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

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by Origin

I will be buying valve guides very quickly here and I need to know if there is anything besides OEM Nissan at $20 a piece that will last a long time on a turbo ka. I've seen Z1 and supertech bronze so far. Are these durable? Or drop the dime on Nissan?

The Phosphated Bronze have a higher thermal conductivity. The material is softer then the steel ones so clearance with valve can be made smaller which reduces the chance of valves sticking and/or guides cracking. But it will wear faster than the steel.

The Nissan ones are more then likely Phosphatedand Nitride coated before being chromed. So there is some give before you get steel on steel. They have a longer wear life But I doubt you will see that benefit before other parts wear out. So, I would go with the Supertech.

[closgatakouki]

What.tire size would be good for te37 19x8 +44 on stock body s14kouki please help! :0

[codyf44]

greddy intake manifold worth it on the s14 zenki sr20det? I know on my redtop it was worth it but ive heard on the s14 blacktop it aint worth the $800

[namfbroh]

Is there a difference between NON-ABS open diff driveshafts and NON-ABS VLSD driveshafts?

[VNG704]

Originally Posted by closgatakouki

What.tire size would be good for te37 19x8 +44 on stock body s14kouki please help! :0

Is this for all four or what? Lowered or not. Need more info. There is also specific threads on this forum for this type of question where you'd get better answers whether you're into the stretch look or the max tire setup.

Originally Posted by namfbroh

Is there a difference between NON-ABS open diff driveshafts and NON-ABS VLSD driveshafts?

Nope, just get the vlsd with the same amount of bolts. for example, my s14 has 6 bolt axels so I got one with 6 bolts so that they'd bolt up. Search vlsd swap for more info.

[dopplganger1]

I've seen people switch from running studs on there valve cover and was wondering if there is anything special hardware wise needed to do this or just finding the right size bolts and would I still use the factory washers or can I replace those also? Its for an s13 sr20det

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[VNG704]

Originally Posted by dopplganger1

I've seen people switch from running studs on there valve cover and was wondering if there is anything special hardware wise needed to do this or just finding the right size bolts and would I still use the factory washers? Its for an s13 sr20det

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Yep, just find bolts that fit and will need oem washers and rubber inserts.

[codyace]

Originally Posted by codyf44

greddy intake manifold worth it on the s14 zenki sr20det? I know on my redtop it was worth it but ive heard on the s14 blacktop it aint worth the $800

It's going to really help give the top end that you're looking for no doubt. I'd strongly suggest it, if not not at least eventually.

Originally Posted by dopplganger1

I've seen people switch from running studs on there valve cover and was wondering if there is anything special hardware wise needed to do this or just finding the right size bolts and would I still use the factory washers? Its for an s13 sr20det

You can switch to studs (which is what they have factory already) or you can get just goto bolts like the modern/newer FWD SR20 utilize. Nothing special, but you should re utilize the OEM washer (or similar) against the rubber bushings.

[BlackZenkiS14]

Best/Cheapest place to get Redline MT90 trans fluid?

[codyace]

Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14

Best/Cheapest place to get Redline MT90 trans fluid?

Amazon, or even maybe Advance Auto with their current coupon specials.

If you have an account with Carquest they are cheap.

[BlackZenkiS14]

Ok cool, I'll get it through Carquest, we have an account through work.

Also, trying to locate a IACV gasket for the new Intake Manifold im putting on. My normal parts shop (West Covina) is out of stock and looking at 6-8 weeks to get them in. Any idea who else stocks these?

Edit: just called Carquest, they said they cant get it

[unreal-]

So i was trying my 5lug swap today, starting with the fronts. I got the old stuff off no problem, but when i went to put the 5lug hubs on (non-abs, S14) They refused to go all the way into the spindle. I looked at my 4lug hubs, and noticed that they had the rear bearing race removed, and i could see the bearings and the grease. I did the same to my 5lug hubs, and they fit a little better, but still werent flush enough. I looked closely at the inside of the bearing and noticed more space between the two different sets of bearings (the front race and rear race) than the 4lug hub.

I know for a fact these are OEM S14 non-abs hubs (40200-0v210) and were brand spanking new with the oem nissan anti-rust paper on them.

What should i do?

[Hyperhockeydude]

Is .10ma a tolerate amount of amperage? just went from 3.11 to .10 when i unhooked my alternator

[unreal-]

Originally Posted by unreal-

So i was trying my 5lug swap today, starting with the fronts. I got the old stuff off no problem, but when i went to put the 5lug hubs on (non-abs, S14) They refused to go all the way into the spindle. I looked at my 4lug hubs, and noticed that they had the rear bearing race removed, and i could see the bearings and the grease. I did the same to my 5lug hubs, and they fit a little better, but still werent flush enough. I looked closely at the inside of the bearing and noticed more space between the two different sets of bearings (the front race and rear race) than the 4lug hub.

I know for a fact these are OEM S14 non-abs hubs (40200-0v210) and were brand spanking new with the oem nissan anti-rust paper on them.

What should i do?

Found the answer to my question:

Project Silvia - The Official Guide to Not Screwing Up Your Wheel Bearings Like I Did > MotoIQ > Magazine Articles

Looks like the rear race fused itself to the spindle. thats why it wouldnt slide all the way in. time to try and get that sonofabitch off!

[sick kid]

i may be getting a gt2871r in a swap and wondering what all i need to install this on my notchtop s14, i have full 3 in exhaust/downpipe greddy fmic blah blah i know i need injectors z32 maf and im going with nistune for engine management, mainly what do i need to actually bolt up the turbo

[cknickerbocker]

can anyone change the color on this car to a white and red and blue? i cant figure out how to do it

[Lowrider]

I just picked up an s14 and want to slam it soon. I took a peek under the front driver side fender and it seems like theres gonna be some clearance issues because i see some wire/hoses running across the top of the fender. Anyone else know what im talking about? First time owning an S14 Kouki, so im not sure if you can relocate it elsewhere...

[axiomatik]

Originally Posted by Lowrider

i just picked up an s14 and want to slam it soon. i took a peek under the front driver side fender and it seems like theres gonna be some clearance issues because i see some hoses running across the top of the fender. anyone else know what im talking about?? first time owning an s14 kouki so im not sure if you can relocate it elsewhere...

search "wire harness tuck"

[Wake]

Originally Posted by cknickerbocker

can anyone change the color on this car to a white and red and blue? i cant figure out how to do it

Have ALL 12 of your posts been about that car?

[POSmiata]

I'm picking up a s13 shell this weekend, with plans of a rb25 swap. I've got a general idea of how much partaking are going to cost me. But everything I've source if to run the motor on the stock rb ecu/turbo. Ive heard of the tubular manifold helps the turbo spool faster, will that affect the stock tune? Should i look for some sort of standalone ecu?

[dillardkid121]

Ok my car isn't starting. I'm pretty convinced it's my starter. I just put in a brand new battery. The solenoid in the starter isn't even kicking? Could it be the wiring?

[udon!]

when i make right hand turns

My s13 makes a loud clicking sound as i am turning the wheel coming from the driver side

It only makes the sound when it is at a certain angle

It also makes the same sound when I am braking hard

What do

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by udon!

when i make right hand turns

My s13 makes a loud clicking sound as i am turning the wheel coming from the driver side

It only makes the sound when it is at a certain angle

It also makes the same sound when I am braking hard

What do

T/C rods.

[S13x88]

I need to replace my rear sway bar bushings. I want to go poly, but no one sells poly bushings for the HICAS rear sway bar (21mm). Has anyone come up with any solutions? Specific 21mm poly bushings from another car perhaps? My front bushings are toast, but I don't want to replace just the front; would rather do front and back.

[Wake]

Ever considered using one from the front?

[S13x88]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

Ever considered using one from the front?

Smallest ones offered for the front are 24mm on the S13. I'm just wondering if anyone has replaced the bushings on the HICAS rear sway bar with bushings from another car or perhaps just drilled out the stock 15mm poly bushing to fit. I'm at a loss, been searching everywhere for a solid answer.

[Wake]

UH what? try again bruh. Even has a part number

Let me google that for you

[sukimoto]

What is this? Its between the driver side (u.s. passenger side) shock tower and the firewall.

s13 silvia k's
sr20det
1992

[Wake]

chassis?

Motor?

Year?

any more info?

and questions about that thing have been answered numerous times in this thread.

[S13x88]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

UH what? try again bruh. Even has a part number

Let me google that for you

None of the links that show up for those results have anything remotely close to a part #, at least for me. I've searched using google; some people talk about getting the stock 15mm size and drilling it out. One guy talked about buying 21mm sway bar bushings from a Honda and testing it out; he never posted results. If you have found a specific website selling the bushings, then please share it. I'm not having any luck.