Cooling panels redirect airflow that would normally escape into the engine bay through the radiator fins thereby increasing cooling efficiency noticeably. This piece of metal/plastic/fiberglass can cost up to $100 online, but why pay that when you can build your own? NOTE: This project was done on an S13, but any cars that needs cooling […]
Repairing a Cracked Dash on a Budget
Cracked dashes plague us all. Instead of going to the trouble of replacing the whole dash, or trying to install a dash cover, you can fill and paint over the cracks and end up with a really nice-looking dash for little cash and effort. Difficulty: *** Time: 1-2 hrs + dry times Cost: ~$30-40 Materials: […]
S13 Power Steering Rack Replacement
Nissan 240sx S13 Steering Rack Replacement: So, you have a crappy or blown rack? Time to replace it? Difficulty: *** Time: 3 hours Cost: refurbished rack minus core Materials: – Steering Rack Assembly including but not limited to: — Inner Tie Rods— Outer Tie Rods— Cotter Pins— Tie Rod dust boots— Hard and soft lines— […]
SR20 Bottom Mount Turbo Manifold Install
The Manifold I am installing is a Top Speed tubular stainless steel bottom mount T25 turbo manifold for the SR20DET, at the same time I am also installing a Top speed stainless steel turbo extension. Difficulty: **** Time: ~4-6 hours Cost: $750-1000 Materials: – T25 bottom mount turbo manifold– penetrating lubricant – Scotch Brite pad– […]
Installing a Safety21 180sx Roll Cage
Let’s install a Safety21 cage into a s13 hatch.What I have is a 7 point through dash cage. For now, I’m only showing the 5 point install. You can buy a simple 5 point cage like this, and you can follow my instructions to do it. Difficulty: **** Time: 4-6 hours Cost: $750 Materials: – […]
NAMS s13 Gacchiri Support Install
What we have here is a set of NAMS (Nagisa Auto) Gacchiri Supports… or fender braces as some folk call them. Imagine your arm when you flex to show your big biceps… that is what these are like! Mmmm why don’t you do some pull ups on my arm. Arghhhhhhh! difficulty: *** time: 2-3 hours […]
Nissan 240sx S13 Sleepy Eye Pop Up Headlight Modification
This article will show you how to modify your pop up headlights to look half open for the highly sought-after “sleepy eye” look. Disclaimer – Modifying your headlights in this manner is not legal in most areas and you should check your local laws before performing this procedure. Skill Level 4 of 5 Time Required […]
Replacing Gauge Cluster Lights (s14)
Overview:If you have a dark spot on your gauges or you’re tired of staring at the dim greenish light and want to ruin your eyes with wacky colors, this article is for you. Difficulty: ** Time: 30 miutes Cost: ~$5 Materials:– 3ea 194 wedge type bulbs Tools:– Phillips screwdrivers– pliers Procedure: Please note that this […]
240sx Engine Descriptions
Nissan Engine Designation Help KA-24-D-E (also … SR20DET) + KA is the Series + 24 is the displacement … 2.4L in this case + D is the valve train layout … D = DOHC … no letter = SOHC + E is the fuel delivery layout … E = multiport fuel injection VG33ER – the […]
Cheap 240sx Sway Bar Link Upgrade
How to: Cheap 240SX Sway Bar End Link Upgrade! BY: Dano Our cars are old, so are the stock rubber bushings. Chances are your stock swaybar endlinks bushings are dried, cracked and rotting. Here’s a cheap solution, AND you can get all the parts from your local Autozone for under $30! Tools and Supplies -12mm […]
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