust and hi flow muffler, FMIC, turbonetics DV, K&N style intake. future upgrades are gonna be some interior reupholstering, rollbar, new springs, new exhaust (up it to 3"), and then some massive engine upgrades that all need to go on at once (fuel injectors, new MAF, bigger turbo, ECU or stand alone)

I don't do drifting cause i don't practice it. Most of the guys on the nissan boards will actually get mad if someone asks them if they drift with their 240's. I wouldn't mind learning to drift, but i'm not about to go ***** out with my car on the line. i mainly take things to the auto cross with her and run her up and down the mountain passes around here
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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i've got a couple of options, ones through the net and the other are a couple of tuner shops that i got in-contact w/ at irwindale during that big d1 fest in late august. but yeah, if i decide to go commando on the install, i'll definately hit you up on your offer...but that won't be for awhile...WOW, a 2jz hybrid??? is that a toyota engine(supra)??? if it is, man thats gonna be one mean sliding machine! COOL!!!
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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yeah, that's the supra engine. if i were you, go with a local shop. i'd pay the extra money for the added security in knowing what i bought. the online shops are reliable, but every now and again, a lemon makes its way to a doorstep.

btw, what offer are you talking about?
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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hey tenkawa, thats a sweeet setup you got for your ride and it seem you've got more goodies to give "her"! COOOL!!! MAN, you've got to try it once though, its just so much fun!!! just find a safe open space like a empty parking lot late at nite, trust me. hey, are you on the the nissanclub.com, thats were i go, my id is kn5h1n if ya want to send me some pm there.
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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wow 240sx sounds awesome! Im sure about getting one, cuz ill probally adapt to the evo. Hey should i get a 240sx or import a silvia from j garage? They had one for 800 bux a while ago. Btw whats the best model of silvia and 240sx, the 98?
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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the offer made by zero_evo_es to help me out if i decided to try to install the motor&transmission myself.
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 01:08 PM
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it posted twice had to edit it out lol
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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wow, $800 for a real silvia!? for that cheap, theres gotta be a catch to it...does it run? or is it an older 240sx model cuz i got my 89 240sx for about a "G" note! "LOTS OF FUN CARS" thats how i describe them. if ya got the $$$ to import one, do it, if not get a 240 and save up for the engine swap. you got the silvia body frame, now all you need is the motor and the suspensionto make it official. then if ya want, do the front conversion (headlights and badging) to complete the look.
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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800 for an imported silvia? yeah right. the engine alone should run you 1500 or so. avoid that offer like the plague.

there are two main models of the silvia that we have access to here. the 89-93 model called the S13 and the 95-98 model called the S14. The S15 was offered between the years 99 and 01 and wasn't available in the US.

S13 is my personal favorite due to it's lighter body and old school design.
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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btw, since i got the 240sx fastback, and i do the front conversion, i'm goona end up w/ a sil-80, this is basically a silvia front w/ a 180sx back. SICK!!!
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 10:52 PM
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Originally posted by 7raegigi
btw, since i got the 240sx fastback, and i do the front conversion, i'm goona end up w/ a sil-80, this is basically a silvia front w/ a 180sx back. SICK!!!
Correct If you wanna be different again, you can get the back end of the 180 and convert it to a ute.. a sil-80-ute !
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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J GARAGE does not claim any of their cars (with the exception of the gtr) to be street legal.
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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Most modified Silvias/ Sil80s/0ne-vias/sil-80-utes have to go extreme scrutineering over here.. a lot dont make it ..
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