# SON240sx Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=671 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 672 --- ## [Feedback on purchasing a S14](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feedback-on-purchasing-a-s14/86765)
**Author:** [@pmd647](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pmd647)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2005, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feedback-on-purchasing-a-s14/86765 "2005-06-29T06:20:21Z")
Hey guys, I’m plannin on purchasing a S14 as my first car since I have been a big fan of that body style. I actually went down to Niagara Falls with my mechanic to check out a 95 S14. The car is an automatic and has 170… --- ## [Dream Parts List- There is a Purpose to this...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dream-parts-list-there-is-a-purpose-to-this/86813)
**Author:** [@TekVicious](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TekVicious)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2005, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dream-parts-list-there-is-a-purpose-to-this/86813 "2005-06-29T06:04:15Z")
I am curious what kind of parts you’d like to have for your car. State your platform, then prioritize the importance or desirability of the parts. KA24de or SR20det -What kind/size of IC? -hardpiping -intake manif… --- ## [VIDS: Setonaikai Circuit 06/26/2006](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vids-setonaikai-circuit-06-26-2006/86817)
**Author:** [@FEAST\_EXPORTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FEAST_EXPORTER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2005, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vids-setonaikai-circuit-06-26-2006/86817 "2005-06-29T02:37:34Z")
Click here to watch DSCF007946 Click here to watch DSCF0075 Click here to watch DSCF008414 Click here to watch DSCF010180 Click here to watch VID06252005 Click here to watch VID06252005-1 Click here to watch VID062… --- ## [what do you guys think of these parts...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-guys-think-of-these-parts/86771)
**Author:** [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-guys-think-of-these-parts/86771 "2005-06-28T20:15:27Z")
hey guys im about to get these parts from pdm racing, what do you think of these ? 1 NGK Iridium IX Plugs 2 Aurora 8.5mm Super Mag Plus Ignition Wires cricism/opinion/suggestions/experiences all accepted \>\] --- ## [PICS: Setonaikai Circuit Sunday June 26th 2005 (56 WARNING)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-setonaikai-circuit-sunday-june-26th-2005-56-warning/86726)
**Author:** [@FEAST\_EXPORTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FEAST_EXPORTER)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-setonaikai-circuit-sunday-june-26th-2005-56-warning/86726 "2005-06-28T19:19:37Z")
Another fabulous drift weekend has come to a close. Here are the exclusive pics from Setonaikai Circuit. \[http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/GATMOTORS/DRIFT/0625200576.jpg\] \[http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/GA… --- ## [done 5 speed swap but somthing is wrong?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/done-5-speed-swap-but-somthing-is-wrong/86796)
**Author:** [@joel240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joel240sx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/done-5-speed-swap-but-somthing-is-wrong/86796 "2005-06-28T18:53:52Z")
ok i did the 5 speed swap on my s13 and got it runing . now when i push the clutch the tranny makes a big wining/screeching noise and the tranny smokes like a bitch. now i did install a new chutch and release baring. doe… --- ## [Quick question: KA24DE Exhaust gasket](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quick-question-ka24de-exhaust-gasket/86747)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quick-question-ka24de-exhaust-gasket/86747 "2005-06-28T18:35:20Z")
Will CT (or ParstSource) or Napa usually have these in stock? I took my manifold out to seal up my EGR pipe that snapped at the header. As well one of the studs on the header that connects the y-pipe snapped so basica… --- ## [silly stock spoiler question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silly-stock-spoiler-question/86778)
**Author:** [@Twitchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twitchy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silly-stock-spoiler-question/86778 "2005-06-28T16:58:59Z")
hey folks so I had my hatch repaired at the body shop and i should have my car back this week hopefully- anyhow hes fixing the lid of the hatch but not reinstalling the spoiler for now…I want to know if anyone actually … --- ## [Pics: Setonaikai Drift Car Close-up](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-setonaikai-drift-car-close-up/86780)
**Author:** [@FEAST\_EXPORTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FEAST_EXPORTER)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-setonaikai-drift-car-close-up/86780 "2005-06-28T16:22:33Z")
Pictured here is one of the cleaner cars from the event. \[http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/GATMOTORS/DRIFT/06262005B24.jpg\] \[http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/GATMOTORS/DRIFT/06262005B25.jpg\] \[http://i4.photo… --- ## [custom exhaust manifold expectaions?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/custom-exhaust-manifold-expectaions/86795)
**Author:** [@Brass\_Monk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Brass_Monk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/custom-exhaust-manifold-expectaions/86795 "2005-06-28T13:09:50Z")
Ive almost finished my exhaust manifold for my red top. Its a HKS knock off. How much average hp and torque gains should I expect? Also what other benifits can I expect? will boost come on sooner? and harder? etc. Ben --- ## [Sr Swap Wiring](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-swap-wiring/86754)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-swap-wiring/86754 "2005-06-28T11:43:17Z")
Hey Guys ok so all the wiring in the car is almost done except for the clip that sits in the very front passenger side of the fender. We had a guide that told us what wires go where but re ran into a small problem. th… --- ## [C6 Z06 pricing and 0-60 announced](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/c6-z06-pricing-and-0-60-announced/86388)
**Author:** [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/c6-z06-pricing-and-0-60-announced/86388 "2005-06-28T08:51:23Z")
link --- ## [where is the idler adjusting screw?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-is-the-idler-adjusting-screw/86682)
**Author:** [@ziptied](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ziptied)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-is-the-idler-adjusting-screw/86682 "2005-06-28T08:39:19Z")
hey guys it might be a stupid question but where is the idler adjusting screw located? i’ve checked the FSM but all it had was a pic of what it looks like. Can someone pls tell me where i can find it on a 92 ka? thank… --- ## [So my clutch cooked itself???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-my-clutch-cooked-itself/86760)
**Author:** [@beng2k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beng2k)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2005, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-my-clutch-cooked-itself/86760 "2005-06-28T06:47:28Z")
Repost from NEO Long story alert lol\*\*\* Last nite (saturday) after driving home and washing the car before the drive out to st eustache today, upon leaving to go bowling lol i notice my gearbox isnt quite at par, with … --- ## [SR swap complete - Some annoyances](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-swap-complete-some-annoyances/86697)
**Author:** [@KoukiS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KoukiS14)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-swap-complete-some-annoyances/86697 "2005-06-27T21:36:33Z")
Im glad to say the car runs but I have some questions to ask about some problems that Im having. Cold start - Car wont start on the first crank when its sat overnight. It takes 3-4 cranks to get it started, once it wa… --- ## [catalytic converter, is this one any good](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter-is-this-one-any-good/86599)
**Author:** [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter-is-this-one-any-good/86599 "2005-06-27T21:31:45Z")
hey guys, i had a stock converter and it sucks cause its plugged to death and robs lots of power, other used converters that sell for cheap (used oem 1990 cat’s) they smell like shit, now i tried bypass pipe and it sucks… --- ## [exhaust manifold gasket?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/exhaust-manifold-gasket/86773)
**Author:** [@Brass\_Monk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Brass_Monk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/exhaust-manifold-gasket/86773 "2005-06-27T21:20:05Z")
I have an exhaust leak from the maiflold, the gasket has blown out so Im making my own manifold. What gasket do I use? can I use the sr20de gasket? Ben --- ## [2 part body fill compounds](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-part-body-fill-compounds/86767)
**Author:** [@scribbles](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/scribbles)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-part-body-fill-compounds/86767 "2005-06-27T19:26:28Z")
I’m looking for a similar product to devcon’s 2 part plastic steel, which I can obtain for about $170ish for 4 lbs. or 70ish per lb, not cheap. I need something that is the consitancy of bondo when mixed but of much str… --- ## [Gauging Interest: Rust-free Southern US 92-93's](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gauging-interest-rust-free-southern-us-92-93s/86758)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Jericho](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jesse_Jericho)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gauging-interest-rust-free-southern-us-92-93s/86758 "2005-06-27T19:10:23Z")
I have asked a friend of mine who is in the car business (worked for Nissan for a number of years, drove one of the first pre-production 240’s in 1989, and now does used car import/export) to look into buying me a '92-'9… --- ## [in light of the cops being pricks....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-light-of-the-cops-being-pricks/86634)
**Author:** [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-light-of-the-cops-being-pricks/86634 "2005-06-27T17:25:26Z")
http://tristatetuners.com/viewtopic.php?t=3091 We could learn a thing or two from that setup :wink: :wink: --- ## [Head milling](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/head-milling/86764)
**Author:** [@Racer\_XTREME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Racer_XTREME)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/head-milling/86764 "2005-06-27T14:54:34Z")
Hi, Does anyone know any good places to get a head milled? I want to resurface and maybe shave a bit off my head. Thanks \`Nik Matty? where did you take yours? --- ## [BallJoints!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/balljoints/86741)
**Author:** [@eman6600](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eman6600)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/balljoints/86741 "2005-06-27T11:39:55Z")
are the JDM and USDM balljoints for the s14 silvia /240 sx the same??? i need to know, my skyline needs new balljoints and they r the same as the JDM silvia s14 --- ## [DM1 06/26/2005](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dm1-06-26-2005/86762)
**Author:** [@Special\_K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Special_K)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dm1-06-26-2005/86762 "2005-06-27T09:03:38Z")
Battle wounds can be viewed here…RIP #77 :frowning: http://www.son240sx.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13781 --- ## [Messing around with my camera](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/messing-around-with-my-camera/86739)
**Author:** [@Hurricane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hurricane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/messing-around-with-my-camera/86739 "2005-06-27T08:55:34Z")
I just finished cleaning up the car this weekend, first time I’ve had a chance since the swap so I figured I’d snap a couple photos and post them up. Enjoy. http://gallery.jshost.ca/gallery/Cleaned-SR240 --- ## [help with engine rattle](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-with-engine-rattle/86745)
**Author:** [@uprise240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/uprise240)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-with-engine-rattle/86745 "2005-06-27T08:18:33Z")
when i start my car i get the dreaded “rattle” i was wondering if anyone had any experience fixing this… i have read in furoms on how to fix it but i dont trust myself to do it anyone out there able to help me out? pm… --- ## [2007 BMW X5 revealed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-bmw-x5-revealed/86702)
**Author:** [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-bmw-x5-revealed/86702 "2005-06-27T06:31:13Z")
Click me! --- ## [personals](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/personals/86742)
**Author:** [@MrSkinny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrSkinny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2005, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/personals/86742 "2005-06-27T06:30:24Z")
http://www.davesdaily.com/pictures/237-personals.htm --- ## [Ka-T vs. Twin-Turbo RX7](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-t-vs-twin-turbo-rx7/86710)
**Author:** [@papapump](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/papapump)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2005, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-t-vs-twin-turbo-rx7/86710 "2005-06-26T16:32:58Z")
so today was my first race, and it was against, yes, a RX-7 TT. On the Highwaywe did some 4th gear pulls(3rd for him) and I pulled alittle until his topend came into play then he just kept pulling away because of his top… --- ## [aftermarket ignition](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aftermarket-ignition/86737)
**Author:** [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2005, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aftermarket-ignition/86737 "2005-06-26T13:07:04Z")
hey guys my ignition is shit so im going to replace sparks, wires, distributor cap and rotor and coil, i want to get the msd blaster ss coil but I am not sure if i can just remove my stock coil and hook the msd one right… --- ## [May have messed up my car.. rather scared now..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/may-have-messed-up-my-car-rather-scared-now/86722)
**Author:** [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2005, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/may-have-messed-up-my-car-rather-scared-now/86722 "2005-06-26T12:56:29Z")
So I decided to clean my engine bay as per 240sx.org, I used Simple Green degreaser & a garden hose and I got some pretty good results (considering that I didn’t scrub anything with a brush). Then I turned the car on, le… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=670) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=672)