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***S14DB*** · 01-03-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

Yeah I just saw those legalities, so dumb. I would need to swap out the drier even if i stuck with the r12?

The reason I'm doing this is cause I have to replace the rad support, cut out the old one and stuff, and the condenser is warped so I highly doubt I'll even be able to use it again, but I don't want r134a to be honest.

But alright, I'll just use that damn thing.

Drier is just a cover your ass thing. While the system is open it's cheap to replace. The chalk in it absorbs moisture and can break down over time. Rather replace it then have one almost dead shit itself into the system down the road.

Just Evac the system take the condenser out and cap the lines. Do the repair then replace the condenser and drier and vac the system down and refill with the R12 you recovered.

herbieS13 · 01-04-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

I would say it's DOA. There is usually a higher than normal failure rate for remans. Why they come with a warranty. Swap it out for another.

thanks im gonna take it off have them tested and get a new one sent if it is the regulator

DriftN00b · 01-04-2012, 03:39 PM

I replaced my spark plugs and wires yesterday and in the process i noticed my distributor cap was crusty and ready to break. I connected the coil and part of the cap actually broke (still worked fine.). then i fired it up and it ran fine except for occasional spikes/dips in the rpms. I figured the dips in rpms were due to the cap being broken. Today I actually had trouble starting it (turned over wouldnt start) and figured it was still the cap. I got a new cap and rotor on and now it will barely start and if it does it runs super rough, or dies out. Do you guys think maybe I coincidentally have another issue or is this from the dis, rotor and plugs? I also adjusted the distributor but that made it worse, So i put it back to the same position. I have a feeling my timing could be off? Idk im stumped right now.

nismoracingsx · 01-04-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JKL1031

ayone know what size the nut for the EGR pipe that needs to be unbolted to clear the steering rack to pull the engine on an s13 header? A 24mm seems too big. Any other wrench i try is too small.

crescent wrench and a torch, have at it..
i always though it was a 24mm..

chiboy002 · 01-04-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Drier is just a cover your ass thing. While the system is open it's cheap to replace. The chalk in it absorbs moisture and can break down over time. Rather replace it then have one almost dead shit itself into the system down the road.

Just Evac the system take the condenser out and cap the lines. Do the repair then replace the condenser and drier and vac the system down and refill with the R12 you recovered.

ahh i see, yeah it makes sense.
i'll see if nissan still sells the damn thing

thanks s14db!

EsChassisLove · 01-04-2012, 05:23 PM

What could cause an SR to literally dump fuel into the cylinders?

I just put on my external wastegate, I double checked everything to make sure it was hooked up properly and when I started it up, it was dumping fuel like crazy. AFR gauge reading below 10:1

So I checked for leaks, found none. Checked fuel pressure, and it was solid.

I then got into my PFC commander and trimmed the fuel injectors from 68% down to 30% and it was STILL dumping fuel. I trimmed it down as low as it would go, 25%, and it leaned out and died.

Other than an O2 sensor and bad inejctors, what else can cause this?

nismoracingsx · 01-04-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DriftN00b

I replaced my spark plugs and wires yesterday and in the process i noticed my distributor cap was crusty and ready to break. I connected the coil and part of the cap actually broke (still worked fine.). then i fired it up and it ran fine except for occasional spikes/dips in the rpms. I figured the dips in rpms were due to the cap being broken. Today I actually had trouble starting it (turned over wouldnt start) and figured it was still the cap. I got a new cap and rotor on and now it will barely start and if it does it runs super rough, or dies out. Do you guys think maybe I coincidentally have another issue or is this from the dis, rotor and plugs? I also adjusted the distributor but that made it worse, So i put it back to the same position. I have a feeling my timing could be off? Idk im stumped right now.

did you install the wires in the right spots on the dist cap when you replaced it?

DriftN00b · 01-04-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nismoracingsx

did you install the wires in the right spots on the dist cap when you replaced it?

yep firing order is correct.

weirdchris555 · 01-04-2012, 10:18 PM

Anyone with a garrett GT2560r/GT28r know what the stock boost is using the actuator that came with it? Searched for the actuator part number 448734-5 and the range is from 5-7 psi depending on the vendor. Does anyone know what psi exactly?

codyace · 01-04-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by weirdchris555

Anyone with a garrett GT2560r/GT28r know what the stock boost is using the actuator that came with it? Searched for the actuator part number 448734-5 and the range is from 5-7 psi depending on the vendor. Does anyone know what psi exactly?

A stock actuator on a 2871r with no preload maeks about 8-9 psi

chiboy002 · 01-04-2012, 10:44 PM

ok
back to step 1

talked to my boss
apparently it's not possible to recover r12 with a machine he uses r134a with, even if i used my own recovery tank...

suggestions?
searching this shit only brings up federal laws, EPA stuff

***S14DB*** · 01-04-2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiboy002

ok
back to step 1

talked to my boss
apparently it's not possible to recover r12 with a machine he uses r134a with, even if i used my own recovery tank...

suggestions?
searching this shit only brings up federal laws, EPA stuff

You have to use a R12 recovery unit. IIRC aren't even made any more. I assumed you had access to a R12 unit. You would fuck his machine if you jury rigged it to pull the R12 out.

chiboy002 · 01-05-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

You have to use a R12 recovery unit. IIRC aren't even made any more. I assumed you had access to a R12 unit. You would fuck his machine if you jury rigged it to pull the R12 out.

fuck

i thought it was all the same shit, just needed diff tanks

i guess i'm going to lose my precious r12

yayforsteve1 · 01-05-2012, 02:47 AM

i have some 15 in enkei 92 rimms with 0 offset and i wanted to install the 26mm z32 calipers in the front, would the brakes fit or do i need spacers or just bigger rimms?

joshls2 · 01-05-2012, 01:00 PM

anybody know what automotive store sells prothane super grease?

dpritchard4 · 01-05-2012, 01:14 PM

i need some help trying to pick a rear bumper for my vert. i have a pig nose with lip on the front and 180sx style sideskirts. i origonally was going to go with a rear lip, but its too difficult to find. i was going to build my own, but decided it was easier to just get a new bumper.....but what bumper would flow well??? i think a gs sport version 4 would fit, but i cannot find a place that even sells a replica or something simmilar. the other option ive been told would work is a version select 4 rear.
gs sport
any help would be appreciated. thanks

nathanss13 · 01-05-2012, 03:01 PM

So I'm lookin hard into a RHD swap for my s13 and I'm needing some info like how much of the fire wall id have to hack up , how to keep itlegal as far as vin number goes and just tips for any thing that will help the swap go smooth.

chiboy002 · 01-05-2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKL1031

ayone know what size the nut for the EGR pipe that needs to be unbolted to clear the steering rack to pull the engine on an s13 header? A 24mm seems too big. Any other wrench i try is too small.

pretty sure its a 27mm
they never come out though, so you'll probably end up cutting it

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathanss13

So I'm lookin hard into a RHD swap for my s13 and I'm needing some info like how much of the fire wall id have to hack up , how to keep itlegal as far as vin number goes and just tips for any thing that will help the swap go smooth.

you usually use the entire rhd firewall instead of cutting pieces off

vin wise, keep all the registration/papers for the rhd car, and either mount the US vin plate next to the jdm one or just drill out the jdm rivets and put your old car's plate on.

cops rarely even check there though, if ever

nathanss13 · 01-05-2012, 04:06 PM

Are you talkin about the dash vin or the engine bay one

chiboy002 · 01-05-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nathanss13

Are you talkin about the dash vin or the engine bay one

engine bay

if you were to replace any, the only important one is the dash which is as simple as drilling out the rivets on you usdm one, rivets on rhd one, switch, rivet

zooopreme · 01-05-2012, 07:29 PM

Has anybody ran q45 brakes up front & z32's in the rear?

VENICE_DRIFT · 01-05-2012, 08:21 PM

what kind of wheels are these

dopplganger1 · 01-05-2012, 08:35 PM

I had two lifters come apart while trying to take them out. I got the bottom part of one out, the other the bottom is to deep in there to get any ideas for getting it out?

am I able to put these back together or do I need new ones?

also what are the disadvantages of having solid lifters in a DD?

its an s13 SR

chinabean · 01-05-2012, 10:00 PM

What gives more horse power - an K&N sticker or an AEM sticker?

codyace · 01-05-2012, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiboy002

fuck

i thought it was all the same shit, just needed diff tanks

i guess i'm going to lose my precious r12

As I said, crack the line, let it fly, and go 134a.

chiboy002 · 01-05-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VENICE_DRIFT

what kind of wheels are these

kakimoto ngt (there is an identify this thread)

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

As I said, crack the line, let it fly, and go 134a.

yeah i asked s14db about it. search didn't come up with much

this is gonna be a bitch

Adam.G · 01-06-2012, 12:09 AM

Does anyone know a good website to buy jam 180sx side markers? I checked TheNismoShop where I bought them previously. But I can't seem to find the on their website anymore. Anyone else have a good guess where to find them?

imverus · 01-06-2012, 11:12 AM

Are S13 redtops and s13 blacktops SR valve covers interchangeable?

chiboy002 · 01-06-2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam.G

Does anyone know a good website to buy jam 180sx side markers? I checked TheNismoShop where I bought them previously. But I can't seem to find the on their website anymore. Anyone else have a good guess where to find them?

saw a set on marketplace like 4 days ago

GL Chrillz · 01-06-2012, 03:20 PM

I know I asked before but now that my car is able to be driven, my parents think I'm going to crash, burn, and my car be ripped in half because I welded in a new subframe bolt. She thinks I can't drive anywhere without it being inspected, but since it's a unibody even IF it happens to break, I shouldn't crash right? I'm sure there's people driving around with a snapped stud before they found out.

01-04-2012, 05:23 PM	#9126
EsChassisLove Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Age: 35 Posts: 2,090 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	What could cause an SR to literally dump fuel into the cylinders? I just put on my external wastegate, I double checked everything to make sure it was hooked up properly and when I started it up, it was dumping fuel like crazy. AFR gauge reading below 10:1 So I checked for leaks, found none. Checked fuel pressure, and it was solid. I then got into my PFC commander and trimmed the fuel injectors from 68% down to 30% and it was STILL dumping fuel. I trimmed it down as low as it would go, 25%, and it leaned out and died. Other than an O2 sensor and bad inejctors, what else can cause this? __________________ IG/TikTok-ThatS14_Z06guy

01-04-2012, 10:44 PM	#9131
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,425 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	ok back to step 1 talked to my boss apparently it's not possible to recover r12 with a machine he uses r134a with, even if i used my own recovery tank... suggestions? searching this shit only brings up federal laws, EPA stuff __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

01-05-2012, 07:29 PM	#9141
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01-05-2012, 10:00 PM	#9144
chinabean Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: in burning embers Posts: 655 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	What gives more horse power - an K&N sticker or an AEM sticker? __________________ Zenki Love - I spray paint my stock 15" hubs teal and rockillest/supreme/obey stickers on my car.

01-04-2012, 03:39 PM	#9123
DriftN00b Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 626 Posts: 232 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I replaced my spark plugs and wires yesterday and in the process i noticed my distributor cap was crusty and ready to break. I connected the coil and part of the cap actually broke (still worked fine.). then i fired it up and it ran fine except for occasional spikes/dips in the rpms. I figured the dips in rpms were due to the cap being broken. Today I actually had trouble starting it (turned over wouldnt start) and figured it was still the cap. I got a new cap and rotor on and now it will barely start and if it does it runs super rough, or dies out. Do you guys think maybe I coincidentally have another issue or is this from the dis, rotor and plugs? I also adjusted the distributor but that made it worse, So i put it back to the same position. I have a feeling my timing could be off? Idk im stumped right now.

01-04-2012, 10:18 PM	#9129
weirdchris555 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Anyone with a garrett GT2560r/GT28r know what the stock boost is using the actuator that came with it? Searched for the actuator part number 448734-5 and the range is from 5-7 psi depending on the vendor. Does anyone know what psi exactly?

01-05-2012, 02:47 AM	#9134
yayforsteve1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: fort walton beach florida Age: 35 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i have some 15 in enkei 92 rimms with 0 offset and i wanted to install the 26mm z32 calipers in the front, would the brakes fit or do i need spacers or just bigger rimms?

01-05-2012, 01:00 PM	#9135
joshls2 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ahead Of, YOU Age: 38 Posts: 136 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anybody know what automotive store sells prothane super grease?

01-05-2012, 01:14 PM	#9136
dpritchard4 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Age: 35 Posts: 85 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i need some help trying to pick a rear bumper for my vert. i have a pig nose with lip on the front and 180sx style sideskirts. i origonally was going to go with a rear lip, but its too difficult to find. i was going to build my own, but decided it was easier to just get a new bumper.....but what bumper would flow well??? i think a gs sport version 4 would fit, but i cannot find a place that even sells a replica or something simmilar. the other option ive been told would work is a version select 4 rear. gs sport any help would be appreciated. thanks

01-05-2012, 03:01 PM	#9137
nathanss13 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: smyrna tn Age: 34 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So I'm lookin hard into a RHD swap for my s13 and I'm needing some info like how much of the fire wall id have to hack up , how to keep itlegal as far as vin number goes and just tips for any thing that will help the swap go smooth.

01-05-2012, 04:06 PM	#9139
nathanss13 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: smyrna tn Age: 34 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you talkin about the dash vin or the engine bay one

01-05-2012, 08:21 PM	#9142
VENICE_DRIFT Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LAS VEGAS Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	what kind of wheels are these

01-06-2012, 12:09 AM	#9147
Adam.G Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northglenn, CO Age: 33 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anyone know a good website to buy jam 180sx side markers? I checked TheNismoShop where I bought them previously. But I can't seem to find the on their website anymore. Anyone else have a good guess where to find them?

01-06-2012, 11:12 AM	#9148
imverus Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so.cal Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Are S13 redtops and s13 blacktops SR valve covers interchangeable?

01-06-2012, 03:20 PM	#9150
GL Chrillz Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2011 Location: ann arbor michigan Age: 33 Posts: 307 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I know I asked before but now that my car is able to be driven, my parents think I'm going to crash, burn, and my car be ripped in half because I welded in a new subframe bolt. She thinks I can't drive anywhere without it being inspected, but since it's a unibody even IF it happens to break, I shouldn't crash right? I'm sure there's people driving around with a snapped stud before they found out.