Flight of the Phoenix.
For years Nissan has created incredibly austere automotive designs filling the US domestic market. This market with the recent acquisition in the last decade of Formula Drift had quickly been remembered by its rear wheel platform, the 240sx; a vehicle equipped with a 4 cylinder power plant with option of a turbo for added pep and pleasure.
As the sport grew globally many enthusiasts flocked to this platform. They seek the exhilarating feeling of the great Japanese sport. With the little skill I’ve never acquired even in small attempts blasting through dressed by winters fury, it creates a certain stimulation of freedom.
Then you think…freedom. What does it mean to be free? To take control in the midst of tire slaying fury while sliding 50-100mph into a turn? To have a grasp on a vehicle that spins its wheels successfully through 3rd full throttle? To uphold the security and sanctity of our country? Owner Anthony F. does all. He desires freedom on the road with an outward way of thinking to quest for a well built machine.
The platform of choice a…‘96 240sx. One that had not been seen by the drift scene or the like, therefore an unmolested, clean ready to ride capsule. With budget up in the air and no real objective other than to be a daily-able ride Anthony started his build with the heart…one that would be lifted from Japan to America to help drive the swap market to the next level. Yes it has been done before but the attention to detail, tender to the installation of jdm parts and application of power is on POINT!
With an almost even spread of +/-368tq/388hp boosted @ 15psi this pod RIPS! When you see someone say “yeah he rips” this seems like a mild understatement when you crawl into the cockpit and drive this thing. From the straight pipes that help to accent the turbo & straight six scream to the small details like a set of switches for set of 12” fans for the hot days in summer to cool down the intercooler I can truly say this is a build I love from top to bottom.
Scratch the whole engine, wheel and suspension combination, the small details like the switches or Grip Royal steering wheel or the OEM styling on the remainder of the interior, the paint is surely something to be remembered. The paint is like a phoenix rising. As Anthony hired local friend to paint the car, the color would be a seeming “mistake”. Upon setting sight on the color, it seems it would be no mistake to any bistandard. The flake helps to pound color into the car as the sun shines across its impeccable body lines back to the wide hips.
With about a years worth of chatter and communication Anthony and this 240sx have been a blast to capture. It’s a pleasure to have beautiful images created for him for all the commitment he’s displayed to keeping our freedom. It’s about time I could pay back those who’s protected and served. Cheers Ant.
Modifications:
Engine
96 R33 RB25det series 2 powerplant
HKS GT2540 Turbo
HKS Turbo Elbow
Apexi 3” Downpipe
ISIS 3” Blast Pipes(no cat/mufflers) Straight pipes
Denso Sard 550cc Injectors
Nissam OEM Complete Gasket Set
Nissan OEM Timing Belt
Nissan OEM Water Pump
ZeroLift Auto Lab mount kit
One Piece Drive Shaft
CXRACING R33 Intercooler & Pipe Kit
CXRACING Aluminum Radiator
HKS Super Mega Flow Air filter
HKW Twin-Disk Clutch assembly
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Suspension
Powered by max/parts shop max
Coilovers 8kg front springs/6kg rear springs
Front Tention control rods
Rear upper control arms
Rear toe arms
Energy suspension bushing kit
Complete overhaul to polyurethane bushings
Nissan Sentra SE-R ball joins front & rear
Wheels/Tires/Brakes
OE Mustang Bullet Reps 17×10.5 +27
1.5” Rear wheel spacers
Gorilla Lug Nuts
300zx Front Brake conversion
Brembo Blank Rotors
NAPA PBR pads
Rear OEM Calipers rotors & pads
235/45/17 Hankook Ventus tires
Stock S13 Welded differential
Misc
Powered by max shifter
Powered by max hood lifters
Powred by max valve step caps
Pioneer Head Unit
Infinity Reference 6.5” speakers
Infinity Reference 10” 1k watt subwoofer
Audiobahn 8000t monoblock amp
Grip Royal Woodie Steering wheel
NRG Hub & Quick release
NGK AFX wideban 02 meter
Stewart Warner oil pressure boost gauge
Fenders rolled by Anthony
Fenders rolled with Powered by Max fender roller
A huge thanks to all the boys in the Outsliders & RB25 cliques. For all the home boys who’ve helped build this beautiful machine. RJ from Buffalo, Alex from Buffalo, Steve, Chris and Justin all from Brown’s Mill’s NAPA!
