Wednesday, May 31, 2006

eBay Motors: Nissan : 240SX (item 4645355498 end time Jun-04-06 12:31:46 PDT): "1991 Nissan : 240SX Super Hicas For Sale"

Its for sale, too bad I cant keep it, but hopefully it will go into hands that can enjoy it as much as I would.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

White bunny special (240mm Clutch How-To) - Zilvia.net Forums: "1993 Nissan D21 pickup flywheel
1983 280ZX Turbo clutch, both are 240mm.

... mine went into the car last night.


*EDIT*
The number of IMs I have received, responded to and proactively offered in response to this today has led me to offer up some clarification.
Stock KA clutch contact is like what, 225mm?
Start with the 1993 D21 pickup, whose flywheel bolts directly to the KA, it is 240mm.
... now comes in the issue of the need for a clutch to work with this.
SIMPLE
the 1983 280ZX turbo OR 2+2 has a matching 240mm clutch, which also shares the 24-spline pattern with the KA and HAPPENS to bolt right up in this application.
When it comes to sourcing the parts, use google/NAPA/Vato Zone/pep boys or whomever you go through to find your parts at whatever the most convenient/costworthy means you see fit.
Pilot Bushing: Specific to your engine
Throwout Bearing: Specific to your transmission
... for the 2 previously named items, I WOULD have gotten 1995 items (matching my engine) if they weren't directly interchangable to the ones that came with the clutch SET that I bought. (compare part numbers before you find yourself screwed)

... from here, this is a normal clutch job, from which I will spare you the excruciating details. Remove everything, replace everything and DON'T forget the rear main seal like I did, caused an hour delay in my buddy getting the job done.
Now you can go out and break your shiney new clutch and flywheel in"

Some good news. Parts are on their way!!! Tomei Oil Block for the SR20DET and my ISSPro oil temp gauge.
Need to order another 2 5/8 gauge cup from Summit along with some ARP wheel studs and some more AN fittings.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

So the delays only get longer.
Found a black Kouki S14 that I couldn't pass up. Looks like the White Zenki is going to the auction block along with the Hicas car. Hopefully that will generate enough $$ to pay for my suspension.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Its been a long time since I've posted, but I've been busy with a couple of side projects.
In the meantime, I have ordered and Tomei Trax Advanced 2way LSD, so I can't wait to install that. The suspension plan isn't going to happen as I've came across a very clean S13 SuperHicas that I just had to buy. ATM I'm not sure if I'm going to end up selling or keeping it, but for what I paid for it, it was well worth the $$.
Hopefully, the S14 will be done soon, so I can get started on the suspension for the S13.
Matt was nice enough to bring over a fender roller so we did my rear quarterpanels and they came out pretty nice. It will look a lot better once the car is lowered with some nice wide wheels, but its nice to know its one less thing to worry about later on.