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

[meen13]

[QUOTE=Nissan87;4088979]Why do some people (especially racers/drifters) throttle on and off when engaging first gear or reverse?
I see people do this both for when creeping first gear/reverse or doing a hard launch.
To be honest I think it's better to rev an engine then to hold it on a rev for some amount of time, it could also be getting the timing if a clutch grab better/ getting used to it.. Or to move it slower without it jumping so it's out of gear and not riding the clutch.
That's the only thing I can think of.

Is it because it sounds cooler or does it have any functional purpose?

[Prime]

Originally Posted by CrashRacer86

I'm lookin for the best choice to choose from on my KA's Tranny Mount, it's time I've replaced it and I can not come to a conclusion on which brand to buy.

Also why are some saying Tien is no better then stock if Tien claims to be stronger?

This is biased, but drift freaq is starting on doing custom mounts. Once the list hits 5 he'll start production. I'm waiting, since the engine mounts he makes are better (and less expensive) than any other option I found. Other than that, it depends on what you want to do with the car. Daily: drift freaq, stock, or nismo. Track: drift freaq, nismo, cusco, or some other kind of hard urethane/solid mount.

So, get on the list so I can have my tranny mount already.

[meen13]

Originally Posted by chiboy002

how do you clean leather/suede gloves? Like Alpine stars, FET, Gforce, Safequip, what ever.

You can buy a can of suede cleaner
It's like a carpet cleaner for suede

[RedSiBaron]

Originally Posted by meen13

You can buy a can of suede cleaner
It's like a carpet cleaner for suede

Yup, and its typically a small spray can with a brush cap on the top...so you can spray it on then take the cap and un-crush/lift the suede back...

I love using it on my alcantara seats in my civic si

I've had the most luck finding it in shoe cleaning/care product sections at like target, shoe stores, or department stores...

[Wake]

Did some base model 240s, come with no front sway bar?

This is the first time I have encountered this.

[ezza]

Im going to be running 11J fronts, i have searched and can only find one car running them with no info of issues.

I will be tubbing my arches eventually but can i run these 11j fronts without tubbed arches in the meantime? i will be using 30mm front overs.

any help greatly appreciated

[Ithical]

Are these the same cable? Also is this that cable that allows the key to come off when car is turned off? I put on the correct ECU for my year for manual well after i finished my manual swap and when I did that I could take the key in and out while the car is on, is this cable the reason for that?

[sukimoto]

Have a little wiring problem with an s13 silvia i just picked up. The wiring was messy down by the ecu and dash connector.

I got the dash connector all sorted out, but there were a few wires coming out of the ecu that were loose and I'm not sure where they go. I cut up into the loom but didnt see where they had been cut at.

PIN 105 R/W Fuel Pressure Control Module
PIN 14 G/W Clock
PIN 25 O/B (according to the pinout, but mine was R/B) Exhaust Temp Warning

There was also a Blue/White wire coming out of the loom, and I couldn't see where it went to the ecu. Pin 45 was not cut and thats the only other Blue/White I saw.

[S14kouki_10]

So i took apart my z32 calipers for powdercoating, Now idk which half goes to which. Does it matter?

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by Ithical

Are these the same cable? Also is this that cable that allows the key to come off when car is turned off? I put on the correct ECU for my year for manual well after i finished my manual swap and when I did that I could take the key in and out while the car is on, is this cable the reason for that?

Yes, pull the black clip on the part on the key and the cable will pop out. Then snake it out of the dash.

[Ithical]

Originally Posted by S14DB

Yes, pull the black clip on the part on the key and the cable will pop out. Then snake it out of the dash.

Perfect, thank you!

[codyace]

Originally Posted by CrashRacer86

Oh so it's only the tie rod ends? Will SPL work on Tien Inner Tie rods?

Also could you direct to me where I read about the name colors? I looked around but I may have over looked the thread.

Check splparts.com to see their interchangability with inner tie rod ends

As far as the Colors stuff I'm totally lost.

Originally Posted by dontxploitme

ok so i was going to remove the clutch damper and i found this

so then i took apart the clutch damper and took out the spring and black rubber piece thinking that it'll have the same effect as removing the whole thing but now i have like 3 inches of play in my clutch. i bled it thoroughly like 3 times and tried adjusting the pedal but i'm getting nowhere clutch still has alot of play. i'm guessing it might have something to do with the clutch damper being taken apart? is there anyway i can get the bolt off or maybe cut the line and cut the other side and put those to together?

You could cut the line there, flare it, and then bend it to work (you'll end up needing vise grips on that fitting if you are re using it...sure it's cludge but it will work). Or you're going to need to buy a clutch line kit from one of the Vendors on here. (Or make you're own, but you need to research what fittings you'll need, and the length of premade line)

Originally Posted by h815 240sx

Are there any s13 body harness diagrams that have real pictures of the plugs with what they are, not just a wiring diagram service manual pictures?

Body wise, I'm unsure. If you are swapping in an SR20, there is this guide though: http://zilvia.net/f/engine-tech/2930...ing-guide.html

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

Did some base model 240s, come with no front sway bar?

This is the first time I have encountered this.

That shouldn't be the case.

Now, s14 base model cars did come without a rear sway bar.

Originally Posted by ezza

Im going to be running 11J fronts, i have searched and can only find one car running them with no info of issues.

I will be tubbing my arches eventually but can i run these 11j fronts without tubbed arches in the meantime? i will be using 30mm front overs.

any help greatly appreciated

If you plan on being low, and or drifting, you're going to need to tub them. Heck on almost any moderatorly lowered car with at least 8.5" wheels, you'll see some rubbing upon hard bumps in the front.

Originally Posted by S14kouki_10

So i took apart my z32 calipers for powdercoating, Now idk which half goes to which. Does it matter?

No difference at all.

[Wake]

Thanks cody.

This is a base model 90 hatch.. Noticed the front seemed to be a little wobbly and had some oversteer.
Looked under the car and whaddya know, no front sway at all. bushings and mounts are gone as well. This car was recently purchased so I am assuming the previous owner had something they wanted to keep and took it off. Which kind of perplexes me because everything else is completely bone stock. Almost untouched.

[codyace]

That is kinda odd, but who knows. Maybe they were too cheap to replace the stock end links or something at one point.

[Wake]

Thats a damn cheap mofo lol

[kevmeistah21]

Anyone know where i can get replacement clips and the metal connections from? I've contacted SARD themselves but they haven't responded.. Do you think your local auto store will have the metal connectors that go inside the clips? FUCK! or any damn store?!?!

[s14j]

where can i buy a osk timing chain for dual cam ka besides fr? i want a local one i can pick up asap, around 90038,

[imverus]

Whats the difference between ignitors? sr, q45, etc.. I have a s13 blacktop, does it make a difference to have a different one? what does it do

[codyace]

Originally Posted by kevmeistah21

Anyone know where i can get replacement clips and the metal connections from? I've contacted SARD themselves but they haven't responded.. Do you think your local auto store will have the metal connectors that go inside the clips? FUCK! or any damn store?!?!

They are Denso Type II clips, so the parts store should have them.

Originally Posted by s14j

where can i buy a osk timing chain for dual cam ka besides fr? i want a local one i can pick up asap, around 90038,

FR will be next day, you'd have it Tuesday if you ordered it now.

Originally Posted by imverus

Whats the difference between ignitors? sr, q45, etc.. I have a s13 blacktop, does it make a difference to have a different one? what does it do

You're new
Google
and search the forums. Your issue is not uncommon. I'll leave you with this: they will work in the SR20, SR20 type makes no difference, and you will need to rewire the Q or J or Suzuki ones in.

[kevmeistah21]

Originally Posted by codyace

They are Denso Type II clips, so the parts store should have them.

thank you sir <3

[BlackZenkiS14]

Originally Posted by kevmeistah21

thank you sir <3

If not, I used J30 Injector Clips from a junkyard IIRC when I had my SARD 550's

[smokei]

Anyone know of a dealer selling the s14 Rear Kouki Valance, or oem valances? I heard that there were brand new from the factory valances.

[kevmeistah21]

Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14

If not, I used J30 Injector Clips from a junkyard IIRC when I had my SARD 550's

Awesome, I did some research and supposedly 95+ toyotas use the same clips. Thanks for the info

[codyace]

Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14

If not, I used J30 Injector Clips from a junkyard IIRC when I had my SARD 550's

Odd that J30 ones would fit when regular Nissan ones won't...curious!

Originally Posted by smokei

Anyone know of a dealer selling the s14 Rear Kouki Valance, or oem valances? I heard that there were brand new from the factory valances.

I've heard this rumor as well on here that Nissan is making them still/again.

[89SwapXE]

is it ok to use engine paint on wheels??

[Edwin562]

why would it be bad to run a straight SS line from Master clutch cylinder to slave for the clutch system?? i been told its not recommended... Or is motorsports BS-ing me

[s14fbs]

Originally Posted by Levan. B

i realize this question has been asked in this thread and i DID search, but i couldn't find the answer i was looking for.
Will " A Disk " Work wheels clear Z32 front brake calipers?, and " O Disk " Clear stock rear calipers?

thanks.

probally fit like a real dickhead

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by Edwin562

why would it be bad to run a straight SS line from Master clutch cylinder to slave for the clutch system?? i been told its not recommended... Or is motorsports BS-ing me

That's what I am running cause it was to much of a pita for me to put my hardline back in.

[kevmeistah21]

Holy mother of Fuck! So I Just finished installing my t28 and supporting mods; did my first start and everything and bam 10 seconds in I'm leaking oil like crazy! It's coming from the oil inlet for the turbo. I have SS turbo lines and I hope I didn't strip the threading but I doubt it cause I put it in with ease.. What are my chances of stripping the threads on the block?

Could this leak be another issue? I used the same washer for the banjo bolt and it was kinda bent.. PLEASE tell me I didn't strip the thread on the block!

Should I wrap the banjo bolt with Teflon?

Thanks,
Kevin

[Johannes]

What spring rates do S13 Fortune Auto Coilovers 500 come with? There's one for sale but the seller doesn't seem to know the spring rate of them. Do they only come with 7k/6k?