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Q-mech
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200sx bible!

Post by Q-mech »

Hey guys,

Here's some info every sx owner should have.

Have fun!!

Electronics/ECU
ECU pinout diagrams. ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=126070 )
REWIRING YOUR IGNITION COIL ( http://www.ka-t.org/ignitionrewire.htm )
Distributor Timing ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/161707 )
Removing speed limiter on 93 KA24DET ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=133834 )
DIY Ignition Mods for Better Spark ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=127078 )
Sr20det Ecu Fault Codes ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434 )
SR20DET ECU wiring diagram. ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433 )
FAQ: KA ECU # Glossory ( http://eccs.hybridka.com/viewtopic.php?t=207 )
A long tutorial for tuning nissan's ECUs ( http://eccs.hybridka.com/viewtopic.php?t=47 )
How-To: Chip Your ECU with Pictures (KA24E) ( http://eccs.hybridka.com/viewtopic.php?t=149 )
Desoldering tips ( http://eccs.hybridka.com/viewtopic.php?t=122 )
Battery Relocation ( http://www.my240.com/index.php?parent=A ... Relocation )


Engine/Engine Info
SETTING THE BASE TIMING ON THE DOHC PROPERLY ( http://www.ka-t.org/basetiming.htm )
How to build a KA24DE ( http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4156 )
How to: S13 Oil pan removal ( http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.ph ... an+removal )
DIY: HOW TO REPLACE YOUR DRIVE BELTS ON S13 / 91-93 240SX SE / KA24DE ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/120780 )
How-to: Build Your Own Oil Cooler ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/167442 )
S13 Red Top Vs. S13 Black Top - The differences ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/49836 )
DOHC Turbo For Dummies ( http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6263 )
240sx Engine Descriptions ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/37526 )
240SX How To: Removing/Replacing your PS pump ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/178549 )
DIY: ITB's for your KA24DE ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=58363 )
Basics of engine management ( http://eccs.hybridka.com/viewtopic.php?t=152 )
SR20DET Installation Guide ( http://www.heavythrottle.com/ )
1993 240sx Capacities and Specifications ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/159816 )
HOW-TO: Fix Your Timing Chain Rattle ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/105618 )
KA24e to KA24de swap - Step-by-step. ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/162443 )
240sx (S14) HotShot header install ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/162346 )
Does my 240sx have a bad O2 sensor? ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/161680 )
240sx knock sensor replacement ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/160234 )
How to do a compression test on your engine ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/159838 )
RB25DET into S13 Installation ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/74700 )
Engine Knock (Detonation) Sensor Replacement (KA24DE) ( http://www.socal240sx.org/articles.html )
S14 SR20DET into S13 Chassis ( http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/s13f ... uide08.pdf )


Transmission
How To: Convert from A/T to M/T ( http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1935 )
How to Swap Your Auto Transmission for a 5-speed ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/183606 )
Changing transmission fluid / oil on s13 ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/95826 )
How to install paddle shift on an automatic 240SX ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/179677 )
240sx Clutch and Flywheel Swap ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/168578 )
S14 auto -> manual with pics ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums//show ... hp?t=83012 )
Clutch Swap ( http://www.my240.com/index.php?parent=A ... tch%20Swap )

Fuel/Nitrous
REWIRING YOUR WALBRO 255 FUEL PUMP ON S14's ( http://www.ka-t.org/walbrorewire.htm )
240sx: Installing a Walbro Fuel Pump ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/180256 )
240sx: Replacing Your KA24DE Fuel Injectors ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/179894 )
DIY: Installing an injector resistor box ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=119383 )
Nitrous Oxide FAQ ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/116962 )

Turbo
HOW TO NEVER OVERBOOST AGAIN ( http://www.ka-t.org/overboost.htm )
Bobby's DIY turbo oil feed/return lines install ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=140446 )
Turbo rebuild DIY ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/178185 )
Turbocharging your automatic-trans car ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/162939 )

Suspension/Differential/Brakes
Changing differential oil/fluid, 92 240sx, synthetic gear oil, open differential (http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/114085)
The Definitive 300ZX Brake Swap! ( http://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm )
Advanced Suspension Definitions ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/168586 )
Rear differential swaps for the 240sx ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/168561 )
Rexbo’s Guide to the s13 to s14 Front 5-Lug Conversion ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=82468 )
Rexbo's Guide To Brake Caliper Rebuilding ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=81611 )
240sx curb weights ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/161948 )
All you ever wanted to know about differentials ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/160237 )
Upgrading to J30 Brakes ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/175773 )
ABS Removal ( http://www.my240.com/index.php?parent=A ... %20Removal )


Interior
Removing the S13 Door Panel Fabric ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/175775 )
Low-budget seat modification for S13 ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/168588 )
Re-covering Your S13 Glove Box ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/167288 )
DIY: Window regulator repair 5$ ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=84794 )
DIY: Dye That Ugly Carpet!!!!! W/pics ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=67967 )
Water leaking into trunk (240sx fastback) ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/161947 )
Camera Mount ( http://www.my240.com/index.php?parent=A ... ra%20Mount )

Exterior
HOW TO: Repaint Headlight Housing (Black) ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/186872 )
DIY: Replacing Your Rusted Hatch ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/30178 )
240sx Conversions - An Introduction ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/172989 )
Sleepy Eyes walkthru (VID) ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=57608 )
240sx Vented Hood DIY ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/168601 )
Rust removal, Fiberglassing, and Body Filler ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=81700 )
DIY: Silvia Foglight Wiring ( http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=68288 )
All-red S13 Taillights ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/172312 )
Restoring your Nissan's paint ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/159905 )
240sx power antenna repair ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/159903 )
Article: General car cleaning/detailing tips ( http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/158146 )

Factory Service Manuals/Diagrams
Factory Service Manuals (FSMs) ( http://www.knight-stalkers.com/dload.ph ... y&cat_id=3 )
Your home for factory service manuals ( http://carfiche.com/ )
Parts Lists / Diagrams / Setting Sheets ( http://www.knight-stalkers.com/dload.ph ... y&cat_id=8 )

HowStuffWorks Articles
How Manual Transmissions Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/transmission.htm )
How Differentials Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm )
How Turbochargers Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm )
What is the difference between a turbocharger and a supercharger on a car's engine? ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question122.htm )
How Car Engines Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm )
How Clutches Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/clutch.htm )
How Car Computers Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-computer.htm )
How Fuel Injection Systems Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-injection.htm )
How Car Suspensions Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension.htm )
How Anti-Lock Brakes Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/anti-lock-brake.htm )
How Master Cylinders and Combination Valves Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/master-brake.htm )
What does it mean when a car has dual overhead cams? ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question562.htm )
How Camshafts Work ( http://auto.howstuffworks.com/camshaft.htm )
Lag? What's that?
174kw s13
162kw G2 turbo
294kw Calibra turbo
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KCSX
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Post by KCSX »

you should make this a Sticky

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Post by Toby »

Great post! I've stickied.
Red 200SX S13, 1992, stock. <a href="/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=332">Engine rebuilt (click)</a>.

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Post by rat »

nice
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Post by Riekert »

Nice! thanx for the info.

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you the man~!

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Post by rat »

Riekert wrote:Nice! thanx for the info.

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Dumani
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HELP NEEDED

Post by Dumani »

I firstly gotta say that you guys are mad funny! Anyways I took my 200sx for wheel alignment, balancing AND got brand-spanking new tyres for it BUT THE STEERING STILL VIBRATES wen I'm doing 100-110km/h. My suspension is also on the wobbley side but that would make the whole car shake though rite?

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NEWBIE

Post by DARRYL J »

Firstly welcome to club of broke ass 200sx owners

You shoud firstly make sure the guys that did the alignment selected the correct vehicle as a lot of them use the S14 base or vice versa and tend to get it wrong (exactly like the nissan stealerships )

Or check out all your steering components ,tie rod ends , bushings etc , remember the car is close to 20 years old

But good luck hope you get her sorted it's gonna be a fun journey

:wink:

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Post by Dumani »

SHOT FOR REPLYING! I bought my 200sx last week tuesday and there's already a list as long as my whole body of things that are wrong with it. Took it for a roadworthness test, was surprised it didnt get thrown out or deemed a danger to society BUT despite all these things I still love it to bits. All of its faults give it CHARACTER.

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Post by DARRYL J »

No Problem dude

Like I said it's gonna be a fun journey

Check all the build threads and modifications so that you can get an idea of what you need and work from there

:wink:

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Re: 200sx bible!

Post by MacNello »

Nice one ! Recently got my hands on a clean FSH S13 - and look forward to building this baby up ! Interesting read... [smilie=200sx_200sx.gif]

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