K so, basically I am new at everything. I am picking up my 240sx on Friday 25th, and i would like to throw a few things on but im afraid i might break something. Um basically i would just like to know some basics first. The car itself is beautiful and already KA-T. The only thing im really worried about is it overheating. Just any comments would be helpful
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I am brand new. help. newbie here.
Re: I am brand new. help. newbie here. (Ice_Man)
welcome.
ask specific questions and well answer them.
as for ka-t, do a compression test,make sure your a/f are right 11.7 on boost 14.5 crusingmake sure your timing is pulled back so you dont kill the motor.
other wise its just like any other car..
ask specific questions and well answer them.
as for ka-t, do a compression test,make sure your a/f are right 11.7 on boost 14.5 crusingmake sure your timing is pulled back so you dont kill the motor.
other wise its just like any other car..
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Re: I am brand new. help. newbie here. (Ice_Man)
If its going to be a daily driver, you should bring someone that knows something about cars to check it out. because it is a custom turbo set-up anything can turn out good or bad. You should check what is being used to tune the car, if its a full ecu tune it would more reliable compared to a piggyback such as safc. take it into boost and see if it pulls good and then check for leaks or smoke. It really depends on what has been done to the car.Ice_Man wrote:K so, basically I am new at everything. I am picking up my 240sx on Friday 25th, and i would like to throw a few things on but im afraid i might break something. Um basically i would just like to know some basics first. The car itself is beautiful and already KA-T. The only thing im really worried about is it overheating. Just any comments would be helpful
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Re: I am brand new. help. newbie here. (240sxvaj)
compression test is also good for buying a used car.check all fluid LEVELS and condition. i'd make sure the car is semi warm.take it for a spin, try to drive it so it tests many different conditions,
engine breaking (also maybe force this with downshift)hard accel downhill / uphill / level*look in rear view during excel and engine breaking and try to note exhaust color.
after some driving park it in a clean , level spot and let it run for a little. Maybe back it up and check for any drips on ground. Also you can recheck fluids after the car has cooled down a bit.
While its on I would suggest looking under the hood while he rev's it, or just manually move the throttle plate. Check for engine movement, exhaust leaks or strange noises.
Even if you find some of these things wrong but they do not seem big to you, anything you mention that is wrong with the car that has not been mentioned by him, almost always leads to a drop in price, although maybe a small one.
Bring a jack and check for frame damage as well.
engine breaking (also maybe force this with downshift)hard accel downhill / uphill / level*look in rear view during excel and engine breaking and try to note exhaust color.
after some driving park it in a clean , level spot and let it run for a little. Maybe back it up and check for any drips on ground. Also you can recheck fluids after the car has cooled down a bit.
While its on I would suggest looking under the hood while he rev's it, or just manually move the throttle plate. Check for engine movement, exhaust leaks or strange noises.
Even if you find some of these things wrong but they do not seem big to you, anything you mention that is wrong with the car that has not been mentioned by him, almost always leads to a drop in price, although maybe a small one.
Bring a jack and check for frame damage as well.