The Nissan 240 SX was a cool car in its right even without any modifications or the slightest drop of purple paint. But that was almost twenty years ago and as such you may have thought that the 240 SX had been confined to the classic car archives, not if Tommy Cho has anything to do about it.
This is his car and being the owner of the iLL Garage, you simply have to have something on the front that shows you know what you are going on about. The car has been super modified almost beyond recognition to produce what has to be one of the best Nissans around and that is saying something.
The car is a great example of what can be done with time, experience, skills and that all important little matter of cash, you need some of that too!
Fast Facts – 1990 Nissan 240SX
Owner Tommy Cho – Hometown Villa Park, IL
Daily Grind owner of ill garage
Under The Hood – 2.0L turbocharged SR20DET (S14); Borg Warner S362 Turbo from Bulls eye Turbo; lightened under drive pulleys; iLL Garage custom intercooler; ARC oil pan; Earls AN fittings and stainless lines; Avid solid mounts; TiAL wastegate; HKS SSQ blow-off valve; Vibrant air filter; Deutsche Werks 810cc injectors; Koyo radiator; Grex oil filter relocation kit; Alchemy turbo manifold; ISIS turbo exhaust; VS Racing 12″ slim line fan (X2)
Drivetrain – competition clutch stage 4 clutch kit, ultra lightened flywheel; driveshaft shop solid aluminium driveshaft; nismo 1.5 way lsd
Brains – nistune engine management
Stiff Stuff – cusco zero-2r coilovers; modified s&w custom roll cage; yamato garage ruca, toe rods, traction rods, tension rods; touge factory steering bushings
Stoppers – Z32 front and rear brakes; ichiba extended studs; stainless steel lines
Rollers – 18×10 -0 (front) 18×13-36 (rear) custom purple work meister s1; muteki sr48 neo chrome extended lugs
Outside – PPG charcoal gray paint; version select s15 front bumper, s13 to s15 conversion fenders; jdm s15 headlights; jdm kouki taillights; origin stream side skirts, stream rear bumper, 50mm over fenders (modified to 70mm); aero catch hood latches; seibon dv s15 carbon-fiber hood
Inside – simpson 4pt harness; bride vios iii low max bucket seat; buddy club seat rails; b&m short shifter; proper dildo shift knob; 350mm personal grinta steering wheel; nrg 2.5 quick-release and short hub; faux-suede covered dash; 5 panel rear View mirror
Props – big ups to ill garage crew for spending late nights till mornings getting the car together, bullseye turbo, melissa @ competition clutch, aj @ last chance coatings, andy @ nistune, nos energy drinks keeping us alive, and all of midwest coast keeping the scene live! www illgarage.com, koyorad.com, origin-lab.com, seiboncarbon.com, tees usa.com(bride), workwheelsusa.com
Source [Super Street Online]
OBX Yellow Spark Plug Wire Set 91-98 Nissan 240SX 2.4L
Product Features
10.3mm heavy-duty quality construction 100% silicone double wrap
High strength fiberglass braid for added “pull strength”
Stainless steel plug terminals for high electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance
Backed By Manufacturer Limited Lifetime Warranty
(Product shown for colour reference only)
Product Description
OBX High Performance Spark Plug Wires are the highest quality and thickest wires available in today’s market. Six individually wrapped 18 strand copper cores are wrapped with a stainless steel conductor to ensure greater ignition current conduction and longer spark duration. The core is covered with a special synthetic dielectric compound that prevents all electrical leakage and arcing of the current due to microscopic cracks when aging occurs. Extra heavy duty glass braid is woven around to withstand extreme wire stretch from pulling. All of this is coated with an outer sheeting of silicone double wrap measuring 10.3mm in thickness to withstand extreme engine bay temperatures.
OBX wires are compatible with all types and brands of spark plugs on the market today to increase voltage output and provide maximum combustion on today’s high performance engines. These wires have been dyno tested to significantly increase horsepower and torque on both stock and modified engines over OEM ignition wires.
Priced at $40
Source [Amazon]
Bulldog Remote Starter & T-Harness Kit for 94-99 Nissan 240SX
Product Features
Includes Step-by-step Instructional DVD; (1) One Four Button Extended Range Remote Transmitter; Code Learning; Built in Relays for door locks; Dedicated Start and Stop Buttons
Programmable “COLD” Start; Remote Trunk Release (+/-); Parking Light Conformation (+/-); Dome Light Supervision (+/-)
Programmed Run Time- 5, 10 and 15 Minutes; Pit-Stop Feature; Fully Remote Programmable and Adjustable; 400 Feet of Range
Product Description
Consumer Guide Writes: A remote car starter may appear to be a luxury item, but at the price of the Bulldog RS1100, it should be considered a necessity. This is a complete, do-it-yourself system that includes a four-button remote transmitter that offers keyless door entry and trunk release–perfect for when your hands are full carrying shopping bags or a youngster. The parking light comes on to indicate that the car engine is indeed running. It even has a feature that allows the car to keep running and the doors locked while you dash away for a quick pit stop. It comes with an installation kit, complete with DVD instructions and electrical tape. This is a somewhat tricky installation, so anyone who isn’t comfortable cutting into your automobile’s ignition system might want to look into professional installation. The range of the RS1100 remote control is up to 400 feet. Includes Step-by-step Instructional DVD; (1) One Four Button Extended Range Remote Transmitter; Code Learning; Built in Relays for door locks; Dedicated Start and Stop Buttons! Programmable “COLD” Start; Remote Trunk Release (+/-); Parking Light Conformation (+/-)! Dome Light Supervision (+/-) Programmed Run Time- 5, 10 and 15 Minutes; Pit-Stop Feature; Fully Remote Programmable and Adjustable; 400 Feet of Range
Priced at $99.99
Source [Amazon]
