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

[keeeban]

Hey guys, I have a question about manual shifter assemblys.

I'm looking into buying a short shifter instead of having the OEM shifter since I can't seem to find anyone selling one (or I'm just too slow at offering). My question is, if the shifter comes pre-assembled, that would be all I need, correct? Other than the 5-Speed shifter trim and leather boot, I would need to buy this still right?

[Maiku240sxS14]

I have only experience with B&M short shifter and it comes fully assembled. Which means removing the 6 bolts on the plate of the shifter, remove stock shifter and place in B&M shifter. Put back 6 bolts.

From what you said you need ...yes. BUT there is also metal ring that goes over that rubber boot you have pictured, to hold it in place.

[keeeban]

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

I have only experience with B&M short shifter and it comes fully assembled. Which means removing the 6 bolts on the plate of the shifter, remove stock shifter and place in B&M shifter. Put back 6 bolts.

From what you said you need ...yes. BUT there is also metal ring that goes over that rubber boot you have pictured, to hold it in place.

Alrighty, thanks for the quick reply!

[sirfallsalot243]

keeeban, I have two stock shifters sitting on a shelf in my garage if youd rather. Ill sell one cheap.

[axiomatik]

Originally Posted by 240cracker

i had this problem with my old s14 and 2 s13s

i had the hole starter rebuilt before and still same problem which is why im looking at other options. ill check out the link though thx

If it's a very quiet clicking (not the starter solenoid), it might be the clutch interlock relay. I had an issue once where the contacts on the relay got dirty, so the relay was energizing, but the contacts were too dirty to make the circuit. Broke open the relay, cleaned the contacts, and it started up no problem.

Originally Posted by 240Z28

something i was thinkin of that i havent seen anyone do yet.. i want to build a ka24det stroker motor.. my ?.. is there anything wrong with building a turbo stroker motor?

You will have issues if your compression ratio is too high. unless you space the head or something, making it a stroker will raise the compression ratio, possibly too high for turbo.

[sirfallsalot243]

Originally Posted by axiomatik

You will have issues if your compression ratio is too high. unless you space the head or something, making it a stroker will raise the compression ratio, possibly too high for turbo.

Right, but when building a stroker motor, compression ratio should be one of the first things to consider when buying parts. Theres nothing wrong with stroker motors that make them unable to take boost, you just have to be careful of your compression ratio- just like any other motor.

Do they have "compression ratio calculators" for the KA/SR? I remember back in my Honda fanboy days we could calculate our compression ratio just by plugging in what parts we were using (and what machine work being done).

[TheRealSy90]

I think my question got lost on the last page...
I bought the Greddy Baffled Oil Pan for my sr20det RedTop, but it did not include the hardware for installation, the baffles are already installed. What bolts do I need to buy to install this pan? I'm not sure if any of the factory ones will work since the clamping area is thicker than the stock metal pan. Plus there are the four bolts that definitely need to be longer since they go through the middle of the pan. Thanks for the help!

[DDB240sx]

I apologize once again if this has already been asked. But with the sr20det redtop motors, are replacement thermostats specific for that motor or are they the same as the 91 to 93 Sentra SE-Rm thermostats? Thanks in advance.

[sdterrible1]

So, i need some help. I took apart my E-brake lever and i cant get it back together.

The rod/button that u push to release the ebrake is out of the lever and i cant figure out how to get it back in? Dose anyone have an exploded diagram or anything?

oh and its on a kouki s14

[Deviance]

is this a real nardi wheel never seen blue Stitching with Blue logo on a nardi wheel?

[MandTPhotography]

Originally Posted by DDB240sx

I apologize once again if this has already been asked. But with the sr20det redtop motors, are replacement thermostats specific for that motor or are they the same as the 91 to 93 Sentra SE-Rm thermostats? Thanks in advance.

Same as the Sentra SE-R.

[jing]

Are S14 front LCA's longer than S13 LCA's?

[killer240]

does anyone know if summitracing gives discount?
or can anyone help me im bout to buy some pipes cost almost $400

[C. Anderson]

Originally Posted by jing

Are S14 front LCA's longer than S13 LCA's?

Yes. msglgth

[lflkajfj12123]

Originally Posted by jing

Are S14 front LCA's longer than S13 LCA's?

Yep. You can run them on an s13 with a s14 spindle/hub assembly.

They grant you another degree of camber.

[Drose]

I have a quick question. My car is only running on 3 cylinders, number 2 is not firing. There is spark and fuel and my ecu is throwing 34, knock sensor. If the knock sensor was bad would it only cause one cylinder to not fire?

[CrOW]

95 240sx wing fits on 97 kouki 240sx? all the wings are the same?

[lflkajfj12123]

Originally Posted by Drose

I have a quick question. My car is only running on 3 cylinders, number 2 is not firing. There is spark and fuel and my ecu is throwing 34, knock sensor. If the knock sensor was bad would it only cause one cylinder to not fire?

No.

I would guess the fuel injector is stuck open or closed. Happens to me all the time.

[Tom25666]

Originally Posted by s0apgun

No.

I would guess the fuel injector is stuck open or closed. Happens to me all the time.

yep. probably clogged injector

[Drose]

Ok thanks the problem went away after is let it sit for a day. Then when I pulled out of my neighborhood it started again. Does that sound right?

[Wake]

thats what happened when my ECU got wet.

try fuel injector cleaner. Lucas works pretty tits.

[Drifting-pedobear]

What are the bulbs that go in the JDM front bumpers turn signals (ambers) on a s14? (the blinkers)

i bought the ones sylvana or w/e told me, but like a noob i forgot it was for usdm.
they are a push in type, not twist.

[raz0rbladez909]

Will powdercoating effect/weaken the strength of my fn01rc's?

[Drifting-pedobear]

Originally Posted by raz0rbladez909

Will powdercoating effect/weaken the strength of my fn01rc's?

NO.

i think you are mistaking that with the chroming process. it will not weaken them.

[raz0rbladez909]

Originally Posted by Drifting-pedobear

NO.

i think you are mistaking that with the chroming process. it will not weaken them.

Are you sure on this? I've heard of enkei voiding wheel warranties for powdercoating, which is why i'm asking. Do you have a reliable source of information?

[Drose]

ok so i just put a new injector in and hooked everything back up. Now the car will crank over and it sounds like the starter is making a loud bang noise on the flywheel. Any ideas??

[Phat_Ass 14]

hi,.im new here. next week i am going to buy my buddy's power fc pro complete with z32maf + 660cc inj.but no handset .the thing is we dont have any qualified tuner near around my place.. btw our setups are abit similar,.since we dont have any tuner yet.can i just try to fine-tune it by using a sfc??? helpp mee..any idea ? my ride is a s14zenki..

[Nizmo_max]

took out the dash..and the metal bar that runs under the dash too both driver and pass. side...unplugged the air connectors..went back and put everything back including air bag connecters..and now my s14 is flashing the air bag sensor light on the cluster...what do i do to remove that? what i was thinking is reset my ecu? i did unplug the battery when doing this soo...i dont know whats going on here...dont really want to remove dash agian..or does anyone one how many of the airbag sensor are there and the location i mean..i know theres one under the pass. side dash.. and the steering wheel..is there another one that i forgot to plus it onto...thanks in advnce

[Drifting-pedobear]

Originally Posted by raz0rbladez909

Are you sure on this? I've heard of enkei voiding wheel warranties for powdercoating, which is why i'm asking. Do you have a reliable source of information?

no i dont.
but i just cant see it hurting anything at all: it has nothing to do with the metals structure. all they do is "paint" it with the powder coating... idk. maybe im wrong.

[badicalradical]

Originally Posted by raz0rbladez909

Will powdercoating effect/weaken the strength of my fn01rc's?

Originally Posted by Drifting-pedobear

NO.

i think you are mistaking that with the chroming process. it will not weaken them.

Originally Posted by Drifting-pedobear

no i dont.
but i just cant see it hurting anything at all: it has nothing to do with the metals structure. all they do is "paint" it with the powder coating... idk. maybe im wrong.

I'm quoting on this and I don't entirely agree, but there are numerous articles, none entirely conclusive except for experiences. Go on s2ki.com I believe and they had a huge discussion. Apparently there have been a large number of quality forged wheels (supposedly, including volk, ect...) that have cracked on track after powder coating. Such wheel's warranties have been voided due to such factors. We all know companies will view this as modification and thus void their warranty, but why is it more common on the powder coated ones. Now I don't entirely buy it because of obviously reasons but at the same point a FN01R-C is a cast wheel and vulnerable to possible heat used by the powder coating process. Also I think wheels crack due to something the driver did (if they're a good wheel) and not due to powder coating or what such. Just stating what I've read.