If you are a complete newb, I mean just found out what an 240SX was, then you are looking in the right place. Here is a little guide in helping you Identify and hvae a little knowledge of our Beloved 240SX. Well let's start from where it all began, in Late 1988 (Considered 1989) the Nissan 240SX was Introduced to the US Market. When 1991 came around the 240SX got a new face lift and an Upgraded DOHC 2.4l KA24DE Heart. When 1994 Came that was the year of all, and only S13 Convertables, thus marking the end of the S13 Chassis. The 240SX Returned on a new Cahssis called the S14, it was completrly redone on the exterior and the Engine recieved minor internal diffrences aside from the S13 KA24DE. in 1997 the S14 also got a face lift, and again minor Internal engine changes. When 1998 came, we were all sadden by the ending of the S-Chassis as sales were dropping and nissan eventually stop the Production line.
S13 Chassis Body Styling:
The S13 was offered in 4 different Trim Levels:
Base: Manual windows (Power Option), Manual Door Locks (Power Optional), Cloth Seats, Sunroof Optional
XE Coupe (1989-90 Only): Power Windows, Power door Locks, Cloth Seats, Power Moonroof
LE (Fastback Only): Power windows, Power Door Locks, Leather Seats, Rear Spoiler, Sunroof
SE: Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cloth Seats, Rear Spolier, Sunroof Optional
SE Also Offered an optional Sports Package which had a Sport Tuned Suspension, 15" Alloy Wheels, Spoiler, ABS, and an VLSD
VLSD = Viscous Limited Slip Differential
The S13 was avaliable in 2 Different Models, A Coupe, or an Fastback (Commonly known as Hatchback)
The First 2 Years the S13 was Produced, It's front-end was reffered to as the Pig-Nose due to it's nostril like looking Grille/Vents in the Bumper. The Pig-Nose was equipped w/ an 2.4l SOHC KA24E Engine pumping out 144hp in 1989 and 140hp in 1990 but both still managed to trq out 155lb/ft of trq.
S13 Dimension: Same from 1989-94
Wheelbase: 97.4 in.
Front/Rear Track: 57.7 in./57.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in.
Curb Weight ('90 SE/'91 Standard): 2684 lbs./2657 lbs.
Length: 178.0 in.
Width: 66.5 in.
Height: 50.8 in.
1989 S13 KA24E Specs:
9.1:1 Compression Ratio
Power Output: 144 HP @ 5600RPM, 155LB/FT torque @ 4400RPM
1990 S13 KA24E Specs:
8.6:1 Compression Ratio
Power Output: 140 HP@ 5600RPM, 155LB/FT torque @ 4400RPM
Due to such a Low Compression Ratio, you were allowed to run Lower Grades of Octane w/o having any signs or effects of Knock/Detonation, or Pinging.
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S13 Pignose Coupe:
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This Coupe is Also Shown w/ the optional Front Lip
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Those are the Vents that gave it the Pig-Nose Name
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*Rear-End of all S13 Coupes Look the Same Stock, With the Exception of the SE Wing*
S13 Pignose Fastback:
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*Rear-End of all S13 Fastbacks Look the Same Stock, With the Exception of the LE/SE Wing
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Moving Along to the S13's Better Days, it was then Revised with a little bit of front-end re design and an New DOHC 2.4l KA24DE Engine.
1991-1993 S13 KA24DE Specs:
9.2:1 Compression Ratio (Nissan Redline Claims 9.2:1 CR)(FSM Claims 9.5:1 CR)
Power Output: 155 HP @ 5600RPM, 156 LB/FT torque @ 4400RPM
G60 60mm MAF
240/248 Cam Combo
SCV's were present
OBD-I
*1994 Had a few Internal Differences but still Putout the same numbers
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When 1991 came around the S13 Got a face lift and new heart, this Body gained the reptutation to what it is now known as the Chuki. When 1992 came around Nissan added another Model option, The Convertable.
S13 Chuki Coupe:
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*Rear-End of all S13 Coupes Look the Same Stock, With the Exception of the SE Wing*
S13 Chuki Fastback:
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*Rear-End of all S13 Fastbacks Look the Same Stock, With the Exception of the LE/SE Wing
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S13 Convertible: (1992-94)
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When the S-chassis returned as the S14, it was completely redesigned on the outside and inside, it Returned in 1995 and earned the name of the "Zenki". The interior and Exterior were completely redone Inside and Out, and the engine went over minor internal changes.
The S14 Was Offered in 4 Different Trim Levels:
Base: 4 Lug Wheels, Standard Power Windows & Door Locks, Cloth Seats, Black Gauge Faces, Spoiler & Sunroof Optional, and no Rear Sway Bar
LE: 5 Lug Wheels, Standard Power Windows and Door Locks, Leather Seats, White Gauge Faces, Power Moonroof, Rear Spoiler, Foglights, Front Lip, ABS & VLSD Optional
SE: 5 Lug Wheels, Standard Power Windows and Door Locks, Cloth Seats, White Gauge Faces, Power Moonroof 95,97,98 Optional, 96 Standard), Rear Spoiler, Foglights, Front Lip, ABS & VLSD Optional
S14 Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 99.4 in.
Front/Rear Track: 58.2 in./57.9 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in.
Curb Weight (Zenki/Kouki): 2753 lbs./2800 lbs.
Length: 177.2 in.
Width: 68.1 in.
Height (Zenki/Kouki): 50.8 in./51.0 in.
1995-1998 S14 KA24DE Specs:
9.5:1 Compression Ratio
Power Output: 156HP @ 5600RPM, 160 LB/FT torque @ 4400RPM
G70 70mm MAF
232/232 Cam Combo
SCV's were removed
OBD-II (Excluding 1994.5 OBD-I S14 Zenki's Produced Pre July of 94)
*In 1997 the KA24DE again went under minor internal changes but still retained the same power outputs.
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S14 Zenki:
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*Pictured w/ SE/LE Optional Front Lip, Fog Lights & 5 Lug Wheels
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*Pictured w/ SE/LE Optional Wing & 5 Lug Wheels
When the S14 recieved it's face lift in 1997, it had a more aggressive styling to it which was also knon as the S14 "Kouki" or as some may reffer to it as the Angry eyes. In addition to the Front end make over, the tailights also got a minor make over.
S14 Kouki:
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* Shown w/ Optional LE/SE Side Skirts & Foglights & 5 Lug Wheels
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*Pictured w/ Optional LE/SE Wing & 5 Lug Wheels
Approx. Production Numbers go as followed:
1989: 68,118
1990: 60,582
1991: 34,534
1992: 27,033
1993: 21,471
1994: 1,391
1995: 25,114
1996: 7,334
1997: 3,655
1998: 2,178
Total: 251,410
Hope all the total 240 newbs have learned something
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S13 Chassis Body Styling:
The S13 was offered in 4 different Trim Levels:
Base: Manual windows (Power Option), Manual Door Locks (Power Optional), Cloth Seats, Sunroof Optional
XE Coupe (1989-90 Only): Power Windows, Power door Locks, Cloth Seats, Power Moonroof
LE (Fastback Only): Power windows, Power Door Locks, Leather Seats, Rear Spoiler, Sunroof
SE: Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cloth Seats, Rear Spolier, Sunroof Optional
SE Also Offered an optional Sports Package which had a Sport Tuned Suspension, 15" Alloy Wheels, Spoiler, ABS, and an VLSD
VLSD = Viscous Limited Slip Differential
The S13 was avaliable in 2 Different Models, A Coupe, or an Fastback (Commonly known as Hatchback)
The First 2 Years the S13 was Produced, It's front-end was reffered to as the Pig-Nose due to it's nostril like looking Grille/Vents in the Bumper. The Pig-Nose was equipped w/ an 2.4l SOHC KA24E Engine pumping out 144hp in 1989 and 140hp in 1990 but both still managed to trq out 155lb/ft of trq.
S13 Dimension: Same from 1989-94
Wheelbase: 97.4 in.
Front/Rear Track: 57.7 in./57.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in.
Curb Weight ('90 SE/'91 Standard): 2684 lbs./2657 lbs.
Length: 178.0 in.
Width: 66.5 in.
Height: 50.8 in.
1989 S13 KA24E Specs:
9.1:1 Compression Ratio
Power Output: 144 HP @ 5600RPM, 155LB/FT torque @ 4400RPM
1990 S13 KA24E Specs:
8.6:1 Compression Ratio
Power Output: 140 HP@ 5600RPM, 155LB/FT torque @ 4400RPM
Due to such a Low Compression Ratio, you were allowed to run Lower Grades of Octane w/o having any signs or effects of Knock/Detonation, or Pinging.
S13 Pignose Coupe:
This Coupe is Also Shown w/ the optional Front Lip
Those are the Vents that gave it the Pig-Nose Name
*Rear-End of all S13 Coupes Look the Same Stock, With the Exception of the SE Wing*
S13 Pignose Fastback:
Obviously Pictured w/ aftermarket Rims
*Rear-End of all S13 Fastbacks Look the Same Stock, With the Exception of the LE/SE Wing
Moving Along to the S13's Better Days, it was then Revised with a little bit of front-end re design and an New DOHC 2.4l KA24DE Engine.
1991-1993 S13 KA24DE Specs:
9.2:1 Compression Ratio (Nissan Redline Claims 9.2:1 CR)(FSM Claims 9.5:1 CR)
Power Output: 155 HP @ 5600RPM, 156 LB/FT torque @ 4400RPM
G60 60mm MAF
240/248 Cam Combo
SCV's were present
OBD-I
*1994 Had a few Internal Differences but still Putout the same numbers
When 1991 came around the S13 Got a face lift and new heart, this Body gained the reptutation to what it is now known as the Chuki. When 1992 came around Nissan added another Model option, The Convertable.
S13 Chuki Coupe:
*Rear-End of all S13 Coupes Look the Same Stock, With the Exception of the SE Wing*
S13 Chuki Fastback:
*Rear-End of all S13 Fastbacks Look the Same Stock, With the Exception of the LE/SE Wing
S13 Convertible: (1992-94)
When the S-chassis returned as the S14, it was completely redesigned on the outside and inside, it Returned in 1995 and earned the name of the "Zenki". The interior and Exterior were completely redone Inside and Out, and the engine went over minor internal changes.
The S14 Was Offered in 4 Different Trim Levels:
Base: 4 Lug Wheels, Standard Power Windows & Door Locks, Cloth Seats, Black Gauge Faces, Spoiler & Sunroof Optional, and no Rear Sway Bar
LE: 5 Lug Wheels, Standard Power Windows and Door Locks, Leather Seats, White Gauge Faces, Power Moonroof, Rear Spoiler, Foglights, Front Lip, ABS & VLSD Optional
SE: 5 Lug Wheels, Standard Power Windows and Door Locks, Cloth Seats, White Gauge Faces, Power Moonroof 95,97,98 Optional, 96 Standard), Rear Spoiler, Foglights, Front Lip, ABS & VLSD Optional
S14 Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 99.4 in.
Front/Rear Track: 58.2 in./57.9 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in.
Curb Weight (Zenki/Kouki): 2753 lbs./2800 lbs.
Length: 177.2 in.
Width: 68.1 in.
Height (Zenki/Kouki): 50.8 in./51.0 in.
1995-1998 S14 KA24DE Specs:
9.5:1 Compression Ratio
Power Output: 156HP @ 5600RPM, 160 LB/FT torque @ 4400RPM
G70 70mm MAF
232/232 Cam Combo
SCV's were removed
OBD-II (Excluding 1994.5 OBD-I S14 Zenki's Produced Pre July of 94)
*In 1997 the KA24DE again went under minor internal changes but still retained the same power outputs.
S14 Zenki:
*Pictured w/ SE/LE Optional Front Lip, Fog Lights & 5 Lug Wheels
*Pictured w/ SE/LE Optional Wing & 5 Lug Wheels
When the S14 recieved it's face lift in 1997, it had a more aggressive styling to it which was also knon as the S14 "Kouki" or as some may reffer to it as the Angry eyes. In addition to the Front end make over, the tailights also got a minor make over.
S14 Kouki:
* Shown w/ Optional LE/SE Side Skirts & Foglights & 5 Lug Wheels
*Pictured w/ Optional LE/SE Wing & 5 Lug Wheels
Approx. Production Numbers go as followed:
1989: 68,118
1990: 60,582
1991: 34,534
1992: 27,033
1993: 21,471
1994: 1,391
1995: 25,114
1996: 7,334
1997: 3,655
1998: 2,178
Total: 251,410
Hope all the total 240 newbs have learned something
:thumbsup:thumbsup
