SR's are gay

[Sleepy122CID]

I'll agree that there have been things in recent automotive history that appeal to the trend whores, but more than that it seems that being anti trendy is the most trendy thing to do. If I bought a Z or did an sr swap to a 240 it would be because I felt that was the direction I needed to go. I ignore trends and don't really care whats in or not.

Z cars have allways had a strong backing though.

The first intelligent post I've read on this thread...

I was told about these forums by a guy who delivers parts to the shop I work at. I was thinking it may be good to get away from some of the forums I frequent that are going to sh!t. When I see useless threads like this it makes me realize how good the other forums still are.

Don't think I'm all butt-hurt just because some person doesn't like SRs. It is more the blatant ignorance and/or misinformation that many people spout on public forums that puckers my ass.

I do have a 240SX. I do have a SR20DET. I've owned the engine since before there was any knowledge of forcing air into a KA24DET safely. The thing that made this engine so desirable to me is the strength of the stock internals of the engine and the power capabilities with merely a larger turbo and supporting fuel (with mild tuning via something as basic as a SAFC).

I personally built this engine. Although I have little experience, I am tuning it by myself. Do I think it is stupid if some people pay to have engines built/installed? Not really. Some people enjoy cars and like to drive but have no desire to take their automotive knowledge any further than that.

Is it a shame that I used a much smaller turbo than the engine/injectors could handle? Not in my opinion. I have not built a drag car (if I built a drag car it would have a much larger engine). I have not built a drift car. Although I hate when people seem disappointed that I don't drift the car (apparently the rumor is that is all 240s are good for), I don't hate drifting. If this car has been built for any purpose, I'd have to say it would be for grip driving.

Has my car ever seen a track? Nope. Will it ever? Not necessarily. I drive my car every day. I built the car for my own personal satisfaction.

I built my car because I love the fact that at the end of the day I get to drive something that my own hands put together. I love the stupid look I see on the faces of those who underestimate the potential of my car. I love still getting 25-30 mpg. I love the fact that sometimes I can't tell if that sucking sound is me being pulled into the back of my seat, or if it is the sound of the turbo spooling (read with sarcasm you jackass). I love the sound of unnecessary exhaust exiting through a 1.5" pipe as my car screams toward redline. I admit, I love the sound of the larger valve of my SSQV opening at higher boost levels. I love that as winter approaches, the colder air tries to persuade traction to let go at higher and higher speeds... I love that it never catches me off guard.

Sorry for the rant. I know some people will try and make fun of my car or this post. That is fine. I'd just like to encourage everybody to try and remember why they got into cars and what they still personally enjoy about them. Maybe I'm one of the few out there, but I'm tired of reading pointless threads like this...

[YokotaS13]

The first intelligent post I've read on this thread...

I was told about these forums by a guy who delivers parts to the shop I work at. I was thinking it may be good to get away from some of the forums I frequent that are going to sh!t. When I see useless threads like this it makes me realize how good the other forums still are.

Don't think I'm all butt-hurt just because some person doesn't like SRs. It is more the blatant ignorance and/or misinformation that many people spout on public forums that puckers my ass.

I do have a 240SX. I do have a SR20DET. I've owned the engine since before there was any knowledge of forcing air into a KA24DET safely. The thing that made this engine so desirable to me is the strength of the stock internals of the engine and the power capabilities with merely a larger turbo and supporting fuel (with mild tuning via something as basic as a SAFC).

I personally built this engine. Although I have little experience, I am tuning it by myself. Do I think it is stupid if some people pay to have engines built/installed? Not really. Some people enjoy cars and like to drive but have no desire to take their automotive knowledge any further than that.

Is it a shame that I used a much smaller turbo than the engine/injectors could handle? Not in my opinion. I have not built a drag car (if I built a drag car it would have a much larger engine). I have not built a drift car. Although I hate when people seem disappointed that I don't drift the car (apparently the rumor is that is all 240s are good for), I don't hate drifting. If this car has been built for any purpose, I'd have to say it would be for grip driving.

Has my car ever seen a track? Nope. Will it ever? Not necessarily. I drive my car every day. I built the car for my own personal satisfaction.

I built my car because I love the fact that at the end of the day I get to drive something that my own hands put together. I love the stupid look I see on the faces of those who underestimate the potential of my car. I love still getting 25-30 mpg. I love the fact that sometimes I can't tell if that sucking sound is me being pulled into the back of my seat, or if it is the sound of the turbo spooling (read with sarcasm you jackass). I love the sound of unnecessary exhaust exiting through a 1.5" pipe as my car screams toward redline. I admit, I love the sound of the larger valve of my SSQV opening at higher boost levels. I love that as winter approaches, the colder air tries to persuade traction to let go at higher and higher speeds... I love that it never catches me off guard.

Sorry for the rant. I know some people will try and make fun of my car or this post. That is fine. I'd just like to encourage everybody to try and remember why they got into cars and what they still personally enjoy about them. Maybe I'm one of the few out there, but I'm tired of reading pointless threads like this...

what turbo did you go with?