My First Engine Swap
Once upon a time, circa 2000, I set out to do what would be the biggest automotive project I had done to date. I swapped the engine in my Civic…
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Once upon a time, circa 2000, I set out to do what would be the biggest automotive project I had done to date. I swapped the engine in my Civic…
As anyone who has tried to mix and match parts has discovered, trying to figure out Nissan’s part numbers and the variations between years and models is a serious exercise…
Why do this swap? What are the benefits? The primary purpose is to improve the overall braking performance. This is accomplished by installing larger rotors and calipers. The Nissan Z32…
Whatever your justification for converting your 240SX to 5 lugs, whether it is to simplify a brake swap or expand wheel options for your S13, or S14 base model, you’ll…
One of the more important aspects of the swap is upgrading the Master Cylinder. The pedal feel on the 240SX is weak with the stock brakes, but feels even worse…
The e-brake conversion can be the most difficult element of the entire brake swap and requires more time and research to try and figure out the best solution. At the…
The rear brake swap is not impossible, but it can be difficult. I wouldn’t try it unless you have some decent experience under your belt. The reason for this “disclaimer”…
The front brake swap is the easiest part of the entire project. The only parts involved in this swap are the front calipers, rotors and brake lines. If you are…
A common problem experienced in most cars involves soggy engine mounts whether or not you know it. This is a result of torn or damaged engine mounts or by mounts…