The Nissan 240SX is a sports car that was produced between 1989 and 1998. During that time, the car gained a reputation as a vehicle of choice for tuner car projects. That reputation is due in part to the vehicle’s relatively undistinguished looks, which make it a blank canvas for applying cutting edge, racing inspired body parts. This car has more to offer under the hood than on the exterior, but the car’s engine and associated systems are often a part of tuner projects, too.
Options for Nissan 240SX Upgrades
Aftermarket vehicle upgrades range from installing turbochargers and exhaust manifolds to implementing high-performance brakes. The Nissan 240SX upgrades you make are up to you, but if your goal is to make the car perform like a street racer (whether you race it or not), there are certain upgrades that should take precedence over others. If you envision a safe and speedy driving experience from your 240SX, below are 10 upgrades that can make it happen.
1. Turbocharger
Dropping a turbocharger in the engine of your 240SX can give it the accelerating power you have always wanted for passing vehicles on the highway and speeding down remote roads to test the engine’s power. A turbocharger is one of the most significant aftermarket investments you can make, but nothing delivers additional power and torque quite like turbo.
2. Wastegate
A wastegate protects the turbocharger and the engine by regulating maximum boost pressure in the turbocharger system. If a turbocharger will be one of your Nissan 240SX upgrades, and you want to use the turbocharger to the max without potentially damaging the charger or the engine that it boosts, implementing a high-quality wastegate from Enjuku Racing is an excellent choice.
3. Turbo Manifold
If a turbocharger is among your Nissan 240SX upgrades, it should be followed quickly by a turbo manifold -- a device that’s specially designed to move exhaust gases away from the turbo system to prevent them from building up and causing warping or ruptures in the turbocharger. Of special importance is to choose a turbo exhaust manifold that is designed for the turbo drive.
4. Boost Controller
A boost controller moderates the boost level that the intake manifold of a turbocharged engine produces. The device works by adjusting the air pressure that is delivered to the pneumatic / mechanical wastegate actuator. Boost controllers can be factory installed as a part of the engine management system, included in the dash as a manual control switch, or installed as an aftermarket upgrade.
5. Steering Wheel
As simple as it sounds, a steering wheel with reliable grip is also an essential Nissan 240SX upgrades, especially when you increase the driving power of the car with a turbocharger and associated products. Each year, hands slipping on the steering wheel are responsible for hundreds of serious auto accidents. If you’ll be driving your Nissan anywhere near racing speeds, you need a steering wheel you can hold.
6. New Brakes
If you upgrade the horsepower and torque of your 240SX, you should ideally fit it with brakes that are designed to bring the car easily to a halt as it travels at high speeds. Having the wrong brakes for a high-performance car can be like having the wrong tires. When you try to stop, you can continue to dangerously skid forward or fishtail into other lanes of traffic.
6. Flywheel
A flywheel holds energy. The application of torque transfers energy to the device and increases its rotational speed, thus increasing its stored energy. The flywheel releases energy by delivering torque to a mechanical load, thus decreasing its rotational speed. Including a high-performance flywheel among your Nissan 240SX upgrades can improve driving power.
7. Roll Cage
Roll cages come in different configurations. Some roll cages only protect the nose of the automobile. Others essentially encapsulate the vehicle, in order to provide the ultimate level of protection should the car turn on its side and roll. A roll cage that encapsulates the car can be installed on the interior where it isn’t seen and provides protection for rolls from sharp turns.
8. Gauges
If your Nissan 240SX upgrades include tuning up the engine to offer significantly more performance, you may want to monitor the temperature of certain engine reservoirs by installing gauges in your dash that connect to them. Check engine lights are helpful for revealing overheated reservoirs, but high-quality gauges that give exact temperature readings work best.
9. Wiring Harnesses
If you plan on driving your customized Nissan 240SX like a racer, you should probably apply wiring harnesses to protect wires in the engine compartment from becoming loose and dangling, so that they won’t catch on moving components and sever. Wiring harnesses are typically some of the least expensive of all the Nissan 240SX upgrades that you can make.
10. Coilover
The term coilover stands for “coil spring over shock”. That is, a coilover is a coil spring and a shock absorber combined into one. Coilovers are commonly sold as aftermarket performance parts because they offer more wheel support than either a coil spring or a shock absorber alone. For aggressively driven Nissan 240SX models, coilovers are essential components for wheels.
Order 240SX Upgrades Today
For over ten years, Enjuku Racing has specialized in providing aftermarket performance parts for the 240SX. If you are in the market for Nissan 240SX upgrades, you’ve come to the right place. We offer the 240SX upgrades listed above and many more. The upgrades above are great for performance options, but we also sell a variety of Nissan 240SX upgrades that focus on the looks of the car. Visit our store and check out our selection today!
