Small Questions Thread (SEARCH FIRST! Use this instead of making NEW threads)

[codyace]

Originally Posted by Mita Orange

My oil light flickers on and off while I drive, just happened today. My oil level is fine. Any ideas? I'm going to drop the pan tomorrow I'm thinking its the oil pick up. Its a ka24e btw

Oil pressure sender could be shitty, or you may in fact have poor oil pressure. That could be from many things, from oil pump to poor bottom end bearings

Originally Posted by ROUGE180

What are the usual suspects for bad fuel consumption? After my last fill up I've calculated that I'm getting around 15.5 mpg (248.5 miles). Previous to this I had a leak via the fuel return hose which I inspected and replaced.

You'd see a mark if your tank leaked...

Check vacuum and timing...

It could be a maf, it could be a bad CTS, it could be a few things, but check that first. If you're smelling fuel my money is on a vacuum related issue.

[ROUGE180]

Originally Posted by codyace

You'd see a mark if your tank leaked...

Check vacuum and timing...

It could be a maf, it could be a bad CTS, it could be a few things, but check that first. If you're smelling fuel my money is on a vacuum related issue.

Much thanks for the info. I'll check these points you've described.

[Irresistible]

How do I remove the e-brake rubber/plastic boot trim thingy? I'm trying to get a "drift knob" button thing on that I got from itsproper!+ but I can't get the damn cover off to be able to remove the spring under it to install it correctly.

[codyace]

Originally Posted by ROUGE180

Much thanks for the info. I'll check these points you've described.

Usually a bad MAF or CTS puts the car into limp mode (unable to rev, SUPER SUPER rich, almost unable to drive) so it sounds like it's something recent.

Have you pulled any codes from the ECU? A faulty O2 sensor can also effect it, as if it's shot it's not allowing the car to operate in the correct loop, thus simulating WOT at all times

[jamg]

Originally Posted by axiomatik

if I remember correctly, they are #74.



I think s13 SE's came with 205/55/15. (non-SE's had 195/55/15)



If your brown wire isn't cut, your headlight switch might be worn. That happened to me, the contact in the switch on the turn signal stalk wore down. I could use the switch to turn the lights on, and they would pop up, but never go back down when I turned off the lights.

i checked the wheels i have on now, it's 195.

what's the biggest tire you can fit on a SE wheels? 205?

what's a good brand and good performing for tires? that won't break the bank...

[codyace]

Originally Posted by jamg

i checked the wheels i have on now, it's 195.

what's the biggest tire you can fit on a SE wheels? 205?

what's a good brand and good performing for tires? that won't break the bank...

Falken Ziex 912.

[Irresistible]

Anyone running this coolant? Wondering if it's ethylene glycol based, and if it's useable in a KA24DE. Read the site, and couldn't find if it's EG based or not. But it's amber, and I think the coolant in my car right now is green or yellow. I'd obviously completely flush my radiator before refilling.

PEAK Global® LifeTime® 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze & Coolant

Again, car is a daily, but will be going to track days.

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by Irresistible

Anyone running this coolant? Wondering if it's ethylene glycol based, and if it's useable in a KA24DE. Read the site, and couldn't find if it's EG based or not. But it's amber, and I think the coolant in my car right now is green or yellow. I'd obviously completely flush my radiator before refilling.

PEAK Global® LifeTime® 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze & Coolant

Again, car is a daily, but will be going to track days.

That is probably the best stuff you can get. Zirex Asian is good too.

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by Irresistible

Anyone running this coolant? Wondering if it's ethylene glycol based, and if it's useable in a KA24DE. Read the site, and couldn't find if it's EG based or not. But it's amber, and I think the coolant in my car right now is green or yellow. I'd obviously completely flush my radiator before refilling.

PEAK Global® LifeTime® 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze & Coolant

Again, car is a daily, but will be going to track days.

S14DB gave you a few recommendations a couple pages back, no more than 3 pages

Peak is quite well though

[Irresistible]

Originally Posted by chiboy002

S14DB gave you a few recommendations a couple pages back, no more than 3 pages

Peak is quite well though

I know he did. Just wasn't sure if it was EG based or not.

But alright. Thanks S14DB. Appreciate the help.

[STEEZxIT]

is there a big question thread?

[daftphunk]

Small Exhaust fitment question.

This isn't my thread, but I have a similar question to his:
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/356035-s13-...nt-issues.html

As you can see, his exhaust hangs pretty low and I was curious if there is something that I can do to bring my exhaust up? Or if there are any good tricks.

I've got an S14 with HKS Hi-Power exhaust, hi flow cat and a megan down pipe with flex section. My car is only really lowered about 1" or so from factory height, maybe a bit lower.. but my resonator is scraping over just about every bump I come across. Speed bumps, my drive way, etc. I want to be able to go lower but I can't, for the fear of scraping the fuck out of the resonator. This thing will hit bumps before my lip does.

Any suggestions? Other than raising my car cause it's already a 4x4. I replaced the rear exhaust hangers with new ones cause they seemed to be worn out, though I know they don't make a big difference in the fitment, it did bring that rear end up just a bit.

[PITCH]

KA24de valve covers are they all the same? Will a 91-94 or 95-96 valve cover bolt onto my 98 KA24de?

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by PITCH

KA24de valve covers are they all the same? Will a 91-94 or 95-96 valve cover bolt onto my 98 KA24de?

no, s14 ka's have a different bolt lay out than s13 ka's

Originally Posted by daftphunk

Small Exhaust fitment question.

This isn't my thread, but I have a similar question to his:
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/356035-s13-...nt-issues.html

As you can see, his exhaust hangs pretty low and I was curious if there is something that I can do to bring my exhaust up? Or if there are any good tricks.

I've heard with this exhaust if you flip some parts it'll give you better ground clearance. You can always angle your hangers and use hose clamps to keep the hangers in a single position (really close) so they won't stretch.

My exhaust is for an s13 sr, but its on a s13 ka so it sits really low with my downpipe, it angles downward progressively but the hose clamps keep it hugging the body so i don't scrape anymore

[RedSiBaron]

Originally Posted by jamg

i checked the wheels i have on now, it's 195.

what's the biggest tire you can fit on a SE wheels? 205?

what's a good brand and good performing for tires? that won't break the bank...

Depends on how wide the se wheels are, if they are 6.5" wide you could put 225s on them

Also do you want all season performance or summer performance tires...

If you want super cheap, sumitomo aren't bad, they came on my 240 and were new and I've been impressed though I never would have picked them before...

On my civic I have goodyear eagle gts, which honestly are the best all seasons I've ever had and I paid 70ish a corner for 205/50/16s

As for summer tires im not too familiar with them right now since its been a few years since I bought any... BFGoodrich have always been excellent...I say get on tirerack and read reviews

[mau5trap]

is there any noticeable difference in weight between a s13 power window and manual window?

[srslideways]

so ive tried searching and couldnt find anything

im just curious about you zenki s14 guys with body kits.

i have a zenki with oem zenki side skirts and rear valences. the rear valances arent really doing it for me and i want more of a complete lip around the rear bumper.

my question is since the oem zenki side skirts are kinda similar to most kitted s14s, what rear bump will most likely line up with them?

thanks

[Wake]

Originally Posted by PITCH

KA24de valve covers are they all the same? Will a 91-94 or 95-96 valve cover bolt onto my 98 KA24de?

Originally Posted by chiboy002

no, s14 ka's have a different bolt lay out than s13 ka's

So what he meant to say is yes a 95-96 valve cover will fit on a 98 KA

Originally Posted by mau5trap

is there any noticeable difference in weight between a s13 power window and manual window?

yes there is, I dont know the exact lbs. But I have dropped them both on my foot and the power windoe hurts waaaay more. Aside from that I have noticed an obvious difference when picking them up.lol

Originally Posted by srslideways

so ive tried searching and couldnt find anything

im just curious about you zenki s14 guys with body kits.

i have a zenki with oem zenki side skirts and rear valences. the rear valances arent really doing it for me and i want more of a complete lip around the rear bumper.

my question is since the oem zenki side skirts are kinda similar to most kitted s14s, what rear bump will most likely line up with them?

thanks

Try navan rears. From what I have seen they are not that muych different.

[codyace]

Originally Posted by STEEZxIT

is there a big question thread?

Yeap, the search button

Originally Posted by mau5trap

is there any noticeable difference in weight between a s13 power window and manual window?

Unless you're going to drop every last ounce, it's not worthwhile IMO to go from automatic to manual crank.

[srslideways]

Try navan rears. From what I have seen they are not that muych different.

well this is what i have(old pic)


im looking for an aftermarket rear bumper, may it be version select or origin..whatever. that will line up as closely with the Zenki sideskirts. im just trying to clean up the rear, so the rear bumper doesnt sit so high and to hide the exhaust a little better

[Irresistible]

^^ Try Origin stylish?

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by Irresistible

I know he did. Just wasn't sure if it was EG based or not.

But alright. Thanks S14DB. Appreciate the help.

"Features a patented non 2-EH formula that is phosphate-free and silicate-free"

It's a HOAT(EG/DG base). Non 2-EH means it's not Dex-Cool. Most Asian manufactures call for a silicate free POAT(phosphate). Silicates can damage the cooling system(Water pump) in Asian cars. A lot of the domestic and some European use a Silicate HOAT. Not safe for Asian cars.

Global Lifetime is probably(only one known, confirmed ingredients) that is safe for mixing with all coolants. The only thing can go wrong is if you are using older green coolants(2yr life) with it the life is only as long as the shortest.

Best best it to buy some Deionized / Distilled water and flush the block out. Drain it. fill up with water. Drive it till it gets up to temp and turn on the heat. then drain it. Repeat it till the drains are clear water. Then fill up with the global lifetime.

[chiboy002]

would that still work even if the block drain bolt is ruined? I can't get mine off

[xnissan240sx]

hey guys i need some help. i want to know if i can use a N62 MAF on my s2 rb25det, untuned, with no problems? thanks!

[Irresistible]

Originally Posted by S14DB

"Features a patented non 2-EH formula that is phosphate-free and silicate-free"

It's a HOAT(EG/DG base). Non 2-EH means it's not Dex-Cool. Most Asian manufactures call for a silicate free POAT(phosphate). Silicates can damage the cooling system(Water pump) in Asian cars. A lot of the domestic and some European use a Silicate HOAT. Not safe for Asian cars.

Global Lifetime is probably(only one known, confirmed ingredients) that is safe for mixing with all coolants. The only thing can go wrong is if you are using older green coolants(2yr life) with it the life is only as long as the shortest.

Best best it to buy some Deionized / Distilled water and flush the block out. Drain it. fill up with water. Drive it till it gets up to temp and turn on the heat. then drain it. Repeat it till the drains are clear water. Then fill up with the global lifetime.

I got some Peak Super Flush, so that'll help clean out the radiatior/block/pump. But I'll also flush water through it a few times after using the super flush thing. Thanks a lot for that info, very useful.


I went to Autozone and PepBoys to check for the coolant, and neither had it. Looks like it's my mission to find it locally. Lol.

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by chiboy002

would that still work even if the block drain bolt is ruined? I can't get mine off

Use the rad drain and change the water out multiple times till it drains clear.

Originally Posted by xnissan240sx

hey guys i need some help. i want to know if i can use a N62 MAF on my s2 rb25det, untuned, with no problems? thanks!

No, get a N60 out of a Maxima.

Originally Posted by Irresistible

I got some Peak Super Flush, so that'll help clean out the radiatior/block/pump. But I'll also flush water through it a few times after using the super flush thing. Thanks a lot for that info, very useful.


I went to Autozone and PepBoys to check for the coolant, and neither had it. Looks like it's my mission to find it locally. Lol.

I like the Prestone flush because it's just citric acid. But, if you are flushing with water several times after it doesn't matter.

Check Napa or your local chain gas stations. The auto store chains typically have deals to only carry certain products.

[Irresistible]

Originally Posted by S14DB

Use the rad drain and change the water out multiple times till it drains clear.


No, get a N60 out of a Maxima.


I like the Prestone flush because it's just citric acid. But, if you are flushing with water several times after it doesn't matter.

Check Napa or your local chain gas stations. The auto store chains typically have deals to only carry certain products.

Alright dope. Thanks again.

[BLKTOPSR20DET]

quick question im doing a vlsd swap on my s13 and the diff is off a z32 can i also use the axles even if i am using the rear knuckles as well.

[Tempo]

How long does it take to rebuild a KA24DE?

[slow40sx]

if you have everything ready to go and you aren't a tard it should take a few hours