SUPER CLEAN Turbo KA24 Nissan 240SX - One Take

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The Nissan 240SX was a sports car introduced to America in 1988. It was light, comfortable, and had a playful chassis. The stock engine was a 2.4L inline-4 (this 1997 example got the KA24DE). In stock form it made about 155HP, but the chassis can take far more, as proven by the drift crowd. This owner added a turbo to the KA24, along with good internals, and some other mods.

[@antoniop8794]

Yo for a 20 yo owner, thats a mature and tasteful build, props to him

[@omnicode]

Absolutely agree. This young guy will go somewhere with that build attitude. Props mate.

[@tomasadriano3191]

Damn. Thanks for the kind words. @_tomas.a_

[@erbio7984]

I mean I’m 17 and I got an e30 and I got good taste, I think it’s pretty normal for our age to have nice builds

[@devilgene3154]

Erbio he means its not all thrashed and with a cracked dash. All stickerbombed n shit too lol.

[@priceshepherd4660]

Erbio nooooooooooooo lol

[@micahhill4786]

The cleanest 240sx I have ever seen with a ka24 the cleanest engine bay no oil leaks or dirty ass engine

[@tomasadriano3191]

Thanks! That's what I was going for. -@_tomas.a_

[@micahhill4786]

tomas adriano your welcome keep up the good work and I mean it I seen a lot of 240sx that are just junk and some that have been done right but to not my taste but this one is how I would want it to be like completely restored

[@Cheeseypoofs85]

Check out the ugly duckling 240

[@dragospahontu]

Yeah, this car is so cool looking

[@Birmingham_racing]

This shows the benefits of teaching your son about hard work so he appreciates the time and effort that goes into building a car

[@thiscrazytangerine8954]

Birmingham racing that’s what I’m hoping to teach my daughter

[@MrDulvalius69]

Birmingham racing too bad he built rice.

[@Birmingham_racing]

MrDulvalius69 rice in what way?

[@Birmingham_racing]

This Crazy Tangerine if she’s a car girl watch the boys around her they get excited to see a girl into cars

[@thiscrazytangerine8954]

Birmingham racing so true. But the thought of her schooling some of them makes me smile. I figure if I can keep her around the car scene that she'll take interest in it. But I certainly can't force her. Let's hope I'm lucky. The main thing my wife and I agreed on was that she will help me build her first car. That way even if she doesn't get into cars, she'll at least have more respect for her car than most. Gotta keep that family tradition.

[@urko384]

that is literally the cleanest interior i have ever seen in an s14. Knowing how hard it is to keep a clean interior like that....props

[@EminentLine]

Just listening to this dude, you can tell he knows what he's talking about. Serious props.

[@lassdays]

shame he doesn't know how to set up a suspension. This car rubs without even pushing it

[@EminentLine]

People can do it, but most folks don't know how to make wheels that size work on lowered cars. And it might also be a little more on the "show" side than the "go" .

[@tomasadriano3191]

The coil overs were literally a week old in this video. So I never got to really test them. I guess the dampening was set a little to soft for aggressive driving. "Rookie" mistake. - @_tomas.a_

[@piffjar79]

That's one clean well built 240, hats off to ya young man

[@Kinuhbud]

Damn what a pretty 240sx--mad props to this man and his father. Inspirational!

[@automotivedistributors9708]

Dude that thing is sweet. Perfectly modified to me. I like a tasteful and never overdone car that can be driven hard.

[@laundrybasket42]

Hands down one of my favorite builds on TST. Tastefully modified, and an extremely clean engine bay! I love the sleeper engine bay look 100%. Props to you, dude!

[@tomasadriano3191]

Thanks for such high praise! @_tomas.a_

[@andysprague]

I like the increased footage of inside the car & walkaround outside. Nice to actually see the cars vs just the drive.

[@alexlafreniere6573]

it’s so sad when I see people mess these cars up while drifting. GUYS they aren’t made anymore. please take notice of this clean 240 and follow in these steps

[@eddiegonz__]

Alex LaFreniere or do whatever you want with the car you own lol

[@brooksman10]

Eddie Gonzalez Well yeah, but I'd say that many people who drift are also fans of the S chassis aside from it's drifting potential. He has a point, these are getting rarer and rarer, and they are honestly pretty outdated as a drift chassis at this point. Notice the ratio of S chassis to other chassis is much higher in amatuer than competitive drifting. Everyone knows that drifting destroys cars. It just does. Why not destroy something less valuable, with more parts, that will actually be a better performance value per dollar, like a Z33? If every single Z33 got smashed into a wall and then a cube I'd be fine. They're cancerous and the only enjoyment I've gotten out of one is beating the hell out of it.

[@bboy1hunnid329]

brooksman10 You gone have to square up real quick

[@drewsama]

I beat the piss out of mine, lol it’s what it’s made for.

[@boost800]

life's too short to preserve cars for resell value. beat the crap out of them that's what life's about man

[@od7421]

I have a lot of respect for this kid -- taking better care and consideration for his car and modifications than many people twice his age. The interior and underhood condition highlight just how well he has done. Kudos to Dad for being a good mentor and inspiring a healthy method to the habit of cars and modification.

[@kawaiirunnersdriftclub]

The cleanest 240 with a KA that I've ever seen. Awesome car man!

[@cae2487]

Zack every one take you put out gets better and better. I personally can tell your confidence is rising and it shows. Keep at it and you'll do quite well. As for all these little boys and girls that have nothing nice to say get over yourselves. Props to the whole smoking tire crew you guys all do a great job at making automotive journalism interesting and fun.

[@YasumotoUS]

A bit slammed for my taste, but that is a beautiful example of the 240SX. Love the cleanliness and simplicity of the engine compartment. Yay TST for exhibiting another fun build!

[@12ollingstone514]

wait zach is 35 lol

[@tsilvain]

At least he's going to still look good at 70 ;)

[@neovenom9833]

If you look too young for your age, alcohol will fix that, or heroine. Jokes aside, I have the same advantage/problem. I am almost 35 but people think I am 23-24. When you are with a girl who's much younger than you, you know it's not for your cash. :-) (and I am mostly broke anyway.)

[@bvedant]

and demuro's 29

[@marcov9808]

Hes 21 guys

[@eesafredericks2122]

holy shit Matt is 36-37

[@FalconXE302]

Dam that is one of the nicest, cleanest custom cars I have seen in a long time. Taste, power, a lot of sensibleness (if that is a word) seems to have gone into his build. Absolutely awesome car.

[@ec_e30]

The flex fuel badge is a nice touch, haha. What a clean s14 though. It has a great stance to it.

[@VidTubeWatch]

Great One Take. I love this car. I have always admired the 240SX. I remember riding in a friend's stock 240 in the very early 90's in college. Bone stock, yet fun. Very nice, responsible young man. Beautiful car. I'm really enjoying the first two Zach videos I have watched tonight. Nothing against Matt whatsoever. Keep doing what you're doing guys.

[@wichelhausfab5309]

His dad has the right idea. Doing it right nice motor

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Wow, rare to see clean 240's. I made a video regarding a clean 240x where the owner will be boosting the KA as well. Awesome!

[@meanman6992]

I love that 240! VERY well executed!

[@GolfCoyote]

I'm digging the videos with Zack. Seems pretty knowledgeable and genuine.

[@cartergarnon6299]

I wonder what dad drives

[@tomasadriano3191]

He has a 2003 C5 Z06 and 1971 240z currently

[@joeyliuzzo6557]

tomas adriano do you need any nismo/jdm parts? I have a ton of parts for s14/15. I work for nismo dealership in Pennsylvania. Hit me up on IG jml0626

[@tomasadriano3191]

I might hit you up @_tomas.a_

[@YaketyYakDontTalkBack]

You know he drives a Datsun

[@deejaykriskrush]

tomas adriano damn bruh I was gonna guess a Z too

[@therooster191]

This video really makes me want to boost my KA, cant wait for that day.

[@braydenvillaneda4630]

Very good build. That bay set up looks sick very stock looking. I really like that

[@beneten6462]

The best part of this thing is that it’s not obnoxiously loud

[@lunchmeat5000]

So clean. Makes me miss my 97 I sold 9 years ago.

[@MistrMcGill]

He described the kouki perfectly, the feel the hood slope everything. Just sold mine unfortunately but I'll get another in a few years like I always do 😉✌

[@legendaryyaj]

Rich Brian!

[@Travelakad]

Clean!

[@badermohamed32]

Good to see u again Matt ! 👍✌✌

[@eNeRGizer99Nick]

YES S14! Get One Zack! Keep up the fantastic work guys!

[@5abivt]

Always liked these. Clean car and engine bay. Would never consider one over a C4 but great review. Good choice on the e46 m3. No comparison there.

[@Brock_Landers]

I don't know a whole lot about 240s because it's probably one of the only vehicles I have never owned (along with any VWs), but that turbo kit really does look fairly OEM besides the intercooler piping. It's good to hear that you built the engine to remedy the weak points that you encountered with your first turbo kit (which is something that we have all lived and learned from), and it's also good to hear that you went with a Nissan supplied turbo rather than an aftermarket larger turbo, and that adds to the response and originality of the chassis and engine. You have a well-built beautiful build and anyone that says otherwise is an asshat hater and doesn't know their ass from a hole in the ground. Looks great brother! I love it.

[@justamar]

dude this is a really clean s14. if only all the kids could build out these cars like this.

[@JQ_Unity]

Damn. Interior and engine real clean, like mine...that wrap makes me want to finally finish the paint and body on mine. Real nice.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Everyone there that day thought it was paint until the owner told us. His dad runs a vinyl shop. - ZK

[@shadowsaiyan]

Whoa, is this host new? I like this guy. Let's keep him.

[@chetmanly5331]

duane willis think they scooped him off the tarmac last week mate

[@Brock_Landers]

Also, I'm sorry, but I didnt hear which engine that turbo came from but being from a turbo Nissan, it's most likely a T28 based turbo, it makes the KA so much more responsive and powerful down low and that is where you spend most of your time on the street. I built my forged turbo LSVTEC that's in my EK Honda Civic coupe with a large Turbonetics turbo that's made for top end and my turbo doesn't really spool until right after VTEC crossover because of the increased lift and exhaust pulse, so it doesn't have much low end torque, but once the turbo hits full boost it pulls so hard to redline that it scares me sometimes. I made 508 whp so far on fairly low boost, but the engine is built to make around 600 whp.

[@blapblapism]

Zack you need to buy one man. I could tell you loved the way that car felt. Don’t let a swapped 240sx scare you away. If the owner has done a good job on the swap without any big turbos or crazy boost settings then it should be pretty reliable. Ive daily driven my sr20det 240 for 5yrs with just General maintenance and stock psi levels. Better yet buy a RHD one from in importer. Just don’t get the ca18det motor 😝

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Dude should be proud. Beautiful car that he can work on and daily. I'm jealous!

[@moNYTx]

Extra clean!

[@Malvarez909]

True budget build! good job

[@timb1762]

Super clean! Awesome car!

[@Cooperdaleit]

Clean good work!

[@dreamdrivedrift]

Love it Zach. I also have wanted a 240 for a long time, but ended up going with a M3 for the same reasons. Now I have a S2000 as a second car that I would not want to trade for a 240, but have no room for another car. I still want one but agree the 240 would need to be a 3rd car...

[@TheFinalTrick]

NOW YOU'VE GOT MY ATTENTION

[@mindquad779]

thanks Zack Farah

[@shavanirving7403]

I like how you critique, keep it up

[@devinpowers4368]

That kids hand hitting the arm rest on the door 25 times pisses me off. Haha great video guys! Keep it up.

[@nutz748]

Nicely done

[@waitwuttt]

nice car always been a s14 fan since i was younger

[@dudewtf1776]

word of advice to the owner, switch to the Z32 break booster. I owned a z32 for 7 years and it had the greatest feeling breaks I've ever felt in a car. Also the ABS in that car was amazing, saved my ass from many retarted drivers.

[@NotTheChad-]

Not normally a fan of s14’s but this guy has done his right. And owning the car since he was 13 is a pretty damn good story

[@GearedToSlide]

that is such a sweet build i love s chassis'

[@miadeathwish]

I want to be his dad when my son grows up. Awesome vid!

[@youngkingoni7679]

Bro when he pressed that button and you heard that shit crank louder it was like wooooo 😂🤘🏽💯

[@BeBarnee]

Looks CLEAN AF, absolutely love the look, the stance, and it also goes like stink

[@Owen250r]

Thats a clean af car👌

[@ianlee9371]

Very clean s14

[@humbertoluque9678]

How did he get that s15 steering wheel to fit ?! I want one for mines

[@SIRICKO]

Clean car

[@StatusQuo209]

I'd personally take a built KA over a built SR any day. More displacement and parts are way easier to find. I'd personally tune on a proper ems with closed loop wideband though. Nice build. I remember my 240 and I miss the damn thing...

[@StatusQuo209]

Tim B yup. Also the Piston oil squirters help alot keeping the Piston cool. There is a theory floating online that Nissan intended the KA to be turbocharged (hence the Piston oil squirters) Inline+long stroke= great spool and easy maintence when needed.

[@KandP69]

that engine bay is CLEAN

[@TheGrayWolf81]

My father won't let me even buy a cheap Miata... Super jealous of this build! Everything's done just right.

[@CTSparky1]

I really like the car and for the owner's age it is/was well done, I'd just have it raised up ever so much so it doesn't rub under serious compression.

[@jlopez1017d]

I had a 95 s14 man it was the most fun car I’ve owned even I never got to properly build mine I’ve been searching for another but sadly people overprice them

[@edgarnavarro7264]

Very nice build 👍🏽 engine bay looks sick. I don’t see an inner cooler, any issues with overheating?

[@randyej2pr]

Look! A 240sx with a built KA that actually sounds and looks healthy! What a unicorn.

[@tomasadriano3191]

Thanks everyone for watching! That coil overs were brand new during this drive so I guess they were set a little to soft. Lol They've since been set firmer to fix the rubbing issue. - @_tomas.a_

[@dragospahontu]

This car is so nice looking

[@gohardorgohome7687]

Awesome car

[@true2the_322]

I love KAs.. lol I might have missed it.. But what manifold is that?? Man the way he did it makes it look like it came turbo from the factory. Super clean

[@DPER4]

Clean af

[@eurosonly]

Man this kid had the best upbringing as a car enthusiast. Almost seems like a fairy tale.

[@Cayylub]

Nice bar.

[@samuelmancia7360]

Who is this kid? I was looking forward to watching this

[@dakotataylor7909]

No one gives zack credit for how funny he is lmao he is never off

[@Skater3z3b]

Does anyone know the color name/ make of the wrap?

[@raceraf]

Beautiful S14 sounded really sweet. But the guy driving didn’t give it enough credit. I mean for someone who reviews cars should be privileged not envious. Awesome car you should make a poster of it

[@MasterWhiteInc]

@thesmokingtire is Zach wearing a Weiss Watch?

[@Strangeworries]

what are those sabelt things doing there?

[@H1GHD3FF]

You can cook an egg in his engine bay. Great job dad.

[@tommynobaka]

Need to see more overfenders molded in, looks cleaner

[@TheProfessorB]

Matt, do you still live in Venice?

[@joshwertheim]

Passenger side mic could use some work. I don't know if it was positioning or just not as good a mic as you use for yourself, Zach. But otherwise.. man I wouldn't mind having one of those.

[@bartg7790]

This guys videos are actually more informative than Matts.

[@gonzoe123]

What turbo manifold and heat shield is he using?

[@tomasadriano3191]

Oem Sr20 welded with KA flanges. Sr20 heatshield

[@sammatchett6014]

I would love it if I got to buy my car that soon.

[@faekz]

I love the s14/15 I wish Nissan would bring them back

[@yourlocal2403]

I’m not into the s14’s but damn his makes me want to buy one

[@trooper5131]

E36 m3 or s14 kouki ?

[@Zanpaa]

Very cool car! I like the one takes with Zach, but I feel like they spend too much time talking in the car before starting to drive.

[@John_BP]

Supper clean

[@hectorvelasco3696]

Mod list?

[@jody024]

Such a great looking body. Y'all need a new recording set-up with proper mics though....

[@christophertomes6777]

The engine bay is my favorite

[@gabem9029]

Woah is that Rich Brian?

[@tomasadriano3191]

Yes -@_tomas.a_

[@TheRealJayBrown]

KA-T lit!!!!

[@stonedvtelevision490]

Only 3 minutes and love it yo this car is so beautiful. Usually these cars look so shitty as a drift car. Props to that kid for his build!!

[@NickNSR]

Is that a stock body kit? If no, do anyone know what it is?

[@tomasadriano3191]

Molded in front flares. 50mm Overfender -@_tomas.a_