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

[PapaSmurf2k3]

of course im new to this site.....well ive been searching for some advice on what to upgrade on my ka-t.....im running now 260-275hp on stock internals..but its beggining to smoke and im fixin to do a complete rebuild...what parts do u think i should go with for internals?...i cannot seem to find a reliable site to buy from or do i know what is good for a ka-t setub...thanks ahead of time

You are going to want to do a rebuild with forged internals for sure. That way if you ever want to turn up the boost, you can. Check out http://www.turbo240sx.com They are run by http://www.amsperformance.com and are a bunch of really really awesome guys based out of Chicago. Ivan at AMS currently has the record for highest hp KA-T. Any questions you have, they will be able to answer far better than me. But I'd say you want pistons, rods, new bearings, maybe get your block bored out a little bit? Rebuild the head, get it resurfaced and the block decked. Buy all new gaskets, including front and rear main seals. You are also going to want to replace all your timing chain components at this time. Good luck!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Hey guys i know yall know everything, which is why i keep asking

Im looking to remove my ac and any part that has anything to do with it. Im looking to free up a little power. Does it run on its own belt? If so what is all that can be moved and is there a write up on this? ty.

Hmm, I don't know if there is a write up with full blown pics, but I am pretty sure I did a mini-write up back in the day. Anyway, I'll do another mini write up right now

First of all, yes, it does run on its own belt. I BELEIVE it is the belt closest to the motor, so if you want to save time and not remove the other belts, just cut the AC belt. After that you have an idler pulley that can be removed, along with the AC compressor, and AC compressor bracket that bolts to the block. The next step would be to remove all the lines and stuff assosiated with the AC. Cut them up into pieces if you have to, cos there are a ton of twists and turns in there. Next is the condensor. I beleive it is in front of the radiator, so you're probably going to have to take out your mechanical fan, and unbolt the brackets on the radiator and tilt it back. I ditched the mechanical fan altogether at this point. After you get the condensor out, there are also some ligns on the other side (passenger side) that go into some sort of expansion chamber or some such nonsense. Rip it all out. Anything that the ligns go into, take out, unplug any electrical connections, etc. The last step for me was the bigass lign that ran behind the motor, along the firewall. That was kindof a PITA for me to get to, but it doesn't weigh much at all. I beleive I took mine out while replacing the IACV. Give it a try, and if you can't get it, no big whoop.

Hope that helped! Sorry I don't have pics for you.

[adrianfromthecastle]

Hey, i gotta say i love the site!i dont understand the hate towards r3X conversions ect... but:i found this pic off a thread, and really seem to like the tail lights, spoiler and rims... mostly the taillight and spoiler though...could somone give me an idea on how these could be made? it looks like an s13-4 to me but im not quite suresorry if it is somones car, dont remeber where i got the pic specifically....http://i191.photobucket.com/al...e.jpgEDIT:What is the Status of RB2X engines in California?A massive Concern^

as far as skyline front and rear end conversions on a 240... do whatever floats your boat. I guess the hate comes from "if its not a skyline, why make it look like one." In my honest opinion, it really isn't much different from a civic doing a skyline front end conversion, but if you think that's cool, then by all means, go for it!

As far as the engine swap, it's illegal in California, regardless if it passes smog or not. Basic rule of thumb; if the engine wasn't offered in a vehicle in the US market, then it is not legal to place into a registered car. If I recall correctly, you can only put in engines from a car that was of the same year or newer (which means 2JZ and LS1 swaps are legal). But yet, people still do it. If you do the swap, just be careful and don't act like an a$$ on the road and everything will be fine. RB20's are very strong and cheap engines, I mean, how many inline 6 turbo charged engines can you find for under $2300?

[JDM-Silvia]

Wrong Section Sorry
Modified by JDM-Silvia at 8:09 PM 8/7/2007

[ikuzus]

hey thanks there papasmurf2k3..........i will check them out

[Death By Thrash Metal]

as far as skyline front and rear end conversions on a 240... do whatever floats your boat. I guess the hate comes from "if its not a skyline, why make it look like one." In my honest opinion, it really isn't much different from a civic doing a skyline front end conversion, but if you think that's cool, then by all means, go for it!

As far as the engine swap, it's illegal in California, regardless if it passes smog or not. Basic rule of thumb; if the engine wasn't offered in a vehicle in the US market, then it is not legal to place into a registered car. If I recall correctly, you can only put in engines from a car that was of the same year or newer (which means 2JZ and LS1 swaps are legal). But yet, people still do it. If you do the swap, just be careful and don't act like an a$$ on the road and everything will be fine. RB20's are very strong and cheap engines, I mean, how many inline 6 turbo charged engines can you find for under $2300?

To behonest, i really think that skyline conversions are really rice! but, when i saw that entire rear end i though, wow thats just amazing. I agree with you though whatever floats your boat. To me that rear end could be off a civic, and i would do it. again i would like to say that its not about being a skyline, but rather looking good. I think that changes what I would like to do... i love that look on a coupe, but if i will be called ricer boy because of it... well then i might not do it... i might get some kouki tail lights and "smoke" (or just use actual good black spray paint<aka black out>) the entire tail light except for the dome things. (sorry im a little outa it if you didnt understand what i ment) Oh and if it means anything, i am probably going to do an s14 headlight/front end conversion NOT A SKYLINE conversion (which brings up another question, is getting an s13 conversion then an s14 conversion the only way to do that for an older model?)But for the RB, i am not going to drive over speedlimit, or anything like that except for the straight away about 2 turns from my house that for the past 10some odd years has never seen a cop(i have gone for a joy ride in a 997 whose driver has "faster" and "better" cars <in tech its down to opinion but ferraris do count as better i guess >, its just trying to pass a smog test 1x a year wont be easy with older godzilla heart in my car...So now my question is, what engine can i get about 400-600whp outa that wont bust my nuts in price, and will be street legal. Yah i couldnt figure that out, eventhough i want to say SR, or KA, but after having my dreams crushed what should i look at for a power house, on one hand i dont really want to do a swap because the only place i will be able to work the car will have an enbank ment (carport has loong enbankment, and garage has a like mini hill to get to top of, and has cement tile things YIKES)if you dont quite understand what im getting to is : me young guy, not very strong, athletic, but not strong+minof500 lbs+ hill= ****, what do i do with this engine. But although i am very stubborn and persistant person, i dont think that replacing the internals in a KA will be so much fun... (i would have a shop do all of this, but the place around here is soooo fxing expensive 400bucks for labor on my dads z to fix a FLAT TIRE, and they have never done an engine swap, and i doubt they have even installed a turbo b4)... so maybe SR would be way to go? oh and finding a Coupe on its own, that will turn on, and have scent won't make me want to puke will be a challenge on its own.sorry for the rambling marrathon ive been thinking about this for a WHILEty ahead of time, i really do appreciate this

[adrianfromthecastle]

To behonest, i really think that skyline conversions are really rice! but, when i saw that entire rear end i though, wow thats just amazing. I agree with you though whatever floats your boat. To me that rear end could be off a civic, and i would do it. again i would like to say that its not about being a skyline, but rather looking good. I think that changes what I would like to do... i love that look on a coupe, but if i will be called ricer boy because of it... well then i might not do it... i might get some kouki tail lights and "smoke" (or just use actual good black spray paint<aka black out>) the entire tail light except for the dome things. (sorry im a little outa it if you didnt understand what i ment) Oh and if it means anything, i am probably going to do an s14 headlight/front end conversion NOT A SKYLINE conversion

(which brings up another question, is getting an s13 conversion then an s14 conversion the only way to do that for an older model?)

what are you talking about?

But for the RB, i am not going to drive over speedlimit, or anything like that except for the straight away about 2 turns from my house that for the past 10some odd years has never seen a cop(i have gone for a joy ride in a 997 whose driver has "faster" and "better" cars <in tech its down to opinion but ferraris do count as better i guess >, its just trying to pass a smog test 1x a year wont be easy with older godzilla heart in my car...

So now my question is, what engine can i get about 400-600whp outa that wont bust my nuts in price, and will be street legal.

the only thing i cant think of thats street legal and will easily hit 400 with little modification is either an LSx or 2jz-gte (USDM) and some others.

ka-t's and sr20's breaking the 400rwhp mark won't be cheap or legal

[Death By Thrash Metal]

well let me rephrase street legal to street able.so basicly because california sucks, im screwed?hmmm.... maybe 400 is a little high . I just really like great throttle response.i just want an engine that will give a ton of hp if i want it later on, and not get me in an assload of trouble, for an unknown reason i think that if it passes smog its legal.i would rather have a stock 240 than put a supra engine in it, and id rather eat my pubes than put an lsX in there both of those are just flat out... wrong...i think it just occured to me that im a little ....suggestions would be great...

[PapaSmurf2k3]

man... people's morals are so screwed up. "I want a street legal horsepower monster that is going to be really cheap and still have a nissan engine in it, that will still be street legal... but cheap. Did I mention I want the almost impossible, and I want it to be easy... and cheap"

VH-45 might be able to get you there... but its going to be a pain in the ***. Have fun.

[redtop91]

My ECU doesn't have a screw next to the LED light for checking codes....

I only see a potentiometer.

[Death By Thrash Metal]

Geez r u like male pmsing?and when did i say cheap?i really dont want to fight with somone for a nonexistant reason....Maybe if you werent being ignorant you would realize that central coast of california has some of the worst cops in california (cept for L.A. they just messd up) when it comes to aftermarket cars. Also, 400bucks for not even replacing a tire IS expensive. if you think thats cheap, then you should be driving a Porsche.Around here if they see smoke come outa your exhaust, or even fuel, you are sooo fxd. like seriously.

[redtop91]

Where did you say cheap? Here:

So now my question is, what engine can i get about 400-600whp outa that wont bust my nuts in price, and will be street legal.

LOL. 600whp in any S chassis will be neither cheap or street legal. Or it WILL bust your nuts in price and it WILL NOT be street legal. We clear? Just FYI, smoke coming out of your exhaust means nothing. They will write you a ticket and make you have it smogged. My dad's Chevy Blazer passed smog in Cali smoking like no one's business and with almost 500k on the motor.

[Tom's red s13 240sx]

ok guys i hope you can help me out i just bought a sr20de from a 200sx ser and im puttin it in my 240 i need to know what clutch ummm motormounts intake i just need to know what ima need thanks

[redtop91]

You are putting a transverse motor in a car with a north/south driveline?

[Tom's red s13 240sx]

You are putting a transverse motor in a car with a north/south driveline?

what does that mean?

[redtop91]

SE-R Motor



RWD SR20DE



Get where I'm going?

[Death By Thrash Metal]

Where did you say cheap? Here:

LOL. 600whp in any S chassis will be neither cheap or street legal. Or it WILL bust your nuts in price and it WILL NOT be street legal. We clear? Just FYI, smoke coming out of your exhaust means nothing. They will write you a ticket and make you have it smogged. My dad's Chevy Blazer passed smog in Cali smoking like no one's business and with almost 500k on the motor.

well you must not live in my city lol...friend's porsche 944 non turbo, was smoking a little. got a warning.4months later the car began to smoke, because of some rubber being melted (who knows why) on the headers: car was IMPOUNDED! that is harsh as HELL! its cuz the cop said it was the second time, and even though the price to get it back wasnt much, its still REDICULOUS! He didnt want to get a lawyer because it wouldnt be worth it... i dont blame him either.

And 1 more thing: if you want to park your car at the highschool, you will have to pay like 60bucks, for a permit, and you have to pass some kind of test, and it isnt driver wise. One kid didn't pass and he parked his mustang across the school, and was towed away during 3rd period of the 2nd day of school... i hate my school...at this point i realized you all cannot help me there... ill just turn to the lawyer we hired to sue home depot (which isnt going anywhere )

[redtop91]

I never ran across that problem the entire time I lived in California. Each cop handles matter separately though.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Geez r u like male pmsing?and when did i say cheap?i really dont want to fight with somone for a nonexistant reason....Maybe if you werent being ignorant you would realize that central coast of california has some of the worst cops in california (cept for L.A. they just messd up) when it comes to aftermarket cars. Also, 400bucks for not even replacing a tire IS expensive. if you think thats cheap, then you should be driving a Porsche.Around here if they see smoke come outa your exhaust, or even fuel, you are sooo fxd. like seriously.

Listen, what I am trying to tell you, is that what you want is impossible. According to the CA laws that have been posted here, the BEST way for you to do that, would be to get an LSx series motor, and swap that in and hope for the best. I just get annoyed when people ask for oppinions/suggestions or a question and then when we answer them they say "oh well I'm not gonna do that no way!" for something as stupid as "that motor doesn't belong in that car".

But hey what the hell do I know, I've just helped fill this 16 page thread with incredibly useful information that 95% of the people actually honestly want to know, and then thank me for later. Go ahead do whatever you want. This is the last suggestion you will get from me.

$5 says this kid either A (most likely): Doesn't do a damn thing worth mentioning with his car (I mean cmon, he is complaining about a $60 fee to park his car for a year... A YEAR!or B: realizes he has to sack up, probably gets money from mommy and daddy, and does some swap that he originally thought was "just wrong", so that he can be somewhat legal in CA.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

My ECU doesn't have a screw next to the LED light for checking codes....

I only see a potentiometer.

Were you serious? That is weird. I guess the screw kinda looks like a potentiometer, but it has a set ammount that it can turn. Post pics if you can.

[Autobahn]

I got a question.. how much do you think a KA24DE would cost to buy, rebuild, and then go KA-T?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I got a question.. how much do you think a KA24DE would cost to buy, rebuild, and then go KA-T?

Well, if you do EVERYTHING yourself, probably around 1.5-2 grand, depending on what you go with for internals.ORhttp://www.amsperformance.com/...=1042Easy.

EDIT: that was just for the motor. The Turbo and all the fixins will range from about 2 grand up to 5 or 6ish and higher, depending on how deep you get.

[Elegnasty]

Sup guys i was wondering if anyone knew where i can buy headlight motors for a 240 sx

[PapaSmurf2k3]

dealership or a junkyard. Try http://www.courtesyparts.com they might have them.

[chichihuil]

hey all. so, i finally got my kouki 240sx! (yes, it has now been completly paid for and is MINE!) now, the quesion i have for yall is as follows:my car is immaculate and ALL STOCK! (not to mention has under 50kmi!)as far as resale value goes, should i or should i not put an aftermarket stereo in it?right now it has the stock 4 speaker stereo with a tape deck.i have a 7 inch retractable touchscreen and 4 eclipse speakers (also a very nice kenwood amp and a 12" kicker sub in corresponding box)should i get this all isntalled?would it raise the cars value? or not at all?or would it depreciate it?

[chichihuil]

another question, how do i get the dimmer to work on an aftermarket stereo? (i know there is a wire, but when i had it hooked up in my truck, it never worked .. coulda beenc uz it was a ford tho (not proud of that.. but what could i do?))also, any suggestoins on getting my sub box in the trunk? are the rear seats on an S14 removeable somehow? i cant fit the sub thru the trunk opening....

[lukem80]

got a noob question.

will a S13 Clutch assembly work in a S14?

also... if someone has a used RHD clip.. can I use the clutch pedal off of that one?

trying to gather parts for a auto to manual conversion.

[Scuffed_ChukiCoupe]

hey thanks PapaSmurf2k3, you are the man! taking out ac this weekend.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

hey all. so, i finally got my kouki 240sx! (yes, it has now been completly paid for and is MINE!) now, the quesion i have for yall is as follows:my car is immaculate and ALL STOCK! (not to mention has under 50kmi!)as far as resale value goes, should i or should i not put an aftermarket stereo in it?right now it has the stock 4 speaker stereo with a tape deck.i have a 7 inch retractable touchscreen and 4 eclipse speakers (also a very nice kenwood amp and a 12" kicker sub in corresponding box)should i get this all isntalled?would it raise the cars value? or not at all?or would it depreciate it?

Whether it raises the value or not, depends on your selling demographic. Some people will pay more, some wont. What do you care anyway... you just got the car and you are already planning on selling it? If its that big of a deal just take it out when you are ready to sell it. If you want the stereo in your car, then do it.

another question, how do i get the dimmer to work on an aftermarket stereo? (i know there is a wire, but when i had it hooked up in my truck, it never worked .. coulda beenc uz it was a ford tho (not proud of that.. but what could i do?))also, any suggestoins on getting my sub box in the trunk? are the rear seats on an S14 removeable somehow? i cant fit the sub thru the trunk opening....

The rear seat folds down, but if you can't get it in through the trunk, I highly doubt you will be able to get it in through there. Your only other option would be to unbolt your trunk lid and see if it will fit in that way. If not, looks like you gotta do a different sub setup.

And BTW your sig is too big. You might want to edit that before the mods crack the whip. Biggest pic size is 600x200.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

got a noob question.

will a S13 Clutch assembly work in a S14?

also... if someone has a used RHD clip.. can I use the clutch pedal off of that one?

trying to gather parts for a auto to manual conversion.

I wanna say the clutch assembly (flywheel, pressure plate, clutch, rest of transmission) will fit, but you might want to cross-reference some part numbers just to be sure. As far as the pedal, I have no idea, I don't concern myself with RHD anything.