# SON240sx Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=793 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 794 --- ## [Aftermarket Gauge adapters](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aftermarket-gauge-adapters/80288)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2003, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aftermarket-gauge-adapters/80288 "2003-11-19T19:16:46Z")
Ok, searched far and wide, including my thread about the water temp gauge. Anywho I have a Mech. Oil Pressure, Elect. Water Temp, and Mech. Boost gauge. (I know I don’t have turbo yet, but I will so there). :smiley: O… --- ## [rusty fuel lines.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rusty-fuel-lines/80283)
**Author:** [@Jay240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jay240)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2003, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rusty-fuel-lines/80283 "2003-11-19T10:36:26Z")
heres the story. I was going to work and for the past couple of weeks i’ve noticed poor gas mileage. And every once in a while i would smell gas fumes as i exit my car. So i looked underneath and noticed something dri… --- ## [mav have hg prob. anyone have copy of s13a shop manual?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mav-have-hg-prob-anyone-have-copy-of-s13a-shop-manual/80276)
**Author:** [@martiniracing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/martiniracing)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2003, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mav-have-hg-prob-anyone-have-copy-of-s13a-shop-manual/80276 "2003-11-19T09:06:39Z")
my coolant’s brown, i dunno if it’s caused by a mixture of red and green coolant (because i have topped it off with green coolant, and i believe it had red coolant in there previously), dirty coolant or by a faulty hg wh… --- ## [greddy E-manage?? what do you guys think](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/greddy-e-manage-what-do-you-guys-think/80273)
**Author:** [@jjm\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jjm_240sx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2003, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/greddy-e-manage-what-do-you-guys-think/80273 "2003-11-18T14:24:24Z")
E-Manage system is a “piggy-back” type unit. An optional communication software package (PC Windows) and harness kit is available to fine tune the entire engine, from 16 additional fuel RPM points, ignition timing, larg… --- ## [where is the engine block drain](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-is-the-engine-block-drain/80284)
**Author:** [@martiniracing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/martiniracing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2003, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-is-the-engine-block-drain/80284 "2003-11-18T11:51:18Z")
where is the engine block drain located for the coolant? intake side or exhaust side, and where is it near? thanks sam --- ## [Ka24e engine from a standard into Automatic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-engine-from-a-standard-into-automatic/80275)
**Author:** [@Jman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2003, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-engine-from-a-standard-into-automatic/80275 "2003-11-18T10:09:02Z")
Hi all, Can a ka24e engine from a manual 1989 240sx go into a 1990 240sx Autmatic car? Jerry --- ## [How-to: take moving car shots with a digital camera](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-take-moving-car-shots-with-a-digital-camera/80252)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2003, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-take-moving-car-shots-with-a-digital-camera/80252 "2003-11-17T12:27:11Z")
Another tip is that if you know the car is gonna be at a certain point on the road, focus on that point and get ready as the car enters the field-of view. This way you can grab closeups. I did this at the Signal even… --- ## [I sound like a v8](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-sound-like-a-v8/80271)
**Author:** [@Doba](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doba)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2003, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-sound-like-a-v8/80271 "2003-11-16T08:21:07Z")
Now so far the SR starts every time, no leakage, everything seems ok, until i start driving. mind you all i have is a downpipe with a resonator, but it sounds like a v8 everything inside vibrates like hell when i start t… --- ## [People that have replaced the clutch on an SR20DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-that-have-replaced-the-clutch-on-an-sr20det/80265)
**Author:** [@JoShYo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JoShYo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2003, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-that-have-replaced-the-clutch-on-an-sr20det/80265 "2003-11-16T07:45:48Z")
Alright, I have bitched and moaned about my problems getting my tranny back on the engine enough. My ACT clutch came with a pilot bushing, is it necessary to replace the bushing that is already in the SR? Or can I use … --- ## [Intake](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intake/80272)
**Author:** [@ReD\_S13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReD_S13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2003, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intake/80272 "2003-11-15T21:21:40Z")
Will an Injen intake from a KA24DE fit on a KA24E engine? --- ## [Need help painting a car flat black](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-painting-a-car-flat-black/80261)
**Author:** [@Original\_Nutta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Original_Nutta)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2003, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-painting-a-car-flat-black/80261 "2003-11-15T20:30:08Z")
So far on my list… Tremclad Flat black (5 cans maybe?) Rust Inhibitor ( 3 cans) Sandpaper (dunno what grit yet) Do i start sanding the whole car with a lower grit to get the original paint off and then smoothen it wi… --- ## [new air filter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-air-filter/80270)
**Author:** [@evilcore](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evilcore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-air-filter/80270 "2003-11-13T22:15:36Z")
i was wondering if i could replace the stock airfilter and air box with a cone filter without changing the original piping… --- ## [Damn wipers](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/damn-wipers/80269)
**Author:** [@Doba](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doba)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/damn-wipers/80269 "2003-11-13T17:32:27Z")
So i went for my first official drive with SR and all was fine but then it started raining and shit, and i turned my wipers off and nothing. now i dont know if its an electrical problem (would the the only) or i have t… --- ## [Suspension bushing kit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suspension-bushing-kit/80255)
**Author:** [@Sweet\_N\_SourSauce](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sweet_N_SourSauce)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suspension-bushing-kit/80255 "2003-11-13T15:15:00Z")
i’m looking for a polyurathne(sp) bushing kit for my s-13’s. I know energy suspension has a set for the s14. Now are the s13 and s14 kits interchangable? Or does anybody know of another company that sells the whole sus… --- ## [metal flakes in oil](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/metal-flakes-in-oil/80228)
**Author:** [@Nate\_c\_r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nate_c_r)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/metal-flakes-in-oil/80228 "2003-11-13T13:04:10Z")
I changed the oil earlier last week and left it sitting for a few days. So I finally get a chance to empty it into another container when I noticed that there were metal flakes at the bottom. My questin is, is this ser… --- ## [What synthetic oil do you run?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-synthetic-oil-do-you-run/80268)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-synthetic-oil-do-you-run/80268 "2003-11-13T11:58:13Z")
Well this witner I’m gonna be putting in 5w30 Castrol GTX (regular), but come spring/summer, I wanna switch to synthetic. I’m thinking of switching to Amsoil synethetic. It’s expensive, but will it be really worth it… --- ## [time to go sr?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-to-go-sr/80259)
**Author:** [@jjm\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jjm_240sx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-to-go-sr/80259 "2003-11-13T08:25:15Z")
So I haven’t done much research on the sr but am going to soon. I see that there is a red top for sale for 2200 with everything. Is that a good price? As you most know I have a de-t but I am having so much head eaks wi… --- ## [clutch problem \*\*\*\*\*\*\*edit\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-problem-edit/80237)
**Author:** [@Rudy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rudy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-problem-edit/80237 "2003-11-13T06:09:27Z")
My buddy is having a clutch problem edit (and I am developing it too, new frigin’ clutch)… this is how it goes in N it roles back no problem, in gear w/ clutch in it doesn’t, and you have to really push, I mean REALLY… --- ## [clutch engagement point (ACT clutch)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-engagement-point-act-clutch/80266)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-engagement-point-act-clutch/80266 "2003-11-13T01:49:10Z")
i just drove my car with the new clutch in it and i almost stalled it. the clutch engages as soon as i begin to lift my foot. i have already tried to adjust the pedal height. the screw is all the way and it is still not … --- ## [Could we have some more smilies?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/could-we-have-some-more-smilies/80219)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2003, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/could-we-have-some-more-smilies/80219 "2003-11-12T13:00:16Z")
We can steal em from here… :mrgreen: EDIT: url removed Well maybe not the dirty ones but nonetheless. Not sure if userdefined smilies/emoticons are possible with this version of phpBB, but anywho… EDIT: I removed th… --- ## [coolant leak/consumption...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coolant-leak-consumption/80260)
**Author:** [@neilff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neilff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2003, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coolant-leak-consumption/80260 "2003-11-12T12:42:01Z")
I got my new car finally, it is a 1993 240SX SE, it has 188,xxx kms on it. real nice car. anyways, the previous owner had the water pump replaced during certification (not required, but it was leaking, so he did it any… --- ## [s14 ka wtb ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-ka-wtb/80210)
**Author:** [@ant180sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ant180sx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2003, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-ka-wtb/80210 "2003-11-12T12:40:49Z")
ok ,so greddy makes a turbo kit for s14 ka’s why wont this work on 91-93 and if it don’t work can i put a s14 ka in a 91,anyone know of this swap being done? and if yes does any one have an s14 motor/trans/ecu 4-sale --- ## [Poor Gas mileage](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poor-gas-mileage/80199)
**Author:** [@Jay240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jay240)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2003, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poor-gas-mileage/80199 "2003-11-12T10:50:25Z")
I suffer from severe noobitis so this question is very general and im expecting just general suggestions/ideas. The past few weeks I’ve been noticing a huge drop in gas mileage. Any ideas? Told you it was general. Yo… --- ## [how to remove dash](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-dash/80254)
**Author:** [@sirdriftalot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sirdriftalot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2003, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-dash/80254 "2003-11-12T08:43:53Z")
i want to pull my dash out of my 90 240 hatchback… how hard is it to do cant find a hyanes manual so i dont know where the screws are…anyone who has pulled one out help and insite would be great … thanks Brent --- ## [2 sunroof metal things](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-sunroof-metal-things/80263)
**Author:** [@Pork\_Guy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pork_Guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2003, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-sunroof-metal-things/80263 "2003-11-12T08:19:42Z")
hi the 2 metal things on the handle on the back end of the sun roof in my 1991 hatchback has detached itself from the plastic holding for it on the roof. i think the 2 small plastic arches on the roof that is suppose t… --- ## [Need...Help....Fast!!!!!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-fast/80258)
**Author:** [@dnash](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dnash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2003, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-fast/80258 "2003-11-12T05:29:22Z")
I just bought an Alpine deck form the local audio store. I wired the harness adapter corectly, yet there is no sound coming from the speakers, although the deck is powered up and working. My car is a 1992 SE hatch. It ha… --- ## [It's Alive!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-alive/80253)
**Author:** [@Doba](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doba)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2003, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-alive/80253 "2003-11-12T05:10:54Z")
There is no Happy Thread so i have to post somewhere :lol: Saturday at 1:05 was the rebirth of my baby, my SR started with the first turn of the key, and every other turn afterwards. It sounds smooth and strong, i can… --- ## [RPS13 (88-94) 240sx buyers guide?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rps13-88-94-240sx-buyers-guide/80251)
**Author:** [@GreyFox](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GreyFox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2003, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rps13-88-94-240sx-buyers-guide/80251 "2003-11-11T12:45:29Z")
Hey all, I recently had to let my 2 ae86’s go due to a change in priorities (it’s a heart breaking story… really) Anyways I’m looking at a few 240 sx’s right now (RPS13) and was wondering what I should look out for when… --- ## [Steering Cuts over](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steering-cuts-over/80256)
**Author:** [@240newbie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240newbie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2003, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steering-cuts-over/80256 "2003-11-11T11:57:20Z")
When turning to the right on a mild turn the car cuts right more so then at the start of the turn. It happens only on the right and when its a long turn. --- ## [Steering's gotten stiffer...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steerings-gotten-stiffer/80257)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2003, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steerings-gotten-stiffer/80257 "2003-11-11T11:43:11Z")
Ok, when I first noticed this, I checked my p/s fluid. It was somewhat low, so I bought some DexronIII ATF from CT (Mr. Transmission brand) and filled it up, so it was between the hot-cold line, as shown in the FSM. B… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=792) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=794)