4+4=FAST - Chris Becker - Adding an extra 4 cylinders and a whole lot a hardcore race parts to this

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rag racing has become home to all types of platforms and configurations, and mixing and matching has become the norm. Almost gone are the reactions in the early days of engine brand swaps when your buddies would disown you for dropping a small block Chevy in your Fox body. Nowadays, so many hardcore enthusiasts are in on it, swapping brands with engines, bodies, transmissions, rearends, you name it!

The Nissan 240 SX to the import world is typically a drifting platform known for sliding controllably through turns, however, Chris Becker saw things differently with his 1994 240 and went for the swap!

Chris followed his dad around the drag racing world as a youngster, watching and tinkering with him while building cars in their garage. That set the stage for him when he finally got a project of his own. Thinking differently, Chris sought out to find a 240 because he liked the body lines and, of course, it was a rare sight at the drag strip.

A Nissan 240 comes with a four-cylinder engine backed by a five-speed transmission from the factory and Becker knew that with his vision for the car, everything would have to change, so the entire powertrain was scrapped.

With the GM LS platform becoming one of the most popular swaps for power ver-

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Lightin’ up the hides. Great for traction, and fans love it, too!

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It was time for a massive makeover...

Chris uses motorcycle tires up front; some racers claim they track better on the no-prep surfaces he races on.

sus budget, Chris went all in and for 2021 upped the ante even more. He originally built a 410 LS with twin 62mm turbos but the new heart for the 240, built by TKM, started with a half-filled 6.0L factory GM block.

A Callies crank spins Manley rods with custom TKM pistons and their Black Sheep cam. Trick Flow heads were massaged and oversized Manley valves were added with PAC springs, and for mating block and head surfaces, a half-inch head stud conversion ensures a less likely chance of a separation at big boost.

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A twin turbo V8 LS mill sits where 4 cylinders once resided.

The Competition Orange wrap pops in the sun and is accented by a black hood, roof, trunk lid and wing.

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A minimalist interior is supported by the massive Holley Pro dash and some carbon fiber panels to help keep weight in check A Holley High-Ram intake tops the high boost capable long block and Comp Turbos 7276 triple ceramic ball bearing turbos replace the smaller units. Billet Atomizer injectors are fed by a 14 GPM Waterman pump supplying a healthy dose of M1 fuel. A Holley Dominator ECU and digital dash display control the combination and relay data to the driver.

Backing the iron block LS is a Powerglide 2-speed built by Cameron Converters. Originally, Becker stuck with the factory independent rear, but after a garbage pile of blown diffs, Chris and some friends decided it was time for a massive makeover. The factory rear end came out, and a custom 4-linked Fab 9” rear end replaced it. They mocked and built everything by hand, a task in itself. QA1 coilovers keep the rear planted; Chris credits Jonathan Owensby for that. The front suspension received an upgrade from Import Drag Solutions by way of their custom coilovers for the 240 platform.

Becker has the current version set up for no-prep racing; he runs in big and small tire classes. The small-tire set up (seen here) consists of Billet Specialties 17” front runners while the rears are Weld Racing 15x14 Alphas with 28/10.5/15 slicks stretched onto them for maximum contact patch. Stock brakes remain up

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In place of the factory independent rear, a custom-built backhalf with four-link and coilovers suspends a custom 9-inch rear end.

Built Not Bought. Chris’ wife had a plate made for him to mount on the firewall to clarify the terms of the build.

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No time grudge events go by different rules. Here, the close proximity crowd is fully enjoying the Nissan as Becker runs through his burnout.

WATCH Becker’s Turbo Nissan slam down a blistering night pass!

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Chris Becker’s Twin Turbo 1995 Nissan 240sx Grudge Car

Body & Paint:

Originally the cars paint and bodywork was all done by Eric Burdette, now it is wrapped by Thomas Wishon at Sticky Graphix.

Chassis & Suspension/Modifications:

Rear is back-half 4-link with coilovers. Front is stock with coilovers.

Engine:

TKM-built stock cube 6.0 Liter LS. Half-filled iron block, 1/2 inch studs and Black Sheep cam with a pair of new Comp billet triple ball bearing turbos on M1 fuel. 550 injectors and 14gpm Waterman pump from Chris Singleton.

Cylinder Heads:

TFS with larger valves and PAC springs.

Power Adder: Twin turbos Transmission:

Custom built Powerglide by Cameron converters.

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Rear Differential:

Fab 9’’ with 3.89 gears

Brakes:

Stock fronts and Willwood rears.

Tires & Wheels:

Billet Specialties 17’’ fronts, Weld Alpha1 15x14 rears wrapped in 28 x 10.5 x 15 tires.

Electronics:

Holley Pro dash.

Thanks To:

So many people I could thank for help along the way...they all know who they are. My dad comes along to help at all the races as well as my wife and kids. Thanks also to all the fans who enjoy seeing me race.

front and Wilwoods were swapped in out back along with a parachute to help bring the 240 to a safe stop.

The car is finished in a Competition Orange wrap and a large cowl hood, roof, trunk lid, and wing are finished in a contrasting black. The color scheme is found under the hood and into the interior, as well.

The cockpit is as simplistic as a racecar could be, and carbon fiber door panels support power windows. Cup holders are also a part of the interior, and a light bar has been installed to add substantial light as needed during nighttime action.

Race seats along with RaceQuip harnesses keep Chris in place and a carbon fiber dash replaces the factory unit. The trunk space houses a custom 15-gallon fuel cell, a platform for ballast/weight, which is a must for no prep, and a 16v battery.

Chris never thought he’d take the 240 to this level, but his efforts have not only brought his family closer than ever – his wife, kids and dad help at every race, but he has also earned some airtime on TV with the car. Of course, because Becker races no time and grudge, we can’t tell you what the car is capable of, all we can say is do the math; 4 + 4 + T2 = Fast!

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