NC SC CHAT

[gr8bryt]

Turstin those new suspension components are DA BOMB! Congrats on the new stuff, can't wait to see what you've got in store for your ride.

[kouki munster]

what do you mean you have to wait til January? And why do you have a turbocharger in a box?? the suspense is killing me. Also, how much were those coilovers?

I have to get the coupe fixed and get randy's car out of the way first and lets not forget that my hatch needs some paint really bad.

You'll just have to wait to find out what I have in store for the turbochargerS

I got the coilovers for $1180 shipped.

[maxima278]

I noticed while I was scanning threads looking for parts that you inquired with someone about a 'certain engine', since you seem to be trying to keep it a secret, I won't say what kind, but I stumbled across a motorset pretty cheap. The website is jdmracingengines.com or jdmraceengines.com, I'm not sure which, but it's the one that appears at the bottom of the threads sometimes that advertises SR20 motorsets for $1750. I think the one you were looking for is even cheaper than that.

So you're rebuilding Randy's car now too?

[kouki munster]

Yeah I'm going to help him get the motor out of his wrecked car and into the car he bought from pat.

Thanks for the heads up on the motors, but I won't be ready to get a motor untill summer gets a little closer.(and I get rid of the 97)

[maxima278]

I'd definitely give you what you have in that 97 if you ever got that desparate, but I don't think you'll have a problem selling it for way more if you get it titled. That thing is pretty clean

[gr8bryt]

Hey everyone, I went to the junk yard today finally and picked up that pig tail as well as the headlight trim for my passenger side. The best part of it all is that I got them for FREE(that also happens to be one of my favorite 4-letter words), so even if the pigtail doesn't work, nothing lost but time. There were 3 240's up there and one was in really good shape. James are you still in need of a drivers fender? I meant to inquire on a price while I was there, but it slipped my mind when I ran across that headlight trim. I'll call them on Monday and see what they want for the fender.

[Black on Gold]

thats GR8 bryton lol

[gr8bryt]

GR8 indeed! I accidentally broke/cracked the trim for the headlight when I was trying to take it off. It's not that bad though, just right along the bottom where that long headlight screw goes. Lol, it may even help me to put it back on easier Hopefully my buddy can come over and help me put this thing together to see if it will work.

[maxima278]

yeah, find out about that fender for me, I've been looking everywhere for one. Let us know if your car runs better, if not , then I guess we'll see if we can help you out some more

[gr8bryt]

I'll definitely inquire about that fender; albeit I won't be able to actually go get it until next weekend. As soon as I get everything together, I'll post a progress report.

[Black on Gold]

Definately. If only i had an engine hoist or something at my hands i would take my KA out and see what i can do on it but i dont have that. It sucks.

[Black on Gold]

James, im sending you a LOONG email. I need some help or some advice on my life..

[gr8bryt]

Hey folks, let me throw this out to y'all and see what cha think. Chris has an A'pexi SAFC(analog) and he doesn't need it anymore. He believes that it could possibly help with my fuel management problems, or at least give me some tuning parameters to keep me from running so rich. What do you all think??

[gr8bryt]

Oh well folks, I connected my new pigtail and installed new spark plugs. I tried to start the car, but still nothing. Chris suggested that my fuel pump could be overpumping, but I'm not so sure that's the problem. I'm just gonna have to break down and take it to the shop. I can't afford to do it, but I can't afford to pay insurance on a car that just sits in the parking lot. Damn this sucks!

[Acecool]

Does it turn over?

Try pumping the pedal and trying to start. Check the MAF connection..

[gr8bryt]

No, it doesn't even turn over anymore. I've tried the gas pedal pumping as well as unplugging fuel injectors. I've checked the maf sensor and even removed it from the housing to clean it up a little. All my voltages seem to be good so I don't believe there's a problem there either. When I stick my head under the hood, there's a hint of fuel vapor that I can smell right around the fuel rail/injectors.

[Black on Gold]

What you guys think about this? http://img45.imageshack.us/img...0.jpg

$600 takes the shell. Only problem is when he had the KA in there it wouldnt start and there are little blemishes in the paint by the quarter window and on the rear bumper.

[gr8bryt]

I thought you had already been down the road of piecing a car together. That car doesn't even look like it has an interior. Imo, I think you should save your money for a complete and operational vehicle. Who knows how much $$ you'll have to sink into that thing in order to get i t road worthy? You've made mistakes with cars like that one in the past and if I remember correctly, you kicked yourself quite thoroughly! I think you should keep your money and get something more worthwhile.

[FSUDrifter]

Bryton, try adding some stabil to the fuel. Maybe there is water in the gas or something bad with the gas.

Just remember to make an engine run you need: air, fuel, and spark.

You obiously have fuel if you can smell it, car should still start even if the MAF is bad or unplugged, and spark.... well that is easy to check.

Also, it might be worth checking the compression. I checked it when I was trying to sell the car in the spring and all four within 5psi of eachother.

I don't know what the problem it not starting as long as I owned the car (aside from a dead battery). I hate knowing that you're having problems with it. Good luck.

[Black on Gold]

I thought you had already been down the road of piecing a car together. That car doesn't even look like it has an interior. Imo, I think you should save your money for a complete and operational vehicle. Who knows how much $$ you'll have to sink into that thing in order to get i t road worthy? You've made mistakes with cars like that one in the past and if I remember correctly, you kicked yourself quite thoroughly! I think you should keep your money and get something more worthwhile.

Your right. I think thats the best bet.

[gr8bryt]

As aforementioned, I just replaced spark plugs today. I know that the plug wires and distributer cap are still good, so I don't konw what else causes spark? Like I said, I'm just gonna take it to a shop and have it looked at.

[maxima278]

wait til you've covered everything before you do that. You'll probably save yourself some money if you do that. Do the things that FSUdrifter said to do and make sure you have enough gas! That will keep a car from running real quick. I know that sounds obvious, but I've been there before, even on my pignose.

btw, I got kouki tail lights for the S14!!!!!!!

[gr8bryt]

wait til you've covered everything before you do that. You'll probably save yourself some money if you do that. Do the things that FSUdrifter said to do and make sure you have enough gas! That will keep a car from running real quick. I know that sounds obvious, but I've been there before, even on my pignose.

btw, I got kouki tail lights for the S14!!!!!!!

I'm just flustered. I did go to the gas station today and put $1.45's worth in the tank. I know that doesn't seem a lot, but I figured that would be enough to get it to the gas station. I thought I had all the bases covered, but I suppose I could try the Stabil for the tank. I just don't really have a lot of resources at my disposal. The apartment complex where I live doesn't have too much covered space like a garage, and furthermore I really only have a basic socket for tools. The rest of my tools are @ school so I can't really access them on a regular basis. I'm not really able to just replace everything that could possibly be the cause; I need to know exactly what's wrong so I can just fix it.

James I hate you..jk. That's soooo cool that you got those kouki tails. They're so hard to come by these days without getting ripped off, or resulting to ebay auction.

[maxima278]

try getting someone to hook jumper cables to it. You may show 12 volts on the battery while its at rest, but your car has sat idle for a while now, and when you turn the key over, the load may be too much for the battery and the voltage dips down to a level where you do not have enough cranking amps to crank the car. This happens to me all the time. Seems like since day one, I've had issues that cause my battery to go dead (right now it's the brake pedal out of adjustment so the brake lights come on randomly and stay on all night), and when that happens I try to jump it off, but my jumper cables are crap, so it takes a while for the battery to build up enough charge to start the car. In the meantime all I get is the starter turning over but the car will not start. Bottom line, you may just not have enough cranking amps.

[FSUDrifter]

Yeah that's true about the battery. You can get them tested for free at all the parts stores. I got that one from Walmart a couple years ago. It is probably still covered under warranty, and I would guess that the receipt is in the glove box.

[gr8bryt]

Ok, I'll try that to see where it gets me. Unfortunately Josh, I think I've already cleaned the glove box out, but I'll double check anyway. It's funny cause I've never had battery problems before, but like James said, the car has been sitting for about 2 weeks or so. I'll also see if I can solder the wires together on the new pig tail, instead of using electrical tape.

[gr8bryt]

I just asked about that fender, you'd be looking @ $50+tax. I don't know if you would want to pick it up or have me ship it. You can email me if you want to make further arrangements.

[rps13srsc]

hey now

I have to get the coupe fixed and get randy's car out of the way first and lets not forget that my hatch needs some paint really bad.

You'll just have to wait to find out what I have in store for the turbochargerS

I got the coilovers for $1180 shipped.

hey now tursten dont forget we als have to get my sr in my coupe and as soon as i get the that other hatch and a kade we r going to put it together for Shana to drive. And yes I know i got to get my ecu, manifold, and bov first for the sr.

also matt is wanting to sell his 95 s14 for like $4200if anyone knows someone intressted.

and i have a '93 hatch for sell that needs a rad. core support, hood headlights, rad. and an engine has the full five speed swap and the only interior missing is the front carpet im posting the hatch this week.

[Black on Gold]

Got some info and pics of the Zenki?

[maxima278]

Bryton, check your email about the fender.

FSUdrifter- what o2 sensor do you run on your SR? the 91 sentra SER, or the 300zx tt one? I really need to get one I think because right now I'm not running one at all and my gas mileage has gone down the crapper and it's backfiring a lot.

hey now tursten dont forget we als have to get my sr in my coupe and as soon as i get the that other hatch and a kade we r going to put it together for Shana to drive. And yes I know i got to get my ecu, manifold, and bov first for the sr.

also matt is wanting to sell his 95 s14 for like $4200if anyone knows someone intressted.

and i have a '93 hatch for sell that needs a rad. core support, hood headlights, rad. and an engine has the full five speed swap and the only interior missing is the front carpet im posting the hatch this week.

I thought your wife drove the IS300? Also, what's your price on the S13? I ran across a guy who may be interested in it for the right price. Also, he may have a KAde if you need it.