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by beercandrifter
Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Spark Plug Question
Replies: 3
Views: 701

can grind down the tip of a flat head screwdriver, cut off the piece and resume taking off your sparkplug. had a boot break off on one of my plugs (didnt realize that the wires were different sizes between the s13 and s14 motor, but i sure learned quick lol) i sucked out all the debree on mine with ...
by beercandrifter
Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:04 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: S13's w/ different oe radiators?
Replies: 22
Views: 3048

has anyone tried mounting the S14 mish radiator in an S13 yet? I noticed the guy didnt have any radiators with the 14" fans for an S13. just wanted to make sure the alignment pins/mounting points were the same if not close.
by beercandrifter
Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:51 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: EGR removal tip plz
Replies: 19
Views: 2315

used a long handled open end wrench for mine and beat it with a hammer (wasnt to concerned about the manifold as i had spares), seem to work pretty well. mine was rusted as well, though i did shoot mine with pbblaster. cut off the threaded portion and welded a washer on it since I didnt have any spa...
by beercandrifter
Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: weird overheating after flush
Replies: 37
Views: 4607

+1, would recommend using the bleeder hole rather than the radiator. can force feed the cooling system through the overflow tube and push the bubbles out if you leave the hose on low enough pressure (of course dont do it while the car is running, just after it has warmed the coolant up). also not to...
by beercandrifter
Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: I'm stumped. need other opinions
Replies: 5
Views: 1029

you checked both timing covers correct? I know on the 240 I picked up, had the same problem, the chain ate a hole through the lower timing cover into a coolant passage and was feeding coolant into my oil. had to get the hole welded shut, fixed the problem
by beercandrifter
Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: My 240sx build up (S14.5)
Replies: 29
Views: 9491

some nice progress man, looks good =)
by beercandrifter
Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: finally got pics up! Poiznes sohc 89 hatch
Replies: 4
Views: 1468

Spud5251 wrote:what the heck is all that crap on the dash?
mad tyte JDM spyder webs =)

its actually interesting seeing someone do something like that to their dash
by beercandrifter
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:22 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Battery Relocation
Replies: 13
Views: 2584

Its just my dialy driver, but my battery is right in the way of my piping route, so I just wanted to move my battery. I figured a smaller battery might still get in the way of my piping.... theres a guy in my club who is running a slim battery, he rotated it so he could modify his battery tray. he ...
by beercandrifter
Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:08 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: How to build a KA24DE
Replies: 140
Views: 552486

roguegamer wrote:i have actually been looking around for wat blue printing is...lol
its making sure that your components match the oem specifications/clearances. basically verifying/machining everything you cant replace to be within the clearances specified by the fsm =)
by beercandrifter
Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:57 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Battery Relocation
Replies: 13
Views: 2584

IluvS13s is correct on how you can expand your system, a couple things I can tell you from experience and tests though if you decide to use a deep cycle battery for your main, note that deep cycle battery's have memory effects when recharging. they are meant to be fully discharged then charged back ...
by beercandrifter
Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:26 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Battery Relocation
Replies: 13
Views: 2584

the alternator will charge both. its actually better to do it this way, gives you more of a buffer to keep your alternator from draining as fast. I used to be into performance car stereos.. the only thing you need to do is series the battery, hot to hot and negative to negative and ground 1 negativ...
by beercandrifter
Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:26 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: KA24 / 300ZX - Z32 5 speed transmission
Replies: 5
Views: 2296

I believe Mazworx still fabricates/does the machining for a z32 trans to ka block http://www.mazworx.com/store/?event=displayProduct&product=5 I am considering going with the z32 after I inevitably brake my input shafts on my ka trans. from previous reviews/testimonies of the swap the z32 trans ...
by beercandrifter
Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:53 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: 163k miles head okay for 400whp?
Replies: 5
Views: 860

the real question you should be asking is, when your head does fail on you will you regret not taking the time to fix it when you had the chance? its much easier to just replace the valves and springs and reshim while you have the head off, and its not that expensive to use oem parts to just refresh...
by beercandrifter
Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:11 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: intake manifold
Replies: 35
Views: 6018

you know why not many people are buying xcessive intake manifolds? there is not a single back to back comparission of that manifold to the stock one. +10000 in comparison to working on the stock manifold while the engine is in the car, the accessibility alone is enough to warrant the need for a dif...
by beercandrifter
Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: new pics of the fresh paint FINISHED, PICS ADDED
Replies: 25
Views: 5859

you have any pics of the car back together?
also, wondering what paint code you were using. Was at the local paint shop looking at different le mans blue shades, didnt consider the pearl (looks like pearl in the pics) paints. did a great job on the body work though
by beercandrifter
Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:41 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: seats sitting way to high
Replies: 11
Views: 2823

I have been told to use side mount rails to drop the height or make a custom set. was going to try the sides before doing some fab work since I have seen them for ~110
by beercandrifter
Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:36 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Oil Pump
Replies: 11
Views: 2222

would suggest just going with the rebuild kit, it would save you close to 75$. ams sells the kit
by beercandrifter
Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:33 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: cant get the new rebuild over 2000 rpms when under load
Replies: 15
Views: 1779

check to make sure your maf is plugged in, mine was just out of the socket and it threw the car in limp mode. could possibly be the same issue
by beercandrifter
Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: fsm
Replies: 3
Views: 522

http://www.240edge.com/manuals/s13-ka24de.html

on the left menu you can pick your specific year
by beercandrifter
Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:51 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Can valvetrain noise be anything other than shims?
Replies: 7
Views: 2475

I would get a mechanics s-scope and check on the outside of the block where each valve is on the top and bottom (shim/valve stem) and see if you can narrow it down some more. 95% of the time its the timing chain unless your shims are out of spec. you can use feeler guages for checking the shim sizes...
by beercandrifter
Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:42 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Spun Bearing/Heat Issue on my dohc
Replies: 3
Views: 546

the oil held its consistancy, smelt/looked/felt the same in comparison to the remaining half a quart I have. I did not bother to tune the engine because I have no supporting mods yet, using the same fuel system. the exhaust did not have any excessive smells of fuel and the engine was not backfiring....
by beercandrifter
Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:52 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Spun Bearing/Heat Issue on my dohc
Replies: 3
Views: 546

Spun Bearing/Heat Issue on my dohc

Good morning all, seems im rather quite on this forum but im hoping some of you can help me decide what to do next Some background on the engine: I have recently built a S14 block with the ams advanced rebuild kit including the upgrades to calico bearings, ams pro rods and the 20 over arias pistons....