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What Can My KAT Handle In Stock Form?

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Hi, allow me to welcome you to NICOclub and the world of KA turbo (KA-T) engines. If you’ve been a member for awhile now, well its about time you’re interested in going turbo. There has been a rash of threads and questions related to how much boost or how much horsepower a stock motor can […]

Installing the Nismo Power Brace on an S13 240sx

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Overview: Installation of a Nismo Power Brace on a Nissan 240sx S13 Difficulty: ** Time: 1-3 hours Cost: $100-$200 Tools:– 10, 15 and 17mm socket wrenches and ratchet– 10, 15 and 17mm open end wrenches– breaker bar– Tq. wrench– mallet- jack and stands Materials:– Nismo Power Brace. Procedure: I got a Nismo Powerbrace off ebay […]

STOP RB20 / RB25 / RB26 overheating!

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I used to have a big cooling problem with my RB20DET in S13 swap which as far as I can tell is now gone. This is to provide some basic info and suggestions to those who have to go through the same ordeal as I did. Did you bleed properly? -Nissan engines are a total […]

S13 Tension Control Rod Install

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Overview: Difficulty: *** Time: 1-4 hours Cost: ~ parts: $150-$300 Tools:– Jack and stands– 17mm socket and open end wrenches– Ratchet- Small hammer– Tq. wrench Materials:Nismo Tension Control Rods – available at Courtesy Nissan Parts Procedure: The following are just some random pics showing the terrible condition that my front suspension and undercarraige was in […]

SR20DE-T Head Removal

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by mrzabala Overview: Please read this DIY before starting…. I took off the head on a rwd s13 redtop SR20DET engine. I have compiled pictures and information that will help you to do this. I will also have a DIY on installing everything back together (stock). Tasks: Many other tasks can be done when removing […]

TSX Projector retrofit and HID popups

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1989-1994 Nissan 240sx $100-$200 5-10 hours NICOclub Rating System redevil Tools: – Dremel – Cutoff wheel – Hole saw – Heat gun – Screwdriver – Soldering iron – Hot glue gun Materials: – TSX Projectors – eBay H4 housings – JRT Lighting HID Kit with H4 harnesses – Gloves – Epoxy – Washers Procedure: First […]

Clutch block removal

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Overview: The purpose of this mod is to take the play out of the hydraulic clutch on the S13. When you install a heavy aftermarket clutch, sometimes the hydraulic system struggles to handle the added pressure when you depress the clutch pedal. This is evident when the clutch has been fully bled but still doesn’t […]

GM Ignition Swap – (CA18DET)

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What does this do? 1. Eliminate need for COP and Nissan ignitor 2. Convert ignition to GM waste spark DIS 3. Coils last longer from cooler operation and are cheaper, easier to get 4. Ignitor is readily available new and used 5. Hot ignition spark (modified dwell map) 6. Easier to check your timing with […]

DIY BMC Bleeder Kit

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Materials:– 2 small brake line extensions, with fittings on both sides. $2.29 a piece.– About a foot and a half of small vacuum hose, or better yet clear hose, has to be smaller than the diameter of the brake line.– knife or something to cut the brake line.– A clamp or a helper to hold […]

Replacing s13 Rear Brake Pads

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by positronone Overview: Difficulty: – ** Time: – 1 hour Cost: ~ $50 Tools: – jack and stands– 14mm Socket wrench and ratchet– “Disc Brake Quiet” or comparable anti-seize compund– Brake cleaner– Clean rag Procedure: Support the car on jackstands and remove the wheels. Remove the BMC cap. Next, use a 14mm socket to disconnect […]