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

[CorIntegration]

Alright, I been waiting for a while now for the administrator to get back to me so I can get authorized to post up new products. How long do I need to wait.

[slydewayz11]

ok so i have one more queston i have noticed i have a positive batterry cable which runs into fuse box and down into
lower wiring harness but i have no ground cable if you have any pics or advice on how to wire one in that would be great

[PapaSmurf2k3]

No ground cable coming off your battery?

Your best bet is to use a thick cable from your negative terminal and ground it right to the chassis... then use another thick cable and send it from the same lug on the chassis to your engine (engine ground).

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Alright, I been waiting for a while now for the administrator to get back to me so I can get authorized to post up new products. How long do I need to wait.

I'll post what you posted earlier in the mod forum. Do you have a link to that thread? What is it you're trying to sell? What was your old username?

Also keep in mind that a lot of the staff is out at SEMA for the week, including the big cheese that typically makes the decisions about vendors. Be patient.

[slydewayz11]

No ground cable coming off your battery?

Your best bet is to use a thick cable from your negative terminal and ground it right to the chassis... then use another thick cable and send it from the same lug on the chassis to your engine (engine ground).

that is correct no ground battery cable at all . so just ground it to the body and where would be a great place to ground the engine from and thanks papa smurf your always so helpful

[speedeast]

You can ground it to anywhere on the engine that has a good metal contact. As you can see in the picture below, there are little brackets all over the intake manifold... you can take one of the bolts out, thread it through the ring terminal on the ground and then just put it back into the bracket. Viola! Make sure the ground cable for the battery is as fat as the positive.

[xHimeko]

Quick question, if I swap my 240sx KA24 with a SR20DET straight from Japan, will it be road-legal meaning I can drive it whenever? If not what would I need to make it legal if possible? And how much?
P.S I live in MAINE

[PapaSmurf2k3]

What year is it? If its an OBDI vehicle, you shouldn't have any problems so long as it passes emissions (I THINK Maine tests for emissions). OBDII might get a little complicated, but Maine is pretty laid back about stuff like that.

[xHimeko]

What year is it? If its an OBDI vehicle, you shouldn't have any problems so long as it passes emissions (I THINK Maine tests for emissions). OBDII might get a little complicated, but Maine is pretty laid back about stuff like that.

The year is 1993. And yes they do test emissions.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Ah man you should be golden. Just make sure your cats are up to snuff and go hit the sniffer!

[speedeast]

I'm pretty sure the SR20DET still has lower emissions than the KA24DE. What I've noticed for the legality of engine swaps is that it needs to meets a few criteria:

-Same Engine Make
-Same Year or Newer
-Same Emissions Footprint or better
-Emissions equipment is present

You'll probably never be questioned, but if you're a little paranoid, go ahead and make sure the engine is '93 or newer.

[89CoupeVG35]

Hello everyone. New guy here but not new to Nissan. Nissan is my hobby.
I don't have a question, just wanted to introduce myself.

Currently working on a long term project. I have 1989 Coupe that will be fully rebuilt. Plans are to install the VG35 and completely redo the interior. Nothing flashy just comfortable. Exterior will stay the same except for OEM 2000 Maxima 5 star rims. NO RICE HERE!!!!

So far everything is coming together and I am looking forward to being a part of this board.
Don't worry I know how to use the red flashing letters in the gray box on the top right as my first option. Gonna use it now.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Welcome to NICO! You can actually make a new thread if you'd like to introduce yourself. This thread doesn't get a WHOLE bunch of traffic.

When you say VG35 swap, do you mean VQ35 (think 350z, G35, etc), or VG30? (Think 300zx). I don't think a VG35 was ever made.

[PyR0NiAk]

Currently working on a long term project. I have 1989 Coupe that will be fully rebuilt. Plans are to install the VG35 and completely redo the interior. Nothing flashy just comfortable. Exterior will stay the same except for OEM 2000 Maxima 5 star rims. NO RICE HERE!!!!

Make a build thread. It's a good way to become known here as well as get suggestions during your build...

[speedeast]

Chris, or Papasmurf, can one of you guys remove a post from this thread? You'll know which one pretty easily.

vh-swap-more-attractive-t544327.html

[PyR0NiAk]

Chris, or Papasmurf, can one of you guys remove a post from this thread? You'll know which one pretty easily.

vh-swap-more-attractive-t544327.html

Done.
Next time, just shoot me a pm.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Yup, or you can report the post.

[89CoupeVG35]

Welcome to NICO! You can actually make a new thread if you'd like to introduce yourself. This thread doesn't get a WHOLE bunch of traffic.

When you say VG35 swap, do you mean VQ35 (think 350z, G35, etc), or VG30? (Think 300zx). I don't think a VG35 was ever made.

Yeah I meant VQ35 but that is what happens when you try to type after a long day of studying and little sleep. But it is alright. I like the VG series anyway, so think of it as a dream.

[Promise Land]

Well I started the "Cor Integration New parts on the market" thread. It got locked out because I was told I'm supposed to ask for permission first. Because it had to do with advertising I believe. I wasn't able to pm anyone either. Probably because I started a new username. So I would like to get the thread unlocked so it can continue.

I looked at your site and don't understand what you are even selling. Are you just painting OEM parts? And you have no prices for any of the parts. Are you just giving them away? I am restoring my S14 and don't understand what you are selling, why your parts are better than your competitors, nor how much anything is.

[xHimeko]

Hey I'm back, noticing that the 240sx restore will cost a lot more than it should be, I was also wondering if I could just buy an S15 online from Japan, have them ship it here, and drive it. Would it be any different than if I get the SR20DET and put it in my 240sx?

[PyR0NiAk]

Hey I'm back, noticing that the 240sx restore will cost a lot more than it should be, I was also wondering if I could just buy an S15 online from Japan, have them ship it here, and drive it. Would it be any different than if I get the SR20DET and put it in my 240sx?

There was never an S15 equivalent for the USDM market. Also, all USDM cars are lhd, where an S15 is rhd. If you're just wanting an SR powered S-chassis, you could always do an SR swap in either an S13 or S14. The s13 comes in hatchback (180sx in Japan) and coupe (Silvia). You also have 3 choices when it comes to your SR. If you're planning on doing a lot of mods to it, I highly recommend the S13 SR as there is a lot more support for it.

[speedeast]

Well for one, your 240sx would be legal.

[xHimeko]

Hey I'm back, noticing that the 240sx restore will cost a lot more than it should be, I was also wondering if I could just buy an S15 online from Japan, have them ship it here, and drive it. Would it be any different than if I get the SR20DET and put it in my 240sx?

There was never an S15 equivalent for the USDM market. Also, all USDM cars are lhd, where an S15 is rhd. If you're just wanting an SR powered S-chassis, you could always do an SR swap in either an S13 or S14. The s13 comes in hatchback (180sx in Japan) and coupe (Silvia). You also have 3 choices when it comes to your SR. If you're planning on doing a lot of mods to it, I highly recommend the S13 SR as there is a lot more support for it.

LHD and RHD doesn't matter. A post office truck is RHD.. you don't see them getting pulled over by police haha.

[PyR0NiAk]

LHD and RHD doesn't matter. A post office truck is RHD.. you don't see them getting pulled over by police haha.

You asked what was different.. I was letting you know what was different, not what makes it illegal.

If you're dead set on importing an S15, go read through the skyline forum. You'll find plenty of generalized topics about importing a vehicle and what makes it so near impossible.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

+1

If you import an S15, you'd have to swap VINs with an S14 or something, and spend the rest of your life running from the cops... or just use it as a track only car.

[xHimeko]

LHD and RHD doesn't matter. A post office truck is RHD.. you don't see them getting pulled over by police haha.

You asked what was different.. I was letting you know what was different, not what makes it illegal.

If you're dead set on importing an S15, go read through the skyline forum. You'll find plenty of generalized topics about importing a vehicle and what makes it so near impossible.

I know an S15 was RHD and I think that it's obvious enough not to set it as a difference, and I see what your saying. I was just wondering because if I can import an S13 SR20DET and run it on my 240sx I just didn't see why I wouldn't be able to use a S15 legally.

[PyR0NiAk]

I was just wondering because if I can import an S13 SR20DET and run it on my 240sx I just didn't see why I wouldn't be able to use a S15 legally.

Yes, I have one in a S13 hatchback...

[allenms240]

Time to cash in the good karma.

I'm setting up my s13SR for roughly 300hp, What kind of head gasket do you recommend. I want to get a metal one, but what thickness or brand?

[PyR0NiAk]

Time to cash in the good karma.

I'm setting up my s13SR for roughly 300hp, What kind of head gasket do you recommend. I want to get a metal one, but what thickness or brand?

Cosworth is the most recommended. Get one size bigger than your bore, and as far as thickness, if your motor hasn't been overheated, 1.1 should work fine.

[allenms240]

Stock bore, so 87mm 1.1mm thick cosworth?
I was considering Cosworth, just wanted to get another opinion, thanks.