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by cheapster757
Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: this cant be normal. SOHC CRAZINESS
Replies: 11
Views: 2450

well dont i have the best luck. my last coupe got obliverated by a city bus that had the urge to plow throught a stop sign and cut out in front of me when i was going 40mph on a wet road.. and now this damn car that was in my mind a good deal 3 weeks ago is turning into a giant headache. haha, oh we...
by cheapster757
Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:37 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: this cant be normal. SOHC CRAZINESS
Replies: 11
Views: 2450

Oh let me add that when i had her started when i bought her the Timing shain or somthing was slapping around hard. making alot of noise
by cheapster757
Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:19 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: this cant be normal. SOHC CRAZINESS
Replies: 11
Views: 2450

this problem im dealing with must have occured as the old lady "noticed the car actting werid"

its making more sense because when i got the old HG off it looked worn, but not that bad. so whatever she did, god damnit idk..
by cheapster757
Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:57 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: this cant be normal. SOHC CRAZINESS
Replies: 11
Views: 2450

this cant be normal. SOHC CRAZINESS

Alright lets kick this **** off. I Bought a 5-speed 89 coupe with 160k miles on her for 600 bones. I bought it from a lady that said she was driving it one day and it just "started acting werid.." so she cut it off and her husband said its probably the head gaskest cause theres coolant in ...
by cheapster757
Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: sohc- HG HELP!
Replies: 3
Views: 1065

anyone?
by cheapster757
Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: sohc- HG HELP!
Replies: 3
Views: 1065

sohc- HG HELP!

Anyone know of any good sohc headgasket writeups? I got the engine out, and alot off the engine like the
exh mani, intake, ect.

I just need info on getting the head off like what bolt and
if there are any trick to doing this.. and i also need some help
on the timing.

Thanks
by cheapster757
Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Another timing chian bitchin
Replies: 7
Views: 1912

so what you guys are saying is to just go in and remove my side guide, and i understand that. but im pretty sure my chain is currently hitting the top of the valve cover.. will removing the side guide stop it from bouning off the top also?

thanks!
by cheapster757
Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Another timing chian bitchin
Replies: 7
Views: 1912

Another timing chian bitchin

i just bought a 93 coupe about 2 weeks ago. the timing chain had rattled constantly since i bought the car, three days ago i changed the oil with mobile 1 sully synthetic, new oil filter, air filter, fual filter, sp.plugs & wires, and dist. cap & rotor. i took the valve cover off and saw th...
by cheapster757
Sat Jan 05, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: give me your input
Replies: 2
Views: 871

give me your input

one of my friends frineds is selling a 95 240sx 5-speed, with a sr from another guys car that totaled it. the car still needs a fmic, bov and a couple other small things. everything is stock and clean as hell. the mother was running about 3 months ago, and it ran very nicely. if i was to buy this it...
by cheapster757
Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: part for the 5 speed swap
Replies: 1
Views: 841

part for the 5 speed swap

a guys selling a black 95' 240sx with 120,000 miles on it. perfect.. except it doesent go into reverse! clean as a motha and he want 1,750 for it... my question to you guys is, is when your rounding up all the parts for the swap is it hard to find things? it seems like i never see a 5-speed tranny f...
by cheapster757
Tue May 22, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: My KAT Vid.
Replies: 34
Views: 10125

why such small injectors? :lol:
by cheapster757
Mon May 21, 2007 3:48 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: giving up on 240's?
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

it funny, you guys are saying buy it. and the guys on the celicasupra.com forum want me to keep looking for a 240. haha im buying it today when i get outta school. then if all goes well ill resell and make 500 in a year or so. 8)
by cheapster757
Sun May 20, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: giving up on 240's?
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

***straight six**
by cheapster757
Sun May 20, 2007 6:26 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: giving up on 240's?
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

alright, i just have to sleep on it and think if this is really what i want to do. the only reason why im so scared is casue its SO OLD! haha im only going to be driving it for a year TOPS.

do you think it will hold up?
by cheapster757
Sun May 20, 2007 5:17 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: giving up on 240's?
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

giving up on 240's?

theres a CLEAN marron 5-speed 1985 supra V-6 with 160,000 on the clock. good tires, good clutch and brakes, cold ac, heat... idk, just a over-all great driving car.. pulls very strong. the guy wanted 2,200 for it, i watched it for a month and the price dropped to 1,500. so i called him and he said h...
by cheapster757
Fri May 18, 2007 3:58 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: My KAT Vid.
Replies: 34
Views: 10125

+1 for the guy that figured it out lol..but yea any1 looking for a decently quick 240, t25 is the way to go. im not sure if it pulls that smooth b/c of the ecu but if any1 is interested in buying a tuned ecu like that LMK i think he charges 250$ including the ecu, plug n play. so you got to keep yo...
by cheapster757
Fri May 18, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: new ka-t with some problems
Replies: 4
Views: 1044

do you think one problem for the high idle could be your idle control valve?
by cheapster757
Fri May 18, 2007 3:14 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: One step closer to KA-T, random clutch install pics
Replies: 15
Views: 4322

where did you buy the clutch from? and how much did they charge you?

and do you think this clutch would be overkill for a t25 setup?
by cheapster757
Mon May 14, 2007 4:49 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: heads up! display
Replies: 9
Views: 1998

what?
by cheapster757
Mon May 14, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: heads up! display
Replies: 9
Views: 1998

yeah, i have a souple friends and they have to wait for thier **** to warm-up before it works also.

so you guys think its just a plug??
by cheapster757
Mon May 14, 2007 8:30 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: pic request s13 coupe
Replies: 43
Views: 13485

nice coupe doba! what kind of rims?
by cheapster757
Mon May 14, 2007 3:27 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: heads up! display
Replies: 9
Views: 1998

does anyone know about headsup diplay??
by cheapster757
Sun May 13, 2007 6:36 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: heads up! display
Replies: 9
Views: 1998

heads up! display

im FINALLY geting my 1990 240sx this tuesday. it has a headup display and he said it works sometimes, does this mean a wires loose? or i need to replace?
thanks for anyinput!

the car is a marron 5-speed with 135,000 miles on her. 8) 1,800 bones!
by cheapster757
Sun May 13, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: just found one! (pic's added)
Replies: 23
Views: 4223

thanks for all the help you guys, i really appreciate it. im going to look at the car now with my dad. ill show more pictures and tell ya what i got it for(if all works as planned!)
:P
by cheapster757
Sat May 12, 2007 8:32 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: just found one! (pic's added)
Replies: 23
Views: 4223

rightfoot, would you ilaborate a little on the pros of doing a t28 setup with a dohc instead of a sohc? thanks :roll:
by cheapster757
Sat May 12, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: just found one! (pic's added)
Replies: 23
Views: 4223

Yup that is a 90 Sohc, If you just wait you can probably find a DOHC for about the same price. Unless you want to play with the SOHC. Which could be fun as well is it really worth waiting? if i can get a good deal on this one, mind as well get it. is there relly much of a dirrerence, perfomance wis...
by cheapster757
Sat May 12, 2007 2:32 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: just found one! (pic's added)
Replies: 23
Views: 4223

89dc240 wrote:Wow, that is pretty clean. You know where to check for rust tho right? that will bring the price down for sure.

im not exactly too sure where to check, inform me?
by cheapster757
Sat May 12, 2007 5:31 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: some pics
Replies: 28
Views: 5549

so you dont ever have a problem with rubbing or bottoming out at all?
by cheapster757
Fri May 11, 2007 10:08 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: just found one! (pic's added)
Replies: 23
Views: 4223

oh, so this kind doesnt have power locks and ****? it has a sunroof though? i thought that meant is was the se?

i guess i need to do more research? :lol:
by cheapster757
Fri May 11, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: just found one! (pic's added)
Replies: 23
Views: 4223

here she is! shes a little dirty, but over all a GREAT looking car in and out. drives like heaven . if hes asking 3,000 and says he will take 2,700 because he has some "wiggle-room" should i offer 2,500? http://a456.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_6c85b277346f4327fe2ad9c34d7b25f7.jp...