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[@RicerMiata]

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[@shaneobrien148]

Drift car . You should weld her up . Best drift cars are ones that aren’t worth a fortune.

[@chriswimbledon6804]

Get it built Chris , strip to a shell for blank canvas repair what needs doing on it rebuild it and make it something great will make some great content for you guys , I believe you could do something cool

[@clancy4freeswag562]

Are you aware of interest?

[@NEOVVL.]

It'll 100% be timing related, turn the dizzy until it runs smoother

[@basementbanter366]

Never felt second hand buyer's remorse until this day. 😂

[@driftslutt2166]

You can build a Nc Miata sub 5k 🤷‍♂️ no issues

[@MattBrownbill]

I get that with every sight unseen car I but off the Internet. 😅

[@jakesensabaugh366]

Lol I agree.

[@SKOMPAS]

@@driftslutt2166 NC Miatas are terrible cars compared to early ones, the early ones are just getting old now unfortunately

[@jordancromwell7047]

When he is sitting in the car “I think I fucked up” I felt that 😂

[@mrmalavey1098]

If prezza can uncrumple his tin can I'm sure you're capable of fixing the rust, maybe you should give him a shout as he's a really good dude and I'm sure he can give ya some handy nuggets of info 😬👌

[@snowfreak207]

Mike is a mad man love his videos the junk yard finds are the best but he really did a ton of work on that 240 crazy how he had it all apart

[@kanggoo57]

prizza*

[@BLINDEYESN1PR]

Mike prizza

[@minutemanatee930]

Talk to the Man Prizza Mike that man could teach you a thing or two on replacing the frame rails and everything else!

[@nzgearheads9483]

i agree and hes so down to earth

[@jordangarneau8817]

I 3rd that , Prizza collab would be fireee

[@TheReaper42069]

Prizza is a G

[@jairog.3607]

Defenetly him

[@PaulCammarata84]

Finally an issue I can provide some good insight into. I spent about 6 months chasing issues on a 93 nissan hardbody which has the same engine. A few things you should check. First check for vacuum leaks, these engines run like garbage if there's any extra air getting in that isn't being read by the MAF. Replacing the MAF would also be a good troubleshooting step, but make sure you get a Hitachi or OEM replacement. I ended up taking apart the throttle body and sealing all the mating surfaces with RTV to ultimately resolve my main issue. Which ended up being an intake leak causing it to run lean. Check your fuel pressure, I also had a bad fuel pump only putting out about 8 psi at idle. During the troubleshooting I also replaced every sensor on the engine, their aren't that many so it's only a couple hundred bucks of parts. Given it's over 30 years old with no idea about what's been done to it not a bad idea just for some peace of mind. It really sounds like it's running on 3 cylinders I would pull each plug while idling to see if one doesn't make a difference. Also check timing, 15 DBTC is factory. Check for any error codes on the ECU they're OBD1 so it's not super helpful, but could provide some insight.

[@EXZACHTPERFORMANCE]

Better keep that pignose front, they are rare as fk everywhere else in the world, tube front, plate rails, patch floor, guilt free thrasher 240.

[@tamedgoat3920]

“Maybe we’re so retarded…. For buying this thing” LMAO

[@SteveTheBeardedWonder]

The best 🤣🤣

[@Thatslow_B6]

I died at that part lol 😂

[@wobblysauce]

Content…

[@BadPandaRacing]

Lmao kilkd me lol😂

[@viktor0028]

Scarred for life 😅

[@rosh3918]

It clearly has misplaced sparkplug wires

[@Filthy-Felon]

I was about to say it sounds like a cylinder isn't firing but I think you're right.

[@Thematty635]

Yea runs like a lawnmower haha put Put put

[@jccook253able]

Or timing

[@richysracing9524]

Yh sounds like there mixed up

[@JDGeorge240sx]

give the single jingle some love dude. it is bad but you're there now. I bought my 93 for 2300 in 2020, wasn't running but it's 1j swapped now. Rust minimum

[@SKOMPAS]

I agree really good for going turbo the stock bottom end and trans are surprisingly strong!

[@Chry_Bmb]

@@SKOMPASeven to build them is kinda cheapish. Id love to see ruddy so some single cam action

[@bradthacker9904]

You should definitely take that welding class first and then do the patches.

[@gavinstarke1184]

Even then, practice on some bullshit lawn mower to keep your mistakes minimal.

[@smokehousesmokehouse7133]

While it is runnin pull a plug wire and see if the idle stays the same. Do that to each cylinder to find which one isn't fiering. Fuel (possible clogged injector) or spark (possible timing or cap/rotor).

[@trueno2984]

Love that Rudy’s sharing the prices on his flips now it’s more satisfying 😎

[@perryturpin766]

I fucking knew it!!! Definitely needs a junk banner immediately!!!!! Happy fourth guys!!!

[@senormonroe8883]

I think Trevor has that cheap red s13. You guys should do a budget drift car build challenge like the old days!!!

[@bajan246bim]

Are the plug wires put on in the correct order? Does the car have the correct plugs? is the enamel on any of the plugs cracked? Is the coil good? is the ignition timing good? was the timing belt changed and is the cam timing set back correctly?

[@JB-qy1gx]

relax

[@Tunerdude94]

No u

[@Yes-ln1yi]

@@JB-qy1gx thats just common things to go for straight away... tbf dunno how chris didnt know

[@1990Redline]

​@@Yes-ln1yidude Chris didn't know because what Chris does rarely makes any sense..😅🙈 and that's not hating, I like Chris but it is what it is..😅

[@Duggan506]

ceramic** wtf enamel haha

[@jbrayda9]

I want to see the strut tower fix series. I've always wondered how that was done and who better to watch do it than ruddy buddy.

[@402car_kid4]

i was always told use the banks money not yours. i have 5 credit cards and in a year my credit shot up to mid 700s and climbing. just make sure to get the riht cards and pay them off asap and youre good to go. and like Ruddy said the rewards are very beneficial if you know how to do it. Tip; you can even buy gold with your credit cards, sell that gold right away and stack up rewards that way. i learned that from a guy who has basically free hotels from marriot anytime he wants to go, and flights along with that. and its basically free, although you will lose a tad bit selling the gold unless you can buy it at market value.

[@BOOT]

They keep sending me cash offer cards, if I spend xxx in 3 mo and I spend it anyway. Just pay em off n make a couple hundred per offer cause I don't care if it hurts my credit by getting more cards at this point. Plus rewards.

[@wimctrfk2]

Time to give Prizzamike a call he knows a thing or two about welding a 240 😂

[@nicholasmcnamee66]

I think it would be cool to put small wheels on the 240 and slam it. Just for a fun “retro” style car. Keep the interior all stock and just blast some ac and rage the backroads.

[@benjamin8558]

especially with the pignose bumper

[@Tunerdude94]

My Corolla sounded like that when I mixed up the plug wires. It’s definitely not firing on all cylinders. That or the ignition timing is way the tf off. It’s fixable tho. If it’s got compression it’s worth saving

[@joewontwice]

Brace those strut towers before you cut it

[@Jake_Hamlin]

And Buy patch panels like SAMMIT did. Stamped and shaped sheet metal, spot welds already drilled, all to factory spec. Perfect for cars like this

[@dazzanzl]

Ds customworx here in New Zealand Doyle is good at what he does

[@evanwallace1744]

No u

[@SKOMPAS]

Agreed

[@anthonyscaglione8916]

that puppy is on like 3cyl lol. pretty straight though! i'm pumped for the content!

[@sethmo38]

I've driven a car halfway cross the country on 3 cyl, that puppy is definitely only firing on 2 cylinders lmao

[@barrykehoe996]

I know the market for S chassis cars is ridiculous but even at $2700 this thing is mega clapped. Yikes. Parts car at best.

[@sebastianbradley2851]

18:20 MAT KILLED ME 🤣🤣🤣

[@SKOMPAS]

Chris please keep the KA24, the single cams flow so well, super under rated engine solid trans, stock engine with a turbo and a Jimmy tune you can push it to 300, stick some rods pistons and valve springs in it and you could have a super budget 500whp s13

[@heyitsbryce]

Just in interior parts you got probably 2k lol. Keep the car. You can make it super clean. I especially getting it for 2k

[@jaskarankhosa8157]

send this to Kalvin... he will let you know the real truth on how long that's gonna take.

[@jonathanfox922]

Sell it to Jimmy Oakes he has two rolling shells

[@subarulegacy4203]

Jimmy onlys has one roller lmao the othere runs and drives lmao

[@bobbyheenan9337]

So it can be hard parked over there?

[@7112productions]

​@@bobbyheenan9337 can't complain about them being hard parked they ain't getting any worse inside

[@Mr-cl2bh]

Rather see car getting used then sitting

[@connorjames6307]

​@@Mr-cl2bhway I see it is KZbin could crumble and this was their fallback buying cars to sit

[@vinnyromano88]

How did I know you were gonna get it 😂

[@michaellatham9737]

Dude we all knew he was gonna get it. And I haven’t even gotten past the add yet. Lol

[@Forest__Spirit]

2700 in this market is fire 🤣i picked up my 91 Hatch for 3000 like 3 years ago in the same condition + more dings/dents. You can order frame rail repair kits for cheap and the holes in the floor are easy Also please document the strut tower repair. I have to do mine still and would love a reference 🫡

[@JB-qy1gx]

Y'all both paid like 2k too much if they're in that condition 🤣😭

[@34SDN]

Upvote this send it to the top !!!!

[@jaskarankhosa8157]

This 240 is totaled and beyond repair… the deeper he dives the more rust there will be.

[@Forest__Spirit]

@@JB-qy1gx fr i regret everything 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Forest__Spirit]

@@jaskarankhosa8157 is not that bad after the frame rail/floor/strut towers (Yes im coping) 🫠

[@dawidtf]

chris there’s a drain plug at the bottom of the tank it’s a 12mm makes it 10x easier, also i highly suggest taking the pump out and having a look at that sock and the tank in general they get FILTHY and rusty and you won’t know how bad it is till you get a good look in it

[@daniellongoria3848]

it has to be out of time or clogged injector.

[@incognitrojopray5199]

It comes down to time and effort! You know you can do it but do you want to? I for one would like to see the best you can do on a budget build. Getting a chassis from your friends in Australia or in the States can't be that bad. Comes down to logistics really and again time. Put it up for a rainy day or start right away and juggle it into the other builds that you already are juggling. Come on Chris I know you can do! Does anybody else feel the same?

[@Thematty635]

Ruddy fab spec. Coming up. Great project to learn to weld on. Then afterwards great to do a whole respray and body work with Chris. You could be learning so much. Hell even if Chris does the videos with you on respraying it that would be sick 🤘🤘

[@sigurd7088]

CHRIS! You silly goose. Check the spak plug wire-order. It clearly runs on only two sillynders. But you might need to adjust timing also

[@tfiwstlaw]

"I think I fucked up" I felt that 🤣🤣🤣

[@bradthacker9904]

should definitely check the firing order and make sure they had it right. Then if good timing light. If that's good pull and clean injectors

[@NastyTbird_420]

Chris what are you doing bro you got that for a damn good price you definitely can get that rust fixed.. that is the resson for the welder right? Dont give up on the 240 man such a gem for thst price

[@jasonlouis5498]

Get that thing stripped down and on a rotisserie (like a bird dood) and whip out the welder. Once you fix those frame rails and strut towers, throw in a junkyard 6.0 LS with a cam swap and spray it.

[@stvkomer]

Aww man that thing aint that bad Ive rebuilt way worse here in Ohio lol. Turbo the single jingle and have a good little ripper

[@snooz510]

The blue interior is the best thing u got out of the deal

[@BushWookie603]

Just patch up the rust. Throw a swap in it and f*cking bang it into walls

[@stephengarrow6966]

Sometimes you can get the strut towers from factory or from what they recommend to fix they call it “sections” or you can get it in an assembly and then you can cut it at “factory seams” weld er up and put some seam sealer on it and call it a day. I HIGHLY recommend mig welding WITH GAS not only will your welds look better but it will let you get a feel easier

[@josh_9266]

He admitted that you were the first to call. But yet the other day he had people on there way to get it and tried to get more money from you.

[@innovationsgarage7338]

They sell the rocker and frame rail replacement panels, I say fix it but if you part it out I need a few things for mine lol

[@MidwestMechanic]

Trying to build an IS300 and I would agree if I had a straight 10g to spend it would be sick at least a good start

[@zigmundo]

Gotta be a is200

[@thetoysthatmove]

In wat way

[@derekv5582]

Lol it’s got snow tires on it. That explains the rust

[@williamlonghorn7912]

Everything you pointed out is completely fixable with dedication

[@bigz184]

Suck it up and fix it lol box the frame , single cam k if it saveable do a rebuild and slam it on small wheels 🤷🏻‍♂️. You have the tools and people around with knowledge you can get it done man. I’ve been following you before you had your main channel on haggard garage in your neighbors garage working on stuff ,you’ve come along way and I think you can get it done and would make great content

[@cristianortega2634]

I’m dead when the car started rolling back that car is JUNK HE NAILED YOU 😂😂

[@tdlaustralia7791]

Sounds like it's not running on all the cylinders. There's not much to it but i am wondering about miles and the state of the bearings and thrust washers.

[@310camaro]

Got one identical to that one 2 weeks ago, silver, blue interior, pignose. Has some rust around the window/roof and door jams. Looking at this one makes me feel better about mine lol

[@joaocamilo9194]

if that thing has a/c im interested in the complete unit from the condenser the box under the dash lol

[@kksquad69]

Rust is always bigger than it looks, it's fixable but would be best to buy a rear ended California shell. I did something similar on a civic recently. P.S. I could come knock that out and you wouldn't know it had rust, tried contacting you to come work at one point but can prove myself with a 10K budget and have plenty of experience and can prove it.

[@brentforte5950]

That's why I watch Ruddy he buys a car and works on making it better immediately.

[@wut0.o]

And then leaves it to sit for months/years

[@mackenziedunkerly6412]

I say use it to practice your welding and patch it up and just make it useful and have a nice outcome and revive a gem

[@Baitsss]

I built my FA5 for sub 8k, not including the car lol. Car was $7500 when I bought it 2 years ago. It’s a pretty basic build but I love it. Semi built NA K20Z3 is pretty mint.

[@TEEV35]

18:27 when Matt sings Roll in Peace lmao too funny

[@WISE_]

Kalvin’s knowledge would help with properly restoring this chassis 😀

[@paulworthington9227]

You have it now and its an ideal car to learn some fabrication skills. Sell all the interior out of it and make some money back. Fix the structural rust and could sell it as a drift shell. Wouldn't loose any more and you have learnt a new skill.

[@Bassheadkila]

Fix it Chris!!!!! You need this under your belt

[@Bassheadkila]

Pizzamike it foo

[@garrettmonk8432]

Sounds like a timing issue but make some subframe connectors kart it and blow it up at clean culture

[@drswaqqinscheckingin7210]

death karts have been done to death they don't pull eyes anymore

[@tex5079]

2700 on a 200 dollar car....

[@SmokeeBearDrifts]

You can't be that mad about the purchase when you get a steal like that. But one thing my father always said was YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Meaning you buy cheap you get cheap but occasionally you can come across a good deal. I can't wait for the S13 rebuild it will definitely be great practice on bodywork and fabrication

[@mr.magicman8001]

Check the o2 sensor

[@TheColeWerner]

I vote make it a missile car for Matt and the boys to learn to drift in and do some wall taps

[@drgibs347]

I'd advance the heck out of the ignition timing first... then if that don't work I'd look into those crappy saturated injectors that nissan uses that always go bad, the engines good, we know this much, so whats left is either ignition timing, or injectors... i have my doubts that the cam timing jumped a couple teeth due to the good compression scores so we can probably rule that out. Whatever this issue is, its got to be something simple.

[@ryanhicke4588]

Moist boys sell a weld in strut tower repair kit, super good quality and local to me. Love all the content, keep it up man

[@Skater6588]

I think It would be cool as hell if you restored it properly. Kinda of like a barn find build . Put a nice sr20 in it with a turbo kit and make it really nice like the one Tommy gave away

[@SchassisLoyalty]

i have the feeling Injectors (and lines) probably complete clogged, old gas in tank and may be rusty. Still a good deal if u DIY everything, keep it!

[@austin3g410]

stock body, little wheels, slammed on its nuts, would make it a killer car 👌

[@realisticdylan935]

I literally own a exact copy of your s13. Same color exterior and interior. I bought mine for 1630 back in January lol.

[@bradthacker9904]

Honestly I think you got a sick deal on that. People are asking more than that for rollers near me..

[@nigelwals7448]

I think the timing is fucked ! And now youre here give the girl a new life man❤️

[@Thangarth]

Good ol Single Jingle. Looks like you got yourself a parts car.

[@shannonb1990]

Order some frame rails, cut n weld struts and swap in a LS or Ebay turbo special it and you got a party car, dont make it pretty just use as a thrasher to drift with all the boys

[@Simmonsumers35]

You can just hear it's not running right at all, someone must have messed up the timing or something for it to run that badly. If you can get the engine running right I think even with the frame damage it would be worth a build series at some point, the interior and exterior are just too nice to give up so easily.

[@sweettee3647]

You could have a bad coil. Or a vacuum leak. A stuck injector. May not even be getting enough fuel. The frame can be patched. The car seems like it has some power when feathering the gas. Just needed to spend more time with it to figure it out.

[@k20civicsi24]

Poor guy he seems nice asf

[@miatasonly]

Without the cat it sounds like a propeller plane. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@heyitsbryce]

100% seems like a fuel issue. That or timing. These motors are extremely easy to work on. And no, it’s not too far gone. Have had wayyyyy worse.

[@Daltonbullas]

Chris that car is toast

[@EpicViper9048]

Trying to fix this 240 is one of the best video ideas you have got hahaha

[@windolite]

This would be good welding practice, doesn’t have to be super nice, just functional

[@goonbull8547]

Build a drift chassis out of it and part out all the good stuff to fund some things

[@BarryP169]

You should try and fix the rust, you gain experience with welding and fabrication that way. Worse comes to worse, you still part it out.

[@joshshelton796]

My truck did the exact thing thing and it was the ignition. My cat was glowing. It was the coil packs. So check the ignition system.

[@jasonschwartz746]

I love that he actually thinks that’s how fast it is.

[@Narcosyn]

I'm amazed that thing didn't fold like a pretzel when you ripped the handbrake....jezus christ what an absolute hooptie.

[@05DoitforBrock]

👍🇦🇺 love to see some Rudy fab , drift spec

[@martijnvanbakel4807]

Ask Sam about the single jingle, his' makes 300hp!! Make it work!!!

[@pikeyrides3109]

You should repair the rust and slap in a 1j or 2j and use it as a backup drift car. Or a drift car for ur mates to learn in

[@duanebailey6253]

Your not fixing that chasis. Even if you repair it new rust spots will form. Get a clean shell or part it out.

[@TheReaper42069]

So haggard garage to cut the cat off immediately lol as if that was gonna fix everything.

[@dusterpl6093]

it's not really in such bad state, i've seen way worse getting repaired + it's all stock. it's an easy profit, or just a cool car to own. these are getting more and more expensive after all and there's less and less of them especially with the ammount of people converting these to drift cars. at very least it can be useful as a parts car

[@tdlaustralia7791]

The gambling warning was priceless 😂

[@drswaqqinscheckingin7210]

240 sounds like when I replaced every component of my ignition and fuel on my first car and then realized whoever sold it to me just put the spark plug wires back on wrong, but maybe that's just how far off timing it is

[@tylermalm8943]

Perfect timing! Happy fourth everyone 🇺🇸

[@tomrockholm-timeless_morph6691]

I’d hang onto it, strip it down to the bare chassis and during downtime use it as a learning tool on how to replace structural panels, proper welding techniques and metal working skills to create sheet metal parts that you might not be able to buy anymore.