I daily drive one with a SR20 swap. It's a great car that is pretty quick, gets decent gas mileage, handles awesome, and is a blast to drive.
As far as turbo/swaps go, here's my 2c:
The KA is a turd. To turbo one reliably, you need to upgrade the internals. No thanks.
Most KAs from trucks were not only SOHC, but had the oil pickup/pan in a different position than the car ones. It's easier to use a DOHC one from an Altima if you can't find one out of a 240. But they're all crap anyway.
SRs are WAY too easy to swap in anything else. Granted, RBs are getting cheaper every day, but besides the fact you need to buy motor mounts (and a driveshaft for an RB25), maintenance parts are way harder to come by. PLUS, you can't keep A/C with an RB engine. Well, it may be possible but nobody does it.
I love being able to get any part I need for my SR at Autozone, Napa, or Advance.
So anyway, here's my 240:
(newest pics first, then older)
1991 240SX SE
SR20DET
Super HICAS
Viscous LSD
ABS
JDM HKS intake
JDM RS*R Invidia 3" catback
JDM 3" resonated test pipe
JDM 3" downpipe
JDM HKS EVC IV electronic boost controller
JDM R32 Skyline seats
JDM 180SX steering wheel
JDM 180SX rear garnish
JDM 1996 180SX hood
JDM Yashio Factory Radiator (SUPARADZI copper three-layer core, using the resin tank of a lightweight and cost reductions to realized. 君達の強い見方! 君達strong views! カッコいいだろ! Cool! ! !)
Generic Torque brace
SportMax 501 16x8 +15offset wheels
Hankook Ventus 225/45-16 tires front
Kelly EVO 245/45-16 tires rear
Megan Racing springs
KYB GR2 springs
Blitz FATT DC IV turbo timer
VDO boost gauge in Autometer A-pillar pod
Lancer Evolution IX blow-off valve, recirculated
Altima dual electric fans
Adjustable thermostat fan controller
Altima front brake upgrade (with drilled/slotted rotors)
Greddy 1.3bar radiator cap
Energy Suspension bushings for tension rods, rear sway bar, rear subframe
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Generic adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms
Peak Performance Race spec tranny mount
SPEC D-spec Clutch and Flywheel
Mods ready to be installed:
A'PEXi SAFC2
N60 MAF
SS front brake lines
Remainder of ES bushing kit (front sway bar, steering rack, various susp arms)
SS clutch line
Most recent look:
The 2-tone look!
