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*ManoNegra* · 06-04-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rk3

Stupid question but what is a rom tune?

ROM = Read Only Memory refers to a chip whose information
(fuel maps, maf maps, timing maps, etc) have been modified
to suit a specific car set up
(ie turbo, MAF, injectors, etc)
the chip either replaces or piggybacks the one in your ECU

Calcum and Nistune are examples of this
you solder in the ROM chip in your ECU (or have it done)
load up the applicable map
connect to it via USB or serial cable
and they are able to tune it via the software provided
depending you know what you are doing of course

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftin_sideways

What size helicoil do I need for a bolt hole that takes m12x1.25 bolt?

you order the kit as an "m12x1.25 helicoil kit"
the kill will consist of the right size drill for the hole
the overized tap
the tap holder
installation tool
and a few coils
as well as instructions

seen metric kits at Pep Boys before
but if you're having a hard time finding it locally
you can order them online, google it for best prices

Drift_86 · 06-04-2011, 11:47 PM

Ok I'm not sure but jdm front reflectors should fit usdm S14 zenki bumper right?

kevmeistah21 · 06-05-2011, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fries

Do you have play in the steering wheel at low speeds also (even a little) might be time to replace your steering bushing. Rack bushings couldn't hurt either. How are your tie rods?

nope, steering response is great at low speeds.. Only get late responses at higher speeds 35+

harris180 · 06-05-2011, 08:39 AM

quick question.. this is the tophat on my cusco coilovers.. when i adjust the knob thingy it doesnt make any clicky noises and it seems like the knob will just spin and spin forever, its not like it stops after 32 clicks or whatever the number is supposed to be on coils..

so my question is, does anyone's tophat/coilover top look like this? whats the specs on them?? how do i know what level of rebound its set too if it doesnt click and let me know..

Drift_86 · 06-05-2011, 12:23 PM

how big is the stock exhaust piping on a jdm s14

***S14DB*** · 06-05-2011, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drift_86

how big is the stock exhaust piping on a jdm s14

Same a USDM.

ZenkiKid · 06-05-2011, 03:31 PM

Is it sufficient for me to just use the top half of my fan shroud? I am having troubles fitting my shroud now with an oversized aluminum radiator.

towlie · 06-05-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenkiKid

Is it sufficient for me to just use the top half of my fan shroud? I am having troubles fitting my shroud now with an oversized aluminum radiator.

i dont see how half a fan shroud would do any good. remove the rad, place the fan shroud on top. trim to fit

codyace · 06-05-2011, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenkiKid

Is it sufficient for me to just use the top half of my fan shroud? I am having troubles fitting my shroud now with an oversized aluminum radiator.

For proper effectivness you want the entire shrod. Odd it's not fitting, what brand is the radiator?

Quote:

Originally Posted by harris180

quick question.. this is the tophat on my cusco coilovers.. when i adjust the knob thingy it doesnt make any clicky noises and it seems like the knob will just spin and spin forever, its not like it stops after 32 clicks or whatever the number is supposed to be on coils..

You are just spinning the flat screw part right?

May just be a broken adjuster

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/328554...-adj-knob.html
MR2 Owners Club - Broken HSD coilover adjuster [fixed]

Use those links and see if you can repair it yourself/email cusco about it as well.

Mista Lee · 06-05-2011, 05:31 PM

How much do machine shops tend to charge to bore/hone a ka24de block? more specifically .020 over..

codyace · 06-05-2011, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mista Lee

How much do machine shops tend to charge to bore/hone a ka24de block? more specifically .020 over..

call and ask?

Prime · 06-05-2011, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mista Lee

How much do machine shops tend to charge to bore/hone a ka24de block? more specifically .020 over..

Around about 30 a hole, depending on whether or not you want it torqueplated.

singlecamslam · 06-06-2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

Yea I'd not worry about it at all. Get some generic loom for it and call it a day.

I know its answered already, but i just took a picture to go with the words.

So there is my power cable from the battery the one wrapped up in the black split loom. Is this safe?

codyace · 06-06-2011, 11:58 AM

looks good to me

.emerson. · 06-06-2011, 09:29 PM

Painters and detailers.

I'm planing to debadge my S14 and maybe in the near future replace them with Silvia emblems. I have original paint, and it seems I have oxidation or clear coat failure around the stock emblems.

I'm afraid when I take them off I'll have a major ghost line. I was wondering what you guys use/suggest to remove these faded areas. It'll be a major eye sore if I take em off then realizing I have to respray/harm paint just for emblems.

Pics below.

singlecamslam · 06-07-2011, 12:47 AM

You'll know how bad it is when you take it off haha. But you can probably buff it out. To get the glue off get the rubber eraser that goes on your drill bit, wont harm the paint.

My question:
This is for RB guys but the same principle on most cars. If you unplug the IACV and plug the in/out coolant lines, will that cause the car to stall and die coming to a stop just like a leaking non recirculated BOV.
example:
you're rolling in gear and see a red, pop it in neutral to slow down and the car dies, just like a bad non recirculated BOV.

meen13 · 06-07-2011, 04:13 AM

All sorted....
Nobody gave info but I solved or anyhow

meen13 · 06-07-2011, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singlecamslam

You'll know how bad it is when you take it off haha. But you can probably buff it out. To get the glue off get the rubber eraser that goes on your drill bit, wont harm the paint.

My question:
This is for RB guys but the same principle on most cars. If you unplug the IACV and plug the in/out coolant lines, will that cause the car to stall and die coming to a stop just like a leaking non recirculated BOV.
example:
you're rolling in gear and see a red, pop it in neutral to slow down and the car dies, just like a bad non recirculated BOV.

...
Sounds right.. My R31 with an RB30et used to drop out like that.

chiboy002 · 06-07-2011, 06:52 AM

that doesn't look like clear coat failure, and i don't think paint can oxidize. It looks like caked on grime

It'll come out easily, you just have to buff a lot.

meen13 · 06-07-2011, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .emerson.

Painters and detailers.

I'm planing to debadge my S14 and maybe in the near future replace them with Silvia emblems. I have original paint, and it seems I have oxidation or clear coat failure around the stock emblems.

I'm afraid when I take them off I'll have a major ghost line. I was wondering what you guys use/suggest to remove these faded areas. It'll be a major eye sore if I take em off then realizing I have to respray/harm paint just for emblems.

Pics below.

----

Yeah just looks like dirt/grime

singlecamslam · 06-07-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meen13

...
Sounds right.. My R31 with an RB30et used to drop out like that.

Anyway around that issue? Or is the only way to fix it to put everything back the way its supposed to be. I didnt test my BOV yet, it might be leaking.

teh smithers · 06-07-2011, 01:42 PM

I have on older set of Cusco coilovers on the rear of my S14, and I want to go lower. But, they're the kind that only adjust from the spring perch itself, instead of from the bracket. I know that when I mess with the perches, it's gonna mess with the preload. So is there a way to adjust these without really screwing things up, or is it safe? I only want to drop another inch at the most.

Rkesh88 · 06-07-2011, 02:36 PM

I hate to be that guy lol but im looking for a pic of a s13 speedo that was mocked up with words instead of numbers. all i remember is that it was a red background and black writing s13 speedo.

.emerson. · 06-07-2011, 04:51 PM

Thanks for answers guys. What products do you recommend using to get rid of the grime?

How can you guys tell the difference between clear coat fail and grime?

chiboy002 · 06-07-2011, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .emerson.

Thanks for answers guys. What products do you recommend using to get rid of the grime?

How can you guys tell the difference between clear coat fail and grime?

when you remove it do some nice cleaning of the area, once its clean pull out a buffing wheel and go to work but don't press down. Just let it go over the whole surface and move it around a lot. The objective is to remove the grime but not a lot of the clear coat.

You might need to use a clay bar, look into it. Theyre pretty good

if you wanna get really into it get polishing compound and rubbing compound, but these can easily destroy clear coat if done wrong so i'd leave this to a professional.

Clear coat damage looks translucent and flakey. It's hardly ever dark.

rspatron · 06-07-2011, 11:21 PM

I have a 92 240sx Dual cam. i replaced the head gasket and it still smokes but only after ive driven it for a while. The smoke is blue. a friend did a compresion test and all 4 cyl. were good. Also the engine shakes a lil. I took it to get the ignition timing corrected since it was of. any suggestions?

SoCalDrifter · 06-07-2011, 11:22 PM

I was wondering if anyone has used the megan tie rods for a s13 because i have been brake the stock ones left and right and want something more durable and the megan ones look nice because they have a spacers type thing in the middle where it normally bends so can anyone tell me if there good or have a review on them thanks

codyace · 06-07-2011, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rspatron

I have a 92 240sx Dual cam. i replaced the head gasket and it still smokes but only after ive driven it for a while. The smoke is blue. a friend did a compresion test and all 4 cyl. were good. Also the engine shakes a lil. I took it to get the ignition timing corrected since it was of. any suggestions?

could be anything
valve seals
headgasket still not seated
poor lower end, regardless of compression test

89SwapXE · 06-07-2011, 11:28 PM

ok a noob one
thinking about getting a test pipe. looking at 2.5
i think stock is 2.25. i know im just going bigger but will it leak???

chiboy002 · 06-08-2011, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89SwapXE

ok a noob one
thinking about getting a test pipe. looking at 2.5
i think stock is 2.25. i know im just going bigger but will it leak???

very unlikely, just make sure you have the right flanges and tighten them enough.

06-04-2011, 11:47 PM	#6362
Drift_86 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles, South Gate Age: 37 Posts: 3,682 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	Ok I'm not sure but jdm front reflectors should fit usdm S14 zenki bumper right? __________________ Want to roll fenders, custom gauge pod pm me

06-05-2011, 12:23 PM	#6365
Drift_86 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles, South Gate Age: 37 Posts: 3,682 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	how big is the stock exhaust piping on a jdm s14 __________________ Want to roll fenders, custom gauge pod pm me

06-05-2011, 03:31 PM	#6367
ZenkiKid Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 34 Posts: 3,285 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Is it sufficient for me to just use the top half of my fan shroud? I am having troubles fitting my shroud now with an oversized aluminum radiator. __________________ http://www.nissanroadracing.com/

06-05-2011, 05:31 PM	#6370
Mista Lee Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Age: 32 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	How much do machine shops tend to charge to bore/hone a ka24de block? more specifically .020 over.. __________________

06-06-2011, 11:58 AM	#6374
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 39 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	looks good to me __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

06-05-2011, 08:39 AM	#6364
harris180 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Townsville, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	quick question.. this is the tophat on my cusco coilovers.. when i adjust the knob thingy it doesnt make any clicky noises and it seems like the knob will just spin and spin forever, its not like it stops after 32 clicks or whatever the number is supposed to be on coils.. so my question is, does anyone's tophat/coilover top look like this? whats the specs on them?? how do i know what level of rebound its set too if it doesnt click and let me know..

06-06-2011, 09:29 PM	#6375
.emerson. Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: location, location Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Painters and detailers. I'm planing to debadge my S14 and maybe in the near future replace them with Silvia emblems. I have original paint, and it seems I have oxidation or clear coat failure around the stock emblems. I'm afraid when I take them off I'll have a major ghost line. I was wondering what you guys use/suggest to remove these faded areas. It'll be a major eye sore if I take em off then realizing I have to respray/harm paint just for emblems. Pics below.

06-07-2011, 12:47 AM	#6376
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,534 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	You'll know how bad it is when you take it off haha. But you can probably buff it out. To get the glue off get the rubber eraser that goes on your drill bit, wont harm the paint. My question: This is for RB guys but the same principle on most cars. If you unplug the IACV and plug the in/out coolant lines, will that cause the car to stall and die coming to a stop just like a leaking non recirculated BOV. example: you're rolling in gear and see a red, pop it in neutral to slow down and the car dies, just like a bad non recirculated BOV. __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

06-07-2011, 04:13 AM	#6377
meen13 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Age: 46 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All sorted.... Nobody gave info but I solved or anyhow

06-07-2011, 06:52 AM	#6379
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,425 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	that doesn't look like clear coat failure, and i don't think paint can oxidize. It looks like caked on grime It'll come out easily, you just have to buff a lot. __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

06-07-2011, 01:42 PM	#6382
teh smithers Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mute City Age: 31 Posts: 387 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I have on older set of Cusco coilovers on the rear of my S14, and I want to go lower. But, they're the kind that only adjust from the spring perch itself, instead of from the bracket. I know that when I mess with the perches, it's gonna mess with the preload. So is there a way to adjust these without really screwing things up, or is it safe? I only want to drop another inch at the most.

06-07-2011, 02:36 PM	#6383
Rkesh88 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long island, NY Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hate to be that guy lol but im looking for a pic of a s13 speedo that was mocked up with words instead of numbers. all i remember is that it was a red background and black writing s13 speedo.

06-07-2011, 04:51 PM	#6384
.emerson. Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: location, location Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for answers guys. What products do you recommend using to get rid of the grime? How can you guys tell the difference between clear coat fail and grime?

06-07-2011, 11:21 PM	#6386
rspatron Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego Age: 32 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have a 92 240sx Dual cam. i replaced the head gasket and it still smokes but only after ive driven it for a while. The smoke is blue. a friend did a compresion test and all 4 cyl. were good. Also the engine shakes a lil. I took it to get the ignition timing corrected since it was of. any suggestions?

06-07-2011, 11:22 PM	#6387
SoCalDrifter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Thousand Oaks-818 Posts: 1,990 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I was wondering if anyone has used the megan tie rods for a s13 because i have been brake the stock ones left and right and want something more durable and the megan ones look nice because they have a spacers type thing in the middle where it normally bends so can anyone tell me if there good or have a review on them thanks

06-07-2011, 11:28 PM	#6389
89SwapXE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: inland empire Posts: 487 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	ok a noob one thinking about getting a test pipe. looking at 2.5 i think stock is 2.25. i know im just going bigger but will it leak???