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[h2v7]

89 coupe

only foot area and defrost work regardless of settings with those push buttons.


is this a wiring problem or what?

[lflkajfj12123]

does this scoring on the tip of the teeth look fucked up.. or is that pretty normal?

what would cause that?

[az_240]

^Normal wear from the throw out bearing pressing on the "fingers" or "teeth". If it's wearing through the fingers then you might have a problem with your throw out bearing.

Originally Posted by Irresistible

Would I get any noticeable gains from Megan stainless headers and downpipe? I already have a test pipe and Spec II. Don't know if it's worth the money.

^save up for an SR or turbo the KA. NA KA is a waste of time/money.

[pacotaco345]

Will an S14 OBDI ecu work in my S13? I have an S14 OBDI motor in the car but it has an S13 intake/dizzy on it. I'm trying to troubleshoot my ignition system

[ShimiBoi]

Hey Zilvians!

Quick Noob question, I have a custom 2.5" catback with a 3" straight thru vibrant muffler. Will a 12"x2.5" straight thru vibrant resonator quiet it down significantly? Or what are the effects (ie. tone, rasp)? Thanks.

[ShimiBoi]

Hey Zilvians!

Quick Noob question, I have a custom 2.5" catback with a 3" straight thru vibrant muffler. Will a 12"x2.5" straight thru vibrant resonator quiet it down significantly? Or what are the effects (ie. tone, rasp)? Thanks.

[mowgli 240sx]

The previous owner cut out the wheel wells in my engine bay. I wanted to get those covered up before rain season comes. Is there a way to cover the wheel wells besides getting them welded??? Please lmk asap

[MudRacer]

Where's the best place to buy a battery from? Mine just died and I want to replace one for a low cost.

I have the battery relocation kit so it shouldnt matter what battery I get?

[Drunken Drift Monkey]

I was wondering if it's possible to have an offset of +10 front and +5 rears on an S14 with just stock camber kits? Tires would be 225/40f and 235/40r

[EsChassisLove]

Originally Posted by MudRacer

Where's the best place to buy a battery from? Mine just died and I want to replace one for a low cost.

I have the battery relocation kit so it shouldnt matter what battery I get?

Anything but duralast. Optima is great. I can't remember what my last battery was but it was stupid powerful. Lasted over 5 years till it finally gave up. I wish i could remember what it was its mounted in my trunk also.

[Wake]

This page makes me scared of future 240 owners

[codyace]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

This page makes me scared of future 240 owners

is all I really want to post to most of these questions LOL

Originally Posted by ShimiBoi

Quick Noob question, I have a custom 2.5" catback with a 3" straight thru vibrant muffler. Will a 12"x2.5" straight thru vibrant resonator quiet it down significantly? Or what are the effects (ie. tone, rasp)? Thanks.

It will help, but it's still going to be raspy and sound like crap. Put a muffler on it.

Originally Posted by mowgli 240sx

The previous owner cut out the wheel wells in my engine bay. I wanted to get those covered up before rain season comes. Is there a way to cover the wheel wells besides getting them welded??? Please lmk asap

Like, the actual wheel wells? Yes you need to get new ones welded in, or have the front tubbed.

Originally Posted by pacotaco345

Will an S14 OBDI ecu work in my S13? I have an S14 OBDI motor in the car but it has an S13 intake/dizzy on it. I'm trying to troubleshoot my ignition system

Did you follow the FSM in regard to troubleshooting?

Originally Posted by Irresistible

Would I get any noticeable gains from Megan stainless headers and downpipe? I already have a test pipe and Spec II. Don't know if it's worth the money.

Any exhaust modification will help.

Originally Posted by MudRacer

Where's the best place to buy a battery from? Mine just died and I want to replace one for a low cost.

I have the battery relocation kit so it shouldnt matter what battery I get?

Why not get a decent battery with a warranty? Carquest/Napa/Sears/ etc etc etc.

I'llnever understand cheaping out on batteries, brakes, or tires.

[EsChassisLove]

People cheap out on brakes? Silly.

[Wake]

People cheap out on

wheels
coils
brakes
multilink
Tires
steering wheels
seats

All of which is silly
Not to mention unsafe

[codyace]

Originally Posted by EsChassisLove

People cheap out on brakes? Silly.

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

People cheap out on

wheels
coils
brakes
multilink
Tires
steering wheels
seats

All of which is silly
Not to mention unsafe

My comment wasn't really directed at the modification aspect of things, but in life in general with our shop. If I had a nickle for every customer that said 'get me the cheapest brakes you can, I don't need good ones I'm broke' I'd be a millionaire. Same can be said with tires and batteries. 'Just get me some Triangle brand tires, they'll be fine' and then in 6000 miles they are racing slicks.

[Wake]

LOL

I didnt mean mods specifically either.
Yes coils, but after working at a parts store I have seen it in every aspect of car ownership. People would rather buy the most expensive air freshener and cheapest actual car parts.

[Wake]

Does anyone have any experience with a yashio factory intake mani on a s14/15 SR?

OR

What you do about the coolant outlet behind the intake mani on s14/15 SR?

OR

does anyone have info on doing ITB's on a s14/15 SR?

[pacotaco345]

Originally Posted by codyace

Did you follow the FSM in regard to troubleshooting?

Yes I did, I've checked the ignitor chip, resistor, coil, idk what else to try.. I'm on my second dizzy too

[ShimiBoi]

[/QUOTE]It will help, but it's still going to be raspy and sound like crap. Put a muffler on it.[/QUOTE]

thanks for the feedback, i do have a muffler on it. the question was about adding a 12"x2.5" resonator to the combination. sorry, i shouldve been a bit more specific. but will it still get raspy with the resonator and muffler? thanks

[pacotaco345]

Originally Posted by pacotaco345

Will an S14 OBDI ecu work in my S13? I have an S14 OBDI motor in the car but it has an S13 intake/dizzy on it. I'm trying to troubleshoot my ignition system

Anything?.. I asked and I got an answer that didn't pertain to my question..

[Matej]

Why does the Energy Suspension steering rack kit come with two circle bushings, and which of them is to be used on an S13?
Thank you.

[az_240]

^So the kit can be used on both s13 and s14 racks....the odd shaped bushing is the same for s13 and s14 racks but the diameter of the rack casing is different. S13s casing is slightly larger so it uses the slim bushing.

[WaWa]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

Does anyone have any experience with a yashio factory intake mani on a s14/15 SR?

OR

What you do about the coolant outlet behind the intake mani on s14/15 SR?

OR

does anyone have info on doing ITB's on a s14/15 SR?

What do you wanna know about the intake?

Do you mean the coolant outlet thats attatched to the head?

[89SwapXE]

im pretty sure its just bolt on but im double checking.
i wanna know if the r4 cam is just bolt on and go. what other parts do i need.
any help would be appreciated. thanks

[slow40sx]

is it still possible to buy a d-max hood??

[Irresistible]

Originally Posted by slow40sx

is it still possible to buy a d-max hood??

Sure. Find one used.

[slow40sx]

Originally Posted by Irresistible

Sure. Find one used.

na i mean new

[WERDdabuilder]

i bought a sparco wheel hub. it came with a metal ring. do i need to install the ring in order for the horn to work? i want my horn back cause of dipshit drivers.

[lflkajfj12123]

can anyone give me some tips on installing a transmission back into the car

we had a hell of a time removing it and i can't imagine it being any easier to go in

we have two regular harbor freight jacks

someone please tell me how to make my life easier and how to stab this back in without breaking anything

[codyace]

Originally Posted by s0apgun

can anyone give me some tips on installing a transmission back into the car

we had a hell of a time removing it and i can't imagine it being any easier to go in

we have two regular harbor freight jacks

someone please tell me how to make my life easier and how to stab this back in without breaking anything

- Hire a friend (tempt them with reacharounds, hamburgers, or beer)

-Loosen the front cross member bolts to the point where it drops the engine a 1/2 to 3/4 an inch (as in, don't fully take the botls out, just leave them one nut length engaged

- One person get under the car and lay perpendicular with the car at the front of the trans, the other at the back

- Have the 'front man' get the trans up on their chest

-Spin the trans almost upside down at this point, and together (with the rear man) get the input shaft up into the pressure plate fingers, and then raise/push the rear up and in.

- It may take some jiggling, but get the trans to 'slide into' the pilot bearing, and then once it's in, spin the trans to the top is 'up' and then slide it it 100% onto the engine and into the dowel pins.

(If you get it close, you can also use the bolts to help 'pull' it in)


I know that may seem barbaric, but the key is having the trans upside down or rotated like, 120* from upright and then get it up in...if you don't you'll fight the trans tunnel.

(I'ts 849755% easier to show someone in person LOL)