# SON240sx Automotive

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## [Road Rage  Incident W/PIC'S](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/road-rage-incident-w-pics/87672)

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**Author:** [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)\
**Replies:** 69\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/road-rage-incident-w-pics/87672 "2005-08-14T19:13:34Z")

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So last night I get off work at 8:55, I decide that I would like a cold one. I stop at my local liquor store, but they are closed. No big deal. I return to the road and continue home. 2 lights from the store, I pass…

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## [Removing Valve Cover](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/removing-valve-cover/87976)

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**Author:** [@JDMRIDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMRIDE)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/removing-valve-cover/87976 "2005-08-14T19:06:03Z")

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I was wondering if I remove my valve cover will I damage the gasket taht is there? I just dont want to damage it since its a s14 notch top and I would have to get the gasket ordered from Japan. Any tips on doing this car…

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## [engine swap, car doesn't start UPDATED](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-swap-car-doesnt-start-updated/87863)

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**Author:** [@face](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/face)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-swap-car-doesnt-start-updated/87863 "2005-08-14T18:55:55Z")

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hey all, i just swapped out my 359xxx km kade for a lower mileage kade, and now it doesn’t start :?. everything is hooked up properly (as far as i know, kind of hard to mess up a kade -\> kade swap), no harness plugs with…

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## [5 spd help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-spd-help/87977)

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**Author:** [@brocoli](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brocoli)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-spd-help/87977 "2005-08-14T18:55:32Z")

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i just finished my 5spd swap…i think ive messed up the wiring…if anyone could come over and help me outi would really appreciate it. im dundas and cawthra area mississauga. thanks Brock 6472986841

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## [To go to niagra or not.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/to-go-to-niagra-or-not/87978)

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**Author:** [@newbieracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newbieracer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/to-go-to-niagra-or-not/87978 "2005-08-14T16:09:38Z")

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Alrgiht, im havning a dilema, I really want to go to niagra but im having a few problems, My cars making some weird noises, runs O.K, not great but no worse then usual, I cant seem to pinpoint the noises, So If u were m…

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## [West End BBQ - Saturday, August 13th](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/west-end-bbq-saturday-august-13th/87698)

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**Author:** [@s14\_2Nv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s14_2Nv)\
**Replies:** 78\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/west-end-bbq-saturday-august-13th/87698 "2005-08-14T13:30:49Z")

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Meet around 5pm at Brocoli’s House (please post directions). Everyone bring something and whoever is still around a bit later on can come to our new spot. Whoever said they would come last night better add their names …

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## [turbo water line](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-water-line/87960)

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**Author:** [@absolum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/absolum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-water-line/87960 "2005-08-14T11:26:14Z")

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Will the T25 water line work with a T3 turbo , The bolt size and treads ? I wanted to purchase a water line from the SR and connect it to a braided steel hose T on the heater core hose for my Ka t project . I really ne…

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## [recommended upgrade parts for sr20 swap](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommended-upgrade-parts-for-sr20-swap/87952)

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**Author:** [@standXalone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/standXalone)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommended-upgrade-parts-for-sr20-swap/87952 "2005-08-14T11:12:16Z")

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im about to order the sr20 engine, but before i get it and install it, i just want to get an idea of what others have upgraded various parts to (ie clutch, intercooler etc). If others that have already done the swap coul…

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## [In Soviet Russia...\*vid\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-soviet-russia-vid/87963)

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**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-soviet-russia-vid/87963 "2005-08-14T11:08:01Z")

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…Gun humours you. http://www.stanpost.com/2005/08/14/russian-humor/

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## [Subframe Woes.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subframe-woes/87943)

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**Author:** [@NeveR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NeveR)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2005, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subframe-woes/87943 "2005-08-14T09:02:51Z")

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uhh…so yeah I need to know what subframes will work on an S13. Will an S14 subframe work? or an S15 subframe? Or will I have to just stick with another S13 subframe? What about Z32, R32, etc? anybody know? Thanks i…

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## [Hatch wont allign itself](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hatch-wont-allign-itself/87925)

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**Author:** [@dabum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dabum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hatch-wont-allign-itself/87925 "2005-08-13T23:32:54Z")

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hey I picked up a new hatch with no rust from a junkyard off an blue 89, the hatch was alligned and it was fine, anyway i took it home bolted everything together and it seems to sit to far out, it sticks out about half a…

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## [ae86 engine swap with auto to manual ? hard ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ae86-engine-swap-with-auto-to-manual-hard/87946)

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**Author:** [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ae86-engine-swap-with-auto-to-manual-hard/87946 "2005-08-13T21:28:35Z")

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hey guys, sorry its off topic, but please dont lock it, im just wondering if the ae86 engine swap is hard and doing an auto - manual while were at it, is it anything complicated or just the normal shizzle

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## [KA24ET - T3 or T25 ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24et-t3-or-t25/87894)

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**Author:** [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24et-t3-or-t25/87894 "2005-08-13T20:55:02Z")

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hey guys, i’ve been talking to people, read stuff on ka-t.org, thought about it quite a few times and i still cant decide on which turbocharger to go with. heres some ideas: T3 -wont max out on a ka -future possibili…

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## [ECU](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ecu/87942)

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**Author:** [@krimzen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/krimzen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ecu/87942 "2005-08-13T19:04:32Z")

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Hey can anyone tell me how to remove an s13 ecu, or at least access it. Need to wire a SAFC. i know its behiind the passenger glove box but not too sure what i need to do to remove it besides the obvious removal of the g…

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## [how, what do i need for swopping a sr20det into a 93' 240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-what-do-i-need-for-swopping-a-sr20det-into-a-93-240sx/87938)

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**Author:** [@sr20det240sxswopper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sr20det240sxswopper)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-what-do-i-need-for-swopping-a-sr20det-into-a-93-240sx/87938 "2005-08-13T13:58:14Z")

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Is it possible to swop a sr20det into a 93’ 240sx? How much about would it cost? Time frame? Difficulty? Do you have to make your own motor mounts ? How much work is it to do? If i havent done a engine swop before …

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## [Sand blasting](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sand-blasting/87934)

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**Author:** [@JDMRIDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMRIDE)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sand-blasting/87934 "2005-08-13T11:12:40Z")

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I’m looking for a place to sand blast a few small parts for me, pref in the west end so I don’t have to drive too far. Anyone have a place they can suggest? Thanks.

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## [Craaaaazy VW Golf....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/craaaaazy-vw-golf/87916)

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**Author:** [@\_M\_aurice](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_M_aurice)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/craaaaazy-vw-golf/87916 "2005-08-13T11:11:38Z")

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http://www.vwfixx.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25719&st=0

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## [Sell My Car? Not A For Sale Thread So Dont Move It Dicks!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sell-my-car-not-a-for-sale-thread-so-dont-move-it-dicks/87868)

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**Author:** [@Sasha\_SG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sasha_SG)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sell-my-car-not-a-for-sale-thread-so-dont-move-it-dicks/87868 "2005-08-13T11:09:59Z")

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haha ok well seirously most of you guys know i’m getting more and more serious about motorsports, for some reason i keep falling into drifting but I really want to be doing road racing. Along with that comes a new love …

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## [1989 240sx wheel offset](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1989-240sx-wheel-offset/87936)

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**Author:** [@standXalone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/standXalone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1989-240sx-wheel-offset/87936 "2005-08-13T10:16:21Z")

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i cant seem to find this info anywhere, what is the offset of this tire on this year on a hatch 240

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## [DSM ECU powered KA-T](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsm-ecu-powered-ka-t/87813)

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**Author:** [@KoukiS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KoukiS14)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsm-ecu-powered-ka-t/87813 "2005-08-13T07:02:39Z")

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Found this on one of my US DSM boards: Just “finished” another DSM ECU on a stock KA. Here is the mod list: Stock KA (130k+) SS Autochrome 46trim/.63 (mad China powah!) SS Autochrome manifold Tial WG Efeezie racin…

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## [getting worse!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/getting-worse/87712)

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**Author:** [@krimzen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/krimzen)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/getting-worse/87712 "2005-08-12T23:23:04Z")

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Alright i need to get help now this isnt looking good. Im having a shifter tranny problem it seems no one can diagnose. compare it to someone putting glue in your shifter. it just doesnt want to move and its getting wors…

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## [What oil?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil/87887)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Redneck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_Redneck)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil/87887 "2005-08-12T20:20:21Z")

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well i just picked up my new 240, and i want to ask u guys what kind of oil u all run with and what weight. my car has 243km and i would like to know what u think is good to run with, i always ran Mobil 1 in every car iv…

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## [SR Tranny Problem?? Anyone know what this might mean?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-tranny-problem-anyone-know-what-this-might-mean/87901)

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**Author:** [@JDMRIDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMRIDE)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-tranny-problem-anyone-know-what-this-might-mean/87901 "2005-08-12T19:20:31Z")

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Hey guys, Well I was working on my swap this morning and I had to roll the car outside for a bit. Well the car kept jumping like it was in gear. I installed the shifter and tried to put it into neutral but it doesn’t se…

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## [Racing seat install](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-seat-install/87768)

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**Author:** [@Bero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bero)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-seat-install/87768 "2005-08-12T15:56:01Z")

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I’m curious to see how others have bolted up their aftermarket seats in their cars. i have a sparco rev (side mounted) bolted up to modified stock rails. im picking up a different bottom mount bucket, and just wonderin…

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## [Nismo Engine Mounts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nismo-engine-mounts/87783)

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**Author:** [@Happy240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Happy240sx)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nismo-engine-mounts/87783 "2005-08-12T15:51:59Z")

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I’m not sure how “technical” this needs to be but I’m looking for some testimonials on these engine mounts. I seem to have a bit of engine movement, re: soggy mounts, so am just looking for some options. Anybody using …

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## [rad questions](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rad-questions/87898)

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**Author:** [@Ride\_or\_Die240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ride_or_Die240)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rad-questions/87898 "2005-08-12T12:22:17Z")

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Can I use the stock s13 rad with an SR20DET engine in, without it overheating just for a few weeks? thanks

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## [We want your feedback](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/we-want-your-feedback/139158)

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**Author:** [@DeathBy240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathBy240)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/we-want-your-feedback/139158 "2005-08-12T11:09:24Z")

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You are the ones that have paid and are keeping this club going, so tell us what we are doing right, wrong, or not at all. We want your feedback!

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## [Kennedy & 401 ~8pm -\> Toyota Nation/ DK/ others...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kennedy-401-8pm-toyota-nation-dk-others/87905)

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**Author:** [@Head](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Head)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kennedy-401-8pm-toyota-nation-dk-others/87905 "2005-08-12T09:18:55Z")

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Location: Kennedy & 401 -\> @ Kennedy Commons Time/Date: ~8pm Saturday Who: Toyota Nation DoriKaze CSCS Etc etc… Apparently alot of Souther Folk will be down for some events and alot of them are camping in the area…

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## [Bent rear sway bar question - is it safe?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bent-rear-sway-bar-question-is-it-safe/87889)

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**Author:** [@QuincyRedS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/QuincyRedS14)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bent-rear-sway-bar-question-is-it-safe/87889 "2005-08-12T07:32:15Z")

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I don’t think the rear sway bar is bad (that bad). If the swaybar is bent, it will change the camber/toe of the car. So what? I have adjustable camber and toe control in the rear of my car. Can I just have it adjust to s…

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## [ka24de](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de/87806)

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**Author:** [@accelr8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/accelr8)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2005, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de/87806 "2005-08-12T06:03:49Z")

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i am just curious.hope i don’t get flamed.would a altima engine(V6) fit on the 240sx although it’s front wheel drive?

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