how much should i spend?

[teggy 2nr]

i want to buy a fastback 240sx (180sx) and do a red top swap in it- do you guys know how much i should spend on a 240? i dont need the engine so milage dont matter but say around 160k to 200k

[HalfBaked]

I wouldn't spend any money.

I'd stick to having a "teggy" and "2nr"ing it.

[1439/2000]

240s are sick. But i would just get some spray for you integra that would be more gooder than tunering an integra.

[sebastianHoff]

ill sell you a converted one for $6500.

[teggy 2nr]

im still going to keep my integra, i jus want to start drifting and i want to buy a rear-wheeler to work on as a hobby. im planning on buying 1 for the summer and i know its hard to find 1 in decent condition so im jus lookin for price range to plan my strategy out.

[HalfBaked]

Don't waste your money.

[HiPSI]

just a thought... but you mentioned in your other thread that you and a buddy had to combine money to buy a car to start drifting. can you afford tires? how about $75-$90 entry fees for each event? you said you planned on swapping it, know how much that actually runs in the end?

just some stuff to think about. drifting isn't a cheap sport by any means (unless you're one of those ghey internet/street drifters).

[PSINXS]

save your money.

[Jon00]

save your money

[teggy 2nr]

just a thought... but you mentioned in your other thread that you and a buddy had to combine money to buy a car to start drifting. can you afford tires? how about $75-$90 entry fees for each event? you said you planned on swapping it, know how much that actually runs in the end?

just some stuff to think about. drifting isn't a cheap sport by any means (unless you're one of those ghey internet/street drifters).

other thread? i dunt know what your talking about and yes i know how expensive drifting is $4500 for a redtop sr with side mount intercooler, but im not trying to get the car ready in a week so money is not a problem-next time make sure you know who your're talking to b4 you assume their economic status

[PSINXS]

yes i know how expensive drifting is $4500 for a redtop sr with side mount intercooler, \s
for just a clip? if so u getting ripped. if u paying for labor u still got ripped. oh and u forgot lsd, tires, clutch, and a decent suspension. u drift a fowty with stock front suspension and u wont have a front suspension.

save your money

[HalfBaked]

other thread? i dunt know what your talking about and yes i know how expensive drifting is $4500 for a redtop sr with side mount intercooler, but im not trying to get the car ready in a week so money is not a problem-next time make sure you know who your're talking to b4 you assume their economic status

I'll sell you a red top for $4000.

Way better deal then that $4500 you'd pay.

[teggy 2nr]

tiger racing told me $4500 for clip and labor including brand new stage 4 clutch, intercooler piping, and some other stuff--do you know anywhere that will do it for less but still reliable?

[teggy 2nr]

as for the others--i plan on getting a kaaz 2-way lsd and tein superdrift coilovers 1st--then ill put more effort in the car if i have money--im only 18 so this is still sort of new to me--but hey, every1 gotta start somewhere..

[HalfBaked]

We'll put it in for ya for $4200. We'll get you the motor and install it.

[Importdreamer56]

We'll put it in for ya for $4200. We'll get you the motor and install it.

What is your shop called halfbaked

[Cool Cat GTR]

I've got a 240 at my shop that doesn't have an engine in it, a RB20DET front clip, and the matching rear end. If your are interested let me know and I'll put the owner in touch with you. I think he's got $2,500.00 in the clip/rear end and $500.00 in the car. He'd probably take what he has invested. Gotta tell you though, the $4,200.00 to $4,500.00 might get you rolling but it's going to cost a lot more to make a decent drift car.

[yudalicious]

i dunt know what your talking about and yes i know how expensive drifting is $4500 for a redtop sr with side mount intercooler

that's the cheap "drifting" ... to REALLY drift you need the $5500 engine swap... these people here don't know what they're talking about... better yet, spend $7500, you'll be drifting like a pro!

[Jon00]

that's the cheap "drifting" ... to REALLY drift you need the $5500 engine swap... these people here don't know what they're talking about... better yet, spend $7500, you'll be drifting like a pro!

lol HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH your funny

[HiPSI]

other thread? i dunt know what your talking about and yes i know how expensive drifting is $4500 for a redtop sr with side mount intercooler, but im not trying to get the car ready in a week so money is not a problem-next time make sure you know who your're talking to b4 you assume their economic status


i apologize, mixed you up with another noob user asking a similar question in the drifting forum.

[sebastianHoff]

tein is shit, spend the extra money and get something good. or spend less money and buy the megans, same features better quality.

[teggy 2nr]

$7500 for a motor swap!!?? im talking about an sr20det red top-what kind of stuff do they do with $7500-if i8mma spend that much, they better do some forge cranks, polish, bore and pistons!!

[SampaGuy]

why not drift with the KA like me

[Cool Cat GTR]

$7500 for a motor swap!!?? im talking about an sr20det red top-what kind of stuff do they do with $7500-if i8mma spend that much, they better do some forge cranks, polish, bore and pistons!!

I'm not sure where you got a $7,500.00 price for a motor swap because that's way off my charts. You sure that amount didn't include some preparation for the car like suspension, brakes, tires, etc, etc., and some drivetrain improvements?

[teggy 2nr]

ka?--i heard the ka doesnt have as good a response as the sr and they have bad potential hp wise---ok new question people, what would you choose-ka-t or sr20?

[Jon00]

ka?--i heard the ka doesnt have as good a response as the sr and they have bad potential hp wise---ok new question people, what would you choose-ka-t or sr20?

lol sr anyday

[HalfBaked]

ca18 is the best motor for drifting.

I'd get one of those.

[sebastianHoff]

rb. more power and it will balance an s13 better

[HiPSI]

yay... here we go, SR vs KA-t vs RB vs 2JZ vs smallblock chevy debate....

just get what suits you. all of them can and will do essentially the same things.

[1439/2000]

. I think he's got $2,500.00 in the clip/rear end and $500.00 in the car.


:lmfao:

And its an RB20. Oh god. I think you should spend more money on the car. And RB20 with everything are like 1300 bucks.

[Cool Cat GTR]

:lmfao:

And its an RB20. Oh god. I think you should spend more money on the car. And RB20 with everything are like 1300 bucks.

RB20 front clip. Engine, Tranny, ECU, and Wiring Harness plus rear end. I did err, however, as he has $2,000.00 in the above plus a '89 240 (180SX Style) he has $500.00 in with clear title. $2,500.00 for everything. He wants a Miata. Clip came from Jarco.

[HalfBaked]

I'd rather have no engine then an rb20 in my 240.

That and I like talking shit about rb20s because they are slow.

[auxiliary]

I'll sell you mine for $6500. sr20, silvia front end and a bunch of goodies, 5-lug, 300zx twin turbo wheels, racing seats, coil overs, all that fun stuff.

[teggy 2nr]

hmmmm--$500 for the car? no engine? and what condition is it in?

[auxiliary]

hmmmm--$500 for the car? no engine? and what condition is it in?

are you talking to me?

[Cool Cat GTR]

Well the the car and swap I previously posted sold this weekend so never mind.

[B18c-rex]

Not to hi-jack the thread but auxillary do you have pics of your car may be interested.