Holy 2-forty!

Upon first Glance Cody Timmers 1995 240 looks like a nice clean OEM+ example of a very popular Nissan. Clean, no unnecessary fat, polished, useable, and ready to drive. These are the first thoughts that came to mind on my first walk around of the car. Spotted at a local car event I was smitten and needed to learn more.

 My inspection became more thorough as several things jumped out at me. First thing that caught my eye was the turbo. Now, I don’t and probably won’t claim to be an expert in the JDM world, but a clean build is a clean build and deserves great respect which I was giving it, until I saw the emblem on the valve cover. 

Whoa! “that moment when” sort of things for me right there. Turns out our friend here had installed a 2jz out of a Toyota, added a big fat turbo to it and installed it in a fashion that it looks almost like the factory put it there. Not an easy task for any but when well executed is a sight to behold.

Installed with custom fabricated engine mounts, the 2jz GTE fits in there like it belongs, managed by  AEM V2 hooked up to a custom wiring harness and the Borg Warner S366 being propelled by exhaust gasses pushing through it’s hot side, and the extra pressure being vented via a Tial 44 mm waste gate the car has no problem propelling  itself down the road.

Speaking of going down the road, Cody also installed the R154 from the Supra in his 240. Seems natural right? With the addition of an Infinity Q45 LSD, and Q45 hubs it was a match! Cody kept the car at a usable ride height and bolted a nice set of Enkeis to it keep the car looking classy and subtle. We are starting to know better now that this car isn't so subtle though, aren't we?

As I walked around the car a bit more the next thing to jump was the exhaust. Hot damn! (this car had me full of quaint little exclamations) Where many would settle for finding a nice aftermarket easy-fit system Cody decided he wanted more out of it and set about  measuring, cutting and tacking together custom 4” turbo back system. When he was satisfied with the fit (which is as good if not better than a decent aftermarket, and with the OEM exit location intact fits perfectly) He sent it off for final welding.

Raiding the Nissan parts bin Cody Went about upgrading the front of his 240 from a zenki front end 1995-1996 style to a Kouki front end which is the 1997-1998 front. After welding in the headlight brackets the rest bolted on without incident and the car was sent off to paint.

Ok, so maybe the intercooler gives a little something away....

Leaving the interior very stock looking with the addition of some gauges to monitor what the car is doing and an outward appearance of not being heavily modified, I would bet money that this car surprises anybody who gives a pull a try with him.

All in all a clean execution on a classic car. Here's some more pictures.

 Till next time, Joe D……