Thread: 1995 Nissan 240sx (S14) **Intro WorkLog**

Something else to be added to the list is the integration of keyless entry. A feature the car had in the higher models but never came with mine. I have an SE parts car I'm going to try and take the entire interior harness from it and utilize some of its electronics.

Also, the factory sound system the front channel will fade out and go staticly on occasion, I think this is the factory amps fault, or the HU, in either case both will be removed. I'll post images tonight of the factory amp rack which may be the perfect housing for my component amp and PC.

One question I have is, are there *ANY* negative effects of having the PC in close proximaty to the subwoofer? I know the HDD's are shielded against external magnets but being so strong I wonder if the sub's magnet will have an adverse effect...

~Kris

Hey, Ive got a 96 S14 and I'm working on setting a carPC. Its just stock, at least for now. Here are a few pics from when I bought about a year ago.







Sounds like you have a nice plan laid out. I also want to install the LCD in the double DIN space and run it without a HU. I was hoping to install the slim drive either where the hazard and defost buttons are or under the screen in the ashtray area. It would be easier to load a disc if it was above the screen.

About your front speakers cutting out, I think base models have the amp inside the headunit. Only SE's have the Bose system with external amps. I think we're planning to mount the PC and amp in the same place, the trunk pass thru area.



I'm hoping to buy a Consult to serial interface. Consult is a Nissan specific diagnostic port, very similar to OBD. This will allow you to monitor pretty much everything your ECU sees. I would like to find a way to integrate that with a wideband O2.

The setup in my sig is from an eMachines PC my cousin gave me. Hopefully, it will be able to handle most things. Sorry for the long post. I plan to keep up on your progress. Also, check out www.NICOclub.com if you havent yet. I spend a lot of time on there.

Jordan

Very nice S14, I like the color.

My 240 seems to have been optioned a fair bit for being a base model, it came with the 6 speaker Bose system. The previous owner replaced the speakers though and added gain adapters to compensate. I plan to remove the factory wiring, the gain adapters and add a 2ch amp to power the 4 speakers. I'll probably get a cheap POS at Wal-Mart for now and upgrade later.

Here you can see the rear amp:


The amp pictured there is for my subwoofer, it is an MTX Thunder 2160 which came with the car. It does a very good job considering it's age.

Tuning-wise I'm looking at MegaSquirt II once I go turbo to control fuel and ignition. I may go ahead and wire for MegaSquirt while N/A just to simplify things and play with tuning a bit more before dropping into dangerous territory. Fuel tables arent a concern but ignition and the wheres and whens of pulling or adding timing are scary still. Otherwise I may user the CONSULT system since mine seems to be a late 95' with the ODBII system.

I need to figure out how much dynamat to purchase, I dunno if 50sq/ft will be enough or not.

~Kris

Originally Posted by CJ8501

those 240s are begging for a sr20det swap! Very nice car.... I love 240's and am planning to get one ASAP, Hopefully a S14, since Im not a big fan of the pop up lights in the s13s....... Good luck with the project!

HAH! KA-Turbo FTW! SR20's are child's play.

I'm planning a T3/4 turbo, SR20 injectors and Walbro 255lph pump. Should be fun.

Good luck on the 240 hunt, they are good cars, just many need love and attention from being mistreated by their previous guardians. I like the S13 coupes myself with the Silvia front conversion so that they no longer have pop ups. Very elegant IMO.
http://somebody_101.tripod.com/siteb...silvia-s13.jpg


~Kris

yo - where are you located. I have a carpc in a 95 Ruby Pearl S14 as well

Some pics of my baby -





My screen install -





and me autoXing



http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...31851355342546

Very nice setup! The LCD is in the same position I want to allocate, but I want to remove the A/C controls and operate them via the carputer as well. Then add a slim slot load CD/DVD to the dash somewhere, maybe that and some guages will fill the HVAC port.

I want to convert the front end to Kouki but it is proven very expensive.. I may just keep my Zenki front, get the eyelids you have and paint the whole car black. Kouki headlamps are insanely costly. The money I'd spend there could be better spent on a turbo setup and tuning equipement. Your car, being in much better esthetic shape, makes the Zenki front-end look a lot better. lol

~Kris

Originally Posted by Dopefish

Very nice setup! The LCD is in the same position I want to allocate, but I want to remove the A/C controls and operate them via the carputer as well. Then add a slim slot load CD/DVD to the dash somewhere, maybe that and some guages will fill the HVAC port.

I want to convert the front end to Kouki but it is proven very expensive.. I may just keep my Zenki front, get the eyelids you have and paint the whole car black. Kouki headlamps are insanely costly. The money I'd spend there could be better spent on a turbo setup and tuning equipement. Your car, being in much better esthetic shape, makes the Zenki front-end look a lot better. lol

~Kris

my car isn't in that good shape... that was after like 3 days of detailing the paint for a specific event + use aluminum polish on the headlights. I <3 the zenki front. Personally I don't think the kouki lines flow as well. Granted, it's a beautiful front end... the chasis was meant to have a curved body not an angular one... that's just me tho.

you'd be surprised how little bits of work that u can do urself for cheap will make ur car look so much better.

you aren't located anywhere near jersey, are you? (by the tints I'd guess not...)