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Ramonesfreak2010 · 03-15-2011, 10:53 PM

I wired up my boost gauge today, but now when I turn the car on, it dies. Vacuum leak?

codyace · 03-15-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramonesfreak2010

I wired up my boost gauge today, but now when I turn the car on, it dies. Vacuum leak?

Possibly, but doubtful. Sure you hooked it all back up?

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

Oooh ok, thats probably the reason cause i had an old ass, 2002, alpine head unit paired up to it which was HORRIBLE. Upgraded to a new alpine and everything was cherry, i love the usb deal but i need a chord, i get scared i'll hit it on an upshift to 5 and break it off lol

Older after market units certainly have shitty radio reception, regardless of brand or quality. Either way, I don't listen to much radio in the car as it is, so the USB made sense for highway usage.

In regard to hitting it, it's not really in the way where it is. Cords are like 5-10 bucks online or even at Best BUy or similar.

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Originally Posted by smoked240

P cause once it gets warm It doesn't do it. Could it just be the gear lube?

Did you bleed the system and adjust the pedal properly? Try that first and see how it works.

ItsTravis · 03-16-2011, 12:16 AM

i got a question, why does EVERYONE gotta hate on the LS engines, i dont get why people get so bummed about a big engine going into a super light weight car??

soreballz · 03-16-2011, 12:43 AM

^ Blame the purists and jdm fanbois.

*Wake* · 03-16-2011, 01:26 AM

WTF is wrong with being a purist?

I mean I understand the concept behind it, I just personally dont like what V8's have done to drifting.
Im a purist in the form and function of my cars yes. But I am also a purist in the sense that I think people should learn how to drift using the proper techniques instead of just throwing power and torque at it.

Schassis707 · 03-16-2011, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WakeBHR

WTF is wrong with being a purist?

I mean I understand the concept behind it, I just personally dont like what V8's have done to drifting.
Im a purist in the form and function of my cars yes. But I am also a purist in the sense that I think people should learn how to drift using the proper techniques instead of just throwing power and torque at it.

what is wrong with using raw power??? lol,

The reason most people hate v8's is that reason. its alot easier. But wtf a stock dual cam ka with right lsd/ suspension is enough. when the motor runs right anyways.

Schassis707 · 03-16-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by K_style

Complete stock S15 SR20DET limps after stops at signal light.... thought spark plugs but they are good...
I searched and limping related is Knock sensor...

What could it be?!?!?!?

Limp mode, ecu.. many things can cause this, bad timing, maf, like you sai the knock sensor itself, I know on my KA my o2 was unplugged and my car ran like shit and continued bc my ecu was in limp mode. not wanting to deal with anything i swapped the ecu and all good now

K_style · 03-16-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Schassis707

Limp mode, ecu.. many things can cause this, bad timing, maf, like you sai the knock sensor itself, I know on my KA my o2 was unplugged and my car ran like shit and continued bc my ecu was in limp mode. not wanting to deal with anything i swapped the ecu and all good now

It only does it rarely... maybe once a day....
does S15 have OBD-1 ? or 2 ? I haven;'t checked the ECU but wonder if I can see self diagnostic LED...

*Wake* · 03-16-2011, 11:01 AM

S15 would be OBD-II, as well as pretty much anything after 96

axiomatik · 03-16-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenkiKid

anybody know the answer???

IIRC, CA18's and KA24E had the same tach signal. SR's and KA24DE's had the same tach signal. So look at your cluster, and determine if it's CA or SR (pretty sure redlines are different). That should tell you if it's compatible.

K_style · 03-16-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WakeBHR

S15 would be OBD-II, as well as pretty much anything after 96

That applies to U.S spec vehicles... not sure if japanese domestic vehicles have same OBD-II ...

Fearell · 03-16-2011, 01:56 PM

Anybody know somebody in MD that does custom wiring?

smoked240 · 03-16-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by codyace

Did you bleed the system and adjust the pedal properly? Try that first and see how it works.

Yup. I first tried doing it with that dumb box that is on the s13. I can't remember exactly what it is, but useless. It wouldn't bleed with that. bypassed it and then I finally got it bled. I even did it 2 other times after that to make sure. Still the same.

Drift_86 · 03-16-2011, 02:35 PM

i got Q45 differential with ABS and 2 right side z32 tt axle will i have a problem putting it on my s14 with out ABS??? please help i need to know for sure before i put it in my car

uLmighty · 03-16-2011, 03:55 PM

does the JDM OEM headlights for koukis bolt right on to USDM koukis? or do you need other wire harness for the bulbs/lamps to get the headlights working?

chiboy002 · 03-16-2011, 05:35 PM

oil shot out from my motor just now, i know the problem and fixed it but the car was running for about 45 seconds - 1 minute MAX just pouring oil out. After i realized i immediately shut it off. Very little oil/pretty much nothing in the pan

How bad can the damage be? The oil, what ever came out of it, seemed to be pretty fine - fresh oil so if there was debris it was from the motor just then.

Mista Lee · 03-16-2011, 07:50 PM

I don't have another s chassis to look at so here's my question..
Where does the big ground from the main harness connect to? I did the battery tray but once I connect the battery it'll start smoking.
Boo I have no friends.

niteridaz503 · 03-16-2011, 07:59 PM

Just picked up a 1.5 way, besides taking it in for it to be checked. Any way i can see if its worn out or needs a rebuild?

If im switching it from an s14 to s13 casing should i still take it in for pre load & back lash adjustment?

towlie · 03-16-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

oil shot out from my motor just now, i know the problem and fixed it but the car was running for about 45 seconds - 1 minute MAX just pouring oil out. After i realized i immediately shut it off. Very little oil/pretty much nothing in the pan

How bad can the damage be? The oil, what ever came out of it, seemed to be pretty fine - fresh oil so if there was debris it was from the motor just then.

That sounds kinda gnar. Where was the oil coming from? What was the previous problem? Could be a very bad gasket leak or cracked oil pan, somewhat easy repairs (if you know what youre doing)

chiboy002 · 03-16-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by towlie

That sounds kinda gnar. Where was the oil coming from? What was the previous problem? Could be a very bad gasket leak or cracked oil pan, somewhat easy repairs (if you know what youre doing)

it was pretty awful, like a black explosive diarrhea coming from my car

It was cause my sandwich plate was seated wrong, there was a gap and when the pressure built up it just squirted like a porn star.

I just wanna know the severity of the damage, which i'm almost positive it isnt much

towlie · 03-16-2011, 09:35 PM

Clean it up real good and throw a new o-ring/gasket on it. No harm no foul. As long as it didn't run for long on minimal oil your straight

Edit: hope you werent doing any ricer revs lol. As long as it was just idling it should be fine... My buddy forgot his oil cap when we added a quart to his KA once, didnt realize until his 'oil pressure' light started winking a few miles down the freeway.. Oil was everywhere all over the bay and shit, cleaned it up and topped it off it still ran fine. Use brand name oil and make sure it's flushed. Keep a close eye on all fluid levels. Let It idle and make sure rpm's/temp gauge is all normal, then forget about it.

iLOVEASIANGIRLSS · 03-16-2011, 09:35 PM

can sum one tell me if this clutch kit is worth gettin? thanks

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chiboy002 · 03-16-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by towlie

Clean it up real good and throw a new o-ring/gasket on it. No harm no foul. As long as it didn't run for long on minimal oil your straight

Edit: hope you werent doing any ricer revs lol. As long as it was just idling it should be fine... My buddy forgot his oil cap when we added a quart to his KA once, didnt realize until his 'oil pressure' light started winking a few miles down the freeway.. Oil was everywhere all over the bay and shit, cleaned it up and topped it off it still ran fine. Use brand name oil and make sure it's flushed. Keep a close eye on all fluid levels. Let It idle and make sure rpm's/temp gauge is all normal, then forget about it.

yeah naw dude it was chilling outside my garage and i noticed very frequent oil drops from when i pulled it out, nearly shat myself when i saw it lol. I'll be monitoring the pressure via some better gauges as well as oil temp. RPMs were a tad bit on the high side but i wouldn't doubt thats cause i fucked with IACV 3 days ago haha, i also have an alternator problem so w.e

Thank you for the help, i was worried

Schassis707 · 03-16-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drift_86

i got Q45 differential with ABS and 2 right side z32 tt axle will i have a problem putting it on my s14 with out ABS??? please help i need to know for sure before i put it in my car

why dont you just swap the inner workings and not have to deal with any axel changing or anything, shit the differential is already out, its like 20 more bolts and done...

towlie · 03-16-2011, 10:39 PM

Oil temp gauge=don't even trip.

No problem

Ramonesfreak2010 · 03-16-2011, 10:41 PM

So I finally got running my rebuilt sr20. After the first drive, it couldn't keep an idle. I did the following:

-Check for vacuum leaks, reads 20 inHg at idle
-Check for boost leaks, none
-Check TPS voltage, .45-.5 volts at idle/acc on
-Redid timing, timing is good
-Cleaned iacv, helped kinda
-Checked iacv if it was bad
-Adjusted iacv, helped a bit
-checked maf, nothing
-checked coilpacks and sparkplugs, nothing
-checked injectors, nothing
-swapped fuel pump to walbro and put a new z32 fuel filterm nothing

Now, the car doesn't hold an idle when its cold. When its warm, its fine. Bad coolant temp sensor? Thats the only thing I can think of. I have ordered it and should be here by Friday.

jdm240sx122 · 03-16-2011, 10:42 PM

At what point do you think valve springs are needed in a build? Or what stage/level cams usually require them??

jdm240sx122 · 03-16-2011, 10:44 PM

^^You should try cleaning the MAF sensor....It cant hurt to try.

Matej · 03-16-2011, 10:49 PM

Having an impossible time trying install the fuel tank o-ring. Not sure how it fit in there before I disassembled everything, but its diameter is much larger than that of the seat it is supposed to fit in.
Is there any trick to this? Would freezing it shrink it enough?

Greenz32 · 03-16-2011, 10:55 PM

hey guys im putting together an exhaust for my 94' 300zx tt and ive found downpipes and im gonna get the hks cat back but im finding it tough to find some midpipes with high flow cats. Does anyone know where i can find a pair for 350 or less?? any website links or tips would help

03-16-2011, 01:26 AM	#5075
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	WTF is wrong with being a purist? I mean I understand the concept behind it, I just personally dont like what V8's have done to drifting. Im a purist in the form and function of my cars yes. But I am also a purist in the sense that I think people should learn how to drift using the proper techniques instead of just throwing power and torque at it. __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

03-16-2011, 11:01 AM	#5079
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	S15 would be OBD-II, as well as pretty much anything after 96 __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

03-16-2011, 01:56 PM	#5082
Fearell Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Annapolis MD Age: 36 Posts: 489 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Anybody know somebody in MD that does custom wiring? __________________ IG: slideonkranze

03-16-2011, 02:35 PM	#5084
Drift_86 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles, South Gate Age: 37 Posts: 3,682 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	i got Q45 differential with ABS and 2 right side z32 tt axle will i have a problem putting it on my s14 with out ABS??? please help i need to know for sure before i put it in my car __________________ Want to roll fenders, custom gauge pod pm me

03-16-2011, 03:55 PM	#5085
uLmighty Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2010 Location: 661 KerN CouNty Age: 34 Posts: 333 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	does the JDM OEM headlights for koukis bolt right on to USDM koukis? or do you need other wire harness for the bulbs/lamps to get the headlights working? __________________

03-15-2011, 10:53 PM	#5071
Ramonesfreak2010 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Silver Spring, MD Age: 32 Posts: 963 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I wired up my boost gauge today, but now when I turn the car on, it dies. Vacuum leak?

03-16-2011, 12:16 AM	#5073
ItsTravis Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pinon Hills/Victorville 760 Age: 31 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got a question, why does EVERYONE gotta hate on the LS engines, i dont get why people get so bummed about a big engine going into a super light weight car??

03-16-2011, 05:35 PM	#5086
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,425 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	oil shot out from my motor just now, i know the problem and fixed it but the car was running for about 45 seconds - 1 minute MAX just pouring oil out. After i realized i immediately shut it off. Very little oil/pretty much nothing in the pan How bad can the damage be? The oil, what ever came out of it, seemed to be pretty fine - fresh oil so if there was debris it was from the motor just then. __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

03-16-2011, 07:50 PM	#5087
Mista Lee Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Age: 32 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	I don't have another s chassis to look at so here's my question.. Where does the big ground from the main harness connect to? I did the battery tray but once I connect the battery it'll start smoking. Boo I have no friends. __________________

03-16-2011, 09:35 PM	#5091
towlie Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,500 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Clean it up real good and throw a new o-ring/gasket on it. No harm no foul. As long as it didn't run for long on minimal oil your straight Edit: hope you werent doing any ricer revs lol. As long as it was just idling it should be fine... My buddy forgot his oil cap when we added a quart to his KA once, didnt realize until his 'oil pressure' light started winking a few miles down the freeway.. Oil was everywhere all over the bay and shit, cleaned it up and topped it off it still ran fine. Use brand name oil and make sure it's flushed. Keep a close eye on all fluid levels. Let It idle and make sure rpm's/temp gauge is all normal, then forget about it.

03-16-2011, 09:35 PM	#5092
iLOVEASIANGIRLSS Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Garden Grove, Southern California Age: 32 Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	can sum one tell me if this clutch kit is worth gettin? thanks EXEDY CLUTCH KIT & RACING FLYWHEEL 91-98 NISSAN 240SX - eBay (item 400203084172 end time Apr-15-11 12:24:35 PDT) __________________ Pearl White 95 base S14

03-16-2011, 10:39 PM	#5095
towlie Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,500 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Oil temp gauge=don't even trip. No problem

03-16-2011, 10:41 PM	#5096
Ramonesfreak2010 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Silver Spring, MD Age: 32 Posts: 963 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	So I finally got running my rebuilt sr20. After the first drive, it couldn't keep an idle. I did the following: -Check for vacuum leaks, reads 20 inHg at idle -Check for boost leaks, none -Check TPS voltage, .45-.5 volts at idle/acc on -Redid timing, timing is good -Cleaned iacv, helped kinda -Checked iacv if it was bad -Adjusted iacv, helped a bit -checked maf, nothing -checked coilpacks and sparkplugs, nothing -checked injectors, nothing -swapped fuel pump to walbro and put a new z32 fuel filterm nothing Now, the car doesn't hold an idle when its cold. When its warm, its fine. Bad coolant temp sensor? Thats the only thing I can think of. I have ordered it and should be here by Friday.

03-16-2011, 10:42 PM	#5097
jdm240sx122 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SanDiego Age: 30 Posts: 338 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	At what point do you think valve springs are needed in a build? Or what stage/level cams usually require them??

03-16-2011, 10:44 PM	#5098
jdm240sx122 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SanDiego Age: 30 Posts: 338 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^^You should try cleaning the MAF sensor....It cant hurt to try.

03-16-2011, 10:49 PM	#5099
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Having an impossible time trying install the fuel tank o-ring. Not sure how it fit in there before I disassembled everything, but its diameter is much larger than that of the seat it is supposed to fit in. Is there any trick to this? Would freezing it shrink it enough?

03-16-2011, 10:55 PM	#5100
Greenz32 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San diego Age: 33 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey guys im putting together an exhaust for my 94' 300zx tt and ive found downpipes and im gonna get the hks cat back but im finding it tough to find some midpipes with high flow cats. Does anyone know where i can find a pair for 350 or less?? any website links or tips would help