# SON240sx Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=792 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 793 --- ## [5-Lug Swap](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-lug-swap/80310)
**Author:** [@iQuAGoD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iQuAGoD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2003, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-lug-swap/80310 "2003-11-30T07:36:07Z")
This thread is for the purpose of providing answers to FAQ on this effective yet seldom done upgrade. --- ## [s13 lsd question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-lsd-question/80316)
**Author:** [@martiniracing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/martiniracing)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2003, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-lsd-question/80316 "2003-11-30T02:20:29Z")
does all of the canadian model 240sx s13’s (1989-1993) come with factory lsd’s? i was reading up on a webpage (http://importnut.net/lsdswap.htm), and apparently lsd’s from a z32, q45, j30 or s14’s would work on the s13.… --- ## [brake trouble...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/brake-trouble/80313)
**Author:** [@koz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/koz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2003, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/brake-trouble/80313 "2003-11-29T18:35:00Z")
I finished replacing the wheel studs on the rear of the 240… when I removed the caliper from the rotor the pads came loose. I secured them back into place, and bolted on the caliper and rotor. now the problem is that whe… --- ## [What do you use to clean your engine bay?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-use-to-clean-your-engine-bay/80299)
**Author:** [@GreyFox](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GreyFox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2003, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-use-to-clean-your-engine-bay/80299 "2003-11-29T13:58:55Z")
As the title says… what automotive gunk cleaning product do u guys use to clean ur engine bay? http://www.240sx.org/faq/articles/degreaser.htm When preparing for the spray and wash down what do u guys cover up? air in… --- ## [Has anyone tried Sylvania Silverstars?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/has-anyone-tried-sylvania-silverstars/80282)
**Author:** [@GreyFox](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GreyFox)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2003, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/has-anyone-tried-sylvania-silverstars/80282 "2003-11-29T08:31:06Z")
Hey all Phil here, I’ve been browsing the various automotive forums and everyone seems to be raving about Sylvania Silverstars… now I was wondering if anyone here has tried installing them? and if they did, could they w… --- ## [s13 5 bolt conversion](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-5-bolt-conversion/80317)
**Author:** [@martiniracing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/martiniracing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2003, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-5-bolt-conversion/80317 "2003-11-28T13:11:34Z")
what do i need to do the 5 bolt conversion on the s13 240sx? do i just need the 5 bolt hubs from the s14, or any other parts? does the wheel bearings match with the shafts? --- ## [stock clutch kit choices?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stock-clutch-kit-choices/80308)
**Author:** [@AnDrEw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AnDrEw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2003, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stock-clutch-kit-choices/80308 "2003-11-27T19:06:45Z")
hey, I’m gonna be replacing my clutch temp. right now. I’ll be upgrading it to centreforce later in the summer. That said, should I dish out the 325 for nissan clutch kit, or buy CT’s 137 dollar clutch kit? Is the qua… --- ## [What have I done? Car won't start](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-have-i-done-car-wont-start/80294)
**Author:** [@GH1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GH1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2003, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-have-i-done-car-wont-start/80294 "2003-11-27T15:15:06Z")
While installing new water pump I turned engine over to get at bolt on fan. Car started ran for a seconed then shut off. I had the intake disconeccted. Didn’t think much of it. Now after finished car cranks but no run. I… --- ## [Block threads: BSPP or BSPT?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/block-threads-bspp-or-bspt/80301)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2003, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/block-threads-bspp-or-bspt/80301 "2003-11-27T10:05:08Z")
Ok, I found all the pieces I need to make the fittins for my oil pres (and water temp) gauges. Now I know the 240 uses the British pipe threads but which is it? BSPP or BSPT? BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel) or … --- ## [the pissed off thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-pissed-off-thread/80306)
**Author:** [@d\_power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_power)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2003, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-pissed-off-thread/80306 "2003-11-27T06:59:20Z")
i got a friend --- ## [SR Legality Issues](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-legality-issues/80073)
**Author:** [@iQuAGoD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iQuAGoD)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2003, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-legality-issues/80073 "2003-11-27T06:34:32Z")
I am wondering for myself, but i think we can take the conclusions this thread will hopefully bring us to and use it to create an FAQ. I am wondering what the issues are with making an SR legal. Police/MTO issues - Is… --- ## [MISC screws\\fasteners](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/misc-screws-fasteners/80305)
**Author:** [@240newbie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240newbie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2003, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/misc-screws-fasteners/80305 "2003-11-27T06:30:21Z")
I was looking around the inside of my car and noticed apparently the previous owner lost the screw\\fasteners for the plastic door trim and some body pannels. Does anyone know if there the plastic fasteners or actual scre… --- ## [How-to: Make Your Own High Flow Stock Air Box](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-make-your-own-high-flow-stock-air-box/80193)
**Author:** [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2003, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-make-your-own-high-flow-stock-air-box/80193 "2003-11-27T05:21:56Z")
I was at the scrap yard on saturday with andre and we thought it would be interesting to cut some speed holes in the stock air box. Here are some pix. \[http://members.rogers.com/shift\_sr20det/Picture%201174edit.jpg\] \[… --- ## [hub bolt replacement...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hub-bolt-replacement/80300)
**Author:** [@koz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/koz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2003, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hub-bolt-replacement/80300 "2003-11-26T16:34:24Z")
can’t quite get the new hub bolts (wheel studs) in all the way :? i’m assuming it’s a lot easier if the hub is removed from the driveshaft first… but the problem is i don’t have the socket size required to loosen that… --- ## [ARGGG!!! Auto tranny issue .. after Future shop install](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/arggg-auto-tranny-issue-after-future-shop-install/80285)
**Author:** [@renman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/renman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2003, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/arggg-auto-tranny-issue-after-future-shop-install/80285 "2003-11-25T13:30:34Z")
Okay, I bought a remote starter / alarm / remote door opener combo unit form Can Tire for $129 (good deal I thought). Then I shopped around for install prices, and Future shop was $220… lowest price. I went to other pla… --- ## [Temp gauge stopped working](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/temp-gauge-stopped-working/80298)
**Author:** [@GreyFox](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GreyFox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2003, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/temp-gauge-stopped-working/80298 "2003-11-24T16:29:12Z")
hey guys, My eng. therm stopped working on me, I don’t have the nissan FSM yet and I was hoping anyone here could tell me where the temp sensor is located (if that’s the problem and not a fuse) cheers --- ## [300ZX Master Cylinder](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-master-cylinder/80296)
**Author:** [@Handyman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Handyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2003, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-master-cylinder/80296 "2003-11-24T11:19:14Z")
Does any one what year 300, I should take the MC from? From what I’ve read there’re three different sizes??? I believe I need the largest one… It’s going into a S13 Thanks Mike --- ## [S14's with DTRL unit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14s-with-dtrl-unit/80195)
**Author:** [@ViC98S14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ViC98S14)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2003, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14s-with-dtrl-unit/80195 "2003-11-23T15:40:57Z")
I have this really annoying problem with my Daytime running lights that I can’t seem to solve, and need a help. Basically my DTRL went out roughly 2 weeks ago. I was driving normally when all of a sudden I hear this cli… --- ## [Manifold website](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manifold-website/80293)
**Author:** [@Daddy\_Rim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddy_Rim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2003, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manifold-website/80293 "2003-11-23T14:31:05Z")
Good day, I’ve been trying to locate a website which some of you may know of. The site was for a company which made laser cut (I believe) flanges from which manifolds could be created. They also made log style and equal… --- ## [Coilover Kit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-kit/80291)
**Author:** [@ReD\_S13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReD_S13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2003, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-kit/80291 "2003-11-22T11:30:34Z")
What are the disadvantages of these type of adjustable springs? Are they any good ? http://store6.yimg.com/I/racerwheel\_1768\_226225265 --- ## [Removing hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/removing-hatch/80281)
**Author:** [@240sxy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240sxy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2003, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/removing-hatch/80281 "2003-11-22T11:01:47Z")
Okay whuts the best way to do this? im getting a newer hatch…and there is some wiring involved… I would like to know the best and easiest way to do this. thanx --- ## [bumper cover install](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bumper-cover-install/80278)
**Author:** [@mulrooneyryan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mulrooneyryan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2003, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bumper-cover-install/80278 "2003-11-21T16:14:45Z")
does anyone know if a 91-94 240 bumper cover will fit on a '89 240? If so,then how do you go about removing the old one and installing the new one. thanx a lot! --- ## [NEED HELP !!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/80287)
**Author:** [@sr20](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sr20)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2003, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/80287 "2003-11-21T09:27:06Z")
ok here’s my problem: a last friday i changed my power window assembly on the drivers side coz the cables were jammed on the old one. i’ve changed it but it wouldnt work… the guy i bought the assembly from also gave me… --- ## [where's the tranny drain?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-the-tranny-drain/80290)
**Author:** [@martiniracing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/martiniracing)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2003, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-the-tranny-drain/80290 "2003-11-21T07:42:05Z")
trying the drain the tranny, but all i can find is a bolt that is half-drive right on the bottom of the tranny (middle), is that the one? i understand that the bolt on the side of the tranny is the tranny fill --- ## [removal of side window w/ 240sx on it](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/removal-of-side-window-w-240sx-on-it/80274)
**Author:** [@Rudy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rudy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2003, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/removal-of-side-window-w-240sx-on-it/80274 "2003-11-21T07:22:43Z")
Has anyone ever removed this window? I need to take it off Bing’s parts car and put it on my friends car (the one that got trashed)… I see one screw… somehow I think there is more to it… anyone done this before?? --- ## [old oil after change at home](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-oil-after-change-at-home/80267)
**Author:** [@polex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/polex)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2003, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-oil-after-change-at-home/80267 "2003-11-20T19:38:07Z")
Canadian Tire has some drop bins. --- ## [So I just changed my wheels...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-just-changed-my-wheels/80277)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2003, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-just-changed-my-wheels/80277 "2003-11-20T18:55:50Z")
…hope I didn’t forget anything. :shock: Wheels torqued to 87 ft-lb. First time changing wheels on any car, ever. Should I be gettin a prize or something. :hahano: --- ## [Boost Gauges on SR...mech or elect?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-gauges-on-sr-mech-or-elect/80286)
**Author:** [@mymonkey666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mymonkey666)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2003, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-gauges-on-sr-mech-or-elect/80286 "2003-11-19T20:51:36Z")
What do you think is best? --- ## [2nd gear problems](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2nd-gear-problems/80280)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2003, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2nd-gear-problems/80280 "2003-11-19T20:22:50Z")
dammit its just one thing after the other. i got my car back last week and it ran fine all the way home. it was really cold the next day and i was late for school so i only warmed it up for a minute and then started driv… --- ## [5 Lug Conversion questions](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-lug-conversion-questions/80249)
**Author:** [@Heatw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Heatw)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2003, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-lug-conversion-questions/80249 "2003-11-19T19:21:22Z")
i found some 95 se rear hubs pretty cheap and i know they just bolt on… but then what do i do for brakes; i don’t have the s14 brakes. i was wondering if i could get away with buying s14se rotors and still use my s13 ca… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=791) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=793)