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

[Dire91]

Random question: Is there any point in upgrading your clutch on a stock ka24de to say a spec stage 1? Or is it better to just buy a stock clutch kit? Just for reference anyone know how much mechanics charge to replace a clutch? Also how often are you suppose to replace a clutch, if that makes sense...

[PapaSmurf2k3]

If you drive your car kinda on the hard side, you might want to upgrade to a stage 1, even if everything else is stock. It'll be a little more robust.

A mechanic will probably charge somewhere in the vicinity of 300-500 dollars for a clutch replacement.

How often you replace a clutch varies greatly. If there is a lot of city driving done (or the driver just sucks at driving), it could be as early as 90-100k (or earlier if the driver is REALLY bad and does a lot of city driving). Highway miles don't wear the clutch down at all... I just replaced my Prelude's stock clutch at 210k.

[Dire91]

^ Alright thanks there was a auto to manual swap at like 70,000 miles with a new clutch so mine has only 20,000 miles on it.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

yeah dude, you should be good for a WHILE. If it starts slipping on its own (like you are driving down the street, and the revs climb up real fast, and the car doesn't accelerate), then its time to look at changing it out.

[ALLout]

Hey guys. my buddy has a 94 Silvia rhd 5x114.3 and he now wants to change his wheels and tires to 18" I found some info but nothing to convince us to go foward. We found some pics of a s14 with rota P45r 18x9.5 +15.. im wondering if there are any chance this will fit without rolling the fenders. Then if he has to roll the fender, would 17" wheels be a better choice for him? + ive check on rotas site and they only make +12 offset with 18x9.5 5x114.3. USA vs JDM cars.. wheel fitment are they the same?

thanks guys



this is a 4 bolt hub with +15 offset

[Alyx]

Hey, I have a dented up front passenger fender on my 93 HB, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if a fender from a 89 coupe would look the same (or close) and fit properly on my 93 HB (besides the difference in the extensions).

I ask because there is a person parting out their Coupe near me, and I would like to replace this ugly fender.

Thanks in advance.

[Initial_R90]

it will fit

[Dire91]

Hey guys. my buddy has a 94 Silvia rhd 5x114.3 and he now wants to change his wheels and tires to 18" I found some info but nothing to convince us to go foward. We found some pics of a s14 with rota P45r 18x9.5 +15.. im wondering if there are any chance this will fit without rolling the fenders. Then if he has to roll the fender, would 17" wheels be a better choice for him? + ive check on rotas site and they only make +12 offset with 18x9.5 5x114.3. USA vs JDM cars.. wheel fitment are they the same?

Depends is he lowering his car? If he is then yes you will probably have to roll your fenders.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Hey, I have a dented up front passenger fender on my 93 HB, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if a fender from a 89 coupe would look the same (or close) and fit properly on my 93 HB (besides the difference in the extensions).

I ask because there is a person parting out their Coupe near me, and I would like to replace this ugly fender.

Thanks in advance.

Your just going to have to drill the 2 holes for the bumper extensions.

[JulianSPAM]

whats your opinion on putting turbo on a KA24DE engine with 212,000 miles? until i buy a new engine..

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Do it right, you should be fine. Just don't run 30psi, and expect to get a reliable 400whp.

Also, you should buy another car as a daily.

[speedracer72]

What is the difference between the ka24 dohc and sohc. Such as the years it was put in the car maybe. I plan on building a ka24det. Do the consensus of people build one over the other?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

What is the difference between the ka24 dohc and sohc. Such as the years it was put in the car maybe. I plan on building a ka24det. Do the consensus of people build one over the other?

Well for starters, the DOHC is newer (put in 240s from 91-98), and more efficient (makes 155hp from 2.4 liters as opposed to 140 or 145 from the SOHC). The SOHC only came in 1989 and 1990 model 240sx's

The dual overhead cam engine (KA24DE) has more aftermarket support than the SOHC engine (KA24E), but both engines have plenty of potential.

[justinedible4]

Will the brake pads for a s14 fit a s13? whether it be 5 lug or not?

[SpecD_240sx]

So got a question about the good old SR swap. First of I got a 91 240 LE. I got a couple questions, first off, do you need to modify the driveshaft when swapping a SR into a 240, and also, is there any issue with having hicas. To my knowledge there isn't, but i don't really no for sure. My car is in great shape body wise, but the KA is gonna die any day now, so i'm looking at my options. I was also thinking about a 1j, but with school being busy as crap i got no time to look into getting into that kind of swap. Just looking for input, anything helps.

Thanks

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Will the brake pads for a s14 fit a s13? whether it be 5 lug or not?

I'm pretty sure the ABS pads are different... but other than that I'm not sure. You could just ask your local autozone guy or whatever if they have the same part number.

[rootS13]

What strength grit paper should be used for sanding off surface rust?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

What strength grit paper should be used for sanding off surface rust?

I usually just use a wire brush, but if you use sandpaper, you'd start with something kinda heavy, and work your way down to something light (before painting).

Maybe start out with 120 and finish at 800.

[Amtk240]

I'm posting here to get advice from the Mods and I don't want to clutter the threads anymore than they already are.

I have been a member for well over a year and I find a lot of my time is researching how to Turbo my KA. I found a KA24DE with only 70k miles on it and obviously I want to Turbo the engine. I really can't find any really good information (even in the KA-T section) that would push me over the 1st hump. I'm looking for around 300 hp because I really don't want to tinker around with the internals. I know the GReddy kit can get me around 225 hp but that is a lot of money to spend for a minor amount of gained power. JGS parts are the way to go it seems but I'm not sure what all I do need and that is the problem. I'm not a mechanic by any means but I'm not car stupid either. I find that many of the car owners who add Turbos either have or had a career as a mechanic.

The pressing question here is why hasn't someone posted a thread that guides newcomers to going turbo on their KA24DE? It would have to be complex as everyone is looking for different horsepower for the type of use their car will be used. Mine would be a semi daily driver. All I ever seem to find in the threads is a dead-end by someone saying, "Search!" How can someone search for something that isn't there. It may be somewhere I haven't looked because I haven't found something complete. This crap is like searching for buried treasure.

Should I start a thread in the KA-T section with my concerns? I'm not looking to get the "flame thread award" here.

Thanks guys!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

hmm... I see what you are saying. Ill see if I can whip up an article or something.

[WDRacing]

If you're looking for KAT info then you should definitly post in the KAT forum. I have several how-to articles and what not already in the FAQ and we're always happy to answer questions etc.

Everyone is a noob at some point The key is getting started and asking lots of questions.

Drop a thread in KAT and I'll be happy to assist...so will the rest of the guys in there.

KAT FTW

WD

[240saint]

my question is what suspension parts i can use from the z32, i need to know i have a buddy with a donor car and i may need to take the control arms and brake setup from it. so the question is what suspension parts can i use from the Z32?????

[PyR0NiAk]

So got a question about the good old SR swap. First of I got a 91 240 LE. I got a couple questions, first off, do you need to modify the driveshaft when swapping a SR into a 240, and also, is there any issue with having hicas. To my knowledge there isn't, but i don't really no for sure. My car is in great shape body wise, but the KA is gonna die any day now, so i'm looking at my options. I was also thinking about a 1j, but with school being busy as crap i got no time to look into getting into that kind of swap. Just looking for input, anything helps.

Thanks

I'm pretty sure it won't have any effect on HICAS. As far as the drive shaft, I used my stock one. Hell you can even use a KA transmission if you swap the bell housing.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

my question is what suspension parts i can use from the z32, i need to know i have a buddy with a donor car and i may need to take the control arms and brake setup from it. so the question is what suspension parts can i use from the Z32?????

I THOUGHT there was a thread about that somewhere on NICO, or maybe an article. Did you check http://www.240sxtech.com ?

Off the top of my head, I'm pretty sure the spindles/hubs can be swapped over, along with the axles and diff. Not too sure about the control arms...

You might want to make a whole new thread about that if you can't find anything in search or on the tech site.

[Dire91]

I wanted to ask here before starting a thread. What inexpensive parts would help add power to a ka24de without dumping a bunch of money to turbo it. Things such as replacing old spark plugs, spark plug wires and things like that. What other things could be done to add a little more power?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Those don't really "add" any horsepower, just restore it to what it used to be if the parts are worn or damaged.

About the only cheap things you can do would be to add a K&N filter, and maybe advance your timing and make sure you always run premium fuel.

You can also add pulleys, remove the air conditioning, and remove any excess weight you might have in the car. Nothing will really get you the HP/dollar value that you would get from turbo though.

[hatedinthemind]

Can i remove the brackets behind the rear seats in my hatch? (The part that holds the upper part of the rear seats) If so how would I? They look like there spot welded on.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

could you maybe take a picture of what part you are talking about? I have a coupe, not a hatch, so I can't go out there and look at mine.

[hatedinthemind]

could you maybe take a picture of what part you are talking about? I have a coupe, not a hatch, so I can't go out there and look at mine.

Its the metal that is on the shock tower. All i can see that it does is hold the rear seat.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

It might also add some structural rigidity to the chassis...

You'd either have to get crafty with a sawsall and a grinder, or get one of those spot weld drill bits to remove them.