SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 240SX BUILD (400 Cubic Inch/Carbed)

[markshatchi86]

I have a single plane intake manifold and a nitrous plate on my motor so it sits pretty tall. I don't think it will fit with the nitrous plate on there but it MIGHT fit with it off.

If I had a lower profile dual plane, it wouldn't be an issue. Time will tell soon enough

[markshatchi86]

The custom front sump oil pickup tube and pan is mounted on the small block. The bracket for the pickup tube had to be modified slightly to allow for proper clearance on the 3.75" stroke. The pan will hold over 8 quarts and has built in trap doors to keep the oil where it needs to be under cornering. There is also a rear sump drain bolt to allow for the oil around the oil pump to be drained.

The engine will be back over at the shop tomorrow where I will begin prepping it for front drive system and the SPEC clutch and flywheel to make way for the Quartermaster hydraulic release bearing.

[markshatchi86]

I installed the full serpentine drive system last night.

[cheesy586]

Nice man, good to see the project is coming along, so when do you expect the engine to be put in the car? I would love to see pictures.

[valve timing]

wow.... that motor looks nice howmuch longer till its installed and running ?

[markshatchi86]

I HOPE to put it in the next week, but I got to see on getting the time off.

If not, it won't be til the 2nd week of March

[markshatchi86]

With my travel schedule, March 16th is going to be the start day. Work til it runs. Between now and then I will be prepping the engine and transmission to get it ready.

[markshatchi86]

Progress on the Engine:

SPEC Aluminum flywheel and Stage 3 sprung clutch installed
Coolant temp Sensor in intake manifold installed
Holley Fuel Log installed
Distributor Re-TDCed, headers mocked up and 1/2 the distributor wires are made

[valve timing]

jesus that motor looks beautiful... how much longer til its in the car ?

[Piner]

those are some pretty interesting looking headers, i like them

[markshatchi86]

Originally Posted by valve timing

jesus that motor looks beautiful... how much longer til its in the car ?

3 weeks of march, confirmed.

[nemesis91101]

Wuda kept it nissan with a rb26 or an import with a 2jz or hell even a 13b-rew but thatll still be a mean 240 none the less good work. Post vidz on youtube of it and post the links I wanna see it in action.

If I were to put a haus of motor in my 240 it be either a vq35de, vk56de, or the new Vk37vhr :P

[Piner]

Originally Posted by nemesis91101

Wuda kept it nissan with a rb26 or an import with a 2jz or hell even a 13b-rew but thatll still be a mean 240 none the less good work. Post vidz on youtube of it and post the links I wanna see it in action.

If I were to put a haus of motor in my 240 it be either a vq35de, vk56de, or the new Vk37vhr :P

yeah but you're not, this setup is really sweet. It doesn't have the wireing hassles of any of those motors. They are more trouble than they are worth.

[nemesis91101]

I'm not saying its not a sweet setup I'm jus not into hybrids 2jz's in toyotas rb's for nissans etc I'm not into swappin between manufacture engines that's all its just preference.

[markshatchi86]

I have never been one for building a 'typical' car, every car I have built is out of the box.

plus an RB or VQ isn't going to be making 400 ft/tq by 2000 RPM like my small block does.

[nemesis91101]

Oh I agree I'm not saying it won't it'll be sick I agree but but upload some vidz on youtube I'd like to see that beast roastin the tires. Btw are u doing anything to the rear end to handle the power? I read the short nose r200 can handle around 400hp give or take n the long nose off the 260z I believe can handle a lot more. What about any other chassis work?

[markshatchi86]

R200 will handle 800rwhp+ no problem, its the axles you have to worry about.

I have 80 feet of chromemoly sitting back here for a cage and plans for a FULL suspension build.

[nemesis91101]

Ah nice that's what I was thinking about yea there's a guy here with an rb25 that runs off propane. He snapped the stock axles I thnk they only hold around 400hp

[fast_datsun]

To go with the killer small blocks we have our new t56 trans mount kits done. Will be ready to ship in about 10-15 working days... Mack Mckinney

[markshatchi86]

1 more week til the install!!!

[killer406]

You are going to post up some video of it when it's done right? I'd love to hear what it sound like! 523 hp on the motor, that's awesome. And that torque curve! Nice!

[nemesis91101]

Nice. Post pics of that thing sittin in there.

[markshatchi86]

Really busy, but here is what she looked like last night.

[3rd_240]

im actually hoping to get started on my own s13 coupe CSB swap... any way you can get me some information on those mounts??? ill be running a 350 out of a 71 nova in mine probably

[markshatchi86]

www.mckinneymotorsports.com

Oil pan, pickup, and mounts for under $1000. Everything fit perfect, didn't even have to touch the power steering lines. Just a little tunnel hammering for the bigger bell housing