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

[Warped161]

Yeah, there's a pinhole in the front left caliper line. Where should I get that and what kind?

If you mean the rubber line then you can just get one at autozone or upgrade to braided lines from pdm. if you mean the steel line, then again just get the line from autozone make the bends and there you go.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Try the local autoparts store. If they don't have it, you are going to have to get one from a dealership. Try Courtesy Nissan.

http://www.courtesyparts.com

If they don't show it on the website, call or email them. They are very helpful. You are talking about the rubber line, not the hardline right? You are probably going to need "line wrenches" to get the lines off without stripping the hardware. They should also be available at your local auto parts store.

EDIT: ^ He beat me to it.

[Warped161]

it's about time.

[shmex]

Hey thanx papa...imma try to bleed it from the box. See whay happens.....but defintaly gonna look into those lines. Frsport are good dudes...got my products fasssst and in great /perfext conditin....thanx again papa!

[CoreytheStoryS14]

Alright cool.Thanks a lot!

[shmex]

Hey Papasmurf dude...thanx for your help. Got my car running. There was neither a leak or any signs of leakage. It just somehow, outta nowhere, got a bunch of air in the hardline. So it was time consuming but i go it. And its goooood. Thanx again, and now, I GO! hahaha. Thanx-Heath

[GaMBiTx]

Hi, What is a good fuel pressure gauge to use to test the fuel pressure on a SOHC KA24E

[tweakit]

Can u use bc valve springs with hks cams. I dont see why i couldnt but i just wanted to make sure. and does anybody know anything about the Buddy Club Spec II catback exhaust. it doesnt have a ricy sound does it.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Hi, What is a good fuel pressure gauge to use to test the fuel pressure on a SOHC KA24E

Pretty much any gauge that is made for testing fuel pressure should be fine. I found that it was actually cheaper for me to buy a fuel pressure regulator with a gauge than to buy just a gauge... go figure (after buying the adaptor it became more expensive though )

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Can u use bc valve springs with hks cams. I dont see why i couldnt but i just wanted to make sure. and does anybody know anything about the Buddy Club Spec II catback exhaust. it doesnt have a ricy sound does it.

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to use that spring/cam combo. I have heard good things about buddy club exhaust, whether it sounds ricy or not, that is pretty subjective. As far as how ricy a 4 cylinder could sound, no, I don't think it sounds ricy.

This video makes it sound sort of weird though. You should be able to ask buddy club or a vendor if they have a clip of one on a 240.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff_aY5mKrRg

[zenki95]

what would the most basic turbo setup include? and how much would all the components cost on estimate? also, would a 2.5" exhaust be insufficient for a turbo setup?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

A member here on NICO (and also a moderator) made his own "El-Cheapo" KA-T setup. His username is Bwana. Do a search for that thread and you will learn the art of turbo on the cheap.

eh screw it, I'm bored and here's the link:zerothread?id=237970

[onemad240]

i am looking to buy a blown t25 and take it to a rebuild shop. is there anything to look for that will hold the turbo from being rebuilt at all. i mean will too much shaft play mean that the turbo is complete junk and can not be rebuilt.

thanks in advance

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Things to look for that would definitely stop it from being rebuilt is damage to either of the housings. If the turbo grenaded or had so much shaft play that the blades actually hit the housing, it can't be rebuilt, and you will need a whole new turbo. A T25 is a tiny tiny turbo for a KA btw, I suggest you get something bigger. Chances are you will be dissapointed with a T25.

[CoreytheStoryS14]

So, I bought my front brake lines for my car and am on my way to making my car back to par. I noticed however that my car has been really smelly and I think that its just because the car had been sitting for a while and the oil, coolant, gas need to be flushed but im not sure. Any ideas?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

well, what does it smell like? How long has it been sitting?

[jakums]

so just throughing this out there i got a chance to do a motor swap for my 240the motors is a rb25det the person wants 2000 grand and it comes with all the wireharness ecu raer wheel tran. every thing i need good deal or a bad deal 55000 miles on it
Modified by jakums at 7:58 PM 10/4/2008

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I guess in the grand scheme of things, that is a pretty good deal, but I personally stay away from RB stuff. It is your call.

[tweakit]

Ok id first like to thank everyone for all the help. Uve helped me out alot since i started reading this thread. But my ? is where can i find a steering angle extender kit. or is it something u have to fab?

[onemad240]

to get more angle from your steering you should by some aftermarket inner and outter tie rods. i bought mine from splparts.com hope that helps.

i have a question. i am gonna go boost very soon (95 ka24de) and this is the set up i am gonna go with: t25 from a 300zx370cc injectors z32 maf sensorand of course a tune and intercooler along with downpipe and headers etcmy real concern though is will those injectors work with that turbo and maf sensorany input is appreciated as far as direction to go

on a side note i know the t25 isn't gonna put out a **** load of power but i have been drifting the stock ka and i just need more power to get the wheels spinning and stay in the power band easier instead of having to downshift thanks

[PapaSmurf2k3]

If you are going to go with a T2 series (which I strongly advise against, but you seem like you've made up your mind), at least get a T28. For those power levels, you won't need to upgrade your MAF.

[onemad240]

If you are going to go with a T2 series (which I strongly advise against, but you seem like you've made up your mind), at least get a T28. For those power levels, you won't need to upgrade your MAF.

yea i decided to go with a t28. better investment in the long run....so i will be able to run a stock maf with a t28 right? what would be the advantage to running a z32 maf with the t28?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

The advantage would be that you wouldn't have to upgrade your MAF when you inevitably upgrade to a larger turbo and push more power.

[onemad240]

well the stock maf sensor is bad right now so i think i will get a z32 maf and put it on when i get the whole setup together

thanks for the help

[zenki95]

what do i need to remove from the engine bay in order to take out the EGR tube and install a block off plate?

[Warped161]

what do i need to remove from the engine bay in order to take out the EGR tube and install a block off plate?

remove the egr plug the vacuum, and plug the egr pipe on the exhaust side.

[zenki95]

i just checked my ecu for the CELs ive been runnin since i got my car.they are:

33 - Front O2 Sensor37 - Closed Loop105 - EGRC Solenoid/V

for 33, im sure i probably need to buy a spacer/extender for my o2 sensor right? (b/c of aftermarket headers)? but for the other two codes im throwing, i have no clue what to do..does anybody know what i need to do in order to eliminate these codes?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

what do i need to remove from the engine bay in order to take out the EGR tube and install a block off plate?

In addition to what warped said, be advised that the EGR tube is a royal pain in the *** to get out from the exhaust manifold. You might have to heat it up and get like, an 8 foot cheater bar to loosen it. You'll probably want to remove your heat shield altogether during the process. You will then remove the EGR tube, and plug the hole you will have in your exhaust, and then buy or make an EGR blockoff plate and install that when you remove the actual EGR valve. It is a pretty straight forward removal (besides being in a tight spot).

i just checked my ecu for the CELs ive been runnin since i got my car.they are:

33 - Front O2 Sensor37 - Closed Loop105 - EGRC Solenoid/V

for 33, im sure i probably need to buy a spacer/extender for my o2 sensor right? (b/c of aftermarket headers)? but for the other two codes im throwing, i have no clue what to do..does anybody know what i need to do in order to eliminate these codes?

Well, I don't see why you would need a spacer for your O2 sensor, would you care to elaborate? Are your aftermarket headers so crappy that they do something freaky to the O2 sensor? The other 2 codes, you might have to search in 240 FAQ for what exactly they mean. You should first try seafoaming the car and then resetting the ECU to see if the EGR fault goes away, and maybe the closed loop fault as well. You will DEFINITELY have to replace your O2 sensor after a seafoaming.

[Steady_One_S13]

Is it possible to remove the glasses off the S13 Silvia Dual Projector headlights for maintenance and painting the inner housing?Thanks for your time.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I'm no expert on silvia lights, but I wanna say no. The only way I think you could do that is if you cut it off, and then siliconed it back together or something, which you definitely SHOULDN'T do.