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

[adrianfromthecastle]

Where Would I get a wiring harness for a rb25det and how much would it cost?

email phase 2 and ask them how much it would cost. I told you already how much to expect.

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They don't list it in their website, but I'm pretty sure they have harnesses in stock.

So I went ahead and bought this '91 240sx: zerothread?id=216489

I've searched for the past 2 days and I haven't seen anyone with an idle problem similar. I have some ideas what it could be...

The car runs excellent under boost and just regular cruisin'. It has plently of power and it starts up fine everytime. Problem is a low mis-firing idle. When the engine is warmed up, the idle will drop to 500-600rpm and it will start to misfire and blow either grey or black smoke out of the exhaust. Sometimes the RPMs drop so low but never stalls out. Somtimes this doesn't happen and it idles fine at like 900rpm. I monitor the voltage from o2 sensor via the turbo timer, but it is never extremely rich when this happens. Once I get moving it will be fine and no smoke at all. I'm not sure if the smoke is from oil or unburned fuel. I've put in new NKG bkr7e spark plugs, no help.

Any ideas as to what could be causing this low/smokey idle?

I'd check your mafs... that could be a possibility. I had the same exact problem... low idle and smoking at idle.

~Try this~ Warm up the car, drive it, then when its at idle and its starting to idle like sh1t and smoke, pop the hood, and unplug your mafs. If the idle corrects itself, then you know for sure that it's the mafs. ~this is just to check~

In that case, clean it with a mafs cleaner, or get a new mafs.

are 19's too large for s14? i dont see anyone running them

theres a guy at my local 240 meet that me and my friends host that runs 19's on his s14...

looks like crap... 18's are the biggest I'd go... if you go 19's, might as well get some lambo doors and start subscribing to DUB mag instead of import mags, LOL

do all sr20 engines fit the s14 transmission?

iirc, they will if you change the bellhousing...and next time be more specific, S14's do come with sr20's already (notchtops)

[PapaSmurf2k3]

While I am no SR20 expert, there are some things that are fairly universal.

Check for vacuum leaks or "boost leaks". Basically anything after your Mass Airflow sensor. Also, if it is easy enough to check, take a look at your idle air control valve, it might be a little gunked up. Lastly, throw your old plugs back in and seafoam the bish, see if that clears anything up.

[Zilvia33]

newbie....................

Okay im looking at ordering some parts this week. Im getting an Exedy oem replacement clutch, and i was looking at getting some springs. But idk is i want the Eibach Sportlines or Ksports? And im not sure if my shocks are factory or not, but they look newish......kinda im not sure?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

What is your question? What springs you should get? Look further up on this page. If you don't know if your dampers are up for the job, take a pic and post them up. Or just read what it says on the side. Most aftermarket dampers have brand names and stuff printed all over them.

[Zilvia33]

well after closer inspection( as much as i could), i couldnt find any stickers or labels. So my guess is they are still oem specs.....If anyone has a pic of the stock shocks i could compare it easily. But i guess its better to be on the safe side and maybe just buy new shocks.

and yea my questions is: What springs are the best, Eibach sportlines or Ksports? And which shocks are the best/cheap?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

and yea my questions is: What springs are the best, Eibach sportlines or Ksports? And which shocks are the best/cheap?

Look further up on this page.

I have KYB AGX's and I love them. You won't be dissapointed if you buy a set of those. Pretty much any name brand aftermarket damper should do though.

stock shocks aren't made to handle lowering springs. Eventually they'll blow. That goes the same for any other oem replacement shocks (i.e. monroe). You'd have to buy aftermarket shocks meant to handle lowering springs (i.e. kyb or something).

and yes, I agree completely with papasmurf....coilovers > spring/ shock combo

springs are pretty much springs. Choose the spring rate and ammount of drop you want, and go from there.

[goldeneye9mm]

ok i just bought an s14 w/ 79xxx original miles for 2500 bux. ok a few questions. 1. what parts do i need to conver to 5 lug? -link please-2. is the sr20 cat bak the same mounting flanges and the ka24de? besides the down pipe of course.3. what lsd's can i swap in that are easy to get?

i have more questions but i cant think of them right now thanks.

[The_240Kid]

well im new here also and im soon buying a s13 240and im looking to buy a pretty stock one and throw some cash at it, not to muc though cus im 16 and make minimum wage =[

but i was looking to do a little suspension work mostly for looks get the right stance and a little motor work probly just header exhaust intake keep it na

but just wondering any suggestions on any of these i havnt done my reading on a ka so i dont know much about it

thanks

[gukdoebabdoe]

what is the weight distribution on an s14 with a stock ka engine? I want to switch out with an sr20 but it'll be too much of a pain to take th engine out every 3 years when i have to take my emission test. any options for more power?

[93 KA SH]

I have no need for a/c. So I want to remove everything that deals with it. Ive tried searching but didn't come up with anything.

Is it harmless to remove everything thats is labeled in this picture and all the lines?

Once you remove the a/c compressor how do you route the belts?

Also how did you guys remove your refrigerant? Is there a special tool that i need?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

The A/C belt is on its own. Nissan knew people would be ripping that **** out. It is the furthest in as well (IIRC) Just cut it and remove the compressor, the idler pulley, the condensor, and all the lines, in sections if you have to. My AC was already dead when I took mine out, but just to be safe I cut the line and ran. I came back in like 10 minutes and ripped the rest out. Weather or not that is the correct way of doing it, who knows, but it works.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

ok i just bought an s14 w/ 79xxx original miles for 2500 bux. ok a few questions. 1. what parts do i need to conver to 5 lug? -link please-2. is the sr20 cat bak the same mounting flanges and the ka24de? besides the down pipe of course.3. what lsd's can i swap in that are easy to get?

i have more questions but i cant think of them right now thanks.

1&3. Go to a junkyard and find a 300zx NA. Rip out the spindles and the rear end with half shafts (basically, take out everything from the rear). Transplant all that crap into your 240. BAM, 5 lug with LSD.

Snag the brakes while your at it too.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

well im new here also and im soon buying a s13 240and im looking to buy a pretty stock one and throw some cash at it, not to muc though cus im 16 and make minimum wage =[

but i was looking to do a little suspension work mostly for looks get the right stance and a little motor work probly just header exhaust intake keep it na

but just wondering any suggestions on any of these i havnt done my reading on a ka so i dont know much about it

thanks

I would keep the stock header, if you take a look at it, it is actually a pretty nice design. For catback, check out BRM (lots of links on this site). They probably have the best bang for the buck.

Now, with the money you saved from avoiding the header, dump it into suspension. I suggest you don't screw around, and just go straight for coilovers.

[93 KA SH]

Thanks for the help

[goldeneye9mm]

thanks anyone know bout the exhaust mune leaks and i need a new one and i find mor for the 2r20 swap than the ka. are the lengths and flanges the same?

[adrianfromthecastle]

thanks anyone know bout the exhaust mune leaks and i need a new one and i find mor for the 2r20 swap than the ka. are the lengths and flanges the same?

if you're saying what I think you're saying.... then the answer is yes.Exhausts are chassis specific, not engine specific. If it's intended for an SR20DET (in your case, 2r20 LOL), it's probably gonna be 3" all the way through, as opposed to the 2.5" for the na KA24...

[PapaSmurf2k3]

KA exhaust is 2.25 IIRC. Also, the flanges for the manifold are different, so you can do everything except a header.

[bhos240]

well i've been registered here for a while, just never posted.. i drive a 95 240sx se, lowered, version select (ebay) kit, 18 sportmax wheels, non-se trunk swap, header, intake, and that's it really.. right now the car is multi colored, tryin to see if rustoleum paint is worth it b/c i'm tryin to jus make the car one color for the time being so when the ka is boosted, it looks halfway decent until i get a professional paint job.. this is a pretty dumb question but jus seein what you all think about the cheap paint job and the quality of it

[PapaSmurf2k3]

If you are talking about the mineral spirits/roll on paintjob, then they come out VERY nice when done correctly, and are an incredible value when considering the cost. There have been a couple writeups on it. Make sure you take lots of pics when you do it.

[bhos240]

yeah that's what i'm talkin about but i heard you can actually spray it with a paint gun as well.. idk if that's true cuz almost all of the people that have done it from what i've heard, have rolled it on

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I have also heard you can spray it. Usually people that cheap out on the paint do it because they don't have all the painting equipment. If you have all that stuff, you might as well just go with regular paint. Its a sure thing you know? Go ahead and try if you want though, I'm sure it will come out ok.

[tigerpawkc]

So I just got some new Alpine front speakers. I work at Best Buy and my discount gives me 20% off installation. Should I risk doing it myself or with a friend who can prob do it or paying for Best Buy to install em?

[onemad240]

I want yalls opinion on this car. It's a 95 240sx base, 5 speed, with 169,000 miles on it. His asking price is 3000. I have done a vehicle history report and there were no collisons on the record. The dash has cracks in it.

http://www.houston240sx.com/fo...22266

He has pulled the fenders up a little bit, but is going to be putting some aerospeed 17 X 7 s on the car. in case anyone was wondering I plan to either turbo the ka or go the sr20det route but have not decided yet, but i won't be turboing the car for at least 6 months and thats after brake and suspension upgrades.

[ddgsxr504]

The car is str8 but 17x7's will blow donkey nuts compared to the set up it's already running. You are going to need at least 17X9's with +15 offset or less to fill in those rolled fenders.

[atlamm66]

i just got a 1992 240 hatch and i want somthing like this front end...anyone know how i can do this??

[adrianfromthecastle]

i just got a 1992 240 hatch and i want somthing like this front end...anyone know how i can do this??

http://storesense.megawebserve...l.bok

[adrianfromthecastle]

So I just got some new Alpine front speakers. I work at Best Buy and my discount gives me 20% off installation. Should I risk doing it myself or with a friend who can prob do it or paying for Best Buy to install em?

depends... do you trust yourself enough to unplug old speakers and put new speakers in?

[onemad240]

The car I have considered to buy (95 240 base model) needs new subframe bushings. I did a little bit of that searching you guys are always encouraging but maybe i should have done more....anyways my first question is what price range should i expect for a shop to charge me? how much are subframe bushings alone?(did a google search, not much helpful info came up) I could just put spacers on the bottom and top of the bushings right? What are the advantages and disadvantages to spacers. Would you guys recommend to just get the bushings replaced or put the spacers on.

I am an ameture(cant spell) mechanic and would rather a shop replace bushings if i go that route, plus i don't have a hydraulic press. but i think i would be able to put the spacers on myself.

thanks -Chris

[adrianfromthecastle]

The car I have considered to buy (95 240 base model) needs new subframe bushings. I did a little bit of that searching you guys are always encouraging but maybe i should have done more....anyways my first question is what price range should i expect for a shop to charge me? how much are subframe bushings alone?(did a google search, not much helpful info came up) I could just put spacers on the bottom and top of the bushings right? What are the advantages and disadvantages to spacers. Would you guys recommend to just get the bushings replaced or put the spacers on.

I am an ameture(cant spell) mechanic and would rather a shop replace bushings if i go that route, plus i don't have a hydraulic press. but i think i would be able to put the spacers on myself.

thanks -Chris

spacers are a peice of cake. Bushings on the other hand a bit more harder.

http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=242578

[jh3xp]

also check your mafs... have you been running rich lately?

One way to check it, is when the idle starts effing up, pull over, pop the hood, and unplug the mafs. With it unplugged, if the idle corrects itself, then you know its the mafs.

Do that, then check back in.

im a noob not correcting u... but juss wondering wouldnt doing this bring up trouble codes or a check engine light? :/ sry im dumb also im new hello

oh and ....i kno this is probably the most stupid question in history but..... my car ses premiumumumum gas recomemmndedd but i use regular is this bad....also if i swap to sr20 is it ookay to keep using regular even if its turboedd. i kno im stupid :/
Modified by jh3xp at 9:21 PM 7/1/2007