Why This Nissan Silvia S14 Is The World’s Most Wanted Car

What initially started out as a Nissan's take on an entry level sports car under the name of Silvia, or 200SX, or even 240SX... Regardless of the many different guises it received, it is now a very, very desirable car.
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0:00 - Doug's Kouki S14 SR20DET
1:46 - S14 Build Breakdown
6:06 - Car Review & Why Its Special
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[@xcixera9998]

I bought my first s14 two years ago and now I have two more. I love these cars so much! Glad to see they’re getting the appreciation they deserve

[@backyardbrennans]

They are the best

[@hamishcruickshanks4749]

too much appreciation, I cant afford one anymore :(

[@poteleouf4314]

bro let some for the rest of us...

[@misanthrope0]

how much u got ur s14 ive always wanted one as my first jdm car

[@beauhenderson4959]

When I was a teenager in early 2000s everyone wanted s13s and s15s the 14s were the ones no one wanted but they’ve grown on me over the years

[@Masssshysteria]

Funny how life progresses huh lol

[@TerenceY]

The first turbo car I have ever driven is a modified S14. More than 20 years ago. Fond memories.

[@JB-sv5pr]

First turbo car I ever drove was a turbo 2 Fc3s Shooting flames brapping turbo lag Building boost it’s no s chassis but all the 240 kids let me come slide and hang out! 15 years ago!

[@TerenceY]

@@JB-sv5pr That's awesome dude. Turbo rotaries are fun!

[@codysmith3084]

The edit at the start was so sick! Rain and night is the best setting for driving jdm cars. Good vibe

[@GonzaloRubio.]

Prices of s14s 📈 but hey well said my man I also have a deep love for this car and I’m glad I secured mine when I did before this hype came about. You earned a subscriber for sure 🤟🏽

[@DougDanger92]

Thanks for the day man, love the video!

[@alitoroganan2442]

how long have you been using united petrols

[@richardsamreth7311]

wheel specs aha?

[@DougDanger92]

@@richardsamreth7311 Hey man, Enkei RPF1 17x9 + 22 wrapped in 255/40 Hankook RS4's

[@richardsamreth7311]

@@DougDanger92 legend appreciate it

[@trent6958]

Doug where can I get some more photos of this! I have a 200sx in New Zealand I want to be your twin

[@lachytragardh8244]

I love that you've chosen the rain and the failing light to showcase the car! It's very 'Hollywood Movie-esk'. Gorgeous car!

[@robism13]

Love this video, great content. I absolutely regret selling my S14A. Watching this video reminds me of the big mistake I made. Keep them coming Clay 😊

[@deansteward79]

I had a beautiful pearl white s14a. Fitted Tein coil overs, Whiteline handling kit, boost controller, full exhaust, full stereo system, security system, ARC air box, etc. It is my favourite car of all time.

[@GaryChen]

Loving the energy being put into these vids, Clay, keep up the amazing JDM content!

[@JohnPedder]

Happy to see someone that's happy with 300HP and not getting stupid with 'omg need 1000HP'

[@dlxueslm_vltperthaustralia4314]

Great vid again, can’t stop putting out bangers

[@user-ig3vf9mw7p]

OOOf Man this B Roll like always is on point. Hitting hard bro

[@JDMT3]

Clay always coming in clutch with those handshakes lol. That amazing 'clap' sound haha.

[@aitaludadhyk2525]

The Car+Music+ Cinematography= Ambient Vibes ❤️

[@lukeleong7417]

Very cool guy and love the transitions in this video

[@jamesperfect2027]

I am lucky enough to own a Zenki. Build Oct 1995. In FN2. Was a barn find one owner that has full service history from new, bought in 2012. Drove it as a daily driver until 2016 after it developed a water leak on the turbo coolant line that I couldn't locate and fell out of love with it as the quotes I had to fix it, were in the thousands. It stayed in the carport until the beginning of this year when a great friend (who has a tidy 180 btw) decided to help fix it up. I can't thank him enough. It was at this point I fell back in love with it and have spent a few amount of hard earned money adding all the bolt ons to it. The only things left to do is get the spare front bar back from the paint shop and fit the 255lt fuel pump. She is really clean, no dash cracks still has the stock seats with no rips or tears. Original factory SX floor mats,wheels and exhaust. (Although now removed for the cat back). Could be an interesting show case with the S14 Zenki the 180. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jquVd56dYtSKqK8

[@vteckickedin2365]

some serious quality here man, love to see it

[@xsomakx]

Man that intro!!!! Those shots! And the car, dawwgg it’s beautiful!

[@andrewchapman2738]

I bought a 200sx brand new 20 plus years ago - Had all bodywork kept mint and engine kept perfect - Used it for the first 5 years and then very sporadically - 100% original and still have it in my garage - does about 1000 miles a year! Love it

[@axeya366]

I got a ride in one back in 2001, 550hp at the wheels. The experience was different to a WRX and the GT4. The 200sx was quick, but deadly to drive in the wet, but its braking was even better, obviously upgraded brakes. Those were the days.

[@lilmonkiess]

2:08 that handshake is almost as clean as that car lmao

[@tomgarner4913]

That opening segment 👌🏽👌🏽

[@samueljack5757]

Ur videos are unbelievable clay my man nice job

[@TRStech_SkunkworX]

Great content! We bought a S14a days ago. One of the last, clean, non modified units in Europe with only arround 30k miles. Now Im in big conflict. On the one hand I want to keep clean with no big modifications. In the other hand this car is such a great basis for some badass stuff. Im owning already a LS swapped 86. One could imagine my inner devils rumors when standing infront of the 200SX. Advantage: Other then the 86, the engine is a great piece of engineering and definately doesnt need to be swapped by any means... 👍🏻

[@JimMcBeam]

do it OEM+ but dont ruin it, for big builds you could take a BMW where you can still find many cars in the EU

[@Cludden79]

Great video and presentation, thumbs up! :)

[@rawree6134]

Just bought one a few days ago, yet to drive it as I’m busy with work but I love it already hehe

[@JTXBUFFY]

My '98 has been sitting for quite a while. I remember when I first got it in '99 and I babied the heck out of it. Also used the heck out of it too. Still have it till this day and it's been sitting for a couple of years. Started researching local paint shops and looking for OEM replacement parts online. I have a crack in one of my headlights and also the reflective stuff on the inside is flaking. Years ago I was looking on ebay for a new set and they ran about $500.00 for a pair. Looked today and they are freakin' $1000.00+ for a pair! Should have jumped on them when I had a chance.

[@thedargog9453]

i bought my first s14 last year and this is the best thing i ever do im 20 years old this is more than perfekt timing

[@libertyprime344]

I bought my first s chassis about 10 days ago, doesn’t have an engine or transmission but there’s no rust or frame damage and it’s got all new bushings and a bunch of ISR suspension goodies. Plan on ls swapping it since I have a few of them laying around

[@Dan-dx9qu]

I really want one! Beautiful example this one 👌🏽

[@JimmyLLL]

Nice. I'll have to let you take my Zenki for a spin when i move back to Melbourne in a few months.

[@RandomActOfDod]

Bought my S14A Touring spec, brand new in 2000 (yes i'm old). Gifted it in 2020 to my son for his 25th birthday, with 72k miles on the clock. Fabulous cars, very much underrated.

[@TheSwedishCarGuy]

Love the S CHASSIS :D That's why have alot in my channel. Love this edit Clay :D

[@maynordiaz5408]

Watching the beginning brought back so many good memories 😢😢😢😢😢

[@paulomolina4723]

Just subbed! Got an S14... 8 yrs with her and counting

[@tommylus3672]

the S14 has always been my dream car!

[@kaicooper3090]

Such a sick intro man 👌

[@youngb1ood]

I love the s14 kouki front end

[@Torresmeza9]

I bought a ka s13 as my first car straight out of highschool. 2 years later I swapped in a blacktop sr20det and dailyed that for another 2 years. Sold it stupid cheap before the pandemic. I was so depressed i IMMEDIATELY went searching for another 240sx and came across a BONE STOCK s14. S14 is definitely more balanced and refined. I miss having an sr20 but they are becoming impossible to find under 5k usd

[@dvljt11]

Love your videos bro do sick

[@c10zane]

So happy I got my 95 when I did, got it in 2020 for $5k (US)

[@adrianramriez9045]

Thanks for video loved it

[@Dg_Gunawardana]

Amazing car to drive.. good video

[@psych0p4trlck9]

Love the 200sx! I self own a 200sx S14a z-edition 88/200. Can see some difrent between the regular 200 and the z-edition. Just to be clear her, the name Silvia is from Japan only! 200sx was called in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. And 240sx in America and Canada✌️

[@pj9375]

My car 😍. Love the video …”most wanted car on the planet “ really?? I’ve had mine for years and it’s in beautiful condition with some choice mods. I completely agree it’s a drivers car and super progressive and fun to drive. With the right mods these are super special cars. What do they go for in Aussie? In the UK the prices have shifted in the past few years, but good ones a very hard to come by….

[@doriftuh7331]

I still have my 1st s14 since highs school its kouki, god i just love it so much in the middle of doing a head job then hopefully back on the streets

[@aaronwilkie6574]

Great content more like this please. The car looks and sounds sex. The owner seems like a normal , mentally mature good bloke too, no ego and bravado etc which is what we need more of in the scene . Props to the owner its driven not hidden and you guys are fearless driving in the wet . My mate bought a jungle green s14 few years back and the backend kicked (clear day ) and he clipped a parked car having only owned it for a few days.

[@irenaholland7075]

I bought one on the year 2000 and still have it 23 years later. It use to be my daily but now doesnt get used that much. One day it will get sold and it will be sad to see. Very few descent ones still around. 8:23

[@ricardosanta1162]

Ever seen an Australian delivered version of this car? I have. The mechanic near my parents house has one undercover all original, with only 1,600km on the clock. I remember he said that it was the LAST Australian delivered car that he bought from the dealer in 1999. Imagine the price tag of it. He showed it to us when he was fixing up my brother's 180SX Type X.

[@jeffreywong5112]

white version is epic!

[@nozzerjuice]

Nice cinematography

[@Birmingham_racing]

I know people go crazy over the s15 but s14 has always been my favourite

[@JimMcBeam]

s15 looks to modern

[@vtwindad1549]

I really enjoyed the 90s Hot 4s almost sex spec vibe of this videos intro. Took me back to the early 2000s

[@shanetyler9391]

I own one a USDM one and yes iam in the States its got the s14 SR20DET engine with a Tomei turbo on it with a six speed manual 350z trans VLSD rear end CUSCO coilovers blue LED headlights and its a ZENKI its a white car living in IDAHO :)

[@jeffdelosreyes2134]

Sick video

[@theshibalover]

This is sick, where in melb was this? And where do jdm enthusiasts hang out

[@sonnyboy9257]

Iv gone with the 72pin ecu to get rid of the abs, I also pulled the rear spoiler off 10 years ago,now it’s almost cost the price of the car lol

[@minkikato]

Less is more! Great vid 👍🏻

[@MrKkjman]

Very nice sounds... What Bov is fitted on this car ?

[@dct223]

LOL at 13:54 I bet the owner must have puckered up a bit! Being an S14 owner with similar setup I def would be uneasy letting someone else drive my car in those conditions. I know how fast the rear end can lose it especially in the rain

[@Leo_Trains_Victoria]

Currently I own a S15 Spec-R In Australia but was Exported from Japan!

[@doug774]

Clays next car for sure

[@skyyy8940]

Beautiful.

[@yeahbraah]

I remember when no one wanted the s14. Middle child everyone loved the s13 and s15. Just like the r33 never got the love.

[@jamesperfect2027]

Yeap I'm lucky to own both Zenki S14 and a series 1.5 R33 with the sunroof and full body kit from Factory

[@dreazy3683]

i’m doing a s14 build as of right now everything is rusted but needs some tlc it’ll take a while to restore her

[@alqiymiy290]

even without mody...its still got power in my eye.....s14

[@Dg_Gunawardana]

we both have s14’s now ❤

[@gav240z]

It's funny to hear you wax lyrical about these. I've always thought they were bland style wise. Nothing unique. But the engine and rwd had appeal. I always liked the shape of the S13 (180sx) and S15 more so.

[@NINJATurtleMan53]

Luckily I have one ❤️ bought it for my 21st bday

[@Takeitlightly6]

The weather and camera makes it look like need for speed footage

[@kinetickhaos6144]

I like them but my real fav is the s14 spec R

[@joshualee3286]

want to review another series 2 s14? deep fuscia colour with 290rwkw

[@sophenlen6665]

You make every car sound like a cry for help. JDM ftw!

[@hen8622]

Hi nice s14! What specs are those RPF1’s thank you 🙂

[@alexvnasty4764]

What wheel fitment does it have ?

[@dougzzzie738]

The KA24E and KA24DE engines are by no means worthless compared to the SR20DET. In the US a KA24DE can be had for under $500, ready to build and have fun with. You can't push quite as much power with the KAs but for the price of a stock SR20DET you can go about forging a KA for serious power, or doing bolt ons and being limited to 300hp depending on which engine. They're highly overlooked

[@shingosshojiopoulos6608]

CA18s are also extremely cheap and are better than KA24s

[@sabres_fan7467]

Price wise these days a built Ka>sr20, but Objectively KAs are garbage compared to SRs, to make any decent power you have to build the bottom end which essentially puts it in the same level as any other engine. SRs are nice because you can push them up to a reliable 350 without opening them up. Much better for your average backyard wrencher

[@Cludden79]

Had a S14 200sx -95 that I sold for about 6000$ many years ago. Should have saved it :D

[@MrJD240sx]

My dad asked me for my HS graduation what car Do you want. I told him a 240sx he wanted me to get a newer car this was back in 2008 but I denied and he got me a 95 240sx kouki, I went through a truck already and have a Subaru STI and i have people come up to me and offered me cash and I will never sell my s14. I’m about to turn 34 and plan on keeping it for life.

[@CoolcoolSam]

@Clay Wong that 👋 Hi 5 bro you can tell he is your mate 😉😉

[@jeffreywong5112]

s14 & s15 the best!

[@meowmeow-world]

Nice Stone Island jacket

[@mikecast1525]

I always wanted this car but never went for it

[@arshia2248]

180sx type x midnight purple is probably the most sought after... these cars have really weak gearboxes but handle like a dream... after owning s13 s14 s15 I reckon the r33 and r32 are so much more reliable for Australian roads.

[@lyalminchinton8825]

True , my bro blew 3 gearbox’s in s14 series 2. Replaced with r33 strengthened box.👌🏽

[@anthonybrooks5748]

pretty sure 200sx had longer diff than silvia's , might be why you mention gears are long.

[@TheSergio212011]

What size are those enkeis??

[@alfredzhou2242]

Nice

[@user-kg3bh1hb1q]

This was my 1st car in 1999. Purchased ot for 22k exactly same colour, i always wished i kept it. Spewing 😂

[@FormedAndFunctioned]

What were the wheel & tire sizes on this car at the time??

[@Seducier]

RIGHT??? I'd like that fit on my s14. Nice and flush.

[@sheshd]

Love 14s and love my 13, but let's be honest, 15s are wayyyy more sought after.

[@lyalminchinton8825]

Disagree , had a s14 series 2 , would take it over a s15 any day .👍🏻

[@sheshd]

@@lyalminchinton8825 I'm not saying they're not better. I'm saying the market interest is significantly higher. Prices tell it all. I've owned S14As too.

[@getsnookerd9694]

is this an import or adm?

[@nle_init2751]

Tough👌👌👌

[@hspetrolhead863]

What the name off that wells??

[@carlosbsupra5340]

Enkei RPF1

[@ront5689]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Thetrapcrafter10]

i need these wheel specs

[@ramonbriones4487]

It is?

[@amirulgaminghd3278]

mann..anyone know what colour this is?

[@jdogggful]

Nice car but damn I really hope that’s not a rep drivers seat, with the amount it’s moving around id hate to see how it fairs out in a crash

[@DougDanger92]

Good pick-up Jason. It is for now! The driver's side rail with my s15 seat snapped last week and chucked this in while trying to find another replacement.

[@jdogggful]

@@DougDanger92 very nice car mate, by far the best colour for the s14

[@TheRoulette77]

amazing shot , 1:13 to 1:15 watch that Sh!x in .25 slo-mo see the tunnel lights licking the painted shape with explosive energy! rolling photo bliss

[@dhlee8984]

Someone in the S-chassis community should make a VET, send the finished build to their authorities for tests and hopefully help the legalization process of the head swap =/