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

[giodachamp]

would the chuki bumper bolt right in a pignose fender??....because i'm trying to buy a pignose fender for my chuki.

[BarMan]

i just join the forum and i yes i have a question ....

so here it is

i was wondering what is the potential N/a of the 240sx ka24de because i'm looking to sell my car and buying a 240sx

and was wondering if it could do 13sec on the ¼ mile N/A i would prefer without nos but if it need a bit of nos would be ok.... on a streetable Daily driver Set-up.....

thx for your help

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Sorry guys, I've been out. I just moved from RI to MS and don't have readily available internet.

would the chuki bumper bolt right in a pignose fender??....because i'm trying to buy a pignose fender for my chuki.

The little piece on the bottom of the fender doesn't match up IIRC. If you ca salvage that little piece from what you have, and incorporate the pignose fender, you should be all right.

i just join the forum and i yes i have a question ....

so here it is

i was wondering what is the potential N/a of the 240sx ka24de because i'm looking to sell my car and buying a 240sx

and was wondering if it could do 13sec on the ¼ mile N/A i would prefer without nos but if it need a bit of nos would be ok.... on a streetable Daily driver Set-up.....

thx for your help

NA potential for the KA is not very high. To get it to run a 13 with the KA NA, you would have to really REALLY gut it, and probably do some serious NA modifications. Not worth it. If you are really serious about not going turbo and want an NA 240, look into ls1 swaps.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

hey i am new and thinking of starting a project car from like a '92 or '93 240sx and hints or advice

Look out for rust. Also, if you plan on swapping the motor and trans, you can save a substantial ammount of money by buying just a shell.

Hey, I am looking to buy a new catback exhaust but was wondering, will a 3" exhaust bolt up to the stock cat? Would I just use the 3" gasket? Thanks in advance!

I think it depends on the design (which probably differs from company to company). You should ask Greg if his BRM exhaust does. Or better yet it has probably already been answered in the "Nex Exhaust for the S13/S14" thread in the 240 gen forum.

For the tires, what type is the best to drift with?

I am asking so I can prepare myself

That really depends on personal preference. I know some professional drifters actually like sticky tires, while others like hard compound cheap *** crappy ones. My guess is that your car is not a professional drift car with 400hp, so you would probably be best off with cheap crappy non sticky tires.

[Scuffed_ChukiCoupe]

It could be agreed upon that a good machinist could fab up some 4 x 114.3 to 5 x 120 spacers... correct?

[BarMan]

Sorry guys, I've been out. I just moved from RI to MS and don't have readily available internet.

The little piece on the bottom of the fender doesn't match up IIRC. If you ca salvage that little piece from what you have, and incorporate the pignose fender, you should be all right.

NA potential for the KA is not very high. To get it to run a 13 with the KA NA, you would have to really REALLY gut it, and probably do some serious NA modifications. Not worth it. If you are really serious about not going turbo and want an NA 240, look into ls1 swaps.

oki thx but how fast could a 240sx go then would with all bolt-on possible and some cams

i look on dragtimes.com and saw some 240Sx do low 15 with only intake and timing adavance and do 90mph over 90mph in a car on that weight can do 14sec with a decent 60ft time

[PapaSmurf2k3]

It could be agreed upon that a good machinist could fab up some 4 x 114.3 to 5 x 120 spacers... correct?

They would probably have to be pretty thick spacers... I'm thinking like 20mm and over. but Yes, that is pretty easy.

oki thx but how fast could a 240sx go then would with all bolt-on possible and some cams

i look on dragtimes.com and saw some 240Sx do low 15 with only intake and timing adavance and do 90mph over 90mph in a car on that weight can do 14sec with a decent 60ft time

You miiiight be able to get into mid 14's. The cost to speed ratio is not worth it.

[KiMbRoZz]

a buddy of mine is selling his 98 ka motor but the only thing is that it is auto transmission. I had plans on building a ka motor but blurring on if the auto transmission makes the motor different from a manual transmission. Can I just remove the transmission and slap a manual one on there or will parts like linkage, housing, crossmembers, etc. change?

[Scuffed_ChukiCoupe]

why would they have to be so wide 4? That would be a very wide 240 lol, cause the rears are 255 wide.

[Joesph R Cooper]

Ok, so today I found out that my car has Hicas......and that I cannot drift with it. HOW THE **** DO I FIX THIS? I've worked so hard for this car & put so much $ into it, when I bought it I was noobier than noob & had no idea what Hicas was....

I heard I can cut the lines & buy locking plates, but is this reliable to drift with?

I'm bummed......

[odmoht]

Hi, i was wondering if anyone has done any business with these online shops, http://www.thenismoshop.com or http://www.modacar.com ???

how do i fix/repair my lsd? only one wheel spins...

sorry for noob question =x

Modified by odmoht at 3:35 AM 7/3/2008
Modified by odmoht at 3:36 AM 7/3/2008

[PapaSmurf2k3]

a buddy of mine is selling his 98 ka motor but the only thing is that it is auto transmission. I had plans on building a ka motor but blurring on if the auto transmission makes the motor different from a manual transmission. Can I just remove the transmission and slap a manual one on there or will parts like linkage, housing, crossmembers, etc. change?

If you are swapping it into a car that previously had manual, you can bolt that bish right up.

why would they have to be so wide 4? That would be a very wide 240 lol, cause the rears are 255 wide.

Because it has to have room for the spacer to bolt onto the old hub, while not having the bolts or studs stick out the other side.

[Joesph R Cooper]

Ok, so today I found out that my car has Hicas......and that I cannot drift with it. HOW THE **** DO I FIX THIS? I've worked so hard for this car & put so much $ into it, when I bought it I was noobier than noob & had no idea what Hicas was....

I heard I can cut the lines & buy locking plates, but is this reliable to drift with?

I'm bummed......

Someone.....anyone, before I cry.

err, let me revise that-

I found Hicas eliminator bars, some for $60(Ebay) some for $140(project Nissan)......if I go ebay, is there a chance the bars could go on me in a matter of days?
Modified by Joesph R Cooper at 8:44 PM 7/3/2008

[giodachamp]

I say don't do it. 240SX with HICAS are so fu*kin rare bro....i wish my car had hicas. Besides, you can still drift with hicas...look here:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=F0L7CZklYtc

it's been proven you can still "drift".... read the info of the vid

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I agree. If you don't want it, sell the car and buy one without it.

Thats like having an original Monet and wanting to get rid of it because you want a large picture of winnie the poh. Well, maybe not quite that bad, but you get the idea.

[Joesph R Cooper]

so you're saying the bars will work......

lisen I've been explained the rarity of hicas, but I just don't care. I bought the 240 so I could get it sideways, not because I'm a 240 entusiast(sp?) a;so it's in pretty damn good condition compared to the 240s around here.

the bottom line is 240s are actually hard to find here, and theyre usually 3g's if you want one. So the moral of the story is.....im keeping it, but the question is, will the bars work?

[Scuffed_ChukiCoupe]

k thanks

[Kckouki]

Im not a newbie but have a question.

When I turn, the PS makes a noise, do I need to add fluid to it ?ATF fluid ?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Im not a newbie but have a question.

When I turn, the PS makes a noise, do I need to add fluid to it ?ATF fluid ?

What kind of noise? Is it a whining noise? If that is the case then yes, add fluid. Although it usually makes the noise weather you are turning or not. Also, does the noise get higher with RPMs? And the type of fluid to add is normal power steering fluid, not ATF, and not power steering fluid for Hondas.

[rzerob]

Does anyone know where to buy a stock kouki hood? Website? Know a guy? I can't stand this carbon fiber crap. I am also looking for the 300zx rear backing plate assymbly. someone give me some help please.

Thanks,

Rzerob

[gismonismo]

its only natural hating CF,especially if ya dont want to lose weight and dont need to get the heat out of the engine bay.you can find them on ebay the brakes that is the stock s14 hood on jhot imports.why not hate big brakes too?they are an up grade to.I dont like carbon sow i paint the parts I have.Glad to help bro

[sped56737]

hmmm, i'm a newbie. i don't have a question though just thought i would post up in here

[b.tetzlaff]

is $2700 for a S13 redtop SR20DET that comes with the motor, tans, harness, ecu, ignitor chip is that a good price or....what im not sure im really new with this?

[Mangudai]

My trunk doesn't line up properly when I close it, any ideas what I can do about this? If I push down on it, it will go down but will comes back up if I let go. It closes fine though?


Modified by Mangudai at 7:26 PM 7/7/2008

[Mangudai]

What kind of noise? Is it a whining noise? If that is the case then yes, add fluid. Although it usually makes the noise weather you are turning or not. Also, does the noise get higher with RPMs? And the type of fluid to add is normal power steering fluid, not ATF, and not power steering fluid for Hondas.

Woah woah wait a sec. Everyone has told me NOT to use PS Fluid and to use ATF for the Power steering pump.

[240lookis]

so, i have a noob question. i have a 2.5 inch piping catback exhaust. if i were to buy a test pipe with a 3" inlet and outlet would it fit my exhaust and stock headers? im asking this because i need something to replace my cat for the mean time because its shot. plus all the egay test pipes have 3" outlets, and i dont want to spend $100 on a test pipe when i will be replacing it soon.

[gordonliu]

Here is a noob question:

what electronics do I need to safely tune this setup?

Blacktop SRtomei 256 poncamsBC valve springs (or the single tomei springs)rocker arm stoppersgt2871r .64 ARz32 MAFtomei/nismo 555 cc injectors

Note: all "expected mods" are assumed in this case (FPR, pump, intake, exhaust, clutch, etc)

I think the answer is:

wideband O2A/F meterStandalone or piggyback or ROM tune

and maybe extra sensors for safety.

I am not trying to maximize the setup, I am shooting for 260-280 WHP with a very good torque curve.

am I missing any electronics/sensors that would be necessary for this setup?

[the_grey_john]

Question One:I know you can buy a Honda S2000 button starter from a myriad of places, but I am not too keen on electronics, so would anyone see this as being a hard thing to set up with a little explanation? I am thinking if I can do a few wiring "practices" with simple stuff, I can open up to larger things, eventually to be able to efficiently wire up a engine swap. But I gotta start with small stuff. A push button start would cool and different. So, anyone with any ideas on that?

Question Two:Again, I have seen battery re-locaters, mostly from Odyssey and Optima (their batteries are cooool looking...).The Optima battery claims to be leak proof, so would there be a health hazard in me setting it up in the trunk area of my hatchback? Take note that I will also have some shallow set 12's in the back also and no backseat. Should I do it or not? I am trying to clear as much room up in my engine bay for my soon to have RB25/ NEO RB25.

[The Inflicted]

I'm having no luck figuring out this whole offset thing. I have a 1995 240SX with KYB shocks and Tein Springs. My wheels are 17" Motegi FF5s with a +42mm offset.

Do I need spacers?How do I measure properly for wheel clearance.The car is converted to an S15 front end, if that makes a difference.

[240lookis]

to answer your question (the inflicted), a good offset for the s chassis is around +15-20. you would need spacers too big to bring your current wheels flush with the car. i would highly recommend some better wheels. your car looks great now, and could look many times better with proper wheels.