Old-school Nissans age well. This 1992 Nissan 240SX SE with a 1998 Silvia SR20DET swap is no exception.

There’s nothing like nostalgia to bring back fond memories and good times, like a classic Biggie track or the smell of sweet perfume. We see so many builds throughout the years that might be hot for a minute but a season later the style or trend has hit the recycling bin. Then there are individuals like Jeevs Sidhu who opt for a build that will always buck the trends, who would rather go with a project that will endure the times. The Calgary native has shown a unique sense of style and it shows with his 240sx build, no matter the age of the car he would hope to keep things in fashion. Jeevs set out to build his car with the same prestige as famed S13 chassis tuner/driver Koguchi, but with his own twist to it. “Koguchi always has the best steeze” Sidhu claimed when asked about his build.

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The beginnings: a 1998 Silvia SR20DET

The iconic build began with the heart of the beast. Sidhu had imported a SR20DET Red Top which come’s standard issue in mid to late S (early, and blacktop was late) chassis. Following some hard drift and track sessions the tired Red Top was relieved of its duties for a crispy Black Top SR20DET found in the big brother S14. Prior to swapping the motor Sidhu wanted to extract the most out of the power plant as possible, beginning with a Garrett GT28-60RS Turbine, mated with a Tomei Expreme Manifold. Gases were expelled through a Circuit Sports downpipe and Apexi N-1 Titanium Exhaust System. To increase airflow a Greddy Intake manifold with a big bore throttle body lead to a Greddy front mount intercooler. Once the engine was re-assembled a wire tuck ensued including fuse box relocation, those with s-chassis know this is not an easy task to partake.

Styling and Footwork

In Koguchi fashion, Jeevs wanted to have a clean yet recognizable aero package, G-Grow would be the face of 240sx matched with OEM Kouki side skirts, rear valence, wing, tail lamps with a carbon Kevlar garnish as the cherry on top. Before being coated in a metallic black skin the front and rear fenders were pulled and prepped by Sidhu himself. This would allow for aggressive fitment and stance. “Finding a good wheel and tire combo that wouldn’t make my car drive like garbage wasn’t easy, it took time and money” said Jeevs. After going through several sets to dial in the car to his liking, the 240sx sports 18 inch dual toned SSR Professors.

Handling

Handling was one of the most vital aspects of the build relying on Stance Dampers, Tein tie rods and a whole array of bushings and braces. Matched with a Safety 21 roll cage the car was rigid and ready for track duties or daily operation to and from work. With the additional power added, braking was the next area to address. A Project Mu 4 pot big brake kit was employed to share the duties with Z32 2 pot rears.

Cabin

To round out the build two Bride holding monsters were placed in the cockpit, along with Origin Lab carbon fiber rear seat delete. Tired of the worn out OEM lighting inside the Nissan, Sidhu went through the necessity of replacing or wiring in LED bulbs, from the climate control to the Nismo cluster with a wideband 02 gauge built in. Supermade floor mats and a Sparco steering wheel complete the interior.

Takeaway

The objective of this build was to have a daily driver that would break necks while looking at home at the track. Sidhu has easily achieved all of the above and feels he has a complete package sitting in his garage. Little details and some hard work have allowed this iconic chassis to always be one that many would envy, through the years this 240sx will never show its true age.

1992 240sx SE Spec Sheet:

Paint: Porsche Basalt Metallic Black

Engine

1998 Silvia SR20DET w/5Speed

P2M Coil Pack Grounding Plate

ARC Air Box

Tomei Expreme Manifold

S15 Multilayer Exhaust Manifold Gasket

Garrett GT28-60RS Turbo

Circuit Sports Downpipe

Apexi N1-Ti Exhuast System

Circuit Sports Turbo Lines

Greddy Intercooler

HKS Sequential BOV

Aluminum Charge Piping

Nissan N15 Big Bore 70mm Throttle Body

Greddy 1Pc Manifold w/ Welded 70mm Flange, Powder Coated Grey

RC 550cc Injectors

SARD Fuel Pressure Regulator w/ Aeromotive Gauge

Aeroquip Fuel Lines and fittings

Greddy Fuel Rail, Powder Coated Black

Hondata Heat Shield Gasket

Circuit Sports Coolant reservoir

Koyo Radiator

ARC Water Pump Pulley

Greddy Radiator Cap

Samco Red Hoses

Power Enterprises Belt

Fal Dual Electric Fan and Shroud combo

Battery Relocation Kit

Optima Dry Cell Battery

Wire Tuck

DriveTrain

Nismo X Exedy Multiplate Clutch and Flywheel Combo

Circuit Sport Clutch Damper Eliminator

STRD Clutch Assembly

B&M Short Shifter

JDM 180sx LSD

Peak Performance Race Transmission Mount

Energy Suspension Rear Subframe Bushing Kit

Brakes

Project Mu 4-Pot Calipers

Project Mu 2 Piece Rotors

Project Mu Pads

Z32 Master Cylinder

Z32 Rear 2Pot brake

Z32 Drum e-brake conversion

Stainless Braided Lines

Suspension

Stance Coilovers

Energy Suspension Bushing kit

Energy Suspension Steering Rack Bushings

Circuit Sports Exhaust Hanger Bushings

Circuit Sports Aluminum Steering Bushing

Tein Tie Rods

Nismo Power Brace

Custom Reinforced LCA

Powder Coated Red Front and Rear Subframes

Tanabe Front Sway Bar

White Line Adjustable rear swaybar

White Line End Links

Carbing Front StrutBar w/ brake stopper

Cusco Rear Strut bar

Touge Factory C-Pilar Bar

Circuit Sports Trunk Floor Bar

Saftey 21 8pt Roll Cage

Peak Performance RUCA

Wheels

SSR SP1 3piece Custom Painted

18×9 +8 Front

225/35/18

18×10 +8 Back

245/35/18

Rays Engineering long Lightweight lugs nuts

Interior

Sparco Concave Suede Wheel

Kazama Shift Knob

Kazama Spin Turn Knob

Carbon Glove Box Delete

Bride Gias Low Max Carbon Kevlar Driver Seat – Red

Bride Brix 1 – Red

Takata 4pt Harnesses

Origin Carbon Rear Bench

Super Made Floor Mats

Pioneer F90BT Navigation

Greddy Emanage

Greddy SpeedCut Defender

Innovate Wideband Gauge

Nismo 260km LED Backlit Gauge Cluster w/ Wideband

Supermade Checkered Floor Mats

T1R Interior Lights

Removed Rear Seat Brackets

Exterior

Parts by Max Skid Plate

G-Grow Front Bumper

Ganador Electric Mirrors

JDM 180sx Kouki Side Skirts

JDM 180sx Kouki Rear Lip

JDM 180sx Kouki Rear Wing

JDM 180sx Kouki Side Markers

JDM 180sx Kouki Signal Lights

JDM 180sx Kouki City Lights

JDM 180sx Kouki Tail Lights

JDM 180sx Kouki Carbon Kevlar RPS13 Tail Light Garnish

Origin Roof Wing

Painted Carbon Hood

Shaved Trunk LID

Pulled Rear Fenders