help doing engine swap in my '92 eagle 2000 GTX ('92 Galant)

[Woosky117]

lol, i would have like the truck too, but it was a little underpowered.
i took it for a test drive.
so i slam on the gas and take my foot off the clutch, and... it almost bogged down on me.
no wheel spin, no fun. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif
and the body was a little worse off than i had thought, and from what it looked like in the pics.

but, i stumbled across something even better!
a 1989 Nissan 240 SX fastback! $2500


Inline 4 KA24E Single Over Head Cam "SOHC"
Brand new 2 year inspection, July
160000km on engine

235000km on body

2dr fastback "notchback"
AEM Short RAM intake
Rear Wheel Drive
Removable Sunroof

Short shifter (have stock shifter as well)
3" cat back exhaust, 4" Tip
7 Spoke rims from 1992-1995 model
4 new winter tires. Back Goodyear. Front hankook.
Alarm with remote from Glubies
10,000k HIDs unwired
15" Rockford Fosgate PUNCH
Rockford Fosgate 500.1 mono amp
front speakers: 2way pioneer 4x6"
rear speakers: 6" round JL audio mid subs

New fuel pump and alternator belt
approx 160hp and 172 ft-lb torque /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devil.gif

so what do you think guys? and remember this is all in canadian dollars! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

the only hard part will be making a convincing argument to my parents, who will want me to go with the 11 years newer echo. well see what happens. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif

 

[Woosky117]

sorry, for some reason the pic is not working...
heres a link for the add on kijiji. here

 

[cspetros]

hmm. What's the mileage on the Echo?

 

[Woosky117]

280k km /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif

 

[Mark LaVallee]

Buy the Toyota and DRIVE. The LAST thing you need is a 240SX. You do not need two modified cars.

 

[cspetros]

Quoting Mark LaVallee:
You do not need two modified cars.



Two modified cars? The 2000GTX that he has is now essentially a stock DOHC N/T Galant. It isn't being "pushed" at all. I have to say, though, that having a modified car for a daily driver might require more maintenance.

At this point, it may be an issue of reliability, more than coolness /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hsugh.gif.

 

[Woosky117]

well, plans have now changed even further....
im not buying any car, and im going to be attending CUC in Lacombe, Alberta.
im driving out with a friend.
so were packing up her corolla, and going on a road trip across Canada!
i leave sunday.
which means that my poor car will stay home... i have to get a cover for it.
my parents want to be able to use the garage in the winter.
ill be back in the summer to work on it.
maybe ill pick up some parts while im out in alberta. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

well, this sucks, and is awesome at the same time.
i will get the car done.....eventualy! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hsugh.gif

 

[cspetros]

Congrats! School is more important. The car will always be there. The opportunity for school may not be. Take it and run /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Have a good time, and stay in touch man.