2JZ Nissan 240sx Build 8 Years Later (Lessons Learned)

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My 2JZ Nissan 240sx s13 has given me amazing memories...and a lot of bad ones. From the very start I made the mistake of buying a shell that was in terrible condition, and overlooked the most important thing in a project car when it comes to function - the wiring. Bad wiring has damaged this car more times than I can count, and thankfully today we are starting from 100% scratch. By switching over to a Link Fury standalone ECU and also wiring specialties brand new body harness for the S13 - this should be an absolute game changer to finally work towards the perfect 2JZ S13. Restoring a car is no joke - but we are in it for the long run. So is building a 240sx a mistake? I'll let you know at the end of the year.
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@ThatDudeinBlue Жыл бұрын

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@R0B__ Жыл бұрын

Bro, that's the biggest comb-over. I think you should try Keeps like Rob Dahm. It will help you.

@SlowZX2 Жыл бұрын

You need to review Gears and Gasoline's Turbo SVT swapped Ford ZX2. I think it would be a great collab video as well as give TeamZX2 (our community) more light, as aftermarket has been going downhill year after year. Contact Ben Thorn!

@ThatDudeinBlue Жыл бұрын

Freaking S13's man.

@BabyCharlotteschannel Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct, they were supposed to be "throw-away" cars, just like lee ia-co-ca(no idea spelling) the guy that took over and rejuvenated Chrysler corporation back in the day did with a bunch of their models- turned them into throwaway's!!

@smcgeetwo Жыл бұрын

Miata is always the answer.

@woodnutz78 Жыл бұрын

Yea, this old electrical stuff (1991 300ZX) is painful. Seems like every time I touch it, something breaks, oxidiation in the wires, etc., etc.... And I touched a lot of wiring during my Haltech install. One of my future projects is to build a harness for (1) for it to be new and (2), be rid of all the excess I don't need anymore (EGR, narrowband O2, etc.,etc.). C'mon, man! The Z32 ain't that bad!! Wait, yes it is, I'm just numb to it now. Good stuff David. I'll be emailing once I get everything done and tuned - E85 FTW.

@cz-bundy6896 Жыл бұрын

Video was great. I got to see everything I have done the last 5 months since I got my 240. Problem is mine is still a single jingle ka. Also I got to relive my last 5 months in 15mins and I'm pretty sure I have PTSD from every night in my garage.

@MrBlake1249 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing the 240 in vegas at the KZfaqr thing, loved that car

@mavrick351 Жыл бұрын

Holy crap Dude has it really been 8 years.....I remember when it all started!!

@najibe4253 Жыл бұрын

dude same

@jeffdope5602 Жыл бұрын

Now we grown dudes

@AdventureeX Жыл бұрын

Right? It was just like yesterday.. David haven’t aged one bit.

@joe3114 Жыл бұрын

I’ve wasted so much time holy shit

@AdventureeX Жыл бұрын

@@joe3114 well it’s good that you realize it, that’s a start. Get on your grind Joe!!

@joealex65 Жыл бұрын

Wiring Specialties are an absolute God send for JDM cars lovers! Glad the BlueJZ is getting something really good to finally kick out those pesky electrical gremlins! 😁

@0Heeroyuy01 Жыл бұрын

not just for JDM cars, for idiots like me it helps when restoring old classic American muscle as well

@stephenmoore1541 Жыл бұрын

I honestly liked how you showed how good your cleaner is. There's a ton of cleaning products out there and I've been apprehensive about ordering your stuff cause it's like "I can just buy whatever down at the store. Who's to say his is any better?" That kinda shows how quick and easy it is to clean with your products. If you could get stores like AutoZone or Advanced to carry your products and reach people who've never heard of you, it would probably not only expand your KZfaq following but make an absolute fortune.

@bentracy7463 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see the 240 coming back again, it's been too long since BlueJZ has had some solid content. The Link on that Wiring Specialties harness should get that thing up and running right!

@IslandTreefilms Жыл бұрын

You had that car for 8 years?! Now i feel old. I remember when you got it and i was so exited to see What you would Do with it!

@slimjammin3370 Жыл бұрын

The OG’s are still waiting for the S13 Coupe 😢

@mrs_radrod Жыл бұрын

Man I could watch videos like this forever. Please keep asking questions and milking great minds for their hard fought knowledge. Really happy to see so many companies popping up willing to make all these great new harnesses. They deserve every penny they make.

@kanenstuff Жыл бұрын

I have had my 180SX for 23yrs as a daily driver. About 10yrs ago my mate made me a new harness and never a issue since and my Nisstune chip is still running sweet. I'm from South Australia where Nisstune is from I had one of the first for a CA18DET a great upgrade if you don't want to spend big bucks.

@kinslom8 Жыл бұрын

I refuse to accept it's been 8 years since the beginning of the 240 project, heck I remember when the first Plasti-Dip vid came out, man time flies!

@tylerturner3145 Жыл бұрын

It is nice to see youtube car guys with amazing cars have issues like all the rest of us, it makes us all feel like we're in the same sinking boat. Although if i were David i would've cried if i saw all those wires that i had to redo, reroute, and figure out where everything went. Wiring is every car guys weakness and its something that i will hopefully never encounter, on this kind of scale.

@CatchingVibes-et9zv Жыл бұрын

Love seeing you happy and working on your cars! Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

@MoxxyEvo Жыл бұрын

Love seeing these progress/build videos dude! Keep at it!

@nickwoods7162 Жыл бұрын

can’t wait to see the Blue JZ come back & rippin 🧢🟦🔹🔵

@andrewshutt9035 Жыл бұрын

love your vids man!! keep it up!

@car-nivores Жыл бұрын

I'm glad someone admitted they aren't built to last.

@tremainessj Жыл бұрын

i love the updates keep em coming

@removeableskull7446 Жыл бұрын

Yes I enjoy this type of content because I’m going through the same type of things on my build and it entertaining as well as being a brain storming session that I can apply to my setup

@BigBoyz33 Жыл бұрын

i hope this finally fixes ur issues man, i've been waiting so many years for this car to make a come back !!

@darnellc7276 Жыл бұрын

Bought my project car 4 days after u bout this car. Im sellin minz currently. Journey has ended. Stay strong n keep goin!

@TechnoNut96 Жыл бұрын

I remember when you posted a video on bringing this home for the first time. Man, so much has changed since then.. thanks for the nostalgia trip!

@benlecluyse Жыл бұрын

Insane Nissan !!

@ndreece09 Жыл бұрын

When you do get her up and running right, I expect a lot of videos🤘🏼 hopefully no more problems after all this is done! Love your channel brother, keep being a positive light for car enthusiasts!

@mondomoleno.3404 Жыл бұрын

I know we're supposed to talk about the car, but that fridge is dope. I've been looking for one on the cheap for YEARS

@802Garage Жыл бұрын

This is gonna make a massive difference. Can't wait to see it actually working.

@Snoop_gee Жыл бұрын

Definitely enjoyed the video looking forward to part 2. Can you do more in-depth on the wiring and modifications required. Close ups and break downs.

@jpsantone Жыл бұрын

Awesome that companies are starting to add harnesses for older cars that need this stuff.

@MonoPedB Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing the car at the half mile event in Ocala. Nice to see it getting a much needed improvement

@stuartharvey7677 Жыл бұрын

Looking forwards to seeing it again nothing better than a reliable car that pice of mind

@SkaterBenny1 Жыл бұрын

Yeah this type of content reminds of the early days of the S13 build. Keep ‘em coming!

@princeboateng694 Жыл бұрын

Getting my Patterson car care tomorrow! So excited as i will graphene my car after using your products.

@johndesign39 Жыл бұрын

Soothing to watch, easier for me than you I imagine.

@mvc2177 Жыл бұрын

Wait it’s really been 8 years? I’ve been following this channel for so long 😂.

@unknownndriftabehernandez5721 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice on the Chassis harness, new technology is always better!

@SWATA27 10 ай бұрын

Great episode, cant wait to see it finished with the link dash 🔥👏

@ARCarReviews5 Жыл бұрын

Clean build bro keep it going 🙏🏾

@milos1534 11 ай бұрын

Can't fucking believe it has been 8 years... I was so hyped up when project started and I was 12 years old💀... Remember like it was yesterday omg...

@ORGTE Жыл бұрын

"Hi, precious cargo here" - That got me haha

@omarmontesSS Жыл бұрын

It's good to finally see the Damn s13 again 😅 keep them coming!

@Papajin68 Жыл бұрын

Damn, your fuel tank sending unit cover looks way better than mine did when I pulled it out. Mine was sooooo rusty on top... Everything inside the tank looked brand new, though. Ah the automatic seatbelts... I can't tell you how many times I've smacked my head into them, or how many times those things have tried to choke me when I've had the shoulder belts attached... They're kind of a unique and neat feature, and they probably were relatively safe so long as you were just getting in an out of the car normally, but those things have attacked me countless times over the years...

@fernandoburrage3388 Жыл бұрын

Video really motivates me to Finish my Foxbody

@moneyblade5 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

@IS300Spartan Жыл бұрын

I loved the update David! Can't wait to see more on the car, I'm emotionally attached to it somehow...

@dealt Жыл бұрын

The title of the video made me realize I've been a subscriber for at least 8 years. 💙

@zaniac9611 Жыл бұрын

Insane to think I’ve been watching 8+ years! I remember when you got this car!

@chappie6985 Жыл бұрын

yes. more content like this please man

@newbiedebater Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@demitrioussimmons3634 Жыл бұрын

Should’ve just had Adam build you a 2j like he doing for TJ

@ThatDudeinBlue Жыл бұрын

Wasn't the motor. It was all the electrical issues...which then made go boom.

@BigFatCaulk Жыл бұрын

@@ThatDudeinBlue my sc300 was previously owned by a guy who thought he knew what he was doing with electrics im beyond terrified of when i have to fix what he did, proud to have seen your 240 in person a few years back now that i know it’s a problem like this

@joealex65 Жыл бұрын

Is not rocket science to build a 2JZ and make it reliable, the problem usually comes from what is controlling it, as in, old crusty wiring.

@BabyCharlotteschannel Жыл бұрын

@@BigFatCaulk lol, too funny😆! Having worked in the marine trade for many years i remember some truly SCARY "CUSTOM" wiring jobs😅😂😆 One genius used household receptacles, solid core 14/2 house wire, and of course wire nuts and wall plugs for his marine electronics.. it was AWESOME!! oh, and there was another, an aluminum boat, that shocked the hell out of ya if touching the steering wheel, throttle, helm, and anything else metal(everything basically!)!! He had used the steering helm directly as a ground and something else that i believe was giving ya electricity from one of the ignition coils on the outboard motor!!! That thing REALLY HURT!!

@804MRMAN Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely going through the low voltage and parasitic draw with my electrical system on my 04 GS300 2jzge vvti engine. It's always "low voltage" with everything. Come to find out the real culprit was the positive cable.

@seran2316 Жыл бұрын

Let's goooo!! LINK ECU Gang. Easiest ECU EVER in existence to use.

@hyper8545 Жыл бұрын

A link and wiring specialties harness will fix the problem fosho 👍🤙

@cbo3 Жыл бұрын

Forgot how beautiful that engine bay looks. Such a sweet color

@diazfernandezantonio Жыл бұрын

Love this stuff

@brianjohnson6183 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful car! Hope you get it running, hastle free, soon!

@ACEkilla17 Жыл бұрын

lol i chose the rb25 instead of the 2jz in my 240 and its been super reliable, knock on wood. love to see the car getting the issue fixed!

@JDMRightHandDrive Жыл бұрын

Love the video, keep it up.🔥

@OryanGoulbourne29 Жыл бұрын

Love thus car was a sub before but seeing this made me follow ritualistically

@paul4733 Жыл бұрын

40 amps is a lot of amperage for a fuel pump especially with the options available on the market these days, i would recommend looking into brushless fuel pumps. There are plenty of options out there that could support your power goals and it is much less taxing on wiring even on full tilt

@jeast417 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing your projects get worked on

@38tech Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see this thing rip!!!

@MilitiousJ Жыл бұрын

I finally gave up on my 2JZ build recently and ended up in a 2013 Maserati GranTurismo. If you're ever in the Roanoke Virginia area, hit me up. It's even the right color for That Dude In Blue!

@madkas14 Жыл бұрын

Was it a GE or GTE?

@MilitiousJ Жыл бұрын

@madkas14 it was an IS300 so GE.

@Nicktheblasian Жыл бұрын

8 years!? I can’t believe its been that long

@danielsartstudio Жыл бұрын

Awesome car show video

@matthijsteeuw3482 Жыл бұрын

I really liked it and want to see more of it

@Treaxvour Жыл бұрын

I skipped a lot less of this video than I expected. For real, good job. 👍

@rossohfond7679 Жыл бұрын

That song with the intro🔥🔥🔥😆 @14:46

@Firion13 Жыл бұрын

I had an s13 fastback once upon a time. I threw a ton of cash into the car didn't s15 front end swap with all C-West parts. Had the factory KA24DE. It was a factory 5-speed car was a very clean car that I bought in Kansas. I completely redid the interior and had the exterior resprayed. Was preparing for an LS swap when my wife got pregnant with our fourth child. On top of that the economy started to tank hours got cut at my job and money started really getting scarce. I ended up selling the car for less than 2 grand so that we didn't lose our house. I had hundreds of hours in it and well over $12,000 invested. I had had it up for sale for a while and hadn't really got any serious bites I ended up having to sell it super cheap just to get the cash to keep a roof over our heads. It was one of the hardest things that I've ever had to do. But I am also grateful that we didn't end up on the street or living out of my s13 and my wife's car. 😂

@MemelordJord Жыл бұрын

My favorite car on the channel

@doctorhickz1400 Жыл бұрын

Bro you gotta start doing, down to the earth budge builds/ give aways. Best bang for your buck.

@subie25i30 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to when it finally runs reliably and you can enjoy it more with less stress.

@batmayn Жыл бұрын

such a good looking car.

@bobthebuilder8223 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this build you picking out the twin turbo set up and how wrong of a decision that was 😅 I can’t believe it’s been eight years and you still look the same😂

@ThatDudeinBlue Жыл бұрын

Such a bad idea.

@drivewaybuilt2265 Жыл бұрын

love the video format do more..

@michaellatham9737 Жыл бұрын

Damn i cant believe its been that long brotha! I remember the vid of you picking it up. Hell i remember sleeper honda vids in VA baby!

@Fk8_Theory Жыл бұрын

Im not even gunna front….that freakin sign was HARD!!!

@Whiskeyactual9531 Жыл бұрын

You know what David, if it makes you feel better, your car has a solid chassis. My truck on the other hand..... Does not..... There is ALOT of new steering input. Checking out a Lexus IS250 6SPD this weekend should be fun

@davetires7300 Жыл бұрын

LOVE S👀ing THE WORK BEING DONE 🤓🇺🇸👍

@green76ra23 Жыл бұрын

Love the vids

@FortniteDad12 Жыл бұрын

It's almost always a ground problem if not wire tracing abilities is a must

@thatoneguy985 Жыл бұрын

I've been with your channel since you plasti dip the 240

@Asianevermore Жыл бұрын

We learn and we grow- some others have ruined more classics than we had! Lol cheers man

@KDMFrost Жыл бұрын

mat is a real g

@bwadsworth87 Жыл бұрын

8 years. Time is movin

@mursetvlogs5717 Жыл бұрын

I remember when this build started and it was supposed to be a budget build that you could do yourself. Boy o boy. 25 shops later lol

@ThatDudeinBlue Жыл бұрын

I have 10000% learned my lesson if you want to do things right - budget builds are basically non existent.

@mursetvlogs5717 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatDudeinBlue agreed, my s2000 was supposed to be a quick $5000 supercharger kit. I ended up probably spending closer to 10k, And I’m still not done

@jsquared1013 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatDudeinBlue Budget builds are possible if you have the technical knowledge to do the majority of it yourself.

@mg_streetkandi Жыл бұрын

I really hope you get it running again.

@RidingWithWill 9 ай бұрын

Sucks its been 6mo since weve seen this beautiful car

@UnWrecked Жыл бұрын

Yep, good stuff

@swisscourthustle Жыл бұрын

Keen to hear about the SR20 swap! 😅

@amarejones3955 Жыл бұрын

Yea man good job

@claudedottin1312 Жыл бұрын

David explosions get Sammit explosions 😂 I wasn’t ready

@jimlahey426 Жыл бұрын

Jesus I remember when he bought this before I started driving, been following ever since and I'm 21 now, can't believe it's been 8 years

@Matthew_Lang Жыл бұрын

I got stranded 160 miles from home once. The transmission let go, and it was in the middle of the night. I had to wait 3 hours for the tow truck. And the bill was a little over $1,400. It was not a fun night to say the least. Shout out to Sloan (I hope I spelled that right).

@amberrembrandt2456 Жыл бұрын

yup do more build stuff!

@tkflex2332 Жыл бұрын

😊 Mat and Mat like Ben and Ben

@jza80_mkiv Жыл бұрын

Good to see s13 content again. Btw how did the 2jz is300 go ? Havent seen anything about it in long time

@One_LuvZ Жыл бұрын

As I'm checking my list for my z32 v8 swap, now I got body harness to inspect just to be safe.

@legendthethird9280 6 ай бұрын

That “mushroom” bolt I called a carriage bolt it’s so you can tighten or loosen the nut from the bottom without having to hold it from the top like you usually would.