tuning blog January 13th, 2022 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuners from AZ, Nissan, premium vehicles, self-made conversions / user pictures, tuning classics, videosConversion kits with a modified front that imitate another model are an integral part of the tuning scene in Japan.We have often reported on such crazy creations on which a new vehicle front has been installed, which often has the design of a classic car.Just like recently when we reported on the latest creation of the Japanese tuning company DAMD.They'll be unveiling a Suzuki Every Van lookalike kit at tomorrow's Tokyo Motor Show, giving the cute kei van a front-on look that's confusingly similar to a classic Land Rover Defender.Of course there are the tuning parts with various other imitations and for many different vehicles.And today we introduce you to a 1989 Nissan 240SX (Silvia S14) with a front section of the Silvia S13, i.e. the direct predecessor, which is based in the USA and still comes with a big surprise under the hood.The vehicle, which bears VIN JN1HS34P4KW017456, is currently being auctioned on the Bring A Trailer auction site and will hopefully find a new owner who will cherish the car and not push it past the limit!Unfortunately, the car has already had two major accidents, one in 1991 and the other in 1994.Coming back to the styling of the 240SX which, alongside the S13 front end, features 18” chrome rims made by Japanese company Work Wheels and nicknamed the S1, with an ornate and playful look.A wide body kit by Koguchi and an aerodynamics package by BN Sports called Type 2 were also fitted, as was a carbon hood with vents by Chargespeed.But that's not all, because a powerful GT rear wing and a new lighting system are also on the extraordinary Nissan.It should also be mentioned that the wheel suspensions have been completely reworked, and a stance tuning has therefore been carried out on the car.So equipped, he's fit for the next JDM meeting and he'll certainly draw a few looks there.The cockpit is sporty, because the driver can take a seat in a Sparco racing bucket seat and fasten himself with harness belts before setting off.The rest of the passengers, on the other hand, have to stay in standard seats, because there is no second bucket seat in the vehicle!But the rear seat is almost unusable, because a roll cage was installed, which should provide more body rigidity on the racetrack.Not a turbocharged Nissan engine, as you would expect from such a JDM-style vehicle, but a large-volume LS7 V8 naturally aspirated petrol engine from the GM shelf provides propulsion!The transplanted unit has a powerful seven liters of displacement and has also been provided with various modifications that result in a significant increase in performance.The engine already generates 505 hp and 637 Newton meters of maximum torque as standard, and we suspect that this specimen will well exceed the mark.With that, the 240SX should achieve sensational driving performance and we hope that it will not be crashed by its new owner for the third time.Incidentally, it is shifted by means of a six-speed manual transmission and only the rear wheels are driven.A curious vehicle with a sad history that deserves to be in the hands of loving collectors.If you agree, then you can check out the gallery of images of this car, which, as always, we've included with the article.If we get more information about the changes, there is of course an update for this report.You will be informed about this if you simply subscribe to our feed.Have fun looking at the pictures and stay true to us!Of course, that was far from it.Our tuning magazine has tens of thousands of other tuning reports in stock.Do you want to see them all?Just click HERE and take a look around.Or are you particularly interested in our tuning classic section?Then the following excerpt of tuned young and oldtimers is definitely the right thing to browse through.Austin-Healey 100 BN2 with 100M Le Mans conversion kit!1989 Porsche 944 Turbo with NOS kit and motorsport look!Ringbrothers 1969 Dodge Charger "CAPTIV" with Hellcat engine!tuningblog.eu – on the subject of cars, motorcycles, bikes/ATV/scooters & Co., and of course on our passion, tuning, we always keep you up to date and report daily on cool vehicles from all over the world.The best thing to do is subscribe to our feed and you will be automatically informed as soon as there is a new post.Your email address will not be published.Required fields are marked with *