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Ninja_Bear
10-04-2006, 03:29 PM
Well, I thought the '96 supra was gonna be my step into a faster class of cars... so much for that.

After a couple close encounters of the "240 kind," Ive considered going the SR'd 240 route, or possibly turbo supra route.

at the moment I could go either way. I know supras are capable of big horsepower numbers, but they have a lot of weight 3550+.

as opposed to a SR20'd 240 weighing significantly less. I dont know the exact weight of these cars, or their power capabilities, but I take look at Hoys car, and am really impressed with the times its spitting out.

Larry, if I decide to go the 240 route, I was wondering if you could guide me on the process of building these cars. Does the sr20 require a different k-frame? how hard's the change. Any pitfalls or downfalls to the 240 that I should know about?

thanks

Brandon
sefus
10-04-2006, 04:45 PM
Do you want to spend alot of money, or a whole lot of money. A 240 or a supra are those respectivly to build. (compared to other alternatives)
Mr. Hoy
10-04-2006, 10:07 PM
SR Swaps in 240's is very straight forward. Motormounts line up, driveshaft is fine, the only real things that come up are wiring, Powersteering (if putting SR in 89-90), tachometer (once again SR in 89-90), and other than that everything else is straight forward. LSD is definitely recommended, even with it I still spin 1, 2, and chirp 3rd well. If you need a motorset, I got a solid hook up on good motors. As far as tuning goes its basic, one step at a time and the right combination, I seem to have found one that works and is cost effective. Any other questions feel free to ask, I've done the swap about 6 times now and I'm starting to get pretty knowledgeable. As far as 240 vs. Supra, if you're looking for best bang for the buck, find a cheap 240 and go SR or CA18DET. 89-90's are quite a bit lighter than 91+ 240's especially if you gut the piss out of the car like I did. However if you like comfort and air conditioning and powersteering you won't get quite as light as me, but I'm starting to want powersteering.
Ninja_Bear
10-09-2006, 08:33 AM
How much would I be looking at for the a if I can get ahold of a car?
TurboNuts
10-09-2006, 01:42 PM
I have a customer who wants to sell a i think its a 1991-92 240 hatch..Black,with black/dark grey guts,5-speed,Momo rims,exhaust,new ground effect kit..k series 2.4 litre..Runs and drives great cali car. Get at me if interested prolly could get it for 2-2.5 range.
Ninja_Bear
10-11-2006, 10:24 AM
PM sent.
Supra98
02-27-2007, 08:22 PM
hell i want it ill trade him my red hatch..
Supra98
04-12-2007, 03:14 PM
hell ill sell you my red hatch for $2100
Ninja_Bear
04-13-2007, 07:09 PM
I would have been interested had I not bought a turbo....