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

[axiomatik]

Originally Posted by ChiSleepyEyes

cant get a straight answer just from searching. I'm looking to buy a new spring/shock combo for my DD, but problem is i do not know which to buy. So i'm looking for opinions on which i should buy. What i'm looking for is drop and ride quality

As mentioned, KYB AGX/Eibach Pro-kit is a comfortable combo, the AGX have nice adjustability. Not much of a drop though.

Stock height:


With KYB AGX/Eibach Pro-Kit (slightly taller tire, 45-series instead of 40-series):



I've got Silk Road coilovers now. And they are pretty comfortable, though I can't compare them to any others as I haven't ridden on any others.


edit: I just looked at the meta data on that first picture. Taken on 10/6/1999. Damn I've had those wheels way too long.

[NickyD0403]

Anybody know the thickness of the circuit sports z32 rear rotors? the rear rotors that came with the brakes are the right size but too thin, and my old rotors are too big but the right thickness.

pic for example


Thanks

[obsolete]

Does g35 rims work with regular lug nuts or do they have to use "tuner" style lug nuts? Is it the same thread pitch as an s14?

[blake110491]

Whats the best way to cover up the factory holes in the fire wall where the ac was?

[Wake]

factory rubber plugs that go there on non AC cars.

I got some if you wanna buy em.

[240rider95sx]

when doing the sr swap into a s13 i know you have to buy a new fuel pump but does that mean you have to buy new injectors?

[obsolete]

Originally Posted by 240rider95sx

when doing the sr swap into a s13 i know you have to buy a new fuel pump but does that mean you have to buy new injectors?

No

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[240rider95sx]

ok one more stupid question...will a egay fmic work fine on the sr?

[240Z28]

idk.. mishimoto hassome tho check em out

[240Z28]

when doing a ka-e to ka-de swap, do u need a dual cam tach?

[axiomatik]

Originally Posted by 240Z28

when doing a ka-e to ka-de swap, do u need a dual cam tach?

yes...............

[IIIXziuR]

Good people of Zilvia please help me solve/answer my query:

Which is more definitive of ULTIMATE street style;

Double DIN radio/cd/dvd headunits

or

Cup Holders

[240rider95sx]

Originally Posted by IIIXziuR

Good people of Zilvia please help me solve/answer my query:

Which is more definitive of ULTIMATE street style;

Double DIN radio/cd/dvd headunits

or

Cup Holders

cup holders for sure

[240sx123$]

Originally Posted by 240sx123$

Is it common for SR's to have some seepage from the head gasket just above the power steering?

My SR came out of my buddys car and was running very strong at the time- no indication of a head gasket issue. But I've noticed it has what looks like oil running down the block, and it looks like its coming from the front corner of the head gasket just above the power steering. Im debating if this is a big enough issue to warrant putting a new HG on before I swap it in.

Bump^^

Also, my one rear shock was squeaking like a mofo, and I asked what I should do about it in this thread. Someone said to grease the top hats, which I did and the noise stopped. Well today it rained for the first time since, and the noise is back. Any suggestions on a more permanent solution? The grease I used was standard black automotive grease.

[240sx123$]

Originally Posted by 240rider95sx

ok one more stupid question...will a egay fmic work fine on the sr?

For the most part, an intercooler is an intercooler. The cheaper companies are capable of producing an IC without it being a complete POS. The thing that makes the difference between name brand and knock off is the amount of R&D that went into them. A Greddy FMIC is gonna be pretty spot-on in terms of fitment, and will probably come with better quality hardware. A cheapie will work, but you may need to get creative to get everything to work as it was intended to. Personally, I think the best deal for a moderate turbo setup is the Godspeed kit. Its a complete kit, has pretty decent fitment, good reviews, and is $250 shipped. Its a decent balance between name brand and knock off, IMO.

[CrazyIvan]

Howcome nobody fixes the gas door on widebody cars?? Every pic I see people just install the widebody and leave the gas door alone and it looks like total crap... anyone got pics of the gas door done right??

[vqdreaming]

do the vg s12's have a 2 piece drive shaft?

[doomviillain]

Im looking into doing a KA24DE OEM cam swap while the motor is outside the car, (being rebuilt) I wanna go with the 248/232 setup. other forums say the power production is great throughout the powerband. you only lose a little bit of top end over 248/248 and you gain more low end than you get with any other swap besides maybe 232/232 setup, it supposibly loves the low end tq and has decent mid-range up to 6500 rpm.

Now to the question if anybody can answer...whats the stock lift for both Intake and exhaust cams on an s13 KA, which cams need to be swapped in/out, and which cam needs to be advanced/ retarded, how many teeth?

tnx for the help fellow zilvians.

[DenkiMan!]

^^^ im looking to do the same thing this winter when i get home from school. ive got an s14 ka so im just replacing the intake cam with an s13 exhaust cam, making it the 248/232 combo.

s13's run with a 240/248 duration and s14's run with a 232/232 duration...idk about retarding or advancing anything tho, dont u just need to swap one in and take one out?

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

Howcome nobody fixes the gas door on widebody cars?? Every pic I see people just install the widebody and leave the gas door alone and it looks like total crap... anyone got pics of the gas door done right??

it's cause we like the widebody look....and the gas door is a big hunk of fiberglass taped to your gas door....it's gay.

[Wake]

Originally Posted by doomviillain

Im looking into doing a KA24DE OEM cam swap while the motor is outside the car, (being rebuilt) I wanna go with the 248/232 setup. other forums say the power production is great throughout the powerband. you only lose a little bit of top end over 248/248 and you gain more low end than you get with any other swap besides maybe 232/232 setup, it supposibly loves the low end tq and has decent mid-range up to 6500 rpm.

Now to the question if anybody can answer...whats the stock lift for both Intake and exhaust cams on an s13 KA, which cams need to be swapped in/out, and which cam needs to be advanced/ retarded, how many teeth?

tnx for the help fellow zilvians.

Originally Posted by DenkiMan!

^^^ im looking to do the same thing this winter when i get home from school. ive got an s14 ka so im just replacing the intake cam with an s13 exhaust cam, making it the 248/232 combo.

s13's run with a 240/248 duration and s14's run with a 232/232 duration...idk about retarding or advancing anything tho, dont u just need to swap one in and take one out?

OMG people this has been done so many times.

This is all you need. read carefully and follow the same.
DJPantsSpecR’s DIY Adjustable Cam Writeup – NICO Club

[Nezahualcoyotl]

is there a clean looking hydro ebrake set up that replaces the ratcheting lever and cable ebrake?

[Wake]

Ksport, google it

[DenkiMan!]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

OMG people this has been done so many times.

This is all you need. read carefully and follow the same.
DJPantsSpecR’s DIY Adjustable Cam Writeup – NICO Club

theres also a power pages section about it in last months import tuner lol

1996 Nissan 240SX SE - DC Sports Header - Import Tuner Magazine

[PNgo12]

How do you get out the two bolts on the tension rod? I've tried hammering them out and they wont pop out. Am I supposed to just use two different bolts for the new tension rod?

[redline240sx]

S14 front 5lugs hubs are direct bolt on in a s13??

Whats has to be done to get the z32 to fit?

Thanks!!

[DFWZenki]

I accidently bought S13 Power Folding Mirrors thinking they were for an S14.
Does anyone know if they are interchangable at all? or do i need to find S14 mirrors only? Thanks for the help.

[Mister.E]

Originally Posted by redline240sx

S14 front 5lugs hubs are direct bolt on in a s13??

No, the taper on the ball joint on the S13 LCA's is different from that of the S14 LCA's. Not to mention that you will also need to either drill out your coilover mounts to accommodate the larger S14 bolts or get the little collars that are inserted into the S14 knuckles to work with the S13's smaller bolts.

[Mister.E]

Ok, so the other day i ordered all of this stuff from SPL Parts for my S14:

- SPL rear upper arms (v3)
- SPL rear toe rods (v3)
- SPL rear traction rods (v3)
- SPL tension rods (v3)
- SPL front outer tie rod ends (v5)
- Tein Z33 inner tie rods
- SPL eccentric lockout kit
- Front steering rack boots
- Front steering rack bushings

Everything came in today, all of which is extremely dope quality. But i have some questions about a couple of the items.

The RUCAs, Traction Rods, and Outer tie rod ends all had labels that said S13 on them whereas all of the other parts were labeled S14.

The RUCAs and Traction Rods look damn near identical to their S14 counterparts, so i am assuming that they are interchangeable. If that is so, then the only thing really in question is the outer tie rod ends. I was under the impression that the taper on the ball joint is different between S13's and S14's. If this is so did i accidentally receive the incorrect part? I know SPL would not try to intentionally screw me because they are a super legit shop. im just wondering from anyone that has purchased these particular S14 parts from them before had the same labels on the boxes?

Basically what im getting at is, do they just throw S13 labels on all of that shit because it's interchangeable anyways? kinda like the S14 PBM coilovers come marked as S15 Coilovers.

Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

[Mister.E]

Disregard previous post. I went back to their site, which i should have done in the first place, and noticed the tab for Product Info. I checked each of the parts i had in question and they are all interchangeable.