Building a 550hp 1JZ Nissan 240SX - in 10 Minutes!

When Vin first picked up this dusty old Nissan 240sx, it had seen better days. Much... much better days. But he had some grand plans, including 1JZ swap under the hood (from our pals at JDM of California), some fresh paint, and some body bits. And after a summer's worth of toiling and building, Vin's s14 came out wider, 5x faster, and WAY better looking. Putting down around 550hp to the crank, and sitting pretty on BBS LM wheels (sorry, Hert), this might be one of our favorite Hoonigan cars to date.

Now check out the entire build series in just 10 minutes - from forgotten storage vehicle to 550hp fun machine.

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BUILD SPECS:

- Engine-1JZ VVTi from @jdmcalifornia
*for a full list of maintenace items needed CLICK HERE:
- Transmission- CD00A 6 speed with Collins adapter @collinsgarage

- Power Adder (setup):
- Garret GTX3076r GenII with v-band .81a/r turbine housing @turbobygarrett
- Plazmaman billet intake manifold, fuel rail, throttle body and plazma-clamps - @plazmamanracing
- Future Fab V-Band exhaust manifold - @futurefab_jon
- Chase Bays tucked rad, brake booster delete and clutch slave- @chasebays
- Deatschwerks 1200cc injectors- @deatschwerks
- Alariatech Oil Catch Can

Electronics:
- Rywire PDM and Body Harness- @rywire_motorsports_electronics
- AEM Infinity ECU - @aemelectronics
- Thorn Industries Coil Pack - @thornindustries
- Bisimoto Flexfuel Tune - @bisimoto

Suspension and Chassis:
- KW Clubsport 2-way coilovers- @kwsuspension
- ISR Arms- @ISRperformance
- OS Giken Superlock LSD - @osgiken
- Team Hang Loose Drop Spindles - @teamhangloose

Interior
- Recaro Profi XL Seats- @recaroautomotive
- Street Faction Ultra-low Mounts - @streetfaction
- Custom Ti delete Panels - @chasingJs
- AEM CD5 digital Display- @aem electronics

Exterior
- Origin 55mm fenders
- JDM Front bumper
- Seibon Carbon Hood, doors, panels and trunk - @seiboncarbon
- Paint by Strassesport - @strassesport

[HooniganProjectGarage]

We’re chopping down some of our favorite project cars into 10 minute breakdowns… which one would you want to see next?

[chrisalarcon]

just imagine what he could do in 20 minutes

[HAunderscoreVE]

daaaamn, it even has an interior?! That's how you tell its on a next level. Drives nice, has power, has paint.. and has an actual human habitable interior. Great work!

[o_me_zzz]

This literally everyone’s dream build I can’t one too make something like this

[nichutch]

Love that final shot, Vin driving away like he's Dom from fast and furious.

[martinruiz]

Man I can’t wait to see herts 240sx 10 minute break down

[andreprado]

ken, we have a drift driver in Brazil, Diego Higa, who needs a sponsor for American FormulaD, this year he was willing to sell everything he had to be able to participate in this championship, but even so he saw that he couldn't compete to "win ", even selling everything, there would be a lack of resources, he was the champion of Netflix's Hyperdrive" baby face killer "was the nickname they gave him, he is someone extremely competitive and talented, and needs a godfather, someone who believes in his dream, see the videos on his YouTube channel and draw your conclusions, but see, you are a businessman, I believe he is a good investment. I thank you on behalf of all Brazilians who enjoy Drift ... he deserves it ...

[fastcarve]

Man, imagine doing a build like this and not worrying about how much things cost. You know, just doing what you want. Must be soooo cool to do that.

[jamiepullen]

What's the name of the song from the opening montage :20 in?

[ChristopherBristol]

Love it, great when you've reached your goal with a car like that. I've been on my project for over 4 years and still not done lol

[StayFoul]

Dat "OS GILKEN" though, lol.

[Tim]

We need more video’s of dan working on his s14!

[smallwoodmatt]

I love Vin’s builds, he pays attention to the details. Also very well made video

[ManuelSurgenor]

If you open up the the mounting tab holes on the steering knuckles, you can run 350z track edition brembo 4 pistons and rotors up front. Basically a bolt on affair.

[paulweaver]

Well done Vin! Sick man i am jealous!!

[antoniorendon]

The taste this guy has is what makes this 240 so beautiful!

[Fox_Sock]

super hot couldn’t wait longer for this montage

[robertgodwin]

This is an incredibly complete build Vin, and the outcome is amazing, you should be properly stoked with it. Love this wrap up style of video too, looking forward to seeing more!

[Coda]

Imo needs Kouki tail lights and the Silvia rear lip

[Pfeiffer]

So only good for a year of driving on the street? Smog guy will definitely not pass this...