We’ve all heard the saying, “There’s no replacement for displacement,” and “You just can’t beat cubic inches.” The basis for these statements is that the greater an engine’s displacement, the more air and fuel can be squeezed into the cylinders, and the higher its potential power output. But they’re not entirely accurate: There is another […]
Replace RB20 RB25 Ignitor with J30 Ignitor
Well, since I sold my ignitor to a friend who needed one, I was left without one for my RB20. Off to the junkyard I go and find a J30 – to my surprise the ignitor they use looks much like the one for the RB20 – however the similarities end there. While the J30 […]
The Ultimate Guide to Nissan Automatic Transmissions
By:Moyea History: Did you say I have a Skyline transmission? Jatco being a leader in import transmissions for years, have made transmission for about every Nissan (and other JDM) cars on the market today. The links explain it better than I can: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A…ssion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L…sions Let’s get to the technical: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/…n.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torqueconverter.htm Mechanically speaking the M/T […]
NICOclub.com covers the 2006 Tokyo Auto Salon
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2006 Tokyo Auto Salon Saturday, January 14, 2006Posted by: Torry Originally written by: Neal Hartman (C33LaurelRacer, Gold Digger) Day one started out kinda late, and it was cold and rainy. What a horrible day it was. But, we were going to the TAS baby! Because I am a dumb ass, and missed my exit, then […]
Installing an Under Drive Pulley for the Infiniti VQ35DE
This instruction is specific to the VQ35 DE motor. Is to help guide you in the removal of the OEM pulley and installation of an aftermarket Under Drive Pulley. First jack up the car, (in my case, the lift) and remove the wheel and access cover which is held on with 5 clips. Here’s a […]
Technical Articles: Inside The QR25DE
This article will delve into the performance potential, and practicality of modification for the QR25DE. Although this engine is in the Sentra, Rogue, Altima and a few other models, this is focusing on the Sentra Spec-V. At the heart of every great Nissan is a powerful engine. Nissan powerplants are consistently high-quality and brutishly overbuilt, […]
KA24DE head work
I got a quote of $220 to replace my valve seals and go over my head, and thought that was a little absurd. So, I decided to take the plunge and do it myself. There really isn’t much to it, after its all said and done. You just need the right tools that can be […]
How To: RB25DET Swap into a Nissan 240sx S13
RB25DET SWAP ’93 240SX Installation Components: -RB25DET motor, transmission, ECU, MAF -engine and transmission mounts -drive shaft -FMIC and piping -Electric dual 12” fan (pushers) -3” down pipe and test pipe -Clutch kit -Autometer electric boost gauge -Autometer air/fuel gauge -Greddy oil catch can -Summit Racing battery relocation kit -Walbro fuel pump KA24DE and Transmission […]
Engine Options: Information and Resources Guide
Overview: All the info you ever wanted to know about the popular engine swaps for the 240sx. *NOTE: When performing any swap, it is a good idea to replace any maintenance items on the car and motor before installation. This includes but is not limited to: – water pump– timing chains or belt– fuel injectors– […]
CA18DET Secondary Butterflies Control System
Basic Theory of Operation
The amount of fuel and air sucked/forced into a cylinder is dictated by several factors, one of which is charge velocity. Higher velocity means more gets in. At low RPMs, you usually aren’t generating much boost, and since you don’t have much displacement, you’re not sucking much either. A larger opening lets the charge in slower, a smaller one faster…