My 240SX Project Has Been A Total Nightmare

[@tavarish]

Dude, I will help you. Let's get this done.

[@dodi3bodi]

Tavarish And you gonna milk this project with him and make an hour long video tight a bolt?

[@boi9433]

you will make it longer 😂

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

_I help too, Tav. You pick up Ed, so he can tell us LP640 & Kimmy stories. I'll bring along 4 slices of Couch Pizza, from a kickin' swahray (soiree) I threw back in june ................2014 0.o_

[@lowpulse8729]

That's dope, IDGAF HOW LONG it takes...editing FTW ...as an older(over40) 240sx owner & appreciate the platform I just wanna see him finish!!!

[@cipiofficial]

Take it slow and do it right Kyle, some youtubers out there rush things for the views and the cars look like a mess barely holding up

[@vongdong10]

Absolutely right. I followed thatdudeinblue's build and oh man that was a mess. Kyle's been doing it right as far as I'm concerned.

[@accobra5631]

Or like B is for Build and the 240z with the BMW drivetrain

[@cptspinach]

@@accobra5631 That was an absolute cringe-fest. I unsubscribed through that disaster.

[@accobra5631]

@@cptspinach from what I've seen on that channel it's a running theme of them doing things half-assed

[@romanrapoz4813]

Love the vice city pfp

[@omarzowila]

I missed the Nissan 240SX and I also missed the videos you did with Chrisfix

[@buickspencer02]

q&a video

[@FrezzyYT]

He did stuff with ChrisFix?

[@omarzowila]

Frezzy yes, like the 4 to 5 lug swap, super cleaning the 240sx, and parting out the 1997 Saab 900

[@FrezzyYT]

Omar Zowila I have seen the 4 to 5 lug swap on his truck but didn’t realize he was in the video

[@omarzowila]

Frezzy if you watched the original video by ChrisFix, you would know that Kyle collaborated with him

[@JamesRussoMillas]

I think us KZbin watchers get spoiled by the big budget channels which make these swaps looks like cake and that only take like a couple of months. I totally get this was no small job with everything being custom and all. I don't blame you for taking a break when it became too much for one person. I actually think the transmission was a good choice for what it's worth since now you have 6 gears and it won't blow up when your pushing 500-600bhp. Good luck with this car bro, it's definitely a special piece 👍

[@bradcarpenter1881]

Kyle: "Good Gracious!"

[@apollo4657]

You have my absolute respect. You never gave up and stuck with it. The end will absolutely justify the means my friend. Keep it up! 👊🏻👌🏻

[@ColdCircleX]

Don't worry it will be worth it when its complete

[@TheOMAha94]

Love to see 240 content for a long time! Also i love the perfectionism you put in all of your projects. (thorougly cleaning even every single fastner and all!) Thats great, but i know at least in my case, perfectionism can also be quite stressfull, when you are not satisfacted in almost anything you do, and dont want to even start something, if you couldn finish it perfectly. Good Luck with 240 build, it will be worth your effort! Also 240SX is why i once subscribed! 😎👍

[@zed8083]

Don't sweat it Kyle. We're here for ya! Do whatcha gotta do. You put a new video up, we'll be all over it, we're here for ya bro!

[@tmonnmiles]

Man I am so happy to see a video on this car again. I don't do twitter or insta but I have been following you on FB and keeping up with this build. You got your s13 right after i got mine while I was in the process of figuring out what direction I wanted to go with mine, and you and this car have been my inspiration. I love watching your videos, they so so detailed and have been a HUGE help to me and my build and I couldn't be more grateful. Keep on keepin on my dude, can't wait to see this beast finally come to life!

[@1leggeddog]

Dear Kyle: I just noticed something your channel does that no other channel I'm subbed to, does. YOU DON'T DO JUMP CUTS IN YOUR EDITING! THANK YOU SO MUCH! It gets so frustrating watching content that is delivered in an unnatural way ♥️

[@ethanwilliams261]

Been subscribed to your channel for probably over 5 years now. Glad to see the s13 is back but don’t stress yourself out too much over it! Hope all is going well for you 🙂

[@gsmja4448]

I've never clicked so fast! So happy to see an update on how it's going with the project!

[@christophertibbitts5636]

Kyle, thank you for being so upfront about this project! Far too many folks on KZbin edit all the "story" out of a build and just jump to the tail end. I am still just as excited to see this puppy growl as I was when I commented on your last 240 video, haha! Cannot wait for it to fire up, buddy! It's gonna turn out fantastic! Keep up the amazing work on this car...it is so worth it!

[@gur_is_gur]

I have been watching your videos since 2012, watching these videos in this day and age is some hard-core nostalgia.

[@davidwoods1188]

I've been watching since way before these resto-mod vids, and I have to say youre killin it man the 240SX is by far the best project car series ive watched on youtube. You go through everything with detail and finesse. The stock-like interior is SUPER baller especially the factory stitched shifter. Move at your own pace and itll come out as a great restored vehicle.

[@Suethes]

So... basically everything the car wizzard said about swapping and so-called "kits" is true then?

[@benbauer1257]

What did he say

[@imnota]

Obviously, a kit that has been made to work with an rb, an rb trans and an s13 subframe will only fit with that combo and won't with a cd009 and a skyline subframe... Like y'all are lacking common sense and blame it on the kit.

[@xvnyl12]

Great to see updates with the 240 again Kyle, you do you. We're just spoiled subscribers, praying everything (house and all your projects) goes well and looking forward to more content!

[@Jared-ob2np]

so glad to see this car again even if im seeing it a few months late. dont give up! im in the exact same situation as you are except with a kat swap/build. we are even at almost the same point with having the built motor in the car and buttoning up the rest. you got this

[@JoseRivera-ym3wj]

This video just shows that engine swaps are NOT a plug-n-play deal. Research takes time. Sourcing and making parts work takes time and money. Trying to make the drivetrain work and able to be an enjoyable ride without sacrificing important readouts takes time and money. Changing direction regarding which parts to use takes time and money. Even doing a totally stock CA or SR swap, which is a factory engine swap that's really straightforward, needs the ECU and harness to actually make it work. All that aside, this series of videos is a learning experience for you and the viewers who has a swap in mind. And this is a real-world as it gets. No project is just done in a short amount of time. I will leave with this: and old-school technique to resolve oil return issues would have been porting and polishing the oil return passages on the cylinder head, making the oil easier to drain from the head. It could be done at home with a dye grinder, but it would require a steady hand and cleaning the head after the job is done. So that oil return kit is a good alternative. Just try to pull the braided line away from the starter with worm clamps as if it were a metal ziptie. An S-chassis owner's best friend is zipties. Good luck on getting the engine started, finishing this and other projects, and enjoy your new home.

[@saabkyle04]

Jose Rivera Thank you so much for all of the insight 🙏🏻 That’s the problem with KZbin now. All of these big money KZbinrs have set an unrealistic expectation for everyone else. I really appreciate the support and all the time you took to write this. Have a great day!

[@BravoManUK]

Things always take longer than you think, especially when you do things right, like you are and with the attention to detail you employ with all the builds. Impatience invariably leads to disaster. As for stressing over the frequency of these videos, do them when ever you can and hopefully it won't turn into a chore. I'm sure I can speak for a lot of your audience when I say we will always support and applaud your efforts.

[@240justin7]

its about time ive been waiting for a update video forever

[@grantmills4184]

Looks pretty difficult, but you’re doing a great job🔥 just keep going slow and steady, the detail and precision of this build is definitely going to be worth it

[@jaythree1976]

You should make a playlist for this car. It is the reason i found your channel. It is hard to pick through all of your videos to find all the 240 stuff.

[@mathisbeaulieu604]

This is a killer build, I get your frustration and I just want you to be happy, this build will be a huge accomplishment but until then keep up the efforts, off cam and just know subs are with you

[@kc2743]

Just got to the part where you showed the kit for the speed signal. That is exactly what helicopters use to show rotor RPM...cool stuff man!

[@jordantomblin2302]

I remember seeing the videos when you got this thing. Having a project car is a hard procedure. But in the end, it's worth it. I've got an '88 Ram that I'm planning to restore, so I know the feeling. It's currently sitting under a cover... Money and time is not at hand for the time being. Good luck with it!

[@MotorScotti]

Finally man, feels like it's been yeeears since the last proper 240SX video! Good job!

[@jake318HD]

Get this thing done man! After seeing the exhaust setup fabrication, I wanna keep watching the build on this!

[@payco_pr]

Dudeee i just saw the video from Chrisfix when you made the 5 lug conversion, that was july 26 2017, the car (and you) changed a lot. :)

[@zachariahdorn756]

Thanks for sharing the struggle. I have been consuming all the rb25 content I can to get ready to build mine. I will make sure to give back and make my own videos. I have syko mounts and was thinking of using a z33 trans but you may have saved me from that headache. Now that I know how much of a pain that was and how much cutting that lead to I may stay with my rb25 trans.

[@birdseyeview1543]

Lots of guys do this when starting out. Bit off way more than anticipated. It will be an awesome car that you will have to sell because it makes financial sense to do so. In 20 years when the business is good and solid, you will find it and buy it back. It will be really expensive, but it won't matter. All the best to you Kyle.

[@2stepsaway820]

You do what you feel comfortable with Kyle. Looks fantastic man. Please keep the RB25 valve covers!

[@adampierce3238]

The car looking really great buddy sorry for late posting and watching video I been busy

[@Doc187XL]

Should have just went KA24ET and called it a day with the rest of the restomods you’ve done already and finalize it with some fresh paint but it look like you’re building a sleeper. Keep up the good work. Hope to get my interior lookin nice like yours someday

[@tr3ynag4ta]

I see my favorite car enthusiast doin dat good work on this car. Great work! 🙏🏿❤️

[@gustavito7888]

I miss the 240sx , That 240 sx was a unicorn for me, When you bought it car was really stock, and you is customizing really very good.

[@infovideos7355]

First we really missed you And looking forward to see this car finished 😊😁

[@tengvang1471]

Been a fan since day one Kyle! Love all your content. Glad to see you haven’t given up on the 240sx. Keep it up.

[@vgswappedpressurewasher8150]

For the oiling problem, you could just mill out the oil drains within in the head. A bit less sketchy than that external drain.

[@kinslayergaming3159]

Those rear head drain kits work pretty well

[@joeychaseable]

Hey Kyle... Just wondering if you still have your Viper?

[@Gruetzy]

I think I’m emotionally attached to your project.(In a good way). I am glad we have this opportunity to have this view of the birth of a totally new creature! Appreciate all the content you share!

[@Theferg1]

Great job bro. Bro what did you speay the bottom of the car with? Underneath of the car? It looks really great! Thank you!!

[@leearmstrong121]

Good on ya Kyle. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@lowpulse8729]

@Saabkyle04: respect to you for the level of detail your paying to this 240sx. You're garage setup and dedication to diy is commendable! I was a freshman in high school when the '93 came to my attention, love at 1st sight. In my mid 20's I bought one and owned it 15yrs. Seeing you take time to work on yours inspired me to buy another one now I'm 41, as it was my favorite car and a worthy headache lol!

[@brysonshires9742]

Kyle consider going aluminum block ls? Or any other v6/v8 that's aluminum. Alot more weight off the front end

[@fireonmytarget8937]

Recently found your channel - it is excellent.

[@kogulification]

Wow I rewatched this series so many times and finally a update 😂

[@alexortiz835]

Yeah fitting the CD trans in that car is a pain in the ass with any motor lol, as well as “made to fit” kits that never fit. Thats the one drawback, ontop of the cost of any adapter being obnoxiously expensive Respect for sticking with the car for this long too, been here since the beginning and even though its not done yet it’s still great to see how far its come 👍

[@wickedjoejoe8631]

Its not gonna be easy just takes time and alot of research but once you get going and everything starts to work out and it will get better and it will worth it in the end. Great videos keep it up.

[@joellily21]

You’re the man! I’ve always enjoyed this build. Regardless of how long it’s been.

[@JasonCabrera]

Good reason to cut you radiator support but it doesn’t look that good but hey if it works it works

[@fmx623]

i learned not to care so much building my 240. shits going to break and things don’t alway “bolt on” lol. i’ve replaced and upgraded almost everything and even though it’s not where i want it to be i still enjoy beating the piss out of it. don’t quit.

[@kobbetop]

I have the same disease and it’s called perfectionism ;-) It feels like you haven’t done anything but in reality you have done lots...

[@s10_4_life6]

When are you going to do more on the 4 door S10 ??? Just Curious

[@ΧρυσοβαλαντηςΚαργακος-ο3φ]

continue the 240sx videos we loving it

[@deanwharepapa8561]

Awesome Kyle good things take time, the Nissan is starting to transform

[@JJBone-fc1lr]

Thank You Kyle keep up the good work and Pace yourself.

[@mr.s7961]

Worth the delay Kyle! Keep going,it is a huge but very difficult project. The final look is going to be amazing mechanically and cosmetically about the exterior!

[@waltreal]

Thanks bro. Good to see you working on the car again. Once you finish with all the mechanical work, will you be painting the car and adding anything to the body like sporty side skirts, new hood, bumpers, etc.

[@kinslayergaming3159]

I would go with a Type X conversion it's oem and sporty

[@SuperTimeStretch]

That wrinkle red turbo housing is actually incredible.

[@DaHiddenGemz]

Absolutely love this build! So much attention to detail and I love it. This is what I'm trying to do with my S14. I'm just much further away haha.

[@larryt9176]

I hope there was oil in the crankcase when you guys were testing the starter. Assembly lube only goes so far.

[@GermanGameAdviser]

glad to see an 249SX update again :)

[@garforce2]

arp has regular stronger than grade 8 bolts too btw for that bell housing and anything else, all by length and thread, really nice, just saw it on the live coverage of Steph Papadakis building the new supra motor at sema

[@gageellis299]

@saabkyle04 platinum racing products in Aus also have some unreal RB parts also. The wilwood brake kit. Did the rears retain the handbrake and if not what was your work around?

[@l.a.h837]

Autovlog garage goals

[@TaffPlays]

Nah, Mikes garage is better than this imo but this is cool. Only bc he has a v10 m5 with a manual and a f12

[@josh.nalepa6596]

I honestly compltey forgot that "said company" existed. Been so long since someone talked about them. Lol I remember when they were well known, and we're one of the best in the business and even had I think 2 or 4 r34 midnight purple editions and we're doing really good. Then it seemed like a little bit before you talked to them some people said they were doing sketchy stuff. Then next thing you know they're closed, owner/workers/etc disappeared/went MIA and they just dropped off the grid lol. I'm glad you grabbed your stuff while you could tho

[@SergeCanFixIt]

Hey kyle, you need to make a video of how much it cost to build the 240sx, really love the build and I'm hoping to get a 240 for my self as a project

[@StabTheDabb]

The 240sx was sure worth the wait 👏👏👏👏

[@calambres6614]

This video is so fascinating I'm building my 88 2door 4.3 blazer and my vg33 Nissan nice to know there's a guy some where out there that's also busting his knuckles for what he drives

[@cptspinach]

Keep it up man!

[@jr45482]

Thats ruff kyle but so far soo good!👌

[@StabTheDabb]

There is a adapter kit that you have to cut the CD bellhousing off and use an automatic RB25 bellhousing and an adapter plate that connects the RB to CD trans. Watch AdamLZ's video on how he did that

[@saabkyle04]

StabTheDabb Productions I know that, I thought I took what I thought was the “easier” route. I was wrong.

[@HangoRider]

You still have the original ka24e that you pulled the stock engine out ?

[@mlanger44]

Dude, you're great. I only wish there was a long lost brother of your doing the exact same thing to a KA24DE

[@noahbaker808]

Hey Kyle did your family close the dealership? i hardly hear you mention it anymore?

[@OIR339]

Can anyone explain to me how the RB25 intake setup works? Why does it have 2 air intakes when its not a V6?

[@lirrprodigy2810]

I was expecting a more problems video when you posted on instagram that a 240sx video was coming today 😂

[@DeskyFanny]

Hey, I've Seen This One!

[@jabonky]

Yay, she's back. Love this car series

[@jkiu6013]

Kyle, huge fan here. I like to know, knowing what you know now, what would you say to a fellow stock 240 owner? Would you still pick rb25det? What setup/parts would you not have done if you were to do it all over again?

[@broncoramfan]

All I can say is that light at the end of the tunnel looks a little brighter now. Keep grinding away n when you have enough content put it out. I'd rather wait for meaningful content then fluff.

[@FunkingPrink]

I was wondering where this thing was at! And some of this hits quite close to home with having my own S13 project car haha

[@ubirter]

Welcome back 240!

[@spingebill5987]

Fav thing on the channel

[@marino4691]

love this project. with all that interior work and sound dampening. gonna be a nice sleeper / gt car with lots of power

[@PriestsandParamedics]

Keep it up Kyle! I believe in you!

[@Dc91619]

Glad to see the 240 bro

[@SergeCanFixIt]

Yes thank you, I have not seen the 240 in forever

[@NonCreativeNik]

Ah I remember when I did my first rb 240 swap such fun times

[@ssmokerjoe]

Hay it looks gokd man keep up the great work i love the attention to detail u give your cars this 240 is gonna be sick and it will be worth it in the end u will have a beast of a car u will love to drive ive personaly own 18 nissan 240sx's lol and i put an rb25 neo in an s14 i k the ow your struggles jusg keep your head up

[@adopap1]

Kyle, huge respect!!

[@TheGoodMedicine]

I hate to bring bad news but the gear ratio is a big problem with this diff, you need a 350z ring and pinion, it is bolt on btw.

[@AlexTrain5249]

Nice to know it’s about to run with the Skyline GT-R engine.

[@kinslayergaming3159]

Skyline gtst

[@matthewhayford5466]

Saabkyle04 are you going to do project cars and car reviews.

[@CrazyIvan1337]

My god...that looks PHENOMENAL!!! Dare I say, it looks SEMA-worthy!

[@2258mmm]

Where is this thing now

[@AustinMBecker]

This is the moment when you ask yourself "Why didn't I keep it stock and just enjoy it...."

[@jocool562]

Should have just done a restoration with some modifications. Not....this.

[@philspaghet]

Take your time Kyle! Take your time ad make it to SEMA!