Thought you guys would like this.
http://www.nissanraceshop.com
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Thought you guys would like this.
http://www.nissanraceshop.com
You can change the valve spring cap and keeper but u need to bring thay cylinder to tdc and stuff some rope into the cylinder so the valve doesnt fall out. Also u need a ohc valve spring compressor...
Lowering the rotating inertia weightl allow u to put a little more power to the wheels. So my slip yoke on my sdriveshaft is bad. Instead of getting a used part. Id rrather go with an upgrade. My car...
I like it. If you put a BMW v12 with ITB'S it would be a screamer.
I guess I'll play guinea pig! ahah
Im considering an aluminum performance shaft since my slip yoke is no good.
Thanks!
Different guages will give you different readings. The important data from your test is how close the numbers are together. I remember I got 185-190 on each cylinder l28 flat tops.
valvoline vr1 racing oil is pretty good stuff.
My first headgasket job looked better than that. ANyways. nice setup
how much and give me the detail please
that car has some identity issues. sorry
Coolant flushes are fine. Prestone works great and take years of calcium off from running with tap water. There is a lot less to go wrong than an engine flush....those I dont like either.
I hate stant caps. You can get an OEM parts on ebay from Nissan of chesapeak. Rad cap is 17 dollars
You should buy new retainer springs
Take a water bottle and put some liquid dish soap. Dont mix the bottle up and make foam. Now spray a steam of water on every inch of your vacuum lines and see if at any moment your idle changes....
I usually do all my own work unless I need a machine shop. Someone recommened bills datsun and I talked to the guy for 30min over the phone.
Seemed like a nice guy, someone who I thought could...
i HATE to revive a thread but if you search over on community.ratsuns.net he screwed over a lot of people and does shade tree mechanic work. Im just looking out for people who may be seaching for...
Okay, Ill start.
Beaverton Auto machine in beaverton oregon is great. Doesnt talk much, not to friendly, his shop is messy but he does great work.
whats up with all the horrible NW shops? ive been let down with bills datsun shoppe thats located locally here in Portland Oregon and I also thought Datsun Parts LLC was reliable. But the more I...
A lot has changed since then haha. Ive added MSD ignition, new ztherapy SU's with sm needles, pertronix blaster coil and electronic ignition,280z tacho,taylor wires,4 core radiator,hids for...
I use silicon gasket sealer. Works great
when ever you shock aluminum, steel or any other metal with hot and cold flashes it tends to make the molecular structure change.
maybe he reused the head bolts, when you take them out your supposed to replace them since they stretch a little bit when u have final torque.
A good way to kill yourself is putting your mouth on ignition parts in your car. I would never ever do that even if the car isnt running. You should always use a cheap multimeter atleast to test for...
when I changed my water pump i disconnected the fan shroud and draped it over the fan out of the way, removed the radiator, then I was able to take the shroud off, then I was able to remove the fan...