Scott’s 1990 Nissan 240SX (S13)
Words & Photos: Ginash George (Synth19 Photo)
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We had the pleasure of shooting Scott’s 1990 Nissan S13 this past weekend. Although he has owned the car for about four years, the first few years consisted of simply scavenging for parts and building the car in his spare time. From a stock single cam/5sp base model, it eventually transformed into the LS1 beast it is today. Considering the majority of the work (including paint) was completed by Scott in his own garage, it’s pretty damn impressive he was able to accomplish the majority of the build in only two years.
What really sets this car apart from others are the Weds Kranze LXZ wheels. The fronts are a respectable 18×9.5 -10 offset, and rears a ridiculous 18×10.5 -26 offset. Not many cars can pull off the hyper chrome finish of the Weds, but this Nissan pulls if off seamlessly.
Scott has only been driving the car for 2 years now, but is fairly pleased with it’s performance and aesthetics. As a drift car, there are always various nuances and what not that needs to be tweaked. After the last drift event, Scott felt really good about the car and doesn’t think it needs much more work. With the majority of the build complete (see extensive mod list below), future plans for the car include some minor items such as a matching bucket passenger seat, a speedometer, and maybe even a working radio. Be sure to check out this dope S13 at the next drift event, getting rowdy in the city, or simply being the presence that it is at the next meet.
-jdmchicago
Modifications:
INTERIOR
Bride Vios III bucket seat
Buddy Club sliders
Auto Meter ES Tach
S14 manual seat belts
Remove ALL Nissan wiring for home made lighting harness
EXTERIOR
99+ Nissan Silvia headlamps
Version:Select 13.5 20mm front fenders
Version:Select “version 1” S15 front bumper
Version:Select “type 5” 180sx side skirts
Origin “stylish” 180sx rear bumper
Origin 50mm tatakidashi rear overfenders
“D-max style” fiberglass hood
BMW Daytona Violet Metallic full color change
BMW Cosmos Black Metallic roof
SUSPENSION
5 Lug conversion
Stance GR+ Pro coilovers
Circuit Sports RUCA/Toe arms/Tension rods
Tein S14 inner/outer tie rods w/ spacers
Nismo powerbrace
Solid aluminum steering column bushing
Solid aluminum rear subframe bushings
Energy suspension poly bushings
No front sway bar
WHEELS
Weds Kranze LXZ 18×9.5 -10 Front 225/40
Weds Kranze LXZ 18×10.5 -26 Rear 235/40
BRAKES
Stock calipers
All steel braided lines
Hawk pads
ENGINE
2000 5.7L LS1 Engine
Daft Innovations mount kit/headers
Stock PCM/Standalone hot rod harness
Speed inc. tune
Sikky power steering lines lines
True dual 3” exhaust/2 Flowmaster 40 series mufflers
Koyo “KA” aluminum radiator
Dual 12” electric puller fans
DRIVETRAIN
LS7 clutch/flywheel
04 GTO T56 transmission
Hurst shifter
Wilwood clutch master cylinder
Sikky clutch master mount kit
Steel braided lines/remote bleeder
Welded dif
Driveshaft Shop 1 pc. steel driveshaft
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