Think about every tangible thing in your life that you want or need currently and there's a pretty good chance that you want it right this second, without any annoying wait times. This is especially true when it comes to your car parts. You want lightning fast shipping and handling and, if it were up to you, the business you're purchasing from would drop whatever they were doing to rush and fulfill your order.

You're not alone. And while Amazon Prime has spoiled many regarding realistic shipping times, the reality is you're going to have to stall your progress here and there, no matter how many times you refresh your tracking info. For guys like Jarin Espinda, owner of this wild 1992 Nissan 240SX, it's not the end of the world. Despite being still quite young, Espinda has mastered a level of patience that would drive some builders completely insane.

It wasn't always that way. In 2015, during his high school days he found this 240SX on Craigslist and without even giving the car a thorough once-over, plunked down the cash and took it home. Having never driven a manual prior to that, he began figuring it out that very night and by the next day, he felt comfortable enough to drive it to school. It was a quick learning experience and his ability to adapt was a sign of things to come, and he had big plans in store for his new project.

Like most of us, he didn't have much money right out of high school. He did, however, possess the coveted "hustle gene" and he picked up a few 300ZXs from the junkyard, pulled off the parts that he wanted to keep for himself, and parted out the rest to gain some starting capital. He adds, "I also did a few college scholarships to help fund the build. By 2016 I did all the basics, like 300ZX calipers, five-lug swap, Kouki taillights, exhaust, coil overs." It was a great start, but nothing like what you see today.

Wanting to change the look, Jarin had been eyeing the Origin Aggressive kit but changed direction after some calculations. He notes, "I figured if I waited and saved up a bit more, I could get the Rocket Bunny kit, so I did just that." Waiting patiently for the funds to stack up, he eventually got the kit he wanted and also picked up an air suspension kit from @jay_shells' SEMA 240 build. For the next few years, he enjoyed the suspension set up and the aero was installed, though unpainted, while he was once again patient in planning out his next series of changes.

Having his sights set on big power, the 2JZ-GTE swap that many of you will demand be put in place of the domestic muscle was on the table. "I had the 2J and R154 trans ready to go but because I live in Hawaii, our gas selection is very limited," he says. "In order to make the most power, I needed a big V-8." Jarin had a few LS1 engines at his disposal and considered building a stroker, but of course, decided to pull back and wait once more. "Again, if I saved up more, I could have something bigger and better," he notes.

In 2019, Jarin's weekends began to form a routine that would help push his build up quite a few levels. He adds, "Every Sunday me and my friends would meet up and work on our cars together. We called it 'Silvia Sundays.' We'd bounce build ideas off each other and install whatever parts we bought." Relying heavily on YouTube to learn new skills, Jarin stumbled on a video that showed the process of stitch welding a chassis. He proceeded to tear his car completely down, perch it on jack stands, and began the process himself. In true islander fashion, he notes, "I welded every inch of the chassis ... shirtless and in slippers."

On one occasion, with nothing on the agenda to install, Jarin and his friends decided to drop his rear subframe just for the hell of it. They ended up swapping in an S14 subframe after boxing and powder coating it. Just before it was installed permanently, the car's entire belly was cleaned and coated with bed liner. A mix of suspension parts that he wasn't overly confident would work together began making their way under the S-chassis. "I was unsure if they would all work together because they were different brands and no one had any write-ups online," he recalls. "I bought everything and just figured it out as I went."

While he continued saving up for a complete engine build, Jarin used a spare LS1 to mock-up his turbo kit. What began as a single turbo set up eventually changed to a dual, mirrored layout. "Two turbos weren't going to fit in the bay, so I bought a Cagekits tubed front end and that left room for creativity." With help from his friend Morris, the fabrication got underway and the turbos, their ancillary parts, and upward aimed exhaust systems were all finalized with a definitive emphasis on overall symmetry. After selling a car, Jarin had enough money to order a 427 crate motor from Texas Speed Performance, which was specific to his application. Just a month later it was completed and arrived and was mated to a 350Z trans and set in place.

The last 10 percent of a build can be the most brutal and hands-on builders know that's a fact. With the fabrication, chassis, longblock, and drivetrain handled, Jarin turned his attention to organization and plumbing. Running the coolant and oil lines and wiring harness without ending up with a rat's nest proved to be a challenge and his knack for patience certainly paid off in the painstaking process. Additional space was saved with ChaseBays' brake booster delete and tucked lines and just about every inch of bay space is used to make it all work.

Ready to make some power, a call was made to Allain of 808 Performance Specialties to get the car tuned. Making a house call, Allain built a start-up and break-in tune for Jarin to get started, followed by a shop appointment for a dyno session. The car was able to make 500 hp on the Texas Speed Performance set up along. Then, with a touch of boost to the tune of 11 psi and on pump gas, that number jumped to 783 hp. A few more adjustments have been made since then and Jarin estimates the car is right around 800 hp, though there's more than enough room to hit north of 1,000 hp if he chooses.

After attacking every square inch of this turbocharged V-8 S-chassis, the only thing left was paint and bodywork, which was handled by Andrew Prothe and Fly Garage LLC. in just two weeks' time. With Spocom headed for the island, Jarin had just enough time to finish the final touches and entered the event, then drove away with a win in the Nissan category

You've seen Rocket Bunny-fitted 240s before just as you've seen plenty of LS-swapped builds, but Jarin's car, packed with minute details that are every bit as important as the car's beastly output, is a lesson in patience and a vision built in true DIY spirit.

Engine Texas Speed & Performance built custom block, super I-beam rods, cam, titanium retainers, chromoly pushrods; TSP Darton sleeved Gen IV aluminum block; ISR mounts; 6-bolt crankshaft; CP Pistons 9.7:1; hallow stem steel intake valves; PAC Racing dual valve springs; ARP had studs; Nelson Racing 72mm mirror image T4 turbo; Fast 102mm intake manifold; Turbosmart Raceport blow-off valve, Hypergate 45 wastegates; Stainless forward-facing headers; dual hood exits; Fuel Safe fuel cell; 340lph stealth pumps x2; Snake Eater 1,000cc injectors; Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator; ChaseBays radiator; 12-inch race fans

Drivetrain CD009 transmission, VLSD; Collins adapter shifter relocation/short shifter; 6-puck clutch; driveshaft loop; ChaseBays clutch master

Suspension Airrex struts, V2 management, dual air compressors; GKtech front high clearance adjustable swaybar, poly bushings, solid conversion bushings, rear subframe weld-in reinforcements; Whiteline adjustable rear swaybar; Wisefab front/rear arm/knuckle kit; Street Faction front triangle bar; HE rear triangle bar; Cusco 6-point roll cage; NRG harness bar; stitch welded chassis; relocated steering rack with solid bushings, solid steering column bushing; powder coated front/rear subframe; Cagekits tubed front end

Braking CTS-V front calipers; dual 300zx rear calipers; Villains hydro with Wilwood master; ChaseBays brake booster delete, brake lines under dash; steel braided lines front/rear

Wheels & Tires Work VSXX 18x9.5 +12 front, 18x12 -13 rear; Toyo Proxes R888R 255/35 front, 305/35 rear

Exterior paint and bodywork by Andrew Prothe and Fly Garage LLC.; Rockey Bunny V2 aero; LRB cowl panel

Interior Bride Vios III; Street Faction seat rails, fire extinguisher mount; GReddy steering wheel; NRG quick-release, hub; LSX LRB defroster vents

Thank You I'd like to thank my dad for always giving me a hand in the garage. I'd also like to thank my friends and family for the continuous support and inspiration.