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nddavis2 · 11-21-2011, 07:18 PM

Going to change my head gasket. Is it necessary to take the intake manifold since it seems to be a bitch to get off? 91 hatch. If I must take it off is there any secrets to getting that sucker off?

codyace · 11-21-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathong

Anyone have pics or rock yellow bulbs in the high beams of their s14? I want to see some pics.

I actually use 'parts store' Halogens in my high beams, and have it wired to keep the HID's on when the high's are on as well. It makes for a fantastic amount of light range with the HID's and the Halogen high beams...dare I say better than a set of KC Daylighters!

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Originally Posted by lilbnort93

hey okay, should my distributer be centered or should the timing be more advanced or retarded? mine was full retard for as long as ive swapped this engine in but what makes more power on a stock ka? and not make it detonate or anything else bad happen?

If the car is stock, time it as stock. Advancing the cam a few degrees...15* to 17-18* will require better fuel than 87 (which if you can't afford 93 for your tank on a regular basis, you're in the wrong hobby it's only another dollar or so more a fill up total) but yield some top end power (5whp maybe)

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Originally Posted by nddavis2

Going to change my head gasket. Is it necessary to take the intake manifold since it seems to be a bitch to get off? 91 hatch. If I must take it off is there any secrets to getting that sucker off?

You don't need to take the intake at all. However the trick is to remove it in two pieces

Taniguchi_Is_#1 · 11-21-2011, 08:04 PM

what is there to do in detroit? i'm going up for business in a couple weeks, and i don't feel like getting robocopped.

codyace · 11-21-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Taniguchi_Is_#1

what is there to do in detroit? i'm going up for business in a couple weeks, and i don't feel like getting robocopped.

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TrueFreshness · 11-21-2011, 08:41 PM

i have a '96, is there a certain power steering fluid i should use?

codyace · 11-21-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by truefreshness

i have a '96, is there a certain power steering fluid i should use?

atf
atf

Irresistible · 11-21-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFreshness

i have a '96, is there a certain power steering fluid i should use?

I just use OEM Nissan P/S fluid. Pricey, but I know it won't kill my pump.

kalypso123 · 11-21-2011, 11:12 PM

Hey guys hows the leg room in a 350z.

*For anyone that's over 6'3"

chris_240sx · 11-22-2011, 12:05 AM

Stock S14 SR

Consequences to removing the heat shield on the exhaust manifold?

Mine rattles like death and I can't figure out how to stop it. No bolts are missing and we tried bending it away from the manifold a little to see if that would help, but no success.

chiboy002 · 11-22-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Irresistible

I just use OEM Nissan P/S fluid. Pricey, but I know it won't kill my pump.

i think the new stuff is different than Dexron II/III

I've been using Valvoline dex-III atf and it seems to be fine. my rack eats fluid, or leaks, so idk

Irresistible · 11-22-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

i think the new stuff is different than Dexron II/III

I've been using Valvoline dex-III atf and it seems to be fine. my rack eats fluid, or leaks, so idk

Seems to be working alright for me. Sure looks and smells like ATF. I'll look into the Valvoline stuff, but from the Nissan fluid it seems like my pump is working a little smoother. I dunno. Best advice I can give is honestly just research. See what others are using and what's working best for most people.

eddieflo · 11-22-2011, 12:30 PM

Okay, maybe I'm retarded or something... But I've been searching ALL morning and can't find the how-to step by step thread on how to convert my zenki s14 into a kouki.... I've searched here and nico and can't come up with exactly what I'm looking for...

Can anyone link me to it? I'm def gonna bookmark it this time >_<

EDIT: I have all the parts, I'm mainly looking for directions on where to drill my zenki rad support to fit the kouki headlamps.

*Wake* · 11-22-2011, 02:32 PM

Did you try google?

this was my second result
s14 zenki to kouki conversion info - SFLDrifters.com

now according to that you dont have to drill your rad support but you do have to drill your headlight brackets. The easiest way to figure out where you want them is to mock everything up and then measure 50 times and drill once.
As soon as everything is on, save headlights for last. The add the lights and see where they need to be mounted.
Its really easy if you have a marker and a drill and drill bits.

TrueFreshness · 11-22-2011, 03:04 PM

would it be better to put lucas oil power steering fluid with conditioner in my power steering fluid reservoir or should i put the dexron III or whatever is the latest blend into it? I was told at autozone that the lucas oil would be better.

*Wake* · 11-22-2011, 03:11 PM

ATF

It has been answered a million times. Its what the factory calls for.

chiboy002 · 11-22-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Irresistible

Seems to be working alright for me. Sure looks and smells like ATF. I'll look into the Valvoline stuff, but from the Nissan fluid it seems like my pump is working a little smoother. I dunno. Best advice I can give is honestly just research. See what others are using and what's working best for most people.

yeah it honestly doesn't make a massive amount of difference. it wont corrode or anything, like gl-4 vs gl-5 oil

viscosity is different so all that happens is seals might leak with PS fluid

Irresistible · 11-22-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFreshness

would it be better to put lucas oil power steering fluid with conditioner in my power steering fluid reservoir or should i put the dexron III or whatever is the latest blend into it? I was told at autozone that the lucas oil would be better.

It was answered on this page...

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

yeah it honestly doesn't make a massive amount of difference. it wont corrode or anything, like gl-4 vs gl-5 oil

viscosity is different so all that happens is seals might leak with PS fluid

Yeah. Like I said, seems like it's leaking less now. But enough thread cluttering.

domino · 11-22-2011, 04:32 PM

Hey guy's tried the search function and google, but I can't find the part number for the USDM S14 240sx rear bumper?

Can anyone help me? It looks so much cleaner than the ADM rear bumper

*Wake* · 11-22-2011, 04:39 PM

What year? why dont you just ask one of us nice cali guys to just ship you one?

TrueFreshness · 11-22-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Irresistible

It was answered on this page...

I know I just wanted to know for sure if the atf was better than the lucas.

thanx for the help

Irresistible · 11-22-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by domino

Hey guy's tried the search function and google, but I can't find the part number for the USDM S14 240sx rear bumper?

Can anyone help me? It looks so much cleaner than the ADM rear bumper

H5022-S14001

FASCIA KIT-REAR BUMPER - 240SX (S14) 1995-1998 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Site is super slow for me for some reason...

*Wake* · 11-22-2011, 05:57 PM

LOL i dunno why i was thinking s14's had different rear bumpers. Cali moment

TrueFreshness · 11-22-2011, 06:17 PM

my fan turns on now when i go into 2nd gear then turns off a few minutes after. I checked my temp gauge but it was not even at the half way mark. Why is it doing this?

Irresistible · 11-22-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFreshness

my fan turns on now when i go into 2nd gear then turns off a few minutes after. I checked my temp gauge but it was not even at the half way mark. Why is it doing this?

What fan? What motor?

TrueFreshness · 11-22-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Irresistible

What fan? What motor?

radiator fan, ka24de

Irresistible · 11-22-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFreshness

radiator fan, ka24de

Obviously rad fan... Electric, clutch, manual, house fan mounted in there?

Taniguchi_Is_#1 · 11-22-2011, 06:45 PM

ka-t bros using an ebay bottom mount manifold: do i really have to take the manifold studs out of the head to get everything to fit?

domino · 11-22-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Irresistible

H5022-S14001

FASCIA KIT-REAR BUMPER - 240SX (S14) 1995-1998 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Site is super slow for me for some reason...

Thanks,

WakeBHR do you have a site?

*Wake* · 11-22-2011, 08:03 PM

a site for what?

Oh, no not yet I will be doing something along those lines VERY soon but I was just suggesting you hit up a member and have them send you one ass opposed to ordering a brand new one.

Besides the fact that you cant order them online from courtesy so you would have to call them, and shipping will be just as horrendous.

domino · 11-22-2011, 09:14 PM

Yeah shipping is a little on the insane side.

At least I have the part number now, I got a few more from that site aswell. Nice

11-22-2011, 12:30 PM	#8622
eddieflo Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: el paso, texas Age: 37 Posts: 135 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay, maybe I'm retarded or something... But I've been searching ALL morning and can't find the how-to step by step thread on how to convert my zenki s14 into a kouki.... I've searched here and nico and can't come up with exactly what I'm looking for... Can anyone link me to it? I'm def gonna bookmark it this time >_< EDIT: I have all the parts, I'm mainly looking for directions on where to drill my zenki rad support to fit the kouki headlamps. __________________ Wastelandfresh.tumblr.com & soundcloud.com/eddieflo

11-22-2011, 02:32 PM	#8623
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Did you try google? this was my second result s14 zenki to kouki conversion info - SFLDrifters.com now according to that you dont have to drill your rad support but you do have to drill your headlight brackets. The easiest way to figure out where you want them is to mock everything up and then measure 50 times and drill once. As soon as everything is on, save headlights for last. The add the lights and see where they need to be mounted. Its really easy if you have a marker and a drill and drill bits. __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

11-22-2011, 03:11 PM	#8625
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	ATF It has been answered a million times. Its what the factory calls for. __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

11-22-2011, 04:39 PM	#8629
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	What year? why dont you just ask one of us nice cali guys to just ship you one? __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

11-22-2011, 05:57 PM	#8632
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	LOL i dunno why i was thinking s14's had different rear bumpers. Cali moment __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

11-21-2011, 07:18 PM	#8611
nddavis2 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SC Age: 42 Posts: 209 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Going to change my head gasket. Is it necessary to take the intake manifold since it seems to be a bitch to get off? 91 hatch. If I must take it off is there any secrets to getting that sucker off?

11-21-2011, 08:04 PM	#8613
Taniguchi_Is_#1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Arkansas Prefecture Posts: 3,141 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	what is there to do in detroit? i'm going up for business in a couple weeks, and i don't feel like getting robocopped.

11-21-2011, 08:41 PM	#8615
TrueFreshness Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a '96, is there a certain power steering fluid i should use?

11-21-2011, 11:12 PM	#8618
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Hey guys hows the leg room in a 350z. *For anyone that's over 6'3"

11-22-2011, 12:05 AM	#8619
chris_240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stock S14 SR Consequences to removing the heat shield on the exhaust manifold? Mine rattles like death and I can't figure out how to stop it. No bolts are missing and we tried bending it away from the manifold a little to see if that would help, but no success.

11-22-2011, 03:04 PM	#8624
TrueFreshness Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	would it be better to put lucas oil power steering fluid with conditioner in my power steering fluid reservoir or should i put the dexron III or whatever is the latest blend into it? I was told at autozone that the lucas oil would be better.

11-22-2011, 04:32 PM	#8628
domino Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guy's tried the search function and google, but I can't find the part number for the USDM S14 240sx rear bumper? Can anyone help me? It looks so much cleaner than the ADM rear bumper

11-22-2011, 06:17 PM	#8633
TrueFreshness Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my fan turns on now when i go into 2nd gear then turns off a few minutes after. I checked my temp gauge but it was not even at the half way mark. Why is it doing this?

11-22-2011, 06:45 PM	#8637
Taniguchi_Is_#1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Arkansas Prefecture Posts: 3,141 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	ka-t bros using an ebay bottom mount manifold: do i really have to take the manifold studs out of the head to get everything to fit?

11-22-2011, 08:03 PM	#8639
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	a site for what? Oh, no not yet I will be doing something along those lines VERY soon but I was just suggesting you hit up a member and have them send you one ass opposed to ordering a brand new one. Besides the fact that you cant order them online from courtesy so you would have to call them, and shipping will be just as horrendous. __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

11-22-2011, 09:14 PM	#8640
domino Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah shipping is a little on the insane side. At least I have the part number now, I got a few more from that site aswell. Nice