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

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Bushings aren't really necessary unless yours are worn out. Most would say to get the lsd and coils first, even before the swap. That's a good idea imo, lets you get more of a feel for the car.

Engine wise, it usually depends on goals. But even more, money. There's a few threads on here about this topic, search around, you'll find them.

Welcome to NICO.

[davids1st240]

hey iu have a messed up problem with my speedometer.. when i start my car it just goes up untill its maxed wether im idling or driving... and when i turn it off it drops and will do it again

[AZ89two4Tsx]

I had kinda the same problem. Turned out to be my cluster, nothing more. Unless you've messed with the wiring or it's damaged that's probably what it is. Could also be the speed sensor or the gear in the transmission.

[davids1st240]

ok thanks im going to check that in the morning hopfully thats all it is

[Felipe]

why dose my front left suspen. sound like an old creeky pirate boat?

[ztunelover]

is it new? becuase new coils do that occasionally.

[Pdawg]

I have a couple newb turbo questions... How do you get your wastegate to dump at a certain pressure.

Also how do manual Boost controllers work/how do you use them and what is a FMU.

thanks

[PapaSmurf2k3]

wastegates have springs that determine what boost the open at, different spring rates will open at different times (heavier spring... more boost).

Boost controllers operate by suppressing the boost signal to the wastegate. You can set the boost controller to 20 PSI, so that it will output the boost signal at that PSI. It works with its own set of springs and valves. Adjustments are made by torquing down on the spring, to increase the ammount of force needed (AKA pressure, AKA BOOST) to open the valve to output the signal to the wastegate.

an FMU is also known as a Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator. It works by restricting the return fuel to the tank. With the fuel pump constantly pumping away, and less of it returning to the fuel tank (because of the FMU restriction), your fuel pressure rises, and you inject more fuel into the cylinders, keeping your air/fuel ratios in check. The 8:1, 12:1 etc you see are the pressure rise rates. 8:1 means 8psi of fuel pressure increase for every 1 lb of boost increase.

There are a bunch of things with related parts to go along with that explanation, but then it would end up being pages long, so I'll leave it at that.

[Pdawg]

Youre a genious. Thanks

[davids1st240]

hey i changed the entire cluster and my kph still just goes up when i start

[SouthernBelle]

new here...just wanted to introduce myself, say hi!Finally getting my 240 back(been without it since last sept)!!!!so you'll definitely be seeing me around.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

hey i changed the entire cluster and my kph still just goes up when i start

Gauges peg themselves when they get grounded. Look for any shorts. Try and trace the wiring and look for anything suspicious.

[SpecD_240sx]

Sweet, thanks for the help. anything else i should worry about right off the start?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

If you are planning on getting coilovers, you should also look into adjustable rear upper control arms, so you can adjust your camber. Also make sure that your coilovers come with camber plates.Another thing to check out would be new adjustable tension rods.http://www.splparts.com has lots of goodies for 240s.

[Andy65]

Updated following suggestion from PapaSmurf:"How do I install an "over-fender" like this? I've seen some that have what look to be rivets holding it into the body but others look smooth. How can I achieve the smooth look?"

Fiberglass and filler is the answer.I'm in the process of doing the same thing and following this process. I just finished riveting the rear quarter panels (make sure you extend the wheel wells). Hope this link works for you - page 5 is really good.http://images.google.com/imgre...a%3DN


Modified by Andy65 at 11:54 AM 3/7/2009

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Guys, don't forget to quote the question you are answering, unless you are the posting immediately after the question.

[Felipe]

why dose my front left suspen. sound like an old creeky pirate boat?

is it new? becuase new coils do that occasionally.

no coils... spring and strut combo RS*R's on KYB-GR2's its a DD with some years on the car.

[ztunelover]

no coils... spring and strut combo RS*R's on KYB-GR2's its a DD with some years on the car.

search the forum. someone installed a set of stances on their s13 and it did the creaky suspension thing he called and they said to wait till it breaks in or something. i forget the details, but someone who bought hks hipermax for the impreza sti also had that happen, turned out to be the same thing.

[Felipe]

the springs have been on the car for a couple of years now.

it just started doing this a few months ago.

[SpecD_240sx]

If you are planning on getting coilovers, you should also look into adjustable rear upper control arms, so you can adjust your camber. Also make sure that your coilovers come with camber plates.Another thing to check out would be new adjustable tension rods.http://www.splparts.com has lots of goodies for 240s.

Thanks, that website explains it really good. I don't really know a whole bunch about camber settings. What should a start off for a setting on the rear. I know ill end up changing it in the end once i get the feel for it, and i know it shouldn't be negative, but other than that i'm not sure. For the front suspension, what parts will allow me to adjust the front camber?? Another thing, the t\c rods adjust caster, what is caster? I've done some reading on it but can't find anyhthing thats really clicking. Sorry for all the questions, just trying to learn all this stuff so i don't screw up the car. Thanks in advance.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caster_angle

Caster is basically how your ball joints line up... it adjusts how much the steering wants to center itself...

And for camber... you don't really want positive camber... where the top of the wheel sticks outward more than the bottom of the wheel. You basically want neutral to slightly negative camber (0-2 or 3 degrees negative). To adjust the front camber, you will have "camber plates". They should come with your coilovers.

[SpecD_240sx]

Thanks. I'm planning on getting stance coilovers and i'm sure they come with camber plates. I checked out the forum talking about them so i'm hoping they'll do the trick.

[dahveed]

so, i've been wondering what could possibly be making me suffer from bad gas mileage? ive got a '90 SOHC with 137### on it. i am absolutely clueless as what could be causing this, because i dont think its normal for it to read less then 3/4 of a tank after only doing around 65 miles.

oh, and sometimes when i'm on the freeway(IE over 65mph) the CEL comes on, but it goes away after i go slower than say 55.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Does it take a full 3/4 of a tank worth of fuel to fill back up, or does it only take 2 or 3 gallons?If it takes 2 or 3 gallons, your gauge is just reading wrong, but if it takes like 9, then you probably have a fuel leak somewhere... because that is pretty awful mileage. The ECU should store that CEL code, so you should put the ECU into diagnostic mode and figure out what it says is wrong.

[alex4]

do we have like, a reviews section? Where an aftermarket product is posted up with someone's opinion on how hard it was to install, what kind of performance gains were to be had, etc.?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Off the top of my head, the closest thing we have to that is:http://www.240sxtech.com/

http://www.nicoclub.com/subpages/nissan-tech.shtml

[deBekker]

Hey everyone, I picked up a 92 240 coupe a while ago and was going to start work on it but winter came a little sooner than I thought it would.

I got the car from a wrecking yard, it had no front end no fenders, no exhaust line and no cold air, which I managed to all buy and put on there before the winter came. I also picked up some carbon fiber strut bars. When the previous owners parts'd it out he cut the hose for the headers when he took them off (kind of idiotic if you ask me, but whatever)so that's really all there was left. Then, when I slowly drove it home from the shop (because there was no compression), I guess the car never warmed up properly and one of the power steering hoses burst I guess, because I noticed red oil all over the floor of my garage when I was putting the front end on.

I'm pretty new to work on cars other than my accord this is the only car I've ever worked on and I was wondering if someone could help me out.

I was wondering what the approximate cost of fixing the power steering problem would be and whether or not I'm capable of doing this myself, I don't have very many tools. And I was wondering if somebody could give me some tips on how to fix the hose for my headers.

I appreciate any help anyone can give me and I'll post pics as soon as possible of what I've done so far

Edit: Here are some pics.^How I first got it, interior at first below^After I put her all together.

Modified by deBekker at 6:15 PM 3/9/2009
Modified by deBekker at 6:30 PM 3/9/2009

[Klodust]

where can i find winshields for an 89 240.... and how much.

oh yeah these dildoShiftknobs...suichuuka
Modified by Klodust at 6:56 PM 3/9/2009

[dickie]

where can i find winshields for an 89 240.... and how much.

oh yeah these dildoShiftknobs...suichuuka

Modified by Klodust at 6:56 PM 3/9/2009

windshields - check around your local glass companies. some do it for cheap, some will raep you. only way to find out is call. junkyards, eh. once you get the glass out (if you can find a good one) you might as well have paid someone to bring one to your house and install it for you.

those shift knobs can be found anywhere that claims to be jdm tyte.

[rzerob]

Hey everyone, I picked up a 92 240 coupe a while ago and was going to start work on it but winter came a little sooner than I thought it would.

I got the car from a wrecking yard, it had no front end no fenders, no exhaust line and no cold air, which I managed to all buy and put on there before the winter came. I also picked up some carbon fiber strut bars. When the previous owners parts'd it out he cut the hose for the headers when he took them off (kind of idiotic if you ask me, but whatever)so that's really all there was left. Then, when I slowly drove it home from the shop (because there was no compression), I guess the car never warmed up properly and one of the power steering hoses burst I guess, because I noticed red oil all over the floor of my garage when I was putting the front end on.

I'm pretty new to work on cars other than my accord this is the only car I've ever worked on and I was wondering if someone could help me out.

I was wondering what the approximate cost of fixing the power steering problem would be and whether or not I'm capable of doing this myself, I don't have very many tools. And I was wondering if somebody could give me some tips on how to fix the hose for my headers.

I appreciate any help anyone can give me and I'll post pics as soon as possible of what I've done so far

Edit: Here are some pics.^How I first got it, interior at first below^After I put her all together.

Modified by deBekker at 6:15 PM 3/9/2009

Modified by deBekker at 6:30 PM 3/9/2009

When you say hose, is it a rubber hose or a metal tube that is connected to your header? I am thinking you are talking about the egr tube(metal tube). If you are then that is an easy fix. Get an egr tube from your local nissan dealer and replace it. You should only need one wrench, I don't remember what size it is. But when I put my header on my car I couldn't unscrew the end on the header. I tried everything, muscle, heat it up, heat it up and muscle. It wasn't coming out. So I just cut the tube and replaced it. I think it cost around $30.00. If you were not talking about the egr tube, post a pic of what you are talking about. Sorry if this wasn't of any help.