Nissan KA20DE Engine is 86×86 bore stroke, which may mean we could run an 89.5×86 in KAs for 2.2L. This would be a very nice bore-stroke ratio and could mean much in getting NA SR20DET – like response out of a KA24DE Engine. KA20DE is a DOHC Engine with 16-valve and produced in range 1999 through 2007 by Nissan. Engine breakdown code: KA – Engine Family 20 – 2.0 Liter Displacement D – DOHC (dual overhead camshafts) E – Multi Point Fuel ...
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Looking for advice on what to look for when purchasing a Nissan 240sx car? Probability you’ve viewed different article on some website discussing about buying or selling a 240sx. Let’s simplify the 240SX buying guide and make it a little bit more very intuitive. We will provide the essential information you need to choose best Nissan 240SX car. Nissan, one of the most trusted automobile manufacturers, graced the world with the 240SX (or, as some know it, the Nissan Silvia ...
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Why are so many people swapping this engine into their cars? To answer that you have to take a good look at the 240SX. Rear wheel drive, sophisticated multi-link independent rear suspension, near perfect front / rear weight balance give this car light, tossable, very impressive handling. The 240SX’s road race very competitively, often able to make up for lack of power in every turn, consistently catching up against some impressive rivals. With plenty of aftermarket suspension support you can ...
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I quickly found while chasing all the myriad problems a/c and cooling systems bring is that it can be difficult to tell what the 2015 nissan silvia ac compressor problems are. You have to infer so much of it. On the Ford, I found it very valuable to tie in some LEDs that showed when low and high fans were on and also, not just an a/c switch but one that clearly indicates whenever the clutch has engaged to supposedly ...
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Nissan made the convertible 240SX from 1992 to 1994 (Convertible was the only body style available in 1994). This is the car is basically stock form. This is another look at the Nissan 240SX car in a form close to stock. Pay attention because this car has already undergone a phase of body upgrades. You can notice the body kit added to the S13. This is nothing compared to where the car is going in our direction. The front end ...
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So you’ve installed your SR20DET or are about to install it in the 240sx for an upgrade. There are some up things you can upgrade right away for more 240sx power and reliability. An 80mm(3″) exhaust is a great upgrade for any turbo you might have. The twisted grumble of an exhaust upgrade in 240sx produces intoxicating. A catalytic converter of the same size should be used if there are smog rules/testing in your area. An 80mm downpipe should also ...
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The 1991 Nissan 240SX S13 was purchased in February of 1991 for its sleek looks, rear-wheel-drive layout, and superb handling. This car has seen extreme duty since day one. Used as a daily transporter, the modified 240sx hatchback has also done many racetrack sessions as well as served as a serious auto-x car. Immediately after its purchase, the black 1991 Nissan 240SX was brought out to the slalom circuit with the intent to campaign it through the entire 1991 British ...
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There are many original designs that increase functionality to direct airflow for performance purposes on your tuned Nissan 240SX. These cars are a tuner favorite of the JDM scene. Fitting a 240SX body kit that adds downforce and ducts for brake cooling will allow you to stay on the track longer and keep your car planted on the straights. Accessories to your 240SX body kit, such as xenon/hid lights, side marker lights, and spoilers, can help you get the image ...
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Substantial handling improvements can be made to the 240SX by lightening and strengthening the chassis. 240SX Chassis Lightening You can reduce the weight of the car by removing unnecessary parts and replacing heavy components with lighter aftermarket parts. The following is a list of parts that you may consider removing and their weights: Sound deadening material: 39.8 lbs. A/C system: 29.2 lbs. Spare tire: 28.0 lbs. Hatch cover, speaker panels, and rear floor mats: 23.8 lbs. HICAS system: 22.4 lbs. ...
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The 240SX uses a MacPherson Strut front suspension and a 5-link independent rear suspension. The suspension system is supplemented by front and rear sway bars. (The 1995-1998 240SX Standard Coupe had only a front sway bar.) The S14 suspension works in the same way as the S13 although the dimensions of the components are slightly different between the two models. A MacPherson Strut suspension consists of an upright (containing the hub) that is supported at the bottom by an A-arm ...
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Super HICAS (High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension) is Nissan’s four-wheel steering system used on the 240SX. A similar system is used on the Nissan Skyline. Early HICAS designs used hydraulics for rear steering, but Super HICAS uses electronic actuators controlled by the ECM. Four-wheel steering on the 240SX is designed to improve low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability, especially during lane changes. Super HICAS operates in two modes: in-phase steering and opposite-phase steering. Opposite-phase steering, utilized at low speeds, turns the ...
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What tools are most important in the office that deals with serious revision of the Nissan Silvia S14 Tuning? A complete set of wrenches and screwdrivers? Laptop and a broadband lambda. Mr. Atsushi Ito has an excellent view of this Nissan Silvia S14 Tuning matter. He believes that this tuner can not do without welding. Therefore, the office in which the Nissan Silvia S14 Tuning opened said Weld (born “cook”). Nissan Silvia S14 Tuning Rear View The Nissan Tuning company ...
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Engines are complicated beasts with a lot of parts that move around. But a piston is one of the most recognizable parts by name. You may have heard its importance, but you probably can’t tell me what it does. Understanding how the piston works gives you far more knowledge about the engine, including how they and the rings can fail. What Is a Piston? A piston is a moving disk inside a cylinder. Piston rings seal the cylinder so that ...
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