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

[alfsnissan]

Thanks man, you read my post about the engine problems right? Would that maybe be the injectors? I'm just trying to look at everything, you know? I still haven’t gotten around to doing the MAS. Heck, that could be it. Anyway, I have yet another question. How do I do a compression test on my motor with the plugs so deep in the head? Also, I had the OBDII reader hooked up to my car and it said knock sensor and at one time it said something about excessive egr flow or something. What is that? Where is the knock sensor? Would it be worth changing? Thanks again!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

the knock sensor is a pain in the *** to change. Its screwed into the block underneath the intake manifold. They aren't cheap either (probably about $200 for the part).

What else is your engine doing? Sorry, I don't remember the post exactly.

[alfsnissan]

The car at times!! wants to jolt really bad and while it starts to jolt, the engine begins to bog down and I have to let off the gas. Sometimes when I am driving and get into the throttle it will start to bog and then start the jolting crap. I have replaced: both o2 sensors, new cats, new plugs, new plug wires, new fuel filter. What else can I do, what could cause this? The check engine light is on and it says knock sensor? thanks

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Are you running crappy gas? It sounds like it very well could be your knock sensor. You might have to bite the bullet and get it replaced. Also check your engine grounds.

[Speckid14]

Quick question and kind of a dumb one at that. Where can I find intercooler piping. Needs to be 3" and I am going to powdercoat it black so color doesn't matter either. Is the ebay stuff reliable. I know its ebay stuff, but its cheap, and intercooler piping, well its just piping.

Thanks for your help, Speckid

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Yeah, you should be able to use whatever you can get your hands on. I made all my own for my custom setup out of exhaust piping haha. It is borderline structural.

Just make sure you use good quality couplers to join things together, with good quality clamps. If you have problems blowing out couplers, assemble it with some hair spray on the couplers so they make a good seal and stick. Theres a little trick I learned in the bike industry for handlebar grips. Aquanet is the best.

[johnnystorm]

I just got my 96 240sx back from the shop. I just had the engine rebuilt and the mechanic said my arp headstuds were wrong. I just checked online and the part number is correct I got the package sealed. the number is 165-5401. I don't understand the issue. Any ideas?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

ask him how exactly they are "wrong". My ARP headstuds are incredibly right.

[240sx_Durifto]

im kinda new at this too, but i think that the KA24DE(DOHC) has around 140-155hp. probably more than a sr20 non-turbo...thats just me tho

[jhpark5]

So I was wondering, why is it so common to see people swapping out the MAF sensor on 240s??? Like to the Z32 MAF and such.

[GSR Sparks]

Question. I'm looking to get a 240sx or a 180sx for drifting.Which one is better? Better to mod and better prices?Also, if I were to go with the 240sx, is the s13's or s14's better for drifting? Thanks.

the Pre-95 240SX models are better..IMO.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

So I was wondering, why is it so common to see people swapping out the MAF sensor on 240s??? Like to the Z32 MAF and such.

Because the stock 240 MAF maxes out at a lower horsepower rating than the Z32 (N62) MAF does. 240 MAFs max out around 240 WHP, N60 Z32 MAFs max out around 300 or so, and N62 Z32 MAFs (from the twin turbo 300zx) max out around 550 WHP.

Question. I'm looking to get a 240sx or a 180sx for drifting.Which one is better? Better to mod and better prices?Also, if I were to go with the 240sx, is the s13's or s14's better for drifting? Thanks.

the Pre-95 240SX models are better..IMO.

The 180sx and 240sx share a chassis. The 180sx is just what they call the 240 in other countries (it also came with a different motor). So, if you are going to be buying and driving in this country, get a 240sx. A true 180sx is hard to come by in this country, and you will probably pay a premium for one if you do find one.As for drifting- If I were going to buy a 240 for drifting, I would get the crappiest looking piece of **** I could find, because you are going to mess it up. Chances are that is an S13 (pre-95).

[GSR Sparks]

When you say mess it up do you mean cosmetically or engine wise? I already own a Integra GSR that I use as a daily driver. But my dads friend owns a warehouse, and every Tuesday, we all meet there and watch the guys with drifting cars do there thing. And I'm tired of being left out But there are no poles, or anything. Its basically a monsterous warehouse and if you hit a wall you have to be driving with your eyes closed. I don't play on drifting in the street.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

most likely cosmetically.

Just because there isn't anything to hit doesn't neccessarily mean it won't get messed up. This guy didn't really hit anything either.

[jhpark5]

So unless I was planning on going turbo or modding the crap out of my stock KA, I wouldn't have to worry about getting a different MAF, correct?

[GSR Sparks]

Unfortunately that picture doesn't tell a 1000 words and I have no idea what happened to that car so. But ya, I would be using it as a daily driver except for Tuesday nights.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

So unless I was planning on going turbo or modding the crap out of my stock KA, I wouldn't have to worry about getting a different MAF, correct?

correct

Unfortunately that picture doesn't tell a 1000 words and I have no idea what happened to that car so. But ya, I would be using it as a daily driver except for Tuesday nights.

Ok then, do whatever you want. I thought you had an integra that was going to be your DD. The picture says exactly what I said."Just because there isn't anything to hit doesn't neccessarily mean it won't get messed up. This guy didn't really hit anything either."

Note the fact that his car is messed up.

So to recap- make up your mind if you want a drift car or a DD. I say if you want to drift this thing, go with a crappy cheap S13 (5 speed) and get it to run well. Invest in some crappy tires and a limited slip diff if it doesn't have one already.

[GSR Sparks]

Well my Integra is getting high on miles and I'm looking to sell it before its worthless. So if I could find a good deal on one with really low miles, I would probably use it as a DD. I wasn't trying to be rude or a smartass with my comment on how I didn't know what happened in that pic. I thought you might have known how that damage came about. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[alfsnissan]

Are you running crappy gas? It sounds like it very well could be your knock sensor. You might have to bite the bullet and get it replaced. Also check your engine grounds.

I had the check engine light read the other day and it came up MAF and knock sensor. I called the local Nissan dealer and the guy said that when the MAF comes on yeah it’s bad and it could be triggering the knock sensor. I went to get a new MAF and they couldn’t get one. He looked in his data base and someone else’s and still couldn’t find one. I tried to spray some carb cleaner in it while running but I am worried this may only help a little so I want to get a new MAF. What do I do about getting one?

Has anyone had a driver’s side window motor go bad and find a new one at a reasonable price? Or been able to fix the old one? How do you even get the motor out of the doo? Thanks All.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Well my Integra is getting high on miles and I'm looking to sell it before its worthless. So if I could find a good deal on one with really low miles, I would probably use it as a DD. I wasn't trying to be rude or a smartass with my comment on how I didn't know what happened in that pic. I thought you might have known how that damage came about. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Well, that car was a semi-professional drift car, so his suspension is keeping him low to the ground, and he has aftermarket bumpers and all that jazz. One little thing goes wrong and you might crack the bumper, and crack it around a screw or bolt or something. With the extreme angles and G's you pull during drifting, it eventually works its way out and pretty soon the whole bumper just flies right off. I saw it all happen (to more than 1 car) while I was there.If the teggy still runs good, I'd keep it. Run that bish til she dies! I have over 220k on my prelude and it runs like a top.

I had the check engine light read the other day and it came up MAF and knock sensor. I called the local Nissan dealer and the guy said that when the MAF comes on yeah it’s bad and it could be triggering the knock sensor. I went to get a new MAF and they couldn’t get one. He looked in his data base and someone else’s and still couldn’t find one. I tried to spray some carb cleaner in it while running but I am worried this may only help a little so I want to get a new MAF. What do I do about getting one?

You are lucky he couldn't find you one. The dealer would have absolutely raped you for that part. If I were you I'd hit up the classifieds here on NICO, or if you really want to go new, check out http://www.courtesyparts.com for your dealership needs. They have better prices than local dealers. I think I said it before, but I should have mine ready to be shipped in a couple weeks. I just have to wait for my prelude to get back from the paint shop before I start messing with the 240 in a major way.

[alfsnissan]

You are lucky he couldn't find you one. The dealer would have absolutely raped you for that part. If I were you I'd hit up the classifieds here on NICO, or if you really want to go new, check out http://www.courtesyparts.com for your dealership needs. They have better prices than local dealers. I think I said it before, but I should have mine ready to be shipped in a couple weeks. I just have to wait for my prelude to get back from the paint shop before I start messing with the 240 in a major way.

You are selling your MAF? Would it even be the same as the '95 Ka24de?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

if everything goes to plan, it should be ready in a week or 2. I'm pretty sure S14s and S13s share the same MAF.

zerothread?id=359066Does yours look like that?

zerothread?id=360473

G70 is the code for a KA24DE MAF. N60 and N62 are for 300zx's
Modified by PapaSmurf2k3 at 3:21 PM 9/14/2008

[alfsnissan]

if everything goes to plan, it should be ready in a week or 2. I'm pretty sure S14s and S13s share the same MAF.

zerothread?id=359066Does yours look like that?

zerothread?id=360473

G70 is the code for a KA24DE MAF. N60 and N62 are for 300zx's

Modified by PapaSmurf2k3 at 3:21 PM 9/14/2008

Yes it looks Like that, the numbers are not the same. The main numbers on the bottom are different. Mine are 4617A. Is that important?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I don't think so, I'm not 100% sure, but that might just be a marking they put on from the factory just in case they end up having a batch of bad parts, they can track it easier.

[slik666]

1. i have a 95 ka24de (automatic)

anysuggestions on how i would upgrade this???i wanna do suspension first but performance wise2. how ould i swap this motor for an sr if like 100% of the sr's are 5speed???3. any good exhaust systems that anyone could suggest??? and if so name some bolt ons4.headers5.coilovers???

if somone could help me out that'll be great-tyler

[PapaSmurf2k3]

ditch the automatic.

If you plan on going SR, its a good time to swap the transmission as well.

Exhaust- go with whatever you want, BRM is made by the owner of this forum, and are a very good bang for the buck.

Basically first you have to determine your budget, then what motor you will utalize, and take it from there. You are going to want some coilovers for suspension, but make sure everything else in the suspension is good first (ball joints, bushings, tension rods, etc).

[alfsnissan]

I don't think so, I'm not 100% sure, but that might just be a marking they put on from the factory just in case they end up having a batch of bad parts, they can track it easier.

Well, when you get ready, If you want, we will work something out, if I havent already gotten one. Sound good? Thanks man. How long do you think I would have after I claened my MAF with that carb cleaner? Seemed to work but how long?

[ShereKhan]

Finally got my 1st 240.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

You sprayed carb cleaner through the MAF? That's a little odd... they are usually sensative to that kind of crap. You can take it off and look down it too and see if there is any junk in there. If there is, clean it off with electronic parts cleaner. Sometimes running an oiled air filter will gunk them up and stuff.

If the carb clean worked, run with it!

[rzerob]

alfsnissan they make maf cleaner, which does what in implies, it is used for cleaning the mass air flow.

sherekan that is a clean looking s13, good job.