I'm New Here And I have A Simple Question Thread, (No Flaming Allowed)

[addisonblck]

i like the feel of the ka but hey the ca is a great engine. do watever ur pocket can handle.

my ?= what are the advantages of fender rolling? what is its purpose?

[R6_240sx]

Look at the inner fender of ur car and imagine ur car lowered with wider wheels (and lower offsets, ofcourse). Well anyway what's going to happen is that ur tire is going to rub the fender lip.

Rolling ur fender lip upward and inwards gives more clearance. The advantage of doing this as opposed to cutting of the fender lip completely is that u don't weaken ur quarter panel.

Watch this video to get a better understanding.

[addisonblck]

nice. i figured this much. thanx.

[ka-t4u]

would a single cam five speed transmission bolt up to a DE?? im in the process of finding one for my transmission swap and this is the only thing i've found yet.

any input will be highly apreciated, sorry if it is such a noob question!!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I do beleive it will.

[xr20]

i am the noobest of the noob how much whp is in a s14 swap sr20det
Modified by xr20 at 5:31 AM 2/14/2008

[xr20]

how quick is a fully built s14like...wat is needed in the engineand how much would all of it cost

[PapaSmurf2k3]

i am the noobest of the noob how much whp is in a s14 swap sr20det

Modified by xr20 at 5:31 AM 2/14/2008

I'd put it around 160-175 for a stock sr20det (ballpark estimate)

how quick is a fully built s14like...wat is needed in the engineand how much would all of it cost

Ivan's fully built S14 does a low (IIRC) 9 second quarter mile, at over 155mph. The engine needs a LOT. Pretty much everything has to be replaced. The cost is astronomical. Think nothing less than 30 grand.http://www.turbo240.comhttp://www.turbo ... /media.htm

[kornaz]

i am the noobest of the noob how much whp is in a s14 swap sr20det

Modified by xr20 at 5:31 AM 2/14/2008

Somewhere around 180.

[Taylor008]

I've been lurking around these forums for quite a while. I'm looking into doing a sr20det swap into a 240sx and hope to be doing it soon, but I have a question.People are saying that the Z32 MAF needs to be used on the sr20? Basically my question is why do many people use the z32 MAF on their 240's?

Thanks for any help.

Oh and thanks for these threads and write-ups, they really help out a lot.

[adrianfromthecastle]

I've been lurking around these forums for quite a while. I'm looking into doing a sr20det swap into a 240sx and hope to be doing it soon, but I have a question.People are saying that the Z32 MAF needs to be used on the sr20? Basically my question is why do many people use the z32 MAF on their 240's?

Thanks for any help.

Oh and thanks for these threads and write-ups, they really help out a lot.

Noo.

you use an sr20 mafs on an sr20.

Z32 mafs is an upgrade because its larger, but don't go in thinking that you just plug in a z32 mafs and hope for higher hp #'s. You'd have to get larger injectors and tune the ecu for such upgrades.

[Taylor008]

Ohhh I understand now. I thought you needed it for some reason haha Thanks man!

[adrianfromthecastle]

Ohhh I understand now. I thought you needed it for some reason haha Thanks man!

no prob man. And for those that have an sr but don't have an oem mafs, I've heard that a sohc ka24 mafs might work

[artforce_s13]

I wanna buy a new hud and digital cluster off ebay. if its off a dohc 240 will it still work with my sohc??? also would it work with an sr20?thanks-

[adrianfromthecastle]

I wanna buy a new hud and digital cluster off ebay. if its off a dohc 240 will it still work with my sohc??? also would it work with an sr20?thanks-

iirc, dohc never came with digital clusters and huds. At least I've never seen one.

[Taylor008]

I got one more question. I need to know if the Koyo rad is a must for an sr20. I would like to keep the engine as cool as possible, so will the stock rad do the job or should I upgrade? Thanks for the help.

[adrianfromthecastle]

I got one more question. I need to know if the Koyo rad is a must for an sr20. I would like to keep the engine as cool as possible, so will the stock rad do the job or should I upgrade? Thanks for the help.

its not a must unless your constantly revving high (i.e. tracking your car). I'm still rocking my oem radiator (cuz I'm too broke for a damn aluminum radiator).. and its been fine for me.

oh, and correction on my last post about HUDS and digi clusters. They only came on coupes.

[BB1LOVIN]

im a bit new to 240sxs

i was wondering sinc ei can rarely find a SE s14 around here

how hard/easy is it to install ABS and an aftermarket LSD for the base s14?

[jh3xp]

I asked someone that was selling there stance coilovers if there was any problems with it.

Someone else replied "The collars aren't touching thats the only problem"

I asked "Does this effect it?"

Someone else replied "No. Dont listen to him."

These forums aren't too friendly too those that are learning, and I tried not to sound too much like an idiot. And i couldn't figure out who was being sarcastic or not.

So im sorry this is a dumb question but, does the collars not touching effect anything?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

im a bit new to 240sxs

i was wondering sinc ei can rarely find a SE s14 around here

how hard/easy is it to install ABS and an aftermarket LSD for the base s14?

LSD is an easy install, ABS is not. I've never actually heard of anyone installing ABS to a car that doesn't have it. I wouldn't bother.

I asked someone that was selling there stance coilovers if there was any problems with it.

Someone else replied "The collars aren't touching thats the only problem"

I asked "Does this effect it?"

Someone else replied "No. Dont listen to him."

These forums aren't too friendly too those that are learning, and I tried not to sound too much like an idiot. And i couldn't figure out who was being sarcastic or not.

So im sorry this is a dumb question but, does the collars not touching effect anything?

Collars not touching what? I wouldn't buy them on the soul purpose of the seller being a d!ck.

[jh3xp]

Well it wasn't the seller responding this stuff. In fact i haven't even heard from the seller yet.These responses were from other people in the forum, im guessing they are buddies of his.

Its fine though im sure they weren't trying to be mean or anything probably just joking around and what not.

[KA26DE]

well, my timing chain bracket on top of the timing chain broke so i took the vavle cover off took the remaining piece bolted in out, so i put new a gasket on and bolted back on but i still hear a rattle where timing chain is and now there is a new rattle/clacking sound under valve cover where the "twin cam" letters are , i dont see any leaks or anything so i dont know what the hell is going on.please help

[xr20]

how much should a stock s14 costhow much would it cost to swap engine maybe sr20dethow much hp

[PapaSmurf2k3]

how much should a stock s14 costhow much would it cost to swap engine maybe sr20dethow much hp

1. $3000- about $70002. Just to do the swap? I dunno, maybe $800-$1200ish The motor, depending on which motor, about another $2000-$25003. for the SR- 205hp stock

[PapaSmurf2k3]

well, my timing chain bracket on top of the timing chain broke so i took the vavle cover off took the remaining piece bolted in out, so i put new a gasket on and bolted back on but i still hear a rattle where timing chain is and now there is a new rattle/clacking sound under valve cover where the "twin cam" letters are , i dont see any leaks or anything so i dont know what the hell is going on.please help

How many miles are on the car? If the bracket BROKE, maybe you have chunks of it floating around somewhere? We need a little more info to diagnose this. You might also want to try in the 240 tech section.

[nevertheless]

how many miles, before you replace your timing chain?

[TC4Drifter]

OK, I am completely new to cars and I hope to get a 240sx as my first car in 1.25 years from now, and I have a few... a ton of questions.

1. What is the difference between a fastback and hatchback? (other than a more manly way to describe your car)

2. What can I expect to get, when I pay $3000 for a chuki?

3. If I were to do a SR20 swap in a year or two, how long would the car last? Would I need to upgrade different suspension components or would the stock stuff be fine for 5 years?

4. Is a 240sx a good first car?

5. What would I need to do to make the car reliable?

6. What are the first 5 things I should do to it?

7.What would be required to be able to drift this car occasionally at a track and how much would It cost?Thanks for any and all help I get!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

how many miles, before you replace your timing chain?

Well, according to Nissan, the timing chain is supposed to last the life of the car. They do make noise, but I have never heard of one breaking. Usually it only gets done if you are planning on keeping the motor for a very long time, or if it is being rebuilt or something. So really, the answer depends on how well the motor was kept. I replaced mine at arount 165k, and it didn't totally need it.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

OK, I am completely new to cars and I hope to get a 240sx as my first car in 1.25 years from now, and I have a few... a ton of questions.

1. What is the difference between a fastback and hatchback? (other than a more manly way to describe your car)

2. What can I expect to get, when I pay $3000 for a chuki?

3. If I were to do a SR20 swap in a year or two, how long would the car last? Would I need to upgrade different suspension components or would the stock stuff be fine for 5 years?

4. Is a 240sx a good first car?

5. What would I need to do to make the car reliable?

6. What are the first 5 things I should do to it?

7.What would be required to be able to drift this car occasionally at a track and how much would It cost?Thanks for any and all help I get!

1. In the S13 240 world, nothing. It is all just a name. The 2 S13 body styles are Fastback (AKA Hatchback) and Coupe.

2. I see you are in Chicago. You will probably be able to get either a nice stock 240, or a beatup modified 240 (possibly with a swapped engine if you are lucky). Check your local classifieds and autotrader for comparison purposes.

3. The car will last as long as it would with a normal engine, unless you crash it. The engine will last just as long too, as long as you take care of it and perform regular maintinence, and the installation was done correctly. Suspension is purely opional. If you want stiffer suspension, get it. If you like the stock suspension (maybe there are lots of pot holes where you are?) then keep it. Its purely up to you. The suspension will not spontaneously blow if you swap the motor. It is a completely different system. That being said, if you get an S13, the car (and all its components) will be old. The suspension at that point MIGHT be ready to be replaced anyway. Cross that bridge when you get to it.

4.My 2nd car was a 240... and I was 17ish when I got it, so it is a little subjective. Some people say no because its RWD, but hell, all cars were RWD at one point and people got by then... in my opinion, a STOCK 240 is a good first car on the basis that it is relatively reliable, has good looks, and is fun to drive, which inspires the owner to take good care of it.

5. It is pretty reliable stock. Check general items like the radiator, see if the alternator has been replaced, clutch, clutch hydraulics, brakes, battery and that is all I can think of right now.

6. (1) Full Detail- Wash/claybar/wax don't forget door jambs and under the trunk. This helps prevent corrosion, and lets you see if there is any that needs to be taken care of. (2) Tires- They improve handling, braking, acceleration and safety (which is important for a first driver's parents). (3) Look into "Seafoaming" the car. Do a NICO search on it. If nothing comes up, search in the archives. (4) After seafoaming, replace the plugs, wires, O2 sensor, cap, rotor, and belts (basically a full tune up) (5) #5 really depends on what kind of maintinence the car has seen before. If it needs something, obviously replace it. This one is a toss up between buying a limited slip differential, or a stereo system (head unit and speakers).

7. Some crappy tires. Remember how I said buy tires? Maybe buy some crappy rims to mount them on and burn them babies til the cows come home. The next step would be a limited slip differential. Cost is minimal for the tires/rims (cos you basically already had them) and figure $500 for the LSD after cost of the unit, shipping, gear oil, pizza and beer for friends during the install.

[sephff9]

What kind of tail lights are these?