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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Speaking of the 240, since I never traded Claire for one

Do you think we could ever hook up their SR20DET engine in our Rovers? The KA24DE that comes stock in our American versions of the 240 kinda suck but the stock motor in Japan is BEAST!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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i think you really wouldnt have a fun time with a high reving turbo motor in a large heavy truck...
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Oh this is true, but it would be interesting Since we all have problems putting RB26's in the 240s (my uncle drifts professionally and has 3 of them) THAT WOULD BE COOL to put in our fat rovers 6 speed turbo charged monsters. Who cares if it screams as you drive?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Caleb, I do not know how similar the 240SX engine was to the original 240Z motor. Those were bad to the bone. The SX came much later. And much wimpier.

I just picked up a copy of Motor Trend, it has two awesome Nissans in it:
The New Nissan NISMO370Z 350 HORSE WITH 276 LB.-FT. OF TORQUE. It has a world's first SynchroRev MatchManual Transmission, what ever that is.

Nissan Juke R - They took a GT-R driveline, shortened it 10 inches and put a Juke body on it. 3.8 liter/480 HP/436 lb.ft/ twin turbo dual overhead cam 24 valve V6
3.6 seconds 0-60, 11.9 quarter mile @ 117.5 mph without launch control. 6 speed twin clutch automatic tranny. THEY ONLY BUILT TWO SO FAR.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Danny Lee 97 Disco
Nissan Juke R - They took a GT-R driveline, shortened it 10 inches and put a Juke body on it. 3.8 liter/480 HP/436 lb.ft/ twin turbo dual overhead cam 24 valve V6
3.6 seconds 0-60, 11.9 quarter mile @ 117.5 mph without launch control. 6 speed twin clutch automatic tranny. THEY ONLY BUILT TWO SO FAR.
lol, good lord!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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the new GTR i drove was already capable of acheiving some speeds you wouldnt ever want to do with other people in traffic... cant imagine how unstable a juke would feel with that same sort of power hah

interesting cars though, if a bit too heavy/big feeling/techy for my tastes.
 

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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Its as if a jeweler decided to start making plastic wedding rings with $10k diamonds in them.

Its like, why?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Spike555
Why not just keep the Rover V8, which is a VERY good engine, rebuild it, convert to a HEI distributor and drop on a 4bbl carb and intake?
That would still be cheaper and a hell of alot easier to do than any engine swap.
I have no idea why everyone hates the Rover V8 so much, in the rest of the world it is the 350 equivalent in modifications and build ability.
Nobody is questioning the integrity of the Rover V8 Spike, I think it's just one of those thoughts that pop in and expound on. Just thoughts on what else would work.

I for one like my idea of making it a mid-engine vehicle.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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I drove a GTR R32 or R34 I can't remember. We have one in town. The thing is SEXY!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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The 240, 260, and 280 were all inline six cylinder powered. The model number actually referred to the displacement, 2.4L, 2.6L, and 2.8L.
 
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