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

[pennjones]

Alright, got the pics. It's the vents that are broken (fixed now).



They go directly over the little round holes in this pic:

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Yeah, I really can't immagine them being TOO important. Let us know how you make out.

[BGroft240sx]

Hey im new here and i should be gettin my 240sx in the next month.. i was wondering what would be the cheapest and most powerful engine swap? i was thinking sr20det(red or blasck top wich ever has more power) rb20det, rb25det rb26dett, or 2j or something like that,,...i am using this car for my daily driver and to take to shows so i want something fast, good looking and reasonably priced.. I was also wondering where i could find these engines and aftermarket parts for them. Thanks

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Your best bet would be either KA-T or SR20. They are probably the most popular. Check out http://www.enjukuracing.com for accessories, and http://www.heavythrottle.com for the engine itself. You could also buy accessories from heavythrottle. Both companies have been supporting the 240 (and NICO) for a long long time.

[chicane]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a 240sx, and I've set my eyes on a 95 240sx that already has a sr20det (s13 red-top) swapped in... The price is OBO 6700, is this too good to be true? Anyway, what are some common problems on a s14 that I should look out for when I go in to look at it? Thanks.

[adrianfromthecastle]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a 240sx, and I've set my eyes on a 95 240sx that already has a sr20det (s13 red-top) swapped in... The price is OBO 6700, is this too good to be true? Anyway, what are some common problems on a s14 that I should look out for when I go in to look at it? Thanks.

6700?

you can do better...

[chicane]

better as in... skip this an get another car? or is it priced too high? I figured the sr20det justified the price markup...

[jh3xp]

Well, if memory serves me correctly, the clutch switch is normally open, so you would actually have to take the 2 sides of wires and put them together to bypass the switch. If you want to keep the switch, Maybe you can drill a hole in the new bracket, or weld a piece on??? I dunno, I've never even heard of a nismo clutch pedal bracket. What is so much better about it over stock?

On the stock clutch pedal bracket, theres a tendency for it to break at the spot welds. (well atleast on mine and apperantly on a few other peoples after searching). The nismo one is reinforced more with more spot welds and beefy goodness.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

On the stock clutch pedal bracket, theres a tendency for it to break at the spot welds. (well atleast on mine and apperantly on a few other peoples after searching). The nismo one is reinforced more with more spot welds and beefy goodness.

How much did the nismo unit cost? Just think, if you saved your money instead of buying it, you could have put it towards just buying a welder... and re-enforcing it yourself. Those things freggin pay for themselves after like 2 jobs.

[jh3xp]

$100

but i dont have the slightest clue of how to weld. :/

[topher_180sx]

hey iv got a hks super power air cleaner its a dry filter but i was wondering if there is any way of cleaning it its one of those spongy type of filters. i got the cage off and iv got the air filter element sittin here so is it cleanable????? HELP
Modified by topher_180sx at 6:22 PM 4/17/2008

[brandon7219]

Hey again guys. Im still looking for a 240, not so many here in SoCal (SD Area) Found a couple though, I would like your take on these two cars.

They are all stock. (Yay, i want to learn more about cars and building whats under the hood anyway.)

First one is a '92 SE Fastback. New Starter/Drive Belts/Valve Cover Gasket/Gas Filter. Only has 94k Miles (Original). No vin # yet,

Second one is a '90 SE Fastback, 110k Original miles. Carfax says Okie Dokie.

Obviously to me, Go with the newer and less miles, possibly? They are both going to KBB prices, so no '98 buying for 15k, like some dealer is trying to do down here.

Totally different car_ '97 Se

Or should i stick with trying to push another dealer down from 11k, do to about a 3500 repair that needs to be down to this car. Should i try and get him to go 3500 less then what he is asking?
Modified by brandon7219 at 9:39 PM 4/17/2008

[Coeur de lion]

I can't get any thread but this one to open.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

hey iv got a hks super power air cleaner its a dry filter but i was wondering if there is any way of cleaning it its one of those spongy type of filters. i got the cage off and iv got the air filter element sittin here so is it cleanable????? HELP

Modified by topher_180sx at 6:22 PM 4/17/2008

Personally, I do not like foam filters. I see them get dried out and flaky all the time. I'd replace your system with a good quality filter like K&N. Million Mile Warranty FTW.

I can't get any thread but this one to open.

That sucks. What browser are you using?

[shmex]

Personally, I do not like foam filters. I see them get dried out and flaky all the time. I'd replace your system with a good quality filter like K&N. Million Mile Warranty FTW.

That right there was pretty much a useless post. He asked you if they're cleanable, and you don't even answer the question. You just give your .02 bout the foam filters, and for him to buy a K&N filter.

Well I have a greddy airinx filter, and would like to know(for future refrences), if its cleanable. If you have nothing useful to say, then you can keep your .02 to ya self.

Sorry, to come off like a d!ck, but, it was a good question and he didn't ask your for your .02....

Thanx!

[adrianfromthecastle]

I have the same HKS foamie...

and no, they're not cleanable. Just replace.. its like $10-15 for a replacement one. I'd also recommend getting a color thats bright, so you know when it gets dirty, lol.

zerothread?id=282308

[smurf13]

i have searched for awhile but havent found a definite answer. will j30 hubs bolt up to the s13? ive heard from someone that the rears will but not the fronts and i just want to be sure.

thanks.

[Soravia]

What is the Diff gear ratio of S13 240sx? What do those numbers mean?Will I be able to fit a 350Z LSD into a S13?I'm trying to make it so that the wheel spins more for same RPM that original diff has.

Thank you.

[onemad240]

i noticed that the rear brake pads on the driver side are more wore out than the passenger side. Is this a symtom of a seized caliper or is this a normal ware for the s14?

[The Inflicted]

Does anyone know whether or not it is possible to fit an S15 bumper onto an S14 without using an S15 bumper reenforcement brace? I'd like to be able to use my stock S14 bumper brace but can't find any information or pictures on how this can be done.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

That right there was pretty much a useless post. He asked you if they're cleanable, and you don't even answer the question. You just give your .02 bout the foam filters, and for him to buy a K&N filter.

Well I have a greddy airinx filter, and would like to know(for future refrences), if its cleanable. If you have nothing useful to say, then you can keep your .02 to ya self.

Sorry, to come off like a d!ck, but, it was a good question and he didn't ask your for your .02....

Thanx!

See, the problem with that is, if nobody answers them, they get all pissy like nobody is paying attention to them. And for your information, that was a completely relevant, useful post. If I posted something about abnormal dog pregnancy, that would not be useful. It basically said "don't bother cleaning it, just get a new one"- because I was right... they end up getting all flaky and ****ty. I'm sure if we took a poll of everyone that has posted here, they'd rather receive some sort of answer than nothing at all. Especially because I wasn't 100% sure on whether or not they could be cleaned, so I didn't post that, which cuts down on false information. Get it?

What is the Diff gear ratio of S13 240sx? What do those numbers mean?Will I be able to fit a 350Z LSD into a S13?I'm trying to make it so that the wheel spins more for same RPM that original diff has.

Thank you.

The diff ratio of an S13 non LSD is 4.08:1 That means that for every 4.08 turns that the driveshaft makes, the halfshafts coming out of the differential make 1. You might be able to fit a 350z LSD into an S13, but that would probably require custom work. It will not just bolt right in.

Basically, you are trying to spin at lower RPMs when travelling the same speed. The easiest way to do that would be to enlarge your wheel/tire combo. If you don't want to do that, do some searches on pumpkin swaps, final drive ratios, and gear swaps.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

i noticed that the rear brake pads on the driver side are more wore out than the passenger side. Is this a symtom of a seized caliper or is this a normal ware for the s14?

If the car pulls to one side, it is a seized caliper. You would probably also warp the rotor, so the wheel would shake as well. How much more worn are they? Maybe whoever did the brake job before you just sucked at it?

[onemad240]

the brake pad on the rear driver side is much more worn out than the passager side. a few weeks ago i was replacing a stud and the caliper didn't want to come off the rotor, so i blead the caliper a little and had to hit it off with a hammer. the ebrake was not engaged iirc. i have been also using the ebrake more lately to get sideways so could that be it?

[Soravia]

Did you use proper rear caliper tool?

Also, those rear calipers seize easily. Buy a rebuild kit from Autozone or Advance. That's what I did with mine.

[onemad240]

[QUOTE=Soravia]Did you use proper rear caliper tool?

For what, to bleed the caliper? i used the right size wrench if thats what u mean. I forgot to mention ever since i had the incident with having to bleed and hamer the caliper off AND having to compress the cylinder when installing, my ebrake has felt weaker. I have compared it to a friends s14, and his feels much better/stronger. I am gonna replace the rear brake pads and get some caliper grease and rub in all the right places lol. I will keep yas posted.

I have an idea that the ebrake naturally puts more stopping force on the rear driver side, is this totally wrong?

[WhiteKnight240]

Hi, I'm a newbie, and I have a 1997 Hardbody SE that I'm trying to get rid of, and purchase a 240sx. I'm looking for around 4500-5000 from the sale; and I was wondering if that would be sufficient for a SR swap? How much fabrication work is needed with the swap, and how reliable is the SR? I've heard horror stories about the L28ET's, and my father tells me that turbo motors are often no good for DD duty and are prone to breaking down. He's very old-school, and is convinced that everyone that has a turbo motor shuts them off right away without a timer or waiting on their own. Is the SR a reliable daily motor, and where is the best place to purchase one, if it is? What other goodies would I need to make the car a reliable DD? Coilovers, springs, boost controllers or anything like that? This thread is a life-saver; as it allows me to get my questions answered all in one place. Thanks for looking!

[artforce_s13]

Can the SR work with a KA transmission?

[onemad240]

whitenight240 you should check this link out

zeroforum?id=138

and i tried a quick search to see if a ka transmission will work with the sr but was unsuccesful
Modified by onemad240 at 2:17 PM 4/21/2008

[PapaSmurf2k3]

IIRC the KA transmission will work with an SR, but you need to swap the bell housings.

WhiteKnight: Lots of older guys think pretty much the same way your father does. Many turbo motors of old were pretty unreliable, but most new ones aren't bad. They incorporate liquid cooling in addition to the oil to reduce the need to run the motor for a minute or 2 after driving the car. If you are really beating the piss out of it, its still a good idea to let it idle for a minute or 2 after you park it, which is why we have turbo timers. The SR is a pretty reliable motor, and if you buy from the right shop and get all the right parts, little to no fabrication is needed. Many NICO sponsors sell SR motorsets. http://www.heavythrottle.com comes to mind. Also check out http://www.enjuku.com. Any other questions just post em up.

[bp523]

how many posts do i need to participate in the classifieds?