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

[2g00d4u]

It cranked alright. Did it a second time and it cranked.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

so it started fine?

Try changing your fuel filter. If that doesn't work, it may be a fuel pump that isn't up to snuff. Definitely start with the filter.

[2g00d4u]

Yeah, I ordered a fuel filter yesterday. So i'll see how it goes in a week.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

alright man sounds good. Good luck!

[alfsnissan]

thanks, you just let me know if/when you get you new one, I may still need to get it from you. The car has a shimmy in the from when driving at about 55 or 60. I was going to ask if anyone knew where to get a complete new bushing set. The popping only is heard when in a hard left turn and I did not check the spring, shock is only two years old.

[Vicious176]

What are some low tier mods I can do now or until I have to quit buying parts to get it running.

Last question, can I mod zenki bumper support to fit a (JDM) kouki bumper and can I mod zenki light brackets to fit the kouki lights. If it compromises the l quality then i'll go the expensive route.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

What are some low tier mods I can do now or until I have to quit buying parts to get it running.

What? does the car not run?

[Vicious176]

Well the story is I was on a dirt road, the clutch slipped, over revved, upshifted, launched into a tree. Only damage done was cosmetic and radiator. What bugs me is the people who own the tree are getting 1.2k where there was no damage to it, on not of that, I didn't know it was on someone's property so when I made the insurance claim they said it was safe to drive home, end up its a large property and I got hit and run on tree.

I'll post damage pics later but i've stripped everything since. Since my clutch went out I upgraded to a exedy stage two B&M SS and the greddy counterweight, I regret not buying a new flywheel, a Koyo rad and a CF hood. Now I just need lights and radsupport, bumper support and things to finish the kouki conversion. Unless they find something else is messed up while working on it on my something happened to my suspesion, although it seems fine.

Keep in mind if this never

[jakesigs]

Hellow I'm new here I have a 1990 240sx ang my problem is my dashboard lights and taillights are not working, in other words no ignition lights or whatsoever. I have checked all the fuse box, under the hood and under the steering wheel. All the fuses are good. Any advice and email about my problem will be much appreciated. HIGH FIVE NISMO LOVERS!

[email protected] <-----------my email Thanks!

[jordanh]

hey guys, im kind of new to the 240 sx's. i was curious as to what the differences were in a silvia and a 240sx. i thought i found the answer which was that the silvia was a japanese model with a sr20 and the 240sx was a us model with the ka.

also was the rb 25 in any other car but the skyline?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

hey guys, im kind of new to the 240 sx's. i was curious as to what the differences were in a silvia and a 240sx. i thought i found the answer which was that the silvia was a japanese model with a sr20 and the 240sx was a us model with the ka.

also was the rb 25 in any other car but the skyline?

Well, there is more info than that, but yeah, you've pretty much got it. (The silvias continued production longer than 240s, etc)

Well the story is I was on a dirt road, the clutch slipped, over revved, upshifted, launched into a tree. Only damage done was cosmetic and radiator. What bugs me is the people who own the tree are getting 1.2k where there was no damage to it, on not of that, I didn't know it was on someone's property so when I made the insurance claim they said it was safe to drive home, end up its a large property and I got hit and run on tree.

I'll post damage pics later but i've stripped everything since. Since my clutch went out I upgraded to a exedy stage two B&M SS and the greddy counterweight, I regret not buying a new flywheel, a Koyo rad and a CF hood. Now I just need lights and radsupport, bumper support and things to finish the kouki conversion. Unless they find something else is messed up while working on it on my something happened to my suspesion, although it seems fine.

Keep in mind if this never

if this never what?

[2g00d4u]

I am about to replace the PCV valve (just one of the many other things i need to replace in my KA24E) and I'm having a hard time locating it. I am not exactly sure so i took a picture of where I think it is. I already read this thread: http://www.240sx.org/faq/articles/pcv.htm

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I'm not 100% sure, but that looks promising. The only thing I know is that it is WAY easier to replace the PCV valve on the KA24E than the DE.

Pull it out and check it out. If it looks like a PCV valve, or rather looks like the new one you have to put in, then go for it!

[Vicious176]

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Well, there is more info than that, but yeah, you've pretty much got it. (The silvias continued production longer than 240s, etc)

if this never what?

posted too soon, was going to say i'd be buying performance parts such as suspension and intake rather than the 3kish i've spent getting to where I am now.

[2g00d4u]

I'm not 100% sure, but that looks promising. The only thing I know is that it is WAY easier to replace the PCV valve on the KA24E than the DE.

Pull it out and check it out. If it looks like a PCV valve, or rather looks like the new one you have to put in, then go for it!

Well... the wire was extremely hard to pull out. It's a pretty fat wire and has also become harden. What can I use to pull it out easier?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

try using some pliars and twisting it around and pulling at the same time. Spray the bisch with some lubricant if you want. Can you see the other end of the hose? If it looks easily accessable, you might want to just cut it and put a new one in. If it has become that hard and brittle, it may be a future problem area (could crack).

[jakums]

ok so can anyone tell me where i can find a good turbo for my 1990 240sx cuz i want more power the motors all stock besides a it has a k&n filter

ohh and anyone know where i could find a new switch for my driver side window cuz i have power windows but the switch got wet and fried cuz the guy i obught it off lleft the windows down in the rain for a few days

[PapaSmurf2k3]

do you just want a turbo, or do you want an entire kit? What are your power goals? You should definately check out our KA-T forum here. It has a lot of answers to a lot of questions you didn't even think you needed to ask.

zeroforum/170

[2g00d4u]

If I'm at Empty or just below it, can I fill the gas tank with a higher grade (89,91)? I'm running 87 right now... =/

I also changed the fuel filter today. It took longer than expected. Haven't really noticed any improvements. I also hope it doesn't leak!!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

well if you are damn near empty, that is why it takes a while to start. Fill that puppy up with premium, because that is what the car is supposed to run on anyway.

[2g00d4u]

well if you are damn near empty, that is why it takes a while to start. Fill that puppy up with premium, because that is what the car is supposed to run on anyway.

So its okay to fill it up with 91 when im at or near E? I'm assuming the 91 would dilute the 87.

I'm not sure if the car has ever received 91. I've read that there could be problems?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

um... 91 is better than 87. You won't be diluting anything... so long as you are adding to the gas tank.

[lamchops]

i just lowered my 240 and its sitting at negative camber and about -0.1 degrees on the toe for the rear axle should i just purchase an adjustable camber kit or should i purchase both an adjustable camber kit and also an adjustable toe kit for the rear axle???

[240sx_boy]

Hey I'm looking at getting an 89 240SX but I need to know a few things before I fix on getting it. It's a pignose and in really good condition but I'm not sure if it would be better to get an S14. Also is it possible to put a Silvia front end on a 240? I also need to know the ups and downs about the different kinds of engines. Is the SR20DET the best one for drifting?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

i just lowered my 240 and its sitting at negative camber and about -0.1 degrees on the toe for the rear axle should i just purchase an adjustable camber kit or should i purchase both an adjustable camber kit and also an adjustable toe kit for the rear axle???

If you are comfortable with that type of camber, then leave it. If you have a bunch of money burning a hole in your pocket, then go for it.

Hey I'm looking at getting an 89 240SX but I need to know a few things before I fix on getting it. It's a pignose and in really good condition but I'm not sure if it would be better to get an S14. Also is it possible to put a Silvia front end on a 240? I also need to know the ups and downs about the different kinds of engines. Is the SR20DET the best one for drifting?

Yes, it is possible to put a silvia front end on a 240. There are many NICO members who have done it. Generally, if you are going to do that, you can probably find a car that has some front end damage and save some cash during the buy, seeing as how you will be replacing all that anyway. S13 or S14 is personal preference, as well as budget. Do what you want.You do not need an SR20DET to drift. The 240 could probably drift with a damn weed wacker engine in it. Again, the type of engine is a matter of preference.KAs have more torque down low, but SRs tach higher and make more power in the higher RPM range. KA would be easier because well... its already in the car. The 3 most common motors are the SR20DET, the KA(E or DE), and the CA18DET. NICO has subforums for every one of these motors.

[onemad240]

240sx_boy check this link out

zerothread/183490

I have a question. what would happen if i were to put a Z32 maf sensor on my stock kade? reason i ask is cause i think my maf sensor is bad and i plan on going turbo within the next 2 months.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

IIRC, it would lean out your mixture, because it is putting out less voltage to the ECU.

I THINK that if you swap to 370s and the Z32 MAF, it equals out, but don't quote me on that (not sure if that works for both N60 and N62 MAFs). You could also buy an SAFC or Emanage or something to control it.

[240sx_boy]

I will probably get a Silvia front end but which year looks most like a Silvia? And so none of the engines aren't any better to drift in than another?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

uh... what silvia do you want it to look like? Whichever one that is... put that on your car. That question is like "I want to eat an apple but which apple tastes like apple?". See what I'm saying? If you are looking for a specific year or body style of silvia, post it up and we can tell you what year to look for.

There are more important components to drifting than the engine. You are going to want to get a limited slip rear differential so you can reliably spin both rear wheels as opposed to just 1 (and sometimes spinning both). You are also almost definitely going to want a manual transmission.

[240sx_boy]

I want it to look like an S15 and I'm not sure which 240 has taillights and stuff that look more like a S15. As you can tell I would love a Silvia but can't afford to import one so I'm making a homemade one...kinda