What Car Do You Own?

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Originally Posted by IanY

No.. I tend to not like MB-owned AMGs :D I like the classic AMGs from the 70s and 80s, when MB did not own AMG. My wife does drive an older SL55 AMG (2003 model stock) but it's going back to the dealer soon.. in 2 months.

Oh yeah. Just to ensure I'm tacky, those are AMG wheels.. on a regular car lol

The new S63 V8 is quite nice, but I prefer the more comfortable regular car interior. Carbon fiber, aluminum and all that stuff should be left to sports cars. The S65 V12 is beyond ridiculous. I actually like the S600 V12 best, but I prefer to focus my attention on sports cars. Anyway, the car is fast enough for reliable family transporation. Any more comfortable and I may fall asleep at the wheel.

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Hehe.

At least you have a V8 Merc :)

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Originally Posted by IanY

Maybe it doesn't suit most of your tastes.. but this is my regular driver.

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Nice man, really tight car... :up:

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Originally Posted by IanY

Maybe it doesn't suit most of your tastes.. but this is my regular driver.

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Wow Ian, that is one hell of a nice ride. :)

I bet your son can't wait to get his drivers permit. I'd be wicked excited (more than I was) because of the cars you own. Heck, I'm happy driving my Parents' cars around town with them (2002 Explorer XLT and a 2003 Grand AM SE v6), I can't imagine learning on a Mercedes. :slobber:

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Originally Posted by NickS

Wow Ian, that is one hell of a nice ride. :)

I bet your son can't wait to get his drivers permit. I'd be wicked excited (more than I was) because of the cars you own. Heck, I'm happy driving my Parents' cars around town with them (2002 Explorer XLT and a 2003 Grand AM SE v6), I can't imagine learning on a Mercedes. :slobber:

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Oh.. he's got other rides.. some real smooth rides.. not the old man's sedan lol His mom picks him up from school.. public school... and all the girls swarm around like bees...

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Originally Posted by IanY

Oh.. he's got other rides.. some real smooth rides.. not the old man's sedan lol His mom picks him up from school.. public school... and all the girls swarm around like bees...

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And how old is mitch? :ROTF:

p!mp?

Mitchell will be 12 in February lol Pimp? I don't know if he can be a pimp rofl... He shouldn't steal his dad's fantasy job!!

Thought i’d added our latest rides but went back 10 pages or so and couldn’t find em so sorry if its a double post.

The 55 is putting weight on with added sounds and and DVD's where as mine is loosing weight for a time trial from Lands end to John O Groats in a couple of weeks once the weather sorts itself out which i'm really looking forward to.

http://www.coolercases.co.uk/SLK/merc_1a.jpg

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Originally Posted by IanY

Mitchell will be 12 in February lol Pimp? I don't know if he can be a pimp rofl... He shouldn't steal his dad's fantasy job!!

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If girls are swarming around him now, he'll be a pimp soon :rofl:

Well, I have a Volvo 240 from 89 and also a SAAB 9000 from 91. Sticking to the good old Swedish cars! They never fail...

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VERY nice mk3 jetta... vr6 or 2.0l 8v

Seems that you like to park it at forbidden places? :D

Not my type of car though...

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;)

Unimog!! Unimog!! I love that Unimog!!

It's a pretty awesome ride, the gearstick is about the size of my arm :lol: (just as a reference, I am 1.95m tall ;))

That's actually a pic before we "fixed" it up, as in sort of restaurated it. It's still in use in the forest, but I don't have an updated pic anywhere... *reminds self to take pic next time out there*

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Originally Posted by KingDingeling

It's a pretty awesome ride, the gearstick is about the size of my arm :lol: (just as a reference, I am 1.95m tall ;))

That's actually a pic before we "fixed" it up, as in sort of restaurated it. It's still in use in the forest, but I don't have an updated pic anywhere... *reminds self to take pic next time out there*

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I am partial to Mercedes-Benz :D .. and Porsche.

Ohh yea, Porsche :D Awesome stuff that is, we used to have a Cayenne S ;) I'm not much of a Mercedes fan, I like Audi MUCH better!

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VERY nice mk3 jetta... vr6 or 2.0l 8v

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2.0; going to be turbo in the next few months. looking for 300whp

This is my next purchase.

http://news.windingroad.com/wp-conte...us-exige-s.jpg

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Originally Posted by KingDingeling

Ohh yea, Porsche :D Awesome stuff that is, we used to have a Cayenne S ;) I'm not much of a Mercedes fan, I like Audi MUCH better!

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Of course! You're from Hannover. Of course you like Audi! I've never met a Bavarian who doesn't prefer BMW hehehe... just kidding. Seriously, go to Stuttgart (or anywhere else in Baden Wurttenburg or Bavaria or the South in general), and you would be hard pressed to find a well heeled German who would prefer Audi over MB. I know that you Prussians prefer your VW/Audis :p:

hope you like a bumpy/annoying ride BD

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Originally Posted by IanY

Of course! You're from Hannover. Of course you like Audi! I've never met a Bavarian who doesn't prefer BMW hehehe... just kidding. Seriously, go to Stuttgart (or anywhere else in Baden Wurttenburg or Bavaria or the South in general), and you would be hard pressed to find a well heeled German who would prefer Audi over MB. I know that you Prussians prefer your VW/Audis :p:

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Well, in recent years there have been MANY die-hard BMW/MB fans turning to Audi, as the design is just that much sweeter (at least for the BMW fanboys), or the ride is just sportier (for the MB fanboys) and costs a lot less (for both :ROTF:). It used to be like that, but not anymore ;) Oh, and just by the by, Audi is located in Ingolstadt, which is also in the South ;)

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Originally Posted by trance565

hope you like a bumpy/annoying ride BD

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It's definitely hella fun :D

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Originally Posted by KingDingeling

Well, in recent years there have been MANY die-hard BMW/MB fans turning to Audi, as the design is just that much sweeter (at least for the BMW fanboys), or the ride is just sportier (for the MB fanboys) and costs a lot less (for both :ROTF:). It used to be like that, but not anymore ;) Oh, and just by the by, Audi is located in Ingolstadt, which is also in the South ;)

It's definitely hella fun :D

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wouldnt know about how fun it is lol. just know that it's a crazy bumpy ride, and they generally appear in my rearview :)

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Originally Posted by trance565

hope you like a bumpy/annoying ride BD

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Nothing wrong with that. Look at my Jetta right now; you don't think its already a bumpy ride? Makes it all better when I can watch my gf's boobies bounce around in the car :shocked:

Plus, the Exige S is meant for one thing, going fast and sticking turns at speed. I think I'll be fine.

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Originally Posted by trance565

wouldnt know about how fun it is lol. just know that it's a crazy bumpy ride, and they generally appear in my rearview :)

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Yeah, highways tend to not have turns :(

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Originally Posted by afireinside

Yeah, highways tend to not have turns :(

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What he said, try the race on a track, and I bet my rig that the Lotus will beat you ;) (unless you drive a Porsche 911-like handling car :p:)

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Originally Posted by LordofDoom

Must

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here we go

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What an incredible car, okorn !!

The one my wife has in collection (which I did not buy) cannot match yours, but its nevertheless another Ferrari and a 1967 330GTC in Azzuro. 4.0 litre V12. 300 hp. 5 Speed. VIN#8853.

For doubters, its *not* mine and its based in Florida, where there are palm trees and there is beautiful weather. I'm stuck in dreary New England!!

The stunning red 250GT above is worth more than double.. I would say triple... this 330GTC.

Although the 250GT may be worth more, that 330GTC looks stunning :up:

Thank you. My father-in-law has quite a collection, and has been known to provide cars to his children to sort of minimize estate taxes lol

thanxs!
Being fixed right know..

will post a video later!

More eye candy for the MB fans... No, its not my home, and those are not my cars... That insanity belongs to my brother-in-law. Husband and wife like big S-classes lol

looks like ur looking out the peephole of ur door lol (iv seen some houses wit it...)

Sick cars! Especially the combination :D

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looks like ur looking out the peephole of ur door lol (iv seen some houses wit it...)

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Its called camera strap over apeture newbie photography .. not me, not my pic lol

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here we go

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Why dont you start restoring it?

The car just needs some TLC.. and the chrome on the front grille needs some treatment before it rusts further. Very hard to replace those bumpers !

I have a feeling the interior might not be looking great

Being restored...starting with the engine

Interior couldn´t be better

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9...0809ez8.th.jpg

You're going to keep the original radio aren't you ? I've seen ridiculous stuff where there's a stunning 250 GT California Spyder, then the inside is all stooopid Japanese stereo with DVD screen!

Yeap all original!
Interior is still original

Very nice interior there man!

Man its gorgeous!

okorn,

I'm sure you know... and I'm sure you realize... how much a pristine one is worth....

Yes i know

Anybody think these babies are worth the price?

Make no mistake. They are fakes. The body is real but the engines are early 1990s W124 300E engines with 5 speed gearboxes.

They are drivable models and meant for enjoyment. They won't be able to compete in any concours. One look under the hood and the judges will laugh their asses off.

But it's all for fun. A model with the original 300SL engine would cost over $800K and a mint one would cost $1.5 million.

1956 model with blue interior for $225K, VIN# 198-2097
http://www.oursl.com/listing-forms/l...owdet&aid=2097

1957 model with red interior also for $225K, VIN #198-2144
http://www.oursl.com/listing-forms/l...owdet&aid=2144

Lol, that much for basically a replica? :rolleyes:

You got that wrong. The chassis, the body and the entire interior are genuine. Only the engine and transmission are modern and updated. They are after all entirely MB. This is not some cheesy Chevy Lamborghini. Its only fake in the sense that it has a modern engine and a modern 5 speed tranmission. The same 300 horsepower and the same 7 seconds to 60 mph/100 km/h.

300hp? The other one of the cars had a the newer 24 valve I6 engine that has 227hp, not anywhere near 300hp...

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You got that wrong. The chassis, the body and the entire interior are genuine. Only the engine and transmission are modern and updated. They are after all entirely MB. This is not some cheesy Chevy Lamborghini. Its only fake in the sense that it has a modern engine and a modern 5 speed tranmission. The same 300 horsepower and the same 7 seconds to 60 mph/100 km/h.

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Well I said BASICALLY a replica. I know the chassis etc are genuine, but for real collectors, a car with a different engine just isn't the real deal I'm thinking :)

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Originally Posted by Nazu

300hp? The other one of the cars had a the newer 24 valve I6 engine that has 227hp, not anywhere near 300hp...

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It doesn't need to have a 300E engine. It can have a 500E engine, which produces far greater than 300 hp. In any event, the 227 hp of the W124 engine is far more efficient than the actual Gullwing engine, and nothing's to stop it from being supercharged.

And the base 227 hp 300E does do 7 seconds to 60 mph. And the Gullwing body is lighter.

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Originally Posted by KingDingeling

Well I said BASICALLY a replica. I know the chassis etc are genuine, but for real collectors, a car with a different engine just isn't the real deal I'm thinking :)

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It *is* a replica. I agree whole heartedly. Either its a $250K car, or a $1 million car. A pristine one can go for as much as $2 million. Let's put things into perspective here.

The choice is up to the buyer. I don't know if the original engine is available anywhere.. perhaps at an outrageous price.

Yea, that's what I meant. A real collector wants it to be as original as possible, and not stop half-way with only an original chassis :) Still a very nice car though!

Currently Driving an 2008 A6 4.2 Quattro. Stock rims, might need to spruce it up once summer comes.

If anyone wants pictures they can post but it is pretty standard obviously.

Black/Biege

In garage I now have: 2005 Lexus GX470, 2006 Infiniti G35, 1978 Corvette (my favorite underpowered car of all time, I really like the looks of this year), 1968 RS Z28 Camaro, 1967 427 Corvette and some others.

The Vitara broke down today in the middle of the forest :( I'm thinking the sparking plugs (translation?) are messed up, it would stutter ocassionally. I just hope it doesn't get expensive :(

my farm truck:

http://www.subliminalracing.com/burn.jpg

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my farm truck:

http://www.subliminalracing.com/burn.jpg

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Tight truck man.... Ford FTW. :up:

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Tight truck man.... Ford FTW. :up:

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+1, Lightnings are badass.

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+1, Lightnings are badass.

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Thanks guys! I have only had it a few months so its still stock (for now)... by spring time though, it'll be pullied and tuned :D

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Thanks guys! I have only had it a few months so its still stock (for now)... by spring time though, it'll be pullied and tuned :D

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hope you can get it down to the 12's

my car, erm kart
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in nyc
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NICE! I love karting ;) You do look a little short in there though :D

the rain suit made me look like that, xxl was the smallest they had, in reality im like 1,85 Meters

That's short though :D 1.95 here ;)

6'2".....

oh waw 10 cm

Wouldn't a short height be a large advantage in karting ? Height only makes one less aerodynamic. And that's ignoring the extra weight.

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yay, i finally got my car

2003 Tiburon

beauty huh I love it.
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i have a 90 civic with a glass pack and the good old 1.6L I-4 16 valve :D make 140HP or so and gets 30mpg :D oh and has 212K miles

its the funniest car to drive cause its primer and sanded down blue and runs like a beast can you say sleeper ;)

VW Golf V with DSG. :up:

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edit: only with winter-tires. :(

I have an old 87 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 with the 2.9L Cologne V6. I'm getting it for free from my dad, the only things is that I have to pay for some body work, and various mechanical issues out of my pocket.

@IanY, a few pages back, you mentioned US 93 vs. Euro 98 octane fuel. They are the same in terms of detonation resistance

"In most countries (including all of Europe and Australia) the "headline" octane that would be shown on the pump is the RON, but in the United States, Canada and some other countries the headline number is the average of the RON and the MON, sometimes called the Anti-Knock Index (AKI), Road Octane Number (RdON), Pump Octane Number (PON), or (R+M)/2. Because of the 8 to 10 point difference noted above, this means that the octane in the United States will be about 4 to 5 points lower than the same fuel elsewhere: 87 octane fuel, the "regular" gasoline in the US and Canada, would be 91-92 in Europe. However most European pumps deliver 95 (RON) as "regular", equivalent to 90-91 US (R+M)/2, and even deliver 98 (RON) or 100 (RON)."

Unless you were being sarcastic..

Its not mine, but for the weekend, I been driving 2002 VW Passat 4 cylinder. Pretty fun car imho.

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/5...g5074esxj4.jpg

Vtak? lulz...

I'm keeping my eyes open for an early 90's or late 80's Audi Quattro of some type.
Whether it be an 80, 90, or even a Coupe Quattro :D

Random pictures of my not-so-amazing car.

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Hey, if it hauls you around at a reasonable speed, it's fine by me :up:

True. I blow too much of my money on my computer right now anyway lol.

It's foul weather today. :(

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...ber/Golf_6.jpg

bi-xenon headlamps: :up:

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and the TSI-engine:

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Vtak? lulz...

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Thats actually really nicely done. I like those accord coupes, I just hate it when people really go overboard on them. Does yours have the 3.0 or the 2.3?

EDIT: I spot dual exhaust, must be the 3.0 then :)

I agree, it's a clean Accord.

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Thats actually really nicely done. I like those accord coupes, I just hate it when people really go overboard on them. Does yours have the 3.0 or the 2.3?

EDIT: I spot dual exhaust, must be the 3.0 then :)

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Well... its a 3.0 now, but there may be a 3.2 sitting in my garage. As soon as i get some parts in... *sigh*

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I agree, it's a clean Accord.

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Thanks, i washed it before i took those pics..
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Is it an automatic or manual?

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Is it an automatic or manual?

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Well see.. thats the problem. Its a auto, but along with this new engine comes a new trans. Honda didnt decide to throw a 6spd along with a v6 until the 7th gen accords... JERKS!

So yours is gonna be a 6 speed? Even if it's 5, manual is so much more fun than auto.

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So yours is gonna be a 6 speed? Even if it's 5, manual is so much more fun than auto.

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QFT, but clutch pedal installation, and all that hoohah is gonna be some work lol.

Yup. If you're gonna do a swap, do your research and be prepared for bumps along the road.

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Yup. If you're gonna do a swap, do your research and be prepared for bumps along the road.

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Ive been doing research for over a year... lol...

Maybie i can get started on this sometime soon...ish.

I've got my 1998 BMW 328i in arctic silver metallic w/ koni adjustables + sport springs. Picture is in sig =)

My car were snowed up this moring. :shakes:

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owned

MR2 Spyder Mid engine RWD bliss
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or a poor man's Elise.. :ROTF:

mr2's are nice, the older ones you could make look almost exactly like a ferrari

Is MR-2 your daily driver? I got a ride in one and really didn't like how tiny it was.

My BMW & TAHOE....

Snow FTL... Wifes Mazda 3 and my 95 240sx (200sx/silvia-non-US)
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last fall my 240, it will be recieving a LS1 swap this spring. 450hp+2600lb car=FUN and lots a rear tires.

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And the arse end of my pride and Joy, 1991 GMC Syclone #0685/2998

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hahaha, liberty, i respect a man who actually knows how to mod a japanese car. if only there were more ppl like you.

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hahaha, liberty, i respect a man who actually knows how to mod a japanese car. if only there were more ppl like you.

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Thanks

I debated for 2 years on what to do to make more power.

I LOVE turbos, so the SR20DET (JDM 4cyl turbo) was my thought at first...

BUT, I drive my 240 pretty much daily so reliability was a HUGE need and everyone of my friends with the SR20 has some sort of issue it seems like.

They all make 300+hp and I wanted more. LS1 is the same weight as the SR swap and keeps the 50/50 weight distribution.

Slap some heads/Cam on it and still get 150k+ miles on it with no issues and 450 hp. Cost of the swap is similar within $1k, and I will retain A/C power steering gauges, ect.. I am working on what I will have to do wiring wise for the Cruise control, but its not a must have.

And the final goal... 25mpg city 40+MPG highway. I think the 2.73 gears should make this a reality.

cam exhaust intake will amke you 407whp. but will bring you down to like 15mpg city, 30ish freeway with 4.10 rearend. if you do it, you really need to see about getting a 12bolt, or 9 inch rearend with like a 3.73 rearend atleast.

Bah - US engine in JDM chassis is all wrong. US engines go in US cars and should never, EVER be transplanted into something like a 200SX! *look of shock and disappointment*

However, salvation is easy - go for an RB25DET....or the RB26DETT :D

Japanese engines belong in Japanese cars!

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Bah - US engine in JDM chassis is all wrong. US engines go in US cars and should never, EVER be transplanted into something like a 200SX! *look of shock and disappointment*

However, salvation is easy - go for an RB25DET....or the RB26DETT :D

Japanese engines belong in Japanese cars!

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Exactly, like the morons that put LS1s in 240-280Zs also.... god that pisses me off.... :down: