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

General discussion forum about the 240sx, and a great place to introduce yourself to the board!
langlang
Posts: 11
Joined: Fri Dec 06, 2019 6:35 pm
Car: 1990 s13 240sx hatch

Post

Does the manual sunroof on the 1990 s13 latch up and stay propped open, or is it supposed to be removed? I can get it out easy but I cant tell if my latch is broken, or if its just supposed to be removed when used


User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

It can latch and be removed IIRC.

log_240sx
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:29 am
Car: 1991 Nissan 240sx hatchback

Post

So I have a completely stock 1991 Nissan 240sx HB. I am just curious what mods people recommend are most important? Also if I should keep the ka24de or swap and what engines are most recommended? It will be my daily driver for the time being but would like it to be more than that at some point.

User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

Generally speaking, wheels, tires, coilovers, and a limited slip diff are excellent first mods/most important. If you have the stock S13 seats, they are probably due for an upgrade as well. Many people just swap in S14 seats.

As far as power adders go, that's all personal preference. I personally like the low end grunt and simplicity of the KA (turbod), but there's lots of die hard SR or even RB guys out there too.

User avatar
NukeKS14
Posts: 310
Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:50 pm
Car: 1995 240SX SE - KA24DE-T
AC Cobra Mk IV Rep.
2020 Civic Si

Post

If its a 91 and actually stock you have somewhat of a rarity. I would HIGHLY recommend you consider keeping it as is and looking for a cheap shell or 350z to mod. If you do decide to go ahead and change things, save everything you take off so you can convert it back. Sounds silly but you'll thank me later.

log_240sx
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:29 am
Car: 1991 Nissan 240sx hatchback

Post

I appreciate both replies. It is completely stock and was owned by my grandfather so he kept it all original and drove it daily. If I do mod it I'll keep all the parts for sure but I know the original parts won't hold up competing in any form. May look for another 240 to mod instead.

avsjce
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Jun 18, 2020 1:09 am
Car: 1996 Nissan 240sx

Post

5E2119F8-3700-4257-9D8D-631A963BFA7D.jpeg
Not sure how this image attachment thing works but if anyone can open it can you tell me what kit this is? I’ve seen it around a few times and looks to me like vertex but I can’t tell. Any input is appreciated, thanks.

User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

You might want to just try posting that in the 240 general forum instead of this thread. You'll probably get more traffic there. I'm not sure what kit that is.

Bubbascommunistchild
Posts: 4
Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:22 pm
Car: KA24DE swapped 1990 hatch

Post

Hey all, does anyone know what I can use to replace the IACV hose that goes from the intake pipe back to the IACV?
I can't seem to find anything specific to his hose, but I'm not entirely sure what to use, because the fitting on the intake pipe is much larger than where the hose runs back to the IACV, and I just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions, just because I don't want to really "jerry rig" anything if you get me, thanks. The intake I'm currently running on the car is a AEM cold air, but it's not the one actually made for the KA24DE, hence why the fitting isn't the correct size.

User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

It should be the same size on both ends.
The only issue I've had in the past was finding one with the correct 90 degree bend. If you get a hose from the outside of the hose reel at the store, it may kink when you make the connection. Hose from the inside of the reel usually has more of a natural bend to it and works well.
Image

Bubbascommunistchild
Posts: 4
Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:22 pm
Car: KA24DE swapped 1990 hatch

Post

Alright, I'm just gonna say screw it and by the new intake right now, the one currently on the car has restrictions in it too from being bent. Thanks though

Bubbascommunistchild
Posts: 4
Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:22 pm
Car: KA24DE swapped 1990 hatch

Post

Hey, can someone tell me what the big cylindrical thing is on the passenger side of the fire wall from factory? I've looked at several diagrams, and can't figure out what it is.

User avatar
NukeKS14
Posts: 310
Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:50 pm
Car: 1995 240SX SE - KA24DE-T
AC Cobra Mk IV Rep.
2020 Civic Si

Post

Bubbascommunistchild wrote:
Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:56 am
Hey, can someone tell me what the big cylindrical thing is on the passenger side of the fire wall from factory? I've looked at several diagrams, and can't figure out what it is.
A picture would help. It's possible you're talking about the ASCD (speed control). There are lots of cylindrical things though.

User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

There's a windshield wiper motor over there too.

User avatar
NukeKS14
Posts: 310
Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:50 pm
Car: 1995 240SX SE - KA24DE-T
AC Cobra Mk IV Rep.
2020 Civic Si

Post

PapaSmurf2k3 wrote:
Sat Aug 15, 2020 5:55 pm
There's a windshield wiper motor over there too.
Oh! or an aftermarket car alarm speaker! possibly fuel filter? That's not on the firewall though...

Image

Any of those?

Bubbascommunistchild
Posts: 4
Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:22 pm
Car: KA24DE swapped 1990 hatch

Post

It was the wiper motor I was asking wondering about, lol sorry that question was so vague, but I don't have cruise control on my car, and I haven't seen a stock ka engine bay so... :p Thanks!

PerfectTofu
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Aug 02, 2017 11:14 pm
Car: 1992 240sx S13 Coupe

Post

Hello everyone! I used to lurk the forums here quite a bit but I disappeared for work and stuff. I have a 1992 240sx coupe and I'm looking for a local shop what would be willing to do a full build on it (body work, engine, suspension, etc.). I currently live in the Bay Area, CA. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Its one of those, I don't have any time but I can finally throw money at it situations. Thanks in advance.

User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

I'm really not sure to be honest. I tend to stay away from CA. Maybe make a dedicated post in 240 gen or gen chat.

koivuns
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:45 am
Car: 2017 Honda Civic Touring
1991 Nissan 240SX Base Coupe
1989 BMW 325is Coupe

Post

Is it worth it to restore this 240?
240sx_in_barnLowQuality.PNG
I came across it in an old barn, it has sat here since '08. The mice got a hearty meal from the spark plug wires though it seems those are the only chewed wires. I'm here to ask what would be absolutely necessary to get this thing running, if I'm missing anything. My list right now is as follows: gas, oil+filter, battery, fuel tank straps, fuel filter, fuel pump, spark plugs+wires, distributor cap+rotor, clutch master+slave+line kit. The gas tank sits on the ground so that's why I need the new straps, I don't feel like de-gunking the fuel filter/pump, the wires don't exist as of right now so those are definitely needed, maybe not so much the distro cap+rotor, and finally the clutch pedal can be pressed by hand, no resistance outside of the spring in the hinge, and the pedal stays down to the floor, no pressure. If that's not an issue with the master/slave/line then i'm not sure what would be causing that.
If there is a proper thread for this type of question, please please refer me to it, I just joined and i'm not sure where I should better post this. My question is not necessarily is it worth it in terms of money, rather could I feasibly get it running with relative ease. I'm worried there might be some underlying issue that I could be missing that would make restoring this car next to impossible.
Thanks for any and all input, good day.

User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

Hey welcome aboard. You've got a good list there. You kinda nailed it.
Personally I'd start with the basics and just see if you can get it running, and how it sounds at that point.
I'm guessing you'd want to drain the gas tank and maybe disconnect the hose from the fuel rail and purge everything there. Hell, pull the fuel pump fuse and just squirt some gas down a vacuum line or through the throttle body to crank it.
Go with new wires for now, skip the other stuff you mentioned.

Looks just like my first 240. How are the rocker panels? Any rust?

koivuns
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:45 am
Car: 2017 Honda Civic Touring
1991 Nissan 240SX Base Coupe
1989 BMW 325is Coupe

Post

PapaSmurf2k3 wrote:
Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:12 pm
Looks just like my first 240. How are the rocker panels? Any rust?
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting no rust, mainly because the car was driven around the Chicago suburbs, which if you know anything about the weather here it’s that the winter makes your car rust, and there’s no stopping it. The rocker panels are admittedly in better shape than my old Silverado, where you could pull chunks of the metal off with two fingers. I took a video of the frame rail, but since the car sits so low on the flats and I didn’t bring a jack, I couldn’t see much. I don’t think I can attach a video here, and I also took a video of the engine bay and interior where some stuff might have been missed by my eyes.

If you’re curious to see more, I could upload the videos to YouTube and post a link to that.

User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

I'd say wait until you get a better view and/or if you run into snags trying to get it running.

2j40
Posts: 12
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2021 3:19 pm
Car: Nissan S13 with a 1jz swap

Post

Hey guys new to forum. Currently own a 1992 s13 and doing a 1jz swap in it .hoping to learn a bunch from others here

User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

Awesome, welcome aboard!
I see you also posted an introduction thread in the 240 gen section. Good job! I like the username too.

2j40
Posts: 12
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2021 3:19 pm
Car: Nissan S13 with a 1jz swap

Post

PapaSmurf2k3 wrote:
Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:56 am
Awesome, welcome aboard!
I see you also posted an introduction thread in the 240 gen section. Good job! I like the username too.
Thanks I thought it had a ring to it myself!

Anarchy_0007
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:16 am
Car: 1993 Nissan 240SX SE

Post

So I just got my 1993 Nissan 240sx se, and I had a few questions, what is the difference in se and base. Mine has the sun roof that you open manually with your hands. But it doesn’t have the 5 lug, or the white gages. But at one point it had a spoiler but doesn’t now. I did a reverse search on the vin to make sure it’s actually the se and it came back and it is. But another question. What other headlights can I use for the car. I don’t wanna use the stock ones because of how expensive they are, can I use like Miata headlights or another flip up headlight cars headlights? And if not where can I get the plastic piece that holds the light in and where can I get one of the little arm pieces that lift up the light itself. Any good aftermarket lights themselves that make it look nice?

User avatar
PapaSmurf2k3
Site Admin
Posts: 23998
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:20 pm
Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

Post

Hi, Welcome to NICO.
I'm not really an "options" guy, but I never really noticed a huge difference between SE and base. If I remember correctly, SE gets you some different wheels and maybe a different sway bar or something.... nothing spectacular
As far as headlights go, there's a ton of different vehicles that used that same 7"x6" rectangle headlight back in the day, and as such, there's a ton of aftermarket headlights available now.
As far as other headlight pieces, by plastic piece I assume you're talking about the black bezel that goes around the headlight. Not sure where you can get that from other than a junk yard or classifieds... its specific to 240s. Same with the arm. I've ordered a replacement motor from RockAuto but it didn't come with an arm.

User avatar
AZhitman
Administrator
Posts: 71061
Joined: Mon Apr 29, 2002 2:04 am
Car: 58 L210, 63 Bluebird RHD, 64 NL320, 65 SPL310, 66 411 RHD, 67 WRL411, 68 510 SR20, 75 280Z RB25, 77 620 SR20, 79 B310, 90 S13, 92 SE-R, 92 Silvia Qs, 98 S14.
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Contact:

Post

SE did not have 5-lug on S13, nor did it have white gauges. Those are S14 things.

As far as the pop-up lights, you're better off finding OEM parts from a drift kiddie who took them off for a "JDM" front end swap. For the actual headlights, several companies make good (brighter) aftermarket lamps that will work (stock replacements are far from expensive). No need to overthink it, and modding that popup assembly is a nightmare.


Return to “240sx General Discussion”