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

[OutToWinPAHC]

Whiteline is what i'd buy, that or suspension technique

[irishman9308]

are those struts and sway bars or just struts or jus the bars? and how much do they usually run?

[irishman9308]

nevermind, i found it thank you very much

[StonedRhyder]

Well, Im not new but i thought this would make a good question for here. Im in the process of putting my car back together after taking back from a "mechanic", that broke my cam, 180* off TDC, broke my IAC valve connections, Idler tentioner, didnt give all the nuts and bolts back, took my battery, and had my car for 6 months...... My title states that I have a 1991 nissan 240sx se coupe, with a ka24de. I got my replacement IAC valve (1991) but it didnt match my connection on my harrness. Went back and looked at the 1990 and it was the right connection. I thought 90's had the CA? Could I have a 90 block with a 91 head? Dont want to buy the wrong parts anymore. I had also replaced my power steering pump one time only to be forced to hone out the connection. That to being a 1991 part, also attached to the block..... just really confused and frustrated

[speedeast]

ca is in the 180sx, 89-90 240sx has ka24e, 91+ had the ka24de

[StonedRhyder]

So then I have 90 IAC valve connections and harness? My title says 91 240sx se coupe, but the part on the engine is a 90 IAC valve....? the 1991 IAC valve wont fit on the connection, but it will bolt right up.

so then ka24e block with a ka24de head?

[Crazyirish]

Stoned guy, Does your engine look like this?

or like this?

[StonedRhyder]

oh boy, should have gave more info........ I have a a dual cam head for sure. I tried to put a 1991 IAC valve on my car and it didnt fit. (from Oriley's) It did not fit, the connections where wrong on it. It did bolt right up. I went back and got a 1990 IAC valve and it fits the connections, and bolt right up. and yes my engine looks like the top one

[troskinatior]

I need more help, I lost the bolts for the transmission mount to bolt to the frame so I need to get some, I found 2 that work on one side but not the other and I cant find any for that one side. So does anyone know the tread pitch of them? and are both the same treadpitch?
Or is the a way to find the spec of the bolt from the part number? Would the dealership know?

[StonedRhyder]

Stoned guy, Does your engine look like this?

or like this?

I took a better look at the pictures and I see that I have all the same hardware as the bottom picture,
- brake lines
- brake master cylinder
- egr canister thinkngy on the right
- everything ecept the head and intake many

I have the top pictures Intake many and head......

[speedeast]

take a picture.

[StonedRhyder]

take a picture.

okay, will do this weekend. I have a couple of things to still hook up.

[Crazyirish]

I need more help, I lost the bolts for the transmission mount to bolt to the frame so I need to get some, I found 2 that work on one side but not the other and I cant find any for that one side. So does anyone know the tread pitch of them? and are both the same treadpitch?
Or is the a way to find the spec of the bolt from the part number? Would the dealership know?

http://tinyurl.com/378ba39
$2 a piece. Sorry, couldn't find the specs. They seem to be the same as a lot of other bolts used throughout the car. Your local pull a part may have a few.

[irishman9308]

what kind of intercooler/ Turbo kit should i look at? i use my car for a Daily Driver but with some fun, it's mostly bone stock right now

[speedeast]

.64 a/r - such as the gt2871rs would be a good start for you. any reputable intercooler kit will work.

[mwh_photo]

Can someone explain this:

http://thunderdrift.com/about/what-to-bring/

"If you drive an ’89-’98 Nissan 240SX please make sure your shifter plate is sealed properly and the small boot around the shifter is intact."

"We cannot stress the last item enough, it’s the most common failure on S-chassis cars and leads to being pulled off track, or worse, catching on fire."

It sounds like they're talking about this?

http://www.frsport.com/Genuine-OEM-Niss ... _8180.html

I just don't see what could cause a large enough failure and result in a car needing to be towed off the track..

[speedeast]

That one keeps the smells and elements out... they're talking about the shifter plate, which I assume is this. It must be removed to put a new shifter on... don't see epic failure there, but hey, whatever.

[irishman9308]

i want my car to eventually change my car from a Daily Driver to a Track Car, should i switch to the SR20 or keep the Ka that i already have?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

i want my car to eventually change my car from a Daily Driver to a Track Car, should i switch to the SR20 or keep the Ka that i already have?

leave it mostly stock until you can afford to make it a track car, then go with whatever engine your dyno shop is more comfortable/has more experience with.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

oh boy, should have gave more info........ I have a a dual cam head for sure. I tried to put a 1991 IAC valve on my car and it didnt fit. (from Oriley's) It did not fit, the connections where wrong on it. It did bolt right up. I went back and got a 1990 IAC valve and it fits the connections, and bolt right up. and yes my engine looks like the top one

The same thing happened to me when I bought a IACV from autozone for my 91. They told me that they 91 was one of the only years that had that connection, so they don't make them exactly like that anymore. We looked through one of the parts books they had to try to find one with the right connector, and I THINK the SOHC would bolt right up, but they didn't have it in stock so I ended up going with one off a KA from a truck. The hose connector is different (straight or angled... whichever one the stock one is not), but everything else was the same. I had to replace the hose with a different one to make it work.

[Eion]

anyone know how big is that hose from the intake to the valve cover?

[OutToWinPAHC]

Sorry I dont but I would guess about 7/16ID

[StonedRhyder]

oh boy, should have gave more info........ I have a a dual cam head for sure. I tried to put a 1991 IAC valve on my car and it didnt fit. (from Oriley's) It did not fit, the connections where wrong on it. It did bolt right up. I went back and got a 1990 IAC valve and it fits the connections, and bolt right up. and yes my engine looks like the top one

The same thing happened to me when I bought a IACV from autozone for my 91. They told me that they 91 was one of the only years that had that connection, so they don't make them exactly like that anymore. We looked through one of the parts books they had to try to find one with the right connector, and I THINK the SOHC would bolt right up, but they didn't have it in stock so I ended up going with one off a KA from a truck. The hose connector is different (straight or angled... whichever one the stock one is not), but everything else was the same. I had to replace the hose with a different one to make it work.

I just got my engine put back together and hooked everything up, and yes the 1990 IACV was what I needed. I also just put in my new BC2 cams, but cant it it running again. I TDC everything, put the dizzy in place and try 4 teeth right and left of #1 spark plug and 180* off TDC. It didnt even backfire, pulled all the plugs and only #4 had smell and gas on it. Yes, I grinded off and swapped them over. I sent any email to Dustin at BC. Do think I could be running into this problem with the cams I got for a 91, do I need the 90?

[speedeast]

If you have a DOHC and you bought the cams in a set, then there's no possible way you can use the individual, single cam from a 1990 SOHC. One has two cams, one has one. So basically, if you bought two cams and there's room for both of them, you have the correct cams. Ensure you're getting spark and fuel at each cylinder. Produce a video and we can be a little more helpful.

[StonedRhyder]

If you have a DOHC and you bought the cams in a set, then there's no possible way you can use the individual, single cam from a 1990 SOHC. One has two cams, one has one. So basically, if you bought two cams and there's room for both of them, you have the correct cams. Ensure you're getting spark and fuel at each cylinder. Produce a video and we can be a little more helpful.

i Have the daul cam engine, and i orderd the daul cams for the 1991. just cant get it started, only plug that is getting any gas is #4

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Did you somehow unhook your injectors when you did the swap? Have you checked for spark?

[speedeast]

Are you sure the gas isn't just burning off in the other cylinders? Maybe #4 is flooding because it doesn't have spark?

[Eion]

i've replaced my rad hoses and it started up fine but its leaking from upper hose meets the manifold area. i''ve tightened the clamps, checked the upper hose for any defects. and it still leaks. D:

[OutToWinPAHC]

Check for cracks in the manifold

[Eion]

Check for cracks in the manifold

thats what i'm scared of. it can crack from the heat and cold or from uh the previous owners not taking care of it?

edit

it looks like its definately coming from the T joint looking outlet area. is it possible that the joint cracked and is losing pressure?