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love these lights

hotrod240sx — 2009-11-21T23:59:52-08:00

i love these lights is there anyone that knows where i can get some, or how to make them

Can't go over 2700 rpms. Almost like there is a rev limiter there.

Steves240sx — 2009-11-21T19:05:25-08:00

I have a 90 240sx with a ka24de. I have owned the car for over a year and the other night while I was driving down the highway, the serpentine belt that controls the power steering and fan broke, so I got that replaced, now when I start driving, there is a burnt oil smell, and the car is unable to go past 270 revs. I checked the spark plugs, and they seem corroded. I cleaned them as best I could, which wasn't too good, but it seemed to help the rough idle. I'm wondering if any of these are linked and thinking that the rev problem is possibly electric.

hate to ask(aiv for smog check)

Klits562 — 2009-11-21T17:09:25-08:00

i know there are hundres of smog test threads and thats just to many to go through.
I know what thew aiv does and all that but my car failed the test today soley because of the aiv and because i didnt have the stock air box
I read the removal thread and it says the aiv is closed loop during idle so would i have to hook all of the aiv stuff back up or just put it on there and make it look like its working?

Can someone link me.

Azrial — 2009-11-21T15:16:49-08:00

I have found a thread before I thought it was in a sticky somewhere about the base numbers and what all you need to get a round about estimate of horsepower in an sr20det. I am curious to see what you can pump out of a stock turbo sr20det. I will have a greddy fmic, tial bov, apexi safc 2, Aem wideband Uego, Aem boost controller, walbro 255lph pump, stock turbo, I was thinking about boosting around 12 lbs. I just was kind of wanting to get an estimate of horsepower. I can't find the thread and I have been hunting around for awhile. I know I probably just overlooked it. But my eyes are getting tired lol. So please someone help a fellow Nico member out. I want to get the setup running before I decide to go with anything more like bigger injectors etc. I set my horsepower goal at 250. I have heard that is a pretty easy goal.

coilovers

skuurtin s13 — 2009-11-21T23:27:28-08:00

i bot these (kyb) coilovers from a local for 50 bucks. ive put coilovers in before but they didnt come with this much stuff. what ones go in the rear the 350p (long ones) or 450p (short ones) also i have 3 different size o-rings 8 of each where do they go. and then 12 small set screws and 12 bigger set screws no idea about those either, and the are the holes for the set screws suppose to be towards the bottom or the top of the strut. also theres only one odd looking washer (is there suppose to be 2)? and where do the regular washers go?

heres a pic of everything

Oil light staying on...

NICONick — 2009-11-21T18:09:31-08:00

OK, so recently when I start my car my oil light has been staying on a little longer than usual. Doesn't stay on for long at all maybe 30-40 secs after start up and then sometimes it goes off right away...

Why is it doing this? Normal? I don't think I've ever noticed it before...

Anyone ever used a Nissan Key Value Clutch

hazukijitsu — 2009-11-21T22:33:22-08:00

Ive searched and googled for anything info on this clutch but found nothing. They sell them at a Nissan dealership in West Covina, CA. The price is pretty cheap and its from Nissan, so I hope I can use this clutch and save some cash.

You can buy it for $90 bucks with $20 bucks shipping, or pick it up at the dealer for $90.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...45635

anyone have any experience with these?

Hey afew questions ( only bodywork )

240sxJoe91 — 2009-11-21T11:35:21-08:00

Hey guys first of all this is a great forum, ive found alot of things that help me with my car. Well i have a new question. on there is a plastic thing under the turn signal near the front on the car and i wanted to know if i had to buy a whole bumper or just the little plastic peice?This is what it looks like... [IMG][/IMG] and it should look like this [IMG][/IMG]...Also to get a headlight housing do i just go to a junkyard and pull one off or is there a website i can buy one off of?[IMG][/IMG] Thanks guys

looking for a good speed shop (Ohio)

job XIII — 2009-11-21T16:47:30-08:00

hello Nissan owners its been a while since i have been on here, i owned a s14 about 5 yrs ago then made the switch to a STi swapped WRX. well i have just sold that and i'm back in the 240 camp again i recently picked up a 98 with a auto in it and is being replaced w a black-top prob w/ VCT so now i'm looking for a good shop within 500 miles of Ohio to build the motor and i was hoping some of you guys could point me in the right direction, thanks

KA24 questions.

Gcustoms — 2009-11-21T17:44:28-08:00

So I've been checking out YouTube for some drifting vids of ka 240's and alot of other videos have something along the lines of "killing a ka24e" (sohc) and comments of burnout videos where the motor bounces off the rev-limiter say something like "suprised it didn't blow up" I was wondering. Is "blowing up" common for ka24e's?
And what about ka24de's?
I'm kinda freaking out about it.

Pulled and Rolled fenders thread

1991ls13 — 2009-11-21T22:38:53-08:00

well i`ve been searching alot on this and get mixed opinions about how to and what to do etc.
there is the fender roller you can rent and or use a bat and heat gun with both. well most of the time when i come across these threads its this is better, ya`da ya`da, but theres no pics of their car when they are done.

Post pics or your car with the fenders rolled and pulled and state what you did and how.
Pics are important

Note: on youtube there are a couple videos but there worthless cause most are dumb youngn`s not really doing it or the video just suck. and another with the famous pink s14 but unless you speak japanese your f`ed.

Lets go:

anything close to this

91nissantwo40sx — 2009-11-21T17:13:50-08:00

im in the market for some new rims. preferably black. i've been looking around for a while now and i can't seem to find anything close to the Ferrari FXX wheels. i like the simple "star" look with these rims.

closest i've found are these..

these arn't bad also

wouldn't mind these except they dont offer em in black

Modified by 91nissantwo40sx at 10:35 PM 11/20/2009

shifter replacement question

nismobenzo — 2009-11-20T22:39:29-08:00

i just got a short throw shifter
and the 2 front most bolts seem impossible to get to..
i took off my boot and everything and theres basically just no room for a ratchet..how can i get to it to throw this thing on?
im sure im just an idiot but help me out plz and thanks lol

Time And Place Where You Wrecked Your 240sx

JDMSKYSZ — 2009-11-21T13:58:13-08:00

Well This Topic Is The Time And Place Where You Wrecked Your 240sx

Well Im Bored Right Now So I Decide Start A Forum

You Can Explain Your Story And Provide Pictures

Well Heres My Story
Happen A While Back

Well I Bought The Car Rear Ended And A Slight Hit In The Front For $300
Runs Everything
I Repaired It In No Time

Month Later
Parked It In Front Of My House
Went To Sleep It Was Like 2pm
I Was Kinda Tired
Well When I Woke Up It Was Around 7pm
Went Outside To Drive The 240 In The Yard
Still Kinda Sleepy
Walked Out My Front Door
When I Saw A Whole Bunch Of Glass And Lights And Crap On The Floor
I Walked To The Side Of The Car To See I Was Hit
The Same Spot Where The Car Was Hit When I First Bought The Car
I Drove The Car Back In The Yard
I Was Mad As Hell
I Didnt Want To Call The Police
Cause Then My Insures Would Raise
The Person Who Hit Me Was Very Lucky
Well That Past Night I Started To Work On The Damage
I Was Able To Pull Out
Well The A 2 Months Later I Parked The Car And Someone Backed Into It
That Point I Gave Up On The Car
I Bought A Next 240sx Which Need A Engine And A Few Tlc
I Parted Out My Old 240sx
Well My 240sx Isnt Giving Me No Bad Luck So Far
Right Now Im Working On A Turbo ka24de Swap

Here Are Pictures

Trying to figure out this wheel fitment...

LaMaR- — 2009-11-21T21:34:10-08:00

IDK much about wheel fitment, but trying to learn offsets and stuff..

Stock S13 coupe Dropped on Coils...
Was thinking about going with 30mm rear overs but might wanna go with 50mm if these wheels would fit.

Specs are

18x9+28 18x11+18 what would I need to make them fit?

Wheels lets see what ya got

J-Phantom — 2009-11-20T18:41:41-08:00

Hey all i have been learning about the whole stretched tire concept and all and ive also been looking into the epsilon southern ways mesh wheels any have these wheels if so post away lets see some clean mesh wheels on our cars. Does anyone know where to buy epsilon mesh wheels??

Fuse box

Csurtees — 2009-11-21T20:16:17-08:00

I need a Fuse box for a sr20. Anybody kno where I could find one ive already checked the classifieds

S13 Stance GR + Pro Coilover Question...

johnny butt — 2009-11-21T12:15:48-08:00

So, I've already got the coilovers, and am in the process of installing them.

I am removing some KYB AGX + Eibach Sportlines in the front right now, and I was putting on the front set of coilovers, but my bolts for the KYBs are bigger than the holes on the Stance Coilovers. Clearly, I need new (smaller) bolts, but will this fix the issue entirely? Will I need spacers, any bushings, etc?

Here's a pic from the tech article for reference.

help with oil filter problem

S14.5silvia2009 — 2009-11-20T15:54:50-08:00

ok so i know that the s13 sr red use a 91 sentra se-r oil filter but does and know if the s13 black top uses the same one i searched but all the awnsers are up in the air no one really knows thanks guys and i know its not in the sr section but i figure its better out here to get seen

Camber adjustment question.

TJcars2 — 2009-11-20T14:03:47-08:00

Is the rear camber adjustable from the factory? I want slightly less negative camber then I have now to save my tires a bit.

If it isn't adjustable then something was modified, in which case i need to figure out what.

180SX XXR 002

welcometohell38 — 2009-11-21T22:54:44-08:00

Hi,

I've got a question,

I'm french and I'd like to import these rims from USA : XXR 002 ET0 16"

Are these rims can be installed on my car without problems ?

(180SX RS13 with -30 rear & -45front springs)

Should I modify he body of the car ?

Hope you understand me...

Thanks,

Chris

Headlamps Don't Turn On

Chris28 — 2009-11-21T21:30:19-08:00

S13 pop ups. The headlights go up but the lamps don't turn on. I'm pretty sure my gauge cluster still works, I'm at school and the car is at home. When I pull the stalk towards me for high beams the high beam indicator on the dash does not light up, I know this for a fact.

I got them to cut on for a second when I jiggled my ghetto positive battery cable, but after I tightened it down again they turned off. That probably has something to do with it, but I figured I'd ask to see if anyone else had this problem. I might take the combination switch out and clean it, but I'm pretty sure that's not it.

Thanks.

Bleeding a master cylinder

JEpelaez — 2009-11-20T13:02:56-08:00

How do you bleed a brake master cylinder on a 1995 240sx before installing it.

Stock Shifter Knob thread size

Magnum375 Jr. — 2009-11-21T10:25:49-08:00

I dont know if anyone knows off hand so I dont have to measure it and try and guess what thread size it is, but I wanna have a company I know make a shifter ball for me to fit the shifter.

Side diffusers for S-chassis

S14toRPS13 — 2009-11-20T17:37:20-08:00

There aren't any side skirts that I like out there. I came across these side diffusers from gotuning.com but obviously they're for a S2000. I kind of like them and think something like this will look good on a 240. Anyone know where I might be able to get something like this for my 240? Does anyone even make anything like this for our cars?....and no, that website don't carry these side diffusers for 240's.

BRM exhaust review (with lots of pics)

n00b240 — 2009-11-21T22:52:18-08:00

So I got my BRM cat back exhaust system Yesterday. Put it in the car this morning and went to a local shop here in Dallas, that lets me work on the car with their tools, when business is slow. I tried to take as many pics as I could, for references for the next n00b who wants to install this exhaust on they car.

Installation process:

We are talkin bolt-ons people, its not rocket science. Stock exhaust is in two pieces, using a wrench I removed the nuts from the bolts near the muffler. Using the same wrench I unbolted the pipe from the catcon. No elbow grease needed, simple as simple does. Here was the tricky part. I spent 5 mins trying to get the muffler off the rubber hangers. Damn near impossible. Then I sprayed a lil WD40 all up in the rubber hangers. Muffler slid clean off. No elbow grease needed. Removed the pipe by putting WD40 on the hangers again, no stress at all.

BRM (magnaflow) muffler install was easy as slicing cake. The fabbed hangers slid right into the rubber hangers with no issue. BRM (magnaflow) resonator pipe hangers slid right into the rubber hangers no issues. Of course gaskets were put in place. 2 bolts came with the BRM system, so I bolted those up appropriately. Bolted the resonator pipe with gasket back to the catcon. (thanks for this extra gasket greg, mine was completely shot)

And then I pulled the car down. Total install, 40 minutes. Literally a joke. Took 5 mins to wrestle with the rubber hangers (just use WD40), 5 mins to find the right wrench. So really this install took 30 mins.

Here are the pics, Kind of alot. But why not. Most kats are on high speed internet anyway.

Car in air with stock exhaust system in:

The welding job (not the best, but it will hold for a lifetime)

The stock to BRM comparison:

Absolutely perfect clearance:

Tips come out a bit farther than I expected:

Another clearance pic. Lookin good IMO

Lookin a bit crooked. Nothin a lil elbow grease cant fix

I know Im monster truckin, but I autocross in stock class, so form over function trumps this one. Im 2 seconds off the mini cooper here, so no coilovers until I beat the mini

Final pic:

Now for the quick sound review. Sound clips are out there already. I think the exhaust sounds much louder on youtube than it does on my car. When you start the car, its a hella nice deep throaty tone. And then its almost as quiet as stock if not quieter.

Rollin around town, is as quiet as stock if not quieter. Now you do hear the deep notes as you are rolling around town, but its not that much louder than what you would hear inside the car. Outside the car however...its a very very nice sound over the stock notes. Ive also got the solid subframe bushings so I will hear a bit more than you guys with ES bushings or stock bushings. But its nothing, as I said, just as quiet as stock IMO.

The highway is a different ballgame. Nothing a lil Sports-Radio cant handle. But the speed limit on the highways here are 70. So I go 75, and the exhaust note is Quieter than stock I kid you not, but mind you, you can hear the deep tone. Around 60-65, the note is um, LOUD. Might have to crank that radio up some, or tell the GF to speak up. Its louder than stock yes, but nothing that is annoying. If anything its enough to make you either speed up or slow down. Speeding up works best for me.

And there you have it. Ask me any questions, and I will do my best to help.

-Your easily seasoned n00b240

I Need Some Help Deciding ( Please )

240sxJoe91 — 2009-11-19T18:18:47-08:00

Hey im kinda new to the forum, I own a 1991 240sx with the stock ka24de in it, I was wondering whats a fairly good exhaust that is about $350 or below. Also im painting my stock rims black, so what do i need to buy at the store? Also if you have any pictures of your rims that are the SE wheels and they are painted can you please post..Thanks.....Joe

Shifter Boot Question, plz help!

white2abbit — 2009-11-20T06:10:07-08:00

Hey,

So I recently ordered a replacement shift boot from Ebay (stock one was missing when I bought the car).

Anyways, I'm missing the clips or whatever to mount the shifter boot � so I taped it to the surrounding plastic from underneath.

Well, after trying scotch tape and duct tape, nothing sticks.

Does anyone know what replacement part(s) I need to order, and what the part # is?

Thanks!

Ryan

Bogging underload

Legit6MT — 2009-11-19T05:43:45-08:00

Whats up fellas, I just bought a 89 240sx w/ a sr20det blacktop. Im new to the 240's as well as turbo cars. I have a 02 VQ35 maxima w/ boltons and nitrous soon to be a high 11s car. I bought the 240 for a really cheap price and at first it seemed it was a bad maf, but it it was just the connectors werent good.

Now the car in neutral revs up preety good, bov goes off. However in gear, as soon as it starts to build boost the car bogs hard..

spark plugs will be changed tomm as well as a boost leak test soon..

any suggestions are welcome..

Dual/Tripple fuel pump hanger for S13/S14

Flicktitty — 2009-11-19T13:20:37-08:00

i believe this has been covered a few years ago. Just wondering if anyone has made one yet for production? I've seen a few people have custom made but i was wondering if there is anywhere i can just order a pre done dual/tripple walbro kit.

just thinking of running E85 and i would need atleast 1 more pump. and don't feel like going with a Aeromotive A1000.

Ignition issues

bware113 — 2009-11-18T19:29:58-08:00

As of today I started having with starting the car...the starter is turning over, after the third try or so each time it will start after giving a little throttle. After starting the car runs fine aside from an idle at about 1200-1300. I would like to say the problem can be attributed to a faulty MAF. Can this be case or should I worry about something else.

Tie Bar question

That1Guy — 2009-11-19T12:24:39-08:00

Noob here!
I just bought a megan racing tie bar and it seems a little too short. The Guy i bought it from say it was for his 240sx coupe. Its their a different from coupe and fastback/ hatchback? I have a 1990 model.

Someone please help

Doya — 2009-11-19T14:50:38-08:00

I have been outside all day trying to figure out what is going on with my car. Whenever I turn my key all the way forward, a load buzzing sound comes from where my ECU is at. None of the lights on my dash come on, the radio, or anything else like that. I tried to start my car but it won't, it just keeps turning over. I am willing to give someone $5 if they can help me figure out what is going on.

tell me if this is real or not

gotchu — 2009-11-18T14:51:53-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...email

i seriously think that this video is 1.5x or 2x faster than the original frame rate
looks video edited

i have driven a 700hp skyline and my car is around 500 and ithis car does not sound normal or drops the rpm this fast when shifting

tell me whatchu think cuz i really think its 1.5x the fps lol

getting a lil argument on someguys there also bahahah

89 240sx smoking

djtrickstick — 2009-11-19T00:43:26-08:00

my car smokes real bad when you gas it, and still smokes during idle but very little hard to notice unless you look close. friend told me its most likely valve seals cause it only smokes when you gas it. should i just get a rebuilt head off ebay and slap it on see if it stops or somethign else i should do? also it runs good just smokes.

Need Help Deciding

KYZAAC — 2009-11-21T16:45:30-08:00

sorry guys i hate to start another bodykit thread but i have been reading every thing i could find for the last week and everytime i decide on a kit i hear their no good. Im looking for a kit that has good fitment/quality, and around $1000 or under.
Im getting confused, there are so many knock-offs around i dont know whats good or whats junk, so this is where i need your help

my car is a 92 240 hb, completely stock and has been sitting for the last 2 years because i paralyzed my right arm in a motorcycle accident.

i ordered a sr20 last week, and i was gonna order a v-fiber kit that was $350 but after reading they were junk im not gonna waste the money instead i'll fork up a few extra bucks and get something decent

My decision is basically made on the Charge Speed, i just need conformation that its a good kit and i wont regret putting it on the 240

If that falls through im looking at the Streamline Origin Kit i can get here in Canada that would save me a few hundred in shipping.

Theres a few other styles i like but i found some good info on this site for those, mainly im looking for info on the Charge Speed.

if you have any input on other quality kits that are in the $1000 range im all ears, pics if ya got em

If theres another topic on this that i couldnt find my apologizes and a link would be great.

Thanks for any help

origin kit lights question

EODguy036 — 2009-11-18T12:56:10-08:00

are there 2 stage hid lights bright enough that i could just use them in the fog light spots on the origin streamline kit for my pig nose?

worn out vlsd

240slidekat — 2009-11-18T16:13:47-08:00

hey guys just wondering if any of your vlsd does this? i have a j30 vlsd and when i do left turn donuts it seems like an open diff (one wheeler peeler) and when i do right turn donuts it normal (2 wheels locked) is this a sign of a bad vlsd?

VG33ER swap

svairman — 2009-11-18T15:53:22-08:00

The 3.3 L (3275 cc) VG33ER is supercharged and produces 210 hp (157 kW) at 4800 rpm with 246 lb�ft (334 N�m) of torque at 2800 rpm.

has anybody ever attempted this swap? It seems with it being a USDM produced engine there would be more parts and units available than some of the JDM options like the SR or RB series, and with torque coming in pretty low like that and the design (lower compression) already being aimed towards forced induction a blower upgrade or turbo setup would seem capable of decent numbers.

i got a question about preload on my tein he's

poshatch — 2009-11-19T19:08:50-08:00

so right no i have some tein he's and i have been looking into the effects of preloading, right now i have zero preload on them and i was wondering if i could get any information from somebody with experince in testing different preloads and what not. im consittering adding some preload to change the handling so any info would be great thanks

thank you.

ka-t stallin and jumpin rpms!!! help!!!!

mendez61414 — 2009-11-18T13:31:23-08:00

its a ka-t with a t3/t4 turbo setup with 10lb of boost.. running 370cc injectors with atock maf, tune by emance.. stalls when i start up and once it warm it jumps rpms between 1500 & 2500 rpms.. need help check for vaccume leaks and boost leaks nothin.. also its runnin to rich.. where can i get a fuel pressure regulator to make it stop runnin rich and how do i install it.?? help!!!

No respect

Gcustoms — 2009-11-18T18:15:11-08:00

So I'm sittin here at lunch talkin with a friend. He out of the blue says 240's are s***, I asked him how so? His defence was because it's a Nissan, I had to explain to him that it's not s*** and I for the most part convinced him that their good cars, then he goes onto say that driving a 240 is like having a big target for the cops (no denying that) but if ur not doing anything wrong then u won't get charged right? Anyway basically I'm tired of ricer kids with 0 compression 90 horsepower junkyard disgraces giving 240's a bad name. I woulda killed him if he wasn't a foot taller than me, I did raise hell because... He drives a Saturn sl1 :@

z32 5 speed vs s15 6 speed

MICRoS13 — 2009-11-20T09:10:37-08:00

I'm just getting ideas of building a strong based sr20 with a good drivetrain anyone has pros & cons for both ?

KYB AGX Adjustable Gas Shocks for S14

thanats — 2009-11-20T06:07:56-08:00

Post this question in the suspension related forum, and had no answer or views, so Im posting it in this more crowded forum....

Im considering to buy this shocks:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

I have searched in the forum and they seem popular, but no comments on them. I have installed Megan Racing lowering springs, will this shocks be ok for a DD?
Im not considering any drifting of any kind....

thanks guys in advance

HELP!!!

LargeTacticalDrift — 2009-11-19T05:40:34-08:00

I'm seriously ready to take my car to the shooting range. I put a new coil, condensor/resistor, ingnitor chip, dizzy, and checked all of the connectors on the harness along with all of the grounds. THE DAMN THING STILL HAS NO SPARK!!!!! WTF!!!!! I even had the mechanics that rebuilt the motor for me come by and inspect my work and they said everything was a o.k. and that the only problem that could be left was either a loose ground or corroded connector. I've checked it all over and over and over. The only thing I haven't changed is the ecu. Is there Anybody that lives in south Alabama that can come by and help. I'm about to scratch my eyes out. Has anybody ever had this problem before? God. Any feed back will be appreciated.

dashboard UGHHH (T_T)P

SLiguykyle — 2009-11-19T18:47:00-08:00

okay, so we all know S13s are prone to having cracked dashes. well i guess my car just recently decided to join that club or something. kuz i got a hairline crack above my gauges (dont we all?) and one starting to form in the middle. so before this gets outta hand i was wondering if any of you know of any way to keep them from growing? i dont need it to be completely gone. i'll do that much later. but i need a temp easy fix to keep them from exposing all that brown crusty sh** under the vinyl stuff... HALP!!! i can't think of anything but maybe staples. but that'd look REALLY rugged for such a clean car :|

clutch fan isnt working

nismobenzo — 2009-11-19T08:59:14-08:00

theres a guy selling a nice 92 240sx with decently low miles but cant figure out why the clutch fan isnt working/moving so it keeps overheating after it gets warmed up...
i know i could get radiator fans but you guys have any thoughts??
thanks in advance-this would be a sweet ride for under 1000

205/60R15 - 205/65R15

TJcars2 — 2009-11-18T17:09:57-08:00

It's only a few millimeter sidewall difference but will it make that much of a difference? I'm asking cause I got a free set from a friend of mine.

Help would be well....helpful lol

Thanks

starts sometimes but wont idle, wtf

240sx92bnb — 2009-11-18T21:05:43-08:00

Ok I took my KA24DE out of my 92 hatchback and swapped it into a 91 coupe. The original KA24DE that was in the 91 coupe was blown. When pulling out the KA from the 92 hatch it fell about two feet (fail) and put a small dent in the oil pan, there is no leak or anything from the oil pan or anywhere else. I know what your thinking that is your problem right there but as far as i know there are no sensors or anything else besides the pump in there.

Once the swap was completed and we tired to start the car it would not start, we tired; changing the dizzy, sub coil and ECU. It remained like this for a week until we realized that the fuel lines were backwards and it started, second failure.

So then i get stuck at work for bout a week straight so I didn't have time to play with mt baby until yesterday. O i should mention that the coupe was sitting for awhile a couple of months before i got it and the gas went bad. It was like a brown color( think it turn to turpentine). So yesterday we pumped out the whole 1/2 g of bad gas. Put about a gallon and half of fresh gas in there with 108 octane buster. So it started up yesterday when we tapped the gas and turned the key. The car would rev up from us tapping the gas but if you let off the gas or floor it the car shuts off without holding an idle. Switched the original ECU from the coupe back thinking maybe they are mapped different. No luck.

Tired tonight and couldn't get it to start at all figured hey put the ECU from the hatchback back in there again, still nothing.

Please any ideas or suggestions or related personal experience would be helpful.

Things I've tired and checked; changed ECU's more than once, lol, changed dizzy twice, the one from the hatch is there now, change the sub coil to the one from the hatch, checked the harness over and over for something unplugged, the only problem we partly saw were that two vac holes between the valve cover and the fire wall were broken so we fixed it also the sensor nearest the driver side was broken on the bottom where the vac holes connects this was also changed. All other vac holes as far as we can see were connected except the EGR valve, cant figure out where the connection is. O also changed the headers w/ the bridge that goes to the intake manifold. My MAF is good and it clean.

So basically please any help would be appreciated i know i have fuel, spark and air cause like i said i got it to start a couple of times but it would hold an idle.

KA-T turbo kit!

skuurtin s13 — 2009-11-19T09:02:48-08:00

okay so im lookin to turbo my ka and ive already done a compression test and results came up with the the highest being 175 and lowest being 165. now that ive been talked into persuaded by research im most likely going to peice one together slowly using the jgs starter kit w/turbo and wastegate. any one go down this road?

Modified by skuurtin s13 at 7:37 PM 11/17/2009

Painting for the first time!

Trey1890 — 2009-11-18T15:25:30-08:00

Hi, I am new to getting a car, and one of the first things I want to do is get a paintjob, since the factory paint has faded and the finish is scratchy. I, however, have no idea where to go get the paint done, what quality to get, how much to pay, and DIY is totally out of the question!!!! Please, please give me advice, cause I'm at a complete loss!!! (BTW, I got a quote at Maaco, but I have had some friends telling me that Maaco paint jobs suck... is that true?)

350z pedals into s13

ska69 — 2009-11-17T14:57:22-08:00

Hi everyone,

I'm new here , mostly spending time reading, rather than asking questions .... I've been thinking of what to do with my stock s13 pedals...

The story begins from an auto to manual tranny swap with a ca18det engine (btw, the swap was successful).

I ordered an s13 clutch pedal and had it installed, but had to cut up the auto brake pedal in order to get the clutch pedal fit...now the brake pedal doesn't look pretty.

After searching @ ebay I came across (1) a used s13 brake pedal, (2) oem 300zx (fits most nissans, including s13) rubber clutch and brake covers), (3) used 350z pedals set - brake, clutch, accelerator, dead pedals), (4) 350z pedal covers.

The most attractive for me is the #3 choice...therefor my question is does anyone know whether the 350z pedals fit into s13? any modifications necessary?

I understand that my idea might sound stupid, but I hope I won't receive any sarcastic replies (such as regarding the 350z console to 240sx console conversion)...

Hoping for a adequate answer

Regards,

- Tim

P.S. I've seen a picture of such conversion somewhere, but can't find it...

P.P.S. I prefer to stick with nissan parts rather than momo, sparco, etc...

New pics!

90gtpony — 2009-11-20T18:58:33-08:00

Took some pics in downtown raleigh last week. Got to take some more with a few subaru's this week. Excuse the mess, the car it was a little dirty.

My second chuki! Give me ideas!

JStrateger — 2009-11-18T07:34:27-08:00

I'm not sure if anyone remembers me or not, but I posted a topic last year about my 92' chuki I was going to attempt at restoring it, long story short; I ended up selling it sometime after I made that thread, lol.

Anyways, last week I picked up another chuki for $200 bucks, runs and drives great. I couldn't ask for a better car for 200 bucks, brand new Michelin tires on it, new pads, tune up just done. There really wasn't anything wrong with it besides a few minor things I've already fixed. When I got it, it needed a slave cylinder and ignition coil. I had the parts in my garage from my last 240 so it wasn't a big deal, I put the parts on, bled the clutch and drove it home. Check it out:

Everything is original, nothing is done to the car. It has some cool interior things my other didn't like a sunroof cover, hatch tonneau cover, a case for the sunroof glass and some other nick-nacks. It has some frame rust, nothing too bad, I plan to fix that this winter. I'm thinking of doing a SR20VE n/a for something different. What do you guys think? What would you guys do with the car if you had it? I need some ideas!

Quick Valve cover gasket Question

Krew126 — 2009-11-17T11:25:39-08:00

Hey guys I'm replacing my valve cover gasket today and I had a quick question I couldn't find the answer to. I just wanted to make sure that when you apply liquid gasket on the half moon shapes you do not put any in between them right? Like you just put it on the bottom of the half moon shapes and that's it right?
Stupid question I know but I just wanted to make sure, thanks.

It's gonna be a fun week

Gcustoms — 2009-11-17T05:14:14-08:00

So my buddy asks me if I could help him working on his friends car. Thr name "optimus primer" is a known name around school. It's the name of the WORST CAR EVER. 1993 Honda civic hatch vtech "not hooked up" so it makes about 70 horsepower. Kickdown sensor gasket leaks tranny fluid everywhere. It's slammed in the front (wheels grind against the fender) needs. Both wipers, windshield, windshield trim, vtech wiring harness, pass. Mirror, etc etc. It's painted in black and grey primer, it's got 17" wheels but one is different, there's wires sticking out everywhere in the hatch and interior, it has no radio, and the upholster. Is destroyed. It's covered with Canadian tire parts (10" steering wheel, interior LED's, headlights) it's an automatic that doesn't havethe power to coast, and the wheel doesn't snap back after turning... Here's the funny part. Thr kid paid $1500 for it :/

sketchy car

STEEZxIT — 2009-11-17T13:19:52-08:00

http://www.cars.com/go/search/...ional
idk if it looks sketchy to you guys but theres somethin about it makin me question it lol.
your opinions? cos if it checks out i'm down for a trade in on the spot!

NICO needs a separate section for build threads!!!

Bluefire — 2009-11-17T05:11:46-08:00

I don't know about you guys but it seems like everyone and their mom has a build thread in the 240sx general section. I think they finally deserve a dedicated section of there own. Anyone agree?

240 Impressions

NPaul240 — 2009-11-18T09:08:38-08:00

Recently I located a 1993 240sx at a dealership nearby and having loved these cars for so long I am nearly ready to trade in my VW GTI and begin making the 240 my own. As these cars are getting on in their years, the normal wear is present but nothing that can't be fixed. However, being a 93 it does have the KA24DE and the timing chain rattle that comes with it and when test driving it I felt a lack of power from the motor. My GTI has 180 hp in a tiny car and it's got a small turbo so I'm not sure if the 240 is down on power, or my impression is off because of the power I have in my current car.

So my question can only be answered by opinion. How should a 240sx feel? I only ask that you try to be as honest and descriptive as you can because from what I read here will determine whether I go for it or not. If not, then its a few more months of saving up and I'd prefer to pick it up from a dealership.

1989 sr20det hatch for 1500 a good buy

alloverdajoint — 2009-11-19T22:45:06-08:00

The catch is he needs money fast and the title has not arrived yet. So he is waiting for the title to arrive in the mail...
also none of the gauges work at all.

It sounds sketchy, but i may go check it out, the pictures were not horrible.
Just an sr20 hatch on steelies.

1992 240sx build

13esp13 — 2009-11-16T18:00:36-08:00

well i bought a 92 240sx for 200 bucks lol and im suprised there is no rust at all! the only huge dilema is there is no motor! so which means i need a wiring harness and a KA24 block (so i can build it up but preferably a whole motor) also i need some motor mounts and a new drivers side door! because its from my buddys 240. please respond kindly! thankyou.

opps. how bad did i screw up

bersh240 — 2009-11-17T17:37:03-08:00

soo puttin the new shocks on i put the jackstand in the wrong place by accident. and.. the result is the above pic.
i no these things dont matter if theres little dents and stuff in them. but thats a pretty bad bend.
what should i do? leave it?

My 240 pics

bearsfan00 — 2009-11-16T16:47:51-08:00

91 FB LE MANUAL.DE

[IMG][/IMG]http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac224/lifetimebearsfan00/Mobile%20Uploads/04-03-09_1420-1-1.jpg

[IMG][/IMG]http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac224/lifetimebearsfan00/Mobile%20Uploads/07240919280001-1.jpg

skuurtin s13's semi-build

skuurtin s13 — 2009-11-19T18:57:34-08:00

First things first this is going to be a slow but sure build as i want to do everything right and the first time. Plus moneys tight right now since im still in high school (17 years old) and just bought this 240sx. after two vdubs.

Ok so about 3 months ago i bought my first 240sx. Its a 1991 5spd with 163k but i picked it up at what i thought was a steal at $900. it needed a a left fender for the body to be complete since the guy still had the bumper and right fender and headlight. plus it had the jdm 180sx seats so i just had to get it. i loved my low and slow vdub but it just had to go. Im looking to go ka-t, keep the body oem, but slammed and of course some nice rims.

this was my vw, first car

Fresh off the trailer

Puttin in some work on the lift

Bad pic, suppose to be winking

ill be updating as i go along with the project, let me know what you guys think, feel free to give advice/suggestions i still need a color! so if youve dreamed of painting your car a certain color ill consider painting it for you

Also just put it on the road today and i feel like im at home in a 240sx!

215/50/17 wheels, would it clear the front of a S14

SKproductionZ — 2009-11-16T18:50:45-08:00

Quick Question
i cant find this setup at all
but some guy is selling base 350z wheels with brand new tires for $400
my wheels are done and am looking to get upgrade (even its not much of an upgrade) for wheels

so my question is would it fit and clear the front of a S14? I tryed on some wheels before with 50 and it would hit the spring, so idk

he said "they are all 215/50/17" which seems weird but yah
thanks Nico!

Modified by SKproductionZ at 3:45 PM 11/16/2009

Early Christmas.

180sxblack — 2009-11-18T17:23:18-08:00

Picked up some coilovers for the 180sx. pretty good price i believe. got a bit of time before i slam it, insure and register it seeing as im 15
lookin for some cheap rims too.

random pic

Trip mileage marker not working and MPH needle of by 5 mph!

bearsfan00 — 2009-11-16T19:55:44-08:00

Ok i have a 91 240sx FB LE,manual.DE. My trip mileage marker works when it wants to and the MPH needle is off by 5 MPH. I know it's off because I have a friend cop and I had her Use her radar while I was going 45 MPH, according to my cluster, and it showed on radar I was only goin 39-40. The trip marker problemjust started happening 3 days ago. Any advice?!!

my 240sx

autoeurotec — 2009-11-16T15:58:56-08:00

S13 RHD conversion project!

SilviaSprung — 2009-11-18T21:32:27-08:00

Welp, as some of ya may know..i picked up my RHD conversion clip about a month ago. I told my self since I was storing my 240 over the winter...why not have a winter project. And the RHD conversion is it! So yesterday I was out and about and what ya know..its gettin cold outside. soo..hum..winter here perhaps?

guess that means its time for the RHD conversion.

So0o0o0o today Me and my buddy Church broke out the tools and began the project.

Start time - 3:00 PM
Finish Time : 9:09
on to pics..

The Spot

Backing her into the garage for the last time

BEFORE SHOTS

Surgery Begins

trouble finding thread

hotrod240sx — 2009-11-16T12:46:17-08:00

how do you find a thread you posted, then someone moved and now someone has either moved or deleted now and they dont know how to email you to tell you where the hell it is. needless to sey it was moved to the correct spot by a mod, and now i guess either he or another moved it or deleted. you could at least send a email or pm to explain. dont even tell me to search, already done that to no avail. getting tired of everything someone wants to say is search, when in the time it takes someone to type that, most of the time they could have answered the thread to start with. oh and btw the thread was about a 240 i was thinking about selling