Owner: Jeff Li
Dynamometer Model: R&D Dyno's Dynojet 248C Dynamometer
Dyno 1: Baseline
Pros
Drifting has revived older cars that--in their heyday--competed against Hondas and lost. But today, things are different. These old dogs have found the spotlight years after their time and are being prepared with more powerful engines and numerous turbo components. The obvious case in point is the Nissan 240SX. The U.S. model had a 2.4-liter normally aspirated engine, while the Japanese Silvia came with a turbocharged 2.0-liter SR20DET engine. With engine transplants as common as implants these days, we're noticing a lot of 240s on the road, and they're as fast as ever.
Cons
Nissan suffered from mediocre sales during the '90s. This makes good-condition S13s and S14s hard to come by. Also, the transplant is still more expensive than the popular B16A.
Notes
Our test platform is a 1989 240SX, with a red top SR20DET. This transplant was completed at Gushi Auto in Whittier, Calif. The engine has approximately 50,000 miles on it.
Temperature
Air temperature at 76.3 degrees Fahrenheit
Horsepower: 163.5
Torque: 165.8