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LKing · 04-18-2016, 11:16 AM

I searched but cant get a definite answer. RB20 wont rev pas 4500. It has a Z32 MAF with a SAFC. I haven't got started with the tuning yet but I thought I would be able to at least rev it to 8000 rpm. Would it be because I haven't tuned it yet or because I don't have my speed sensor hooked up (what some people are saying on the internet).

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Originally Posted by MattTenFour

I hate to be the guy who says "I've searched but I couldn't find the answer!" But I've only found limited information regarding the question I have. I have an S13, which I'm planning on installing a fixed bucket seat in. I'm considering the Buddy Club P1 seat. I'm 6'02", 205lbs and have a 34 waist. I'm fairly certain I'll only fit in the wide version. Is there anyone who is my size that fits in this seat? Before you tell me to buy a Bride for $1,000, yes I have the money, but I'd rather spend it on tires or other upgrades. Thank you for the assistance!

I think you would hate fitting in those seats. I have a bucket seat with a maximum waist recommended of 34". Have a friend who is 6'0 170lbs and does not find the seats comfortable but he fits decent in them.

zombiewolf513 · 04-18-2016, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DJTTon

Its 160k miles old KA24DE, Im going to try pulling the distributor wires tmrw individually and see the response. The shake is ever so slight though and it can only be felt

I dont think thatll help you very much. Check your fuel pressure, Get your injectors flow tested.

zombiewolf513 · 04-18-2016, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LKing

I searched but cant get a definite answer. RB20 wont rev pas 4500. It has a Z32 MAF with a SAFC. I haven't got started with the tuning yet but I thought I would be able to at least rev it to 8000 rpm. Would it be because I haven't tuned it yet or because I don't have my speed sensor hooked up (what some people are saying on the internet).

Fix what you know is wrong before trying to troubleshoot. Get a tune for your exact setup.

Corbic · 04-18-2016, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

Fix what you know is wrong before trying to troubleshoot. Get a tune for your exact setup.

No one is going to tune him if he's engine is not running correctly.

KWASx408 · 04-18-2016, 03:35 PM

I am running a series 2 rb20 in my 95 s14. The harness that came with the swap was garbage so I went with a full wiring specialties harness. Now my maf connectors wont match up. Does anyone have a picture of a series 2 maf or connector so I can compare it to my maf? According to WS it is suppose to take series 2 so I am stumped. Thanks for any input

zombiewolf513 · 04-18-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Corbic

No one is going to tune him if he's engine is not running correctly.

As I stated, he'll get nothing troubleshot if he doesnt fix what he knows is wrong either

I'm Redline · 04-19-2016, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MattTenFour

I hate to be the guy who says "I've searched but I couldn't find the answer!" But I've only found limited information regarding the question I have. I have an S13, which I'm planning on installing a fixed bucket seat in. I'm considering the Buddy Club P1 seat. I'm 6'02", 205lbs and have a 34 waist. I'm fairly certain I'll only fit in the wide version. Is there anyone who is my size that fits in this seat? Before you tell me to buy a Bride for $1,000, yes I have the money, but I'd rather spend it on tires or other upgrades. Thank you for the assistance!

You will need the wide seat if you get a hard bucket. I am 5-10, 193, 37 waist. Corbeau says get wide. Those 'normal' size seats are made for smaller sized people. A friend is a little thinner than me and he has one of those buckets and he barely fits in it

BoostyMcZface · 04-19-2016, 06:34 AM

Yeah 6'2 over 200lbs you're going to need a bigger seat. Why not take a look at something like the Sparco Evo II or III

e1_griego · 04-19-2016, 08:17 AM

Also note that for any of the wide seats, the nagisa/nams/bride/buddy club side mount rails + sliders don't work. You'll either need to start with a planted bracket and modify to make it work, or scratch-build a seat rail.

AnonymousBlackX · 04-19-2016, 08:17 PM

ok so I picked up a 90 240sx and it has a swaped 92 ka24de. that being said when I got the car it looks like this,...

so I saw the radiator and it was full of rust so I picked one up for 5 bucks locally.... I don't even know where to start.
How and what do I need to do to start working on this I'm overwhelmed because the guy said he did the wiring to everything himself.... so I'm thinking new battery and harness?
that being said are all ka24de harnesses the same?

thanks in advance

kashira kureijii · 04-20-2016, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AnonymousBlackX

so I saw the radiator and it was full of rust so I picked one up for 5 bucks locally.... I don't even know where to start.

Maybe wash it? And I"m pretty sure that blanket doesn't need to be there haha.

Seriously though, check for any loose wiring, especially by the plug coming out of the ecu, and by the two big plugs near the battery. There is stuff online you can look at to see if it was wired correctly,if you so desire . Oil change, new battery, remove thermostat-put pressure washer in the hole-flush the coolant passages-new thermostat, and then see if she"ll run. Maybe blow out the air filter and get some new plugs?

AnonymousBlackX · 04-20-2016, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kashira kureijii

Maybe wash it? And I"m pretty sure that blanket doesn't need to be there haha.

Seriously though, check for any loose wiring, especially by the plug coming out of the ecu, and by the two big plugs near the battery. There is stuff online you can look at to see if it was wired correctly,if you so desire . Oil change, new battery, remove thermostat-put pressure washer in the hole-flush the coolant passages-new thermostat, and then see if she"ll run. Maybe blow out the air filter and get some new plugs?

https://youtu.be/1TDcyADUdC8

I have done this so far, ok I will look into a thermostat and there is currently no air filter....

Jorgs_7 · 04-20-2016, 07:30 AM

Do OEM Navan side skirts butt up against the pinch rail?

AnonymousBlackX · 04-20-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AnonymousBlackX

so I saw the radiator and it was full of rust so I picked one up for 5 bucks locally.... I don't even know where to start.
How and what do I need to do to start working on this I'm overwhelmed because the guy said he did the wiring to everything himself.... so I'm thinking new battery and harness?
that being said are all ka24de harnesses the same?

thanks in advance

oh yeah forgot a detail or 2 lol it has been sitting for over 3 years what do yall think I should replace?(aka parts that are obviously bad due to lack of maintenance) I am going to take pics of the engine bay and see I if you guys can tell me if I missing crucial parts?

kashira kureijii · 04-20-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AnonymousBlackX

oh yeah forgot a detail or 2 lol it has been sitting for over 3 years what do yall think I should replace?(aka parts that are obviously bad due to lack of maintenance) I am going to take pics of the engine bay and see I if you guys can tell me if I missing crucial parts?

Flush the fuel system and clean the tank! new fuel filter etc.

I have fixed up one that was sitting for 10 years ( I still have it's 2003 jiffy lube sticker on my window haha), so 3 ain't that bad

Fuel jellies after a while, and cleaning the tank offers a sense of well being fuel system wise.

I always paint the tanks (black) after I drop them too, because I think it will make em last longer.

Replace the fuel hoses too, as they get cracked.

S14kouki805 · 04-20-2016, 07:33 PM

Here's a quick question-

I need a boost controller ASAP, I have a crappy Turbo XS manual controller but need something better. The tuner that is going to tune my car suggests using the Greddy Profec B spec II because it has hi/low/off settings. I have an APEXi PFC L-Jetro so I was thinking of using the APEXi boost controller made for it. Cost IS an issue...

What do you guys think??

gryphon · 04-20-2016, 08:34 PM

Anyone run into a problem like this before?

I had the head resurfaced by a machine shop and used a brand new set of arp studs with a new cometic headgasket. Ran it fine then noticed some smoke off the exhaust manifold and found this. Compression was 170 across all pistons.

Any ideas?

derass · 04-21-2016, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by S14kouki805

Here's a quick question-

I need a boost controller ASAP, I have a crappy Turbo XS manual controller but need something better. The tuner that is going to tune my car suggests using the Greddy Profec B spec II because it has hi/low/off settings. I have an APEXi PFC L-Jetro so I was thinking of using the APEXi boost controller made for it. Cost IS an issue...

What do you guys think??

I personally like having the ECU performing boost control, it's what I do with my Haltech. The system operates more efficiently and more simple.

However, a quick look on FRSport shows the A'PEXi boost control kit is $380! Completely outrageous for a $50 solenoid and the few other parts. The Profec B is $420, which you could probably find used easily and for much less, and would have some resale value, whereas I don't think you'd get as much from the A'PEXi.

It also comes down to what your tuner prefers. Whatever he has more experience with will result in the better boost curve.

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Originally Posted by gryphon

Anyone run into a problem like this before?

I had the head resurfaced by a machine shop and used a brand new set of arp studs with a new cometic headgasket. Ran it fine then noticed some smoke off the exhaust manifold and found this. Compression was 170 across all pistons.

Any ideas?

Did you have the block resurfaced as well? The problem with metal headgaskets is that they require perfectly flat mating surfaces to seal correctly, otherwise they leak. You can try tightening the studs again up spec and see if that helps.

S14kouki805 · 04-21-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gryphon

Anyone run into a problem like this before?

I had the head resurfaced by a machine shop and used a brand new set of arp studs with a new cometic headgasket. Ran it fine then noticed some smoke off the exhaust manifold and found this. Compression was 170 across all pistons.

Any ideas?

I've read around on these type of issues and a lot of it points towards leaking exhaust valve guides.

ryandriftingfat · 04-22-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by derass

If it were me, I'd just connect them together.

Sure, introduce a rubber hose failure point.

jared420sx · 04-22-2016, 11:25 AM

Do you have to use rb20 bellhousing to connect to ka tranny or can i get away with using the ka bellhousing

***dorkidori_s13*** · 04-22-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jared420sx

Do you have to use rb20 bellhousing to connect to ka tranny or can i get away with using the ka bellhousing

If you're putting an RB20 tranny on a KA, then yes you will need to use the KA bell housing. The bell housings themselves are all dependent on the motor, so you have to match bell housings to motors. The SR/KA/CA/RB20/RB25 tranny portions are all the same bolt pattern and are all fairly close in gear ratios

sentradude · 04-22-2016, 07:30 PM

Will p10 (Infiniti) ground control kit work on 240sx. Why or why not?

***dorkidori_s13*** · 04-22-2016, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sentradude

Will p10 (Infiniti) ground control kit work on 240sx. Why or why not?

2 different cars, 2 different spring sizes and lengths...

sentradude · 04-22-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

2 different cars, 2 different spring sizes and lengths...

Seller is selling a set of 5" 400lb and 7"300lb - 2.5" diameter . Those should work right? What else would be different ?

***dorkidori_s13*** · 04-22-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sentradude

Seller is selling a set of 5" 400lb and 7"300lb - 2.5" diameter . Those should work right? What else would be different ?

oh good lord man, just buy a set of ebay coilovers! it sounds like youre trying to save a buck, so just save a buck and buy some throw away coilovers that will at least work better than some random ass springs.

sentradude · 04-22-2016, 08:43 PM

lol, they are not random ass springs, they are ground control 5" and 7" springs I'm not sure what the problem is with doing research on what parts cross over rather than paying $429 for a set if I can pick them up for $100?

NM, I think I found the answer I was looking for which is yes you can use any spring as long as the length and diameter is correct. Now how is that random ass?

rawgarage · 04-22-2016, 09:26 PM

Damn Dorki can't catch a break....

***dorkidori_s13*** · 04-22-2016, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RAWGarage

Damn Dorki can't catch a break....

Damn raw, why u giving me hell all the time?

TonyToniTuna · 04-23-2016, 05:58 PM

What would cause a high idle (1500-2k KA24DE) after the car is fully warmed up? I unplugged the IACV and the idle dropped down
and I was able to adjust it to around 900-1k... left it un plugged and Drove around for a bit then it slowly creepped up to 1200~?

I did a voltage test on my TPS and it was reading 2.4v closed? shouldn't that be .45v closed and slowly up to 4.5v? I didn't test the TPS
un plugged.

Bad TPS? IACV? put new CTS sensor on it.

04-19-2016, 08:17 PM	#19630
AnonymousBlackX Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Mexico ABQ Posts: 143 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ok so I picked up a 90 240sx and it has a swaped 92 ka24de. that being said when I got the car it looks like this,... so I saw the radiator and it was full of rust so I picked one up for 5 bucks locally.... I don't even know where to start. How and what do I need to do to start working on this I'm overwhelmed because the guy said he did the wiring to everything himself.... so I'm thinking new battery and harness? that being said are all ka24de harnesses the same? thanks in advance __________________ My 240 youtube.com/AnonymousBlackX

04-18-2016, 03:35 PM	#19625
KWASx408 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Illinois Age: 30 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I am running a series 2 rb20 in my 95 s14. The harness that came with the swap was garbage so I went with a full wiring specialties harness. Now my maf connectors wont match up. Does anyone have a picture of a series 2 maf or connector so I can compare it to my maf? According to WS it is suppose to take series 2 so I am stumped. Thanks for any input

04-19-2016, 06:34 AM	#19628
BoostyMcZface Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah 6'2 over 200lbs you're going to need a bigger seat. Why not take a look at something like the Sparco Evo II or III

04-19-2016, 08:17 AM	#19629
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,711 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Also note that for any of the wide seats, the nagisa/nams/bride/buddy club side mount rails + sliders don't work. You'll either need to start with a planted bracket and modify to make it work, or scratch-build a seat rail.

04-20-2016, 07:30 AM	#19633
Jorgs_7 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Plymouth MN Posts: 406 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Do OEM Navan side skirts butt up against the pinch rail?

04-20-2016, 07:33 PM	#19636
S14kouki805 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Age: 42 Posts: 808 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Here's a quick question- I need a boost controller ASAP, I have a crappy Turbo XS manual controller but need something better. The tuner that is going to tune my car suggests using the Greddy Profec B spec II because it has hi/low/off settings. I have an APEXi PFC L-Jetro so I was thinking of using the APEXi boost controller made for it. Cost IS an issue... What do you guys think??

04-20-2016, 08:34 PM	#19637
gryphon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: texas Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone run into a problem like this before? I had the head resurfaced by a machine shop and used a brand new set of arp studs with a new cometic headgasket. Ran it fine then noticed some smoke off the exhaust manifold and found this. Compression was 170 across all pistons. Any ideas?

04-22-2016, 11:25 AM	#19641
jared420sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ny Age: 27 Posts: 1,057 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Do you have to use rb20 bellhousing to connect to ka tranny or can i get away with using the ka bellhousing

04-22-2016, 07:30 PM	#19643
sentradude Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Age: 41 Posts: 740 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Will p10 (Infiniti) ground control kit work on 240sx. Why or why not?

04-22-2016, 08:43 PM	#19647
sentradude Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Age: 41 Posts: 740 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	lol, they are not random ass springs, they are ground control 5" and 7" springs I'm not sure what the problem is with doing research on what parts cross over rather than paying $429 for a set if I can pick them up for $100? NM, I think I found the answer I was looking for which is yes you can use any spring as long as the length and diameter is correct. Now how is that random ass?

04-22-2016, 09:26 PM	#19648
rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 35 Posts: 5,986 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	Damn Dorki can't catch a break....

04-23-2016, 05:58 PM	#19650
TonyToniTuna Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	What would cause a high idle (1500-2k KA24DE) after the car is fully warmed up? I unplugged the IACV and the idle dropped down and I was able to adjust it to around 900-1k... left it un plugged and Drove around for a bit then it slowly creepped up to 1200~? I did a voltage test on my TPS and it was reading 2.4v closed? shouldn't that be .45v closed and slowly up to 4.5v? I didn't test the TPS un plugged. Bad TPS? IACV? put new CTS sensor on it.