Armando's 1990 240SX
Armando Alvarez from Miami Lakes, FL has been the proud owner of this 1990 Nissan 240sx for 6 years.
The first 2 years that Armando had her, he and his friend Jorge put in a number of hours that were vital to the beauty she would become today. He spent time fixing her up from some wear and tear, such as a blown head gasket, and also gave her a new roar by swapping the SOHC KA24E for a 1991 DOHC KA24DE. Additional projects included switching the base model wiring to the 240sx SE wiring for power windows and locks, as well as fixing up the rotted trunk by seam welding the car from front to end.
Armando's inspiration was sparked by C's garage kept 180sx and fed by surfing Zilvia.net, 240sxforums.com, Nicoclub.com, Ka-t.org, and Phase2motortrend.com. Like any car, Armando did experience a few bumps in the road during his build; weather and time were working against him, while finding the right parts seemed impossible. Now that Armando has overcome the difficulties, he can stand back and admire a great build.
Armando's dream car is a Caterham 7 Superlight or Porsche 964. He says "both are fun cars to drive, on and off the track." Looking ahead, Armando has it in mind to build an E30 with ITB's or an FD with an LSx swap on the fence about the two.
Armando would like to say a special thanks for the BYM_racing crew, Jorge (owner of JP tuning), and everyone else who has helped with the care and parts.
MODS:
Engine -
- 1991 KA24DE-t
- Pauter Machine Rods
- Wiseco Pistons 9cr
- Brain Crower BC0212 cams
- Jim Wolf cam gears
- Supertech valve and springs
- Supertech bucket conversion
- Garrett Turbo GTX3582 .82 turbocharger
- JP Tuning custom Turbo Manifold
- Engine Machine work done by Mesa Balancing in Miami, Fl.
- Engine assembly done by Mandy @ JP Tuning aka myself
- AEM EMS
- ECU tuned by Mandy @ JP Tuning aka myself
- 3in DownPipe and Exhaust by Mandy @ JP Tuning aka myself
- Xcessive Manufacturing KA24DE 240SX Intake Manifold
- RB20det Flywheel
- 350z Clutch Master FX300 clutch
- ka24de tranny
- JP Tuning custom Oil Cooler
- Stance USA water pump pulley
Brakes and Wheels and Suspension -
- 300zx brake rotors from StopTech in the rear and brake calipers all around
- 350z track brake rotors from StopTech in the front
- R32 rear e-brake cables
- Goodridge brake lines in all four corners
- SSR SP1 18*9(f) 18*10.5(r)
- Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/35r18(f) 245/35r18(r)
- Tein Type Flex
- SPL TITANIUM Tension Rods
- SPL Brake Deflectors
- SPL TITANIUM Rear Upper Arms
- SPL TITANIUM Rear Toe Rods
- Energy Suspension Bushing Kit for Nissan 240sx
- JP Tuning custom rear SubFrame
- JP Tuning custom front SubFrame
Body -
- Nissan 89 240sx base model
- OEM Urethane 180SX Type-X Front Bumper
- OEM 180sx Kouki Type-X Bumper Side Pieces
- OEM 180sx Kouki Type-X Bumper lower Lip
- OEM Urethane 180SX Type-X side skirt
- OEM 180sx Kouki Type-X Corner Lights
- OEM 180sx Kouki Type-X Signal Lights Assembly
- OEM 180SX Kouki Tail Light
- OEM 180sx Kouki center garnish
- OEM 180sx Kouki center under garnish
- OEM Digital Cluster
- Converted to JDM seat belts (so I had to swap A and B pillar trims)
- JDM Headliner
- JDM Climate Control (yes A/C)
- Bride seat rails
- Sparco EVO II seat for the driver
- Sparco Torino II seat for the passenger
- JP Tuning custom A/C controller motor brackets to have the work in a left hand
- driver car
- Momo Jet Steering Wheel
- JP Tuning rear quarter lip rolling
CREDIT :
- Photography: Matthew Gomez , OnPoint Pictures.
- Words: Ariel Mulchan