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kolson · 06-25-2011, 02:57 PM

i know this might be dumb but i want'ed some opinion's first, has anyone tried an sk2 front end conversion yet? i've seen a ton of conversions but no s2000 and wanted to know what you guys thought before i even thought more of it

Mesarina · 06-25-2011, 03:15 PM

is this normal? The pad sticking out too much with spacers to put 350z track rotors on a s13?

Origin · 06-25-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmjap808

A hotpipe is for turbo cars. its the ic pipe from the turbo to the intercooler which may or may not have a bov

That's good to know, I'm told for a sr20 swap the vacuum signal line must run from there to the wastegate.

jdmjap808 · 06-25-2011, 04:50 PM

Well the vac line goes from the waste gate to a nipple on the throttle body. But look it up on google for better directions on the right place to put it. Google saved me from making a lot of mistakes..

Origin · 06-25-2011, 08:56 PM

Wow, read the link someone just posted me before.

jesse_s13 · 06-25-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kolson

i know this might be dumb but i want'ed some opinion's first, has anyone tried an sk2 front end conversion yet? i've seen a ton of conversions but no s2000 and wanted to know what you guys thought before i even thought more of it

codyace · 06-25-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmjap808

I got ngk bkr7e-11's for my sr gapped at .47. Is this the right gap size for 14lbs?

no, drop that down to .025 to .030

MrFairlady · 06-25-2011, 09:36 PM

S14 with S13 SR engine.

Which OEM Fan Shroud for the clutch fan should I get. Engine Match or Body match??

KA-T Hatch · 06-25-2011, 09:51 PM

Need some help with alignment/suspension stuff.
I have coilovers w/ a camber kit in the rear. I just need to clerify some things.
How do I adjust the camber in the rear. I have the driver side at -5 and the passenger side at -3. I have a blown coilover in the front on the passenger side which has thrown my alignment off. I know that I need a camber kit in the front, but is that just two adjustable bolts that I can get for $25/each?

codyace · 06-25-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mesarina

is this normal? The pad sticking out too much with spacers to put 350z track rotors on a s13?

Most of the Cobra/G35/Z33 rotor conversion brackets have this issue...however that is REALLY large overhang. Mine was roughly 1/16th of an inch at most.

With a larger oerhang like that, you're going to have some noisy brakes.

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Originally Posted by KA-T Hatch

Need some help with alignment/suspension stuff.
I have coilovers w/ a camber kit in the rear. I just need to clerify some things.
How do I adjust the camber in the rear. I have the driver side at -5 and the passenger side at -3. I have a blown coilover in the front on the passenger side which has thrown my alignment off. I know that I need a camber kit in the front, but is that just two adjustable bolts that I can get for $25/each?

To adjust camber in the rear, you're going to need to use the factory eccentric bolts on the upper control arms. Your best bet would be to buy a replacement set of aftermarket ones. ISIS and Godspeed make entry level ones that will work for you.

chiboy002 · 06-25-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFairlady

S14 with S13 SR engine.

Which OEM Fan Shroud for the clutch fan should I get. Engine Match or Body match??

i would most likely say go with body match for mounting points and then trim to fit engine

but isn't it radiator specific?

boatboytm · 06-26-2011, 12:09 AM

if my transmission is leaking would that mean I would have to buy a whole new transmission. I bought the car from my friend and he said it wasn't leaking before

codyace · 06-26-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by boatboytm

if my transmission is leaking would that mean I would have to buy a whole new transmission. I bought the car from my friend and he said it wasn't leaking before

No, you'd just need to fix the leak/seal

Steinkrunk · 06-26-2011, 12:15 AM

are you sure it's your trany leaking? What color is the fluid? If it is in fact trany fluid you could just replace the seal that's leaking and that would fix the issue. If it's motor oil it could be your rear main seal or valve cover. Sometimes both of those end up running down the trany and make it look like a trany leak.

Mesarina · 06-26-2011, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

Most of the Cobra/G35/Z33 rotor conversion brackets have this issue...however that is REALLY large overhang. Mine was roughly 1/16th of an inch at most.

With a larger oerhang like that, you're going to have some noisy brakes.

Well, I took it for a "spirited drive" and actually, the noise from the hawk pads went away, I should be because of the slots... tomorrow Im racing, so hopefully it will brake better with less pad surface but more leverage... Ill chime in my review... Thanks

codyace · 06-26-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mesarina

Well, I took it for a "spirited drive" and actually, the noise from the hawk pads went away, I should be because of the slots... tomorrow Im racing, so hopefully it will brake better with less pad surface but more leverage... Ill chime in my review... Thanks

The slotted rotor isn't going tomake any difference on noise/squeling...the only thing those rotors will do are chew down your pads.

What compound are you using as well? May take a while to bed the new compound into the rotors as well before they squeak.

And your 'swept area' is what is increasing, not your hydraulic leverage.

Again, I used this setup for 2-3 years, worked great for me. Problem is the cost of good rotors is crazy nigh, and the pad selection (at least in good compound) is expensive as well.

Persona · 06-26-2011, 10:07 AM

I got my greddy intelligent informeter today and I'm having some issues.

The car is a OBD2 1997 S14

When trying to hook it up to the OBD2 port I get communication error, and when using the nissan consult plug it hooks up, but doesnt read any incoming values. (IE: everything is blank.)

Anyone who has used this unit have any advice?

***S14DB*** · 06-26-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrFairlady

S14 with S13 SR engine.

Which OEM Fan Shroud for the clutch fan should I get. Engine Match or Body match??

S14SR shroud. You have to match the Radiator AND the Engine.

bluuuurr · 06-26-2011, 03:06 PM

Does anyone know who forges JIC Magic wheels? I'm assuming their made for JIC by someone else..

SaNTi · 06-26-2011, 04:00 PM

What front bumper is this? Can anyone link me to the whole kit? Thanks!

Origin · 06-26-2011, 06:01 PM

Is it really necessary to have a BOV with an sr20 swap?

irax · 06-26-2011, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mesarina

Well, I took it for a "spirited drive" and actually, the noise from the hawk pads went away, I should be because of the slots... tomorrow Im racing, so hopefully it will brake better with less pad surface but more leverage... Ill chime in my review... Thanks

are those s14/z32 calipers or are they r33 or somethine else?

codyace · 06-26-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaNTi

What front bumper is this? Can anyone link me to the whole kit? Thanks!

POst in the 'identify this' thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Origin

Is it really necessary to have a BOV with an sr20 swap?

Technically no. Eventually the turbo will surge itself to death though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by irax

are those s14/z32 calipers or are they r33 or somethine else?

Z32 calipers with 13" cobra rotor

Origin · 06-26-2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

Technically no. Eventually the turbo will surge itself to death though.

I should have entered more. I meant an atmospheric one. I want a sleeper. I assume stock it has one just recirculated?

dillardkid121 · 06-26-2011, 09:12 PM

I found a set of Work emotion XD9s for a great deal. They are 17x7.5 +42 offset. Is it worth it for my S13 or is the offset to crazy?

codyace · 06-26-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Origin

I should have entered more. I meant an atmospheric one. I want a sleeper. I assume stock it has one just recirculated?

If you want a sleeper, you will not want an atmospheric BOV no matter what the car. With that said, you should recirculate the BOV at all times on a MAF car, especially on your Nissan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dillardkid121

I found a set of Work emotion XD9s for a great deal. They are 17x7.5 +42 offset. Is it worth it for my S13 or is the offset to crazy?

Those are way to small, and the offset is kinda weak. I'd say let the deal go, as they'd look better on something else.

Edwin562 · 06-26-2011, 11:45 PM

cluster is acting weird..... i know speedo dont work cuz it wont read actual speed... it only reads 2 spots... at 0mph and 40mph... it jumps randomly... my tach as well.... are these signs of VSS or cluster going bad or is it something else??

codyace · 06-27-2011, 12:07 AM

I'd venture to say it's the cluster more than anything, as if the tach reads funny, and the VSS reads funny...both of those are sourced from seperate sources.

Edwin562 · 06-27-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by codyace

I'd venture to say it's the cluster more than anything, as if the tach reads funny, and the VSS reads funny...both of those are sourced from seperate sources.

thank you sir... +1 for a helpful dude

Schassis707 · 06-27-2011, 12:15 AM

So i have a quic random probably really stupid question but, here it goes.

So im about to do my j30 brakes and was wondering, Would the stock front s13 brakes work in the rear? would a custom bracket be needed to work?

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boatboytm Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: rowland heights Age: 31 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	transmission if my transmission is leaking would that mean I would have to buy a whole new transmission. I bought the car from my friend and he said it wasn't leaking before

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06-25-2011, 02:57 PM	#6601
kolson Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i know this might be dumb but i want'ed some opinion's first, has anyone tried an sk2 front end conversion yet? i've seen a ton of conversions but no s2000 and wanted to know what you guys thought before i even thought more of it

06-25-2011, 03:15 PM	#6602
Mesarina Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Guatemala Age: 36 Posts: 158 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is this normal? The pad sticking out too much with spacers to put 350z track rotors on a s13?

06-25-2011, 04:50 PM	#6604
jdmjap808 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wailuku, Maui Hawaii Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well the vac line goes from the waste gate to a nipple on the throttle body. But look it up on google for better directions on the right place to put it. Google saved me from making a lot of mistakes..

06-25-2011, 08:56 PM	#6605
Origin Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, read the link someone just posted me before.

06-25-2011, 09:51 PM	#6609
KA-T Hatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Simi Valley Age: 34 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Need some help with alignment/suspension stuff. I have coilovers w/ a camber kit in the rear. I just need to clerify some things. How do I adjust the camber in the rear. I have the driver side at -5 and the passenger side at -3. I have a blown coilover in the front on the passenger side which has thrown my alignment off. I know that I need a camber kit in the front, but is that just two adjustable bolts that I can get for $25/each?

06-26-2011, 12:15 AM	#6614
Steinkrunk Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rehoboth, MA Age: 36 Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	are you sure it's your trany leaking? What color is the fluid? If it is in fact trany fluid you could just replace the seal that's leaking and that would fix the issue. If it's motor oil it could be your rear main seal or valve cover. Sometimes both of those end up running down the trany and make it look like a trany leak.

06-26-2011, 03:06 PM	#6619
bluuuurr Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Monterey/CA Age: 40 Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anyone know who forges JIC Magic wheels? I'm assuming their made for JIC by someone else..

06-26-2011, 04:00 PM	#6620
SaNTi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What front bumper is this? Can anyone link me to the whole kit? Thanks!

06-26-2011, 06:01 PM	#6621
Origin Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it really necessary to have a BOV with an sr20 swap?

06-26-2011, 09:12 PM	#6625
dillardkid121 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 117 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I found a set of Work emotion XD9s for a great deal. They are 17x7.5 +42 offset. Is it worth it for my S13 or is the offset to crazy?

06-26-2011, 11:45 PM	#6627
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 34 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	cluster is acting weird..... i know speedo dont work cuz it wont read actual speed... it only reads 2 spots... at 0mph and 40mph... it jumps randomly... my tach as well.... are these signs of VSS or cluster going bad or is it something else??