CHASSIS REFERENCE
S13 240SX Chassis Guide
1989–1994 U.S. 240SX planning context; Nissan S13-family heritage references also include Silvia/180SX variants sold in other markets.
Chassis context
Platform
S13
S-chassis planning hub.
Reference
2475 mm heritage-family wheelbase reference
Heritage-family context, not a repair specification.
S13-family Nissan Heritage material documents front strut and rear multilink layouts on period Japanese-market examples. U.S. 240SX exact specifications and service procedures should be verified in U.S.-market service information.
Inspection priorities
- Structural rust, collision repair and suspension pickup areas.
- Steering, wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rods and aging bushings.
- Brake hydraulics, hoses/lines, tire condition and wheel fasteners.
- Fuel hose/pump wiring, charging system, battery/engine/chassis grounds and previous harness modifications.
- Cooling-system condition, fan operation, leaks and evidence of overheating.
- On modified cars: engine/trans mounts, driveshaft, differential/subframe mounts, exhaust heat clearance and serviceability.
Swap guides
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1JZ-GTE into S13
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2JZ-GTE into S13
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Coyote 5.0 into S13
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Coyote Gen 1 (2011–2014) into S13
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Coyote Gen 2 (2015–2017) into S13
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Coyote Gen 3 (2018+) into S13
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Honda K20 into S13
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K20A (Type R family) into S13
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K20Z (Z-family) into S13
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Honda K24 into S13
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K24A (Accord/CR-V family) into S13
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K24A2 (TSX) into S13
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KA24DE into S13
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LQ4 (6.0 truck) into S13
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LS (Gen III/IV) into S13
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LS1 (5.7) into S13
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LS3 (6.2) into S13
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RB20DET into S13
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RB25DET into S13
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RB26DETT into S13
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SR20DET into S13
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VQ35DE into S13
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VQ35HR into S13
Useful starting points
Primary reference note
Nissan Heritage Collection family reference: Nissan Global Heritage Collection. Heritage vehicles may be Japanese-market examples; use the correct market service manual for exact repair specifications.