The "I'm New Here And I have A Simple Question Thread" v2.0

[OutToWinPAHC]

Theres always the devil you know, and the devil you dont..... Just because they say its a good motor, does not mean it is. If you do go with an RB,pull the head, have it checked, do a timing seat and gaskets, do a water pump, etc

[bodybuilding88]

Theres always the devil you know, and the devil you dont..... Just because they say its a good motor, does not mean it is. If you do go with an RB,pull the head, have it checked, do a timing seat and gaskets, do a water pump, etc

If i bought a rb i planned on new headgasket, waterpump, better oil pump. Thanks for the quick responses everyone i appreciate the straight answers and no flaming since im new here

[KYZAAC]

i have a few questions.

1. im removing the hicas on the hatch, right now im just worried about running the lines in the engine bay.

do i need the power steering cooling loop? it runs from the p/s reservoir, across the cross member to the hicas solenoid. if its needed, how can i run it?

2. what size are the threads on the steering rack hard lines? they go from the pump to the rack.
i was putting new lines on. the old fittings were seized to the line and snapped, my local auto parts store never had any that size, i gave it to a buddy whos a mechanic and he couldnt get the right size either.

3. i asked the other day about running a Non-ABS Master Cylinder with an ABS Brake Booster. "Out To Win" said it worked for him, and smurf said it did not work for him.

if i run the front brake line off the master cylinder into a fitting, and run 2 lines off the fitting to the front brakes, technically it should work, right? it'd be the same as running the line into the abs unit.
Thanks

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Why are you debating this brake thing? What's your plan? You currently have ABS but for some reason are trying to run a non-abs master? Delete ABS? Save money on not buying a non-ABS booster?

Seems like you can just do whatever your plan is on the cheap side, and if it doesn't work, buy the non-ABS booster.

[KYZAAC]

yea, im deleting abs. i pretty much just want a clean/simple setup, im doing an sr swap, i stripped the whole front end until there wasn't a bolt left, i just installed all new suspension, now im putting the engine bay back together, the abs had something stupid wrong with it, so im just leaving it out. i don't want to buy a non abs BMC for $100, then if it dont work, spend another $160 on a booster. i figured i can pick up a tee for a few bucks an stick with the ABS Master Cylinder & Booster.

[SOUNDWAVE333]

Can you lower the '90 s13 HB on it's stock springs? what do you do?

[Mitchum]

I know this has been topic has been kicked like a dead horse,but I cant seem to wrap my head around proper wheel sizing.

A local guy is selling some 5Zigen GN+ wheels for pretty cheap, they are 17x9.5 5 lug wheels comming off of a 180SX. I drive a 1995 S14 with Stance GR+ coils (not installed).

My motor and car are still being built with hopes of atleast 350WHP, id like as much traction as possible with no over fenders or any wide body or anything like that, will these be a good fit for a street car?

[OutToWinPAHC]

Depends on your choice of tire and the wheel offset. You can run a 285 on a S14 with a rolled innder lip.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Can you lower the '90 s13 HB on it's stock springs? what do you do?

No you donr, and why do you want to lower, what do you use the car for, and how much lower?

[speedeast]

Shocks are for recoil, springs determine your height... So... stock springs = stock height.

[Caveit77777]

So I accidentally ordered a rear upper strut bar rather than the front one for my s14. No worries though I'll get the front one anyways. I never thought about this until today but how exactly do I hook this thing up since the rear strut towers are sort of inaccessible?

[speedeast]

Good luck.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Shocks are for recoil, springs determine your height... So... stock springs = stock height.

Unless you cut or compress them.

[speedeast]

True, but you and I both know that's not the way to go.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Yeah I sure as hell wouldn't do it.

[Caveit77777]

Good luck.

awesome thats just what I needed. So I just drill through the rear where the speakers are and bolt it up?

[SpeedKills84]

Is navan a japanese word, is it an aero company? any info is appreciated, thanks.

[speedeast]

Finnish word for umbilical. I googled it just like you probably did and found evidence of aero, but no real concrete proof.

[Eion]

so i'm removing the double sided threaded studs on the intake manifold and i'm wondering if the any of the bolts from the upper plenum are long enough for it?

[speedeast]

Just take the studs to a hardware place that matches bolts and pick some up there. On an aluminum head, bolt specs are crucial. Measure the thickness of your header too so you can get the right length.

[nismoracingsx]

where is this piece on courtesy parts? I can't seem to find it...

[OutToWinPAHC]

http://www.courtesyparts.com/240sx-part ... _1438.html

[StonedRhyder]

Hey guys, I am able to get to work on my car again this weekend. Everything is double checked for timming marks aligned, cams in the correct postition, dizzy also,new plugs,wires,cap,rotor,battery,ignition module, and coil. The car will turn over but never start. I dont have a volt tester thing but I did have a test to see if there was current to the fuel injectiors. They were (hot) live even when not trying to start the car. Would that be a sign of a bad grounds? Im going to clean everything up, double check the knock sensor. Kinda stumpt as of why its not starting. I have been posting in here for awhile but if you cant recall......1991 ka24de 240sx with new BC stage 2 cams that i can run stock head internals. Since I dont get to work on it very often was just wondering some other people input of suggestions of what to try/test that would get my baby back up and running again

[speedeast]

It needs two things, spark and fuel. Are you sure you're getting both? And at the right times? Plug wires hooked up right? 1,3,4,2

[fwdKillaInDa206]

ok im somewhat new to the 240sx game and was wondering if a 1989 KA24e single cam transmission would work with an ka24De engine

[OutToWinPAHC]

They are the same trans

[fwdKillaInDa206]

They are the same trans

thanks bro

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Hey guys, I am able to get to work on my car again this weekend. Everything is double checked for timming marks aligned, cams in the correct postition, dizzy also,new plugs,wires,cap,rotor,battery,ignition module, and coil. The car will turn over but never start. I dont have a volt tester thing but I did have a test to see if there was current to the fuel injectiors. They were (hot) live even when not trying to start the car. Would that be a sign of a bad grounds? Im going to clean everything up, double check the knock sensor. Kinda stumpt as of why its not starting. I have been posting in here for awhile but if you cant recall......1991 ka24de 240sx with new BC stage 2 cams that i can run stock head internals. Since I dont get to work on it very often was just wondering some other people input of suggestions of what to try/test that would get my baby back up and running again

If you are getting spark and fuel, start messing around with your ignition timing. Its pretty easy to get it off a tooth or so.

[speedeast]

Yeah, as simple as twisting the dizzy.

[J14cm7]

Hey guys im not new here but i have a simple question. I have an S14 Sr20det. The other day i went to get my valve cover powder coated and they said they thought it would melt the plastic and sealer that is on inside of the valve cover. I know nothing about it except that i have seen plenty of them powder coated before.



Did a bit of searching but nothing came up that said people have had this problem before.
I can post better pics if need be.