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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 […]

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 […]

1993 240sx Capacities and Specifications

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    1993 240sx Capacities and Specifications Fuel tank 15-7/8 gallonsCoolant (with reservoir tank) 7-1/8 quartsEngine oil without filter 3-3/4 quartsEngine oil with filter 4 quartsTransmission fluidManual transmission (M/T) 5-1/8 pintsAutomatic transmission (A/T) 8-3/4 quartsDifferential Carrier (R200) 2-3/4 pintsDifferential Carrier (R200V) 3-1/8 pintsPower steering system 1.0 quartAir conditioning refrigerant 1.8 – 2.0 lb of R12 Engine Tune […]

    240sx:Upgrading to J30 Brakes

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    Overview: I’m sure every 240sx owner has considered upgrading their brakes to the more popular z32 and q45 brakes. However, another option are the brakes from the 1993-1997 Infiniti J30. The J30 and Q45 rotors share the same part number and the J30 calipers are just slightly smaller than the Q45’s. Difficulty: *** Time: 2-4 […]

    Installing Cruise Control for SR20DET Swapped 240sx

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    The car is a 1990 s13 with a redtop SR. Parts:KA throttle bodyShort piece of electrical wire (about 1.5 feet) Procedure:First things first, swap over the throttle body from your old KA onto the SR. Next, there are two different ways you could go. What seems like the easiest is to use the KA throttle […]

    240sx Water Pump Replacement

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    by c-kwik Tools: – metric sockets and ratchet and open-end wrenches– drain pan Materials: – coolant Procedure: Begin by draining your coolant. Next remove your intake pipe and move the emissions lines out of the way. Take off the fan shroud so you can pull off the fan and clutch assembly together. Free the water […]

    Replacing A Rusted Hatch

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    So after an exhausting search for a nice spoiler-less (and more importantly rust-less) hatch to replace my messed up one, I finally found one this morning. A trip to a not-so-local junkyard and $100 later, I had one in my driveway, ready to install.

    I saw that there were some people who had trouble replacing their hatch (mostly with the wiring), so I figured why not take pics while my friend and I did it and make a cool little DIY for NICO.

    Does my 240sx have a bad O2 sensor?

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      A bad O2 sensor can have a significant effect on gas mileage. Here’s a procedure for checking the O2 sensor. The procedure may be the same for your year. The following procedure applies to all 1991 and up 240SX models: 1) Turn on ignition switch (do not start engine). 2) Turn diagnostic mode selector […]