rate your mods and "upgrades"
#16
Oil
Keeps the motor from blowing, cheap
Exhaust
Toned down the exhaust a few hundred Db's
Alternator
I can drive more than 2 miles at a time
New Tires
It actually rides smooth
RB20 Swap, Full Brake upgrade, New Suspension
To be completed sometime.
Keeps the motor from blowing, cheap
Exhaust
Toned down the exhaust a few hundred Db's
Alternator
I can drive more than 2 miles at a time
New Tires
It actually rides smooth
RB20 Swap, Full Brake upgrade, New Suspension
To be completed sometime.
#17
On a scale from 1 to 10 this is how I rate modifications
CATCO/MAGNA FLOW HI flow CATYLITIC converters
Guaranteed to show more torque than cat less systems. Also safe for the environment. 8.5
248/240 cam combo with a 2 degree retard on the 248 exhaust cam onto INT from 4tooth counterclockwise method
Cheapest modification by far for the KA24de and people can make there own timing gears for the KA and save a bundle compared to Jim Wolfe technology.8.5
SAFC
For a piggy back that a lot of people make fun of it can make more power than most ecu tunes once on the dyno, with a wide band. Plain and simply an easy device to use when adjusting A/Fr's to advanced or retarded timing manually from the distributor or CAS. A must have for the cheap tuner trying to get by.9.0
Aluminum Flywheel
Throttle response becomes crazy and you can feel the torque at the wheels, this is also great to use when saving fuel at the pump. Less weight to the drive train system allows the engine to exert less energy (degradation) so the load is less and uses less fuel.9.0
DC sports header 4-2-1
Modification made the most improvement out of any bolt on mod the only thing that would be better is a turbo and turbo manifold system. For NA engines I give this header9.0
NISMO MOUNTS
don't do anything but stiffen the ride, and there costly. I give NISMo a 5.5
N60 MAF for natural Aspiration and forced induction
This upgrade is a must because the G series MAFS for the KA suck.
G60 and G70 MAF I give a thumbs down with a3.0
N60 MAF I give a 7.5
N62 MAF I give a 8.5
Ford Cobra MAF I give a 9.0
MAP sensor a ***** fuc$IN 10
CATCO/MAGNA FLOW HI flow CATYLITIC converters
Guaranteed to show more torque than cat less systems. Also safe for the environment. 8.5
248/240 cam combo with a 2 degree retard on the 248 exhaust cam onto INT from 4tooth counterclockwise method
Cheapest modification by far for the KA24de and people can make there own timing gears for the KA and save a bundle compared to Jim Wolfe technology.8.5
SAFC
For a piggy back that a lot of people make fun of it can make more power than most ecu tunes once on the dyno, with a wide band. Plain and simply an easy device to use when adjusting A/Fr's to advanced or retarded timing manually from the distributor or CAS. A must have for the cheap tuner trying to get by.9.0
Aluminum Flywheel
Throttle response becomes crazy and you can feel the torque at the wheels, this is also great to use when saving fuel at the pump. Less weight to the drive train system allows the engine to exert less energy (degradation) so the load is less and uses less fuel.9.0
DC sports header 4-2-1
Modification made the most improvement out of any bolt on mod the only thing that would be better is a turbo and turbo manifold system. For NA engines I give this header9.0
NISMO MOUNTS
don't do anything but stiffen the ride, and there costly. I give NISMo a 5.5
N60 MAF for natural Aspiration and forced induction
This upgrade is a must because the G series MAFS for the KA suck.
G60 and G70 MAF I give a thumbs down with a3.0
N60 MAF I give a 7.5
N62 MAF I give a 8.5
Ford Cobra MAF I give a 9.0
MAP sensor a ***** fuc$IN 10
Last edited by BigVinnie; 08-08-2007 at 03:37 PM.
#20
haha.
StreetGlow Green Neon Underglow-
Pro-great unique look
Con- even though mine's legal, i get tons of cop attention
Rotora OE fit Drilled/Slotted front disc rotors-
Pro-tons more braking force
Con-still dont have abs, so that extra force locks them up harder
Neutron Performance Exhaust-
Pro-great sporty tone, not too ricey, but just enough to turn heads
Con-a)didnt like it at first
b) cops definitely notice the loudness
c) i get complaints delivering newpapers at 3am with loud 3k rpm shifts in apts
SXY S14 personalized license plate-
Pro-no cons and it makes me unique
and general KA motor-
Pro-definitely good times although
Con- its slow
its heavy
it leaks massive amounts of oil
and, its weak
StreetGlow Green Neon Underglow-
Pro-great unique look
Con- even though mine's legal, i get tons of cop attention
Rotora OE fit Drilled/Slotted front disc rotors-
Pro-tons more braking force
Con-still dont have abs, so that extra force locks them up harder
Neutron Performance Exhaust-
Pro-great sporty tone, not too ricey, but just enough to turn heads
Con-a)didnt like it at first
b) cops definitely notice the loudness
c) i get complaints delivering newpapers at 3am with loud 3k rpm shifts in apts
SXY S14 personalized license plate-
Pro-no cons and it makes me unique
and general KA motor-
Pro-definitely good times although
Con- its slow
its heavy
it leaks massive amounts of oil
and, its weak
Last edited by neville610135; 08-08-2007 at 06:14 PM.
#21
#25
- CP pistons
Pros: They're forged...they're nice
Cons: They're expensive - Carrillo H-Beam Rods
Pros: They're top-notch
Cons: They're REALLY expensive - ARP Main stud kit
Pros: They keep my motor together
Cons: If you don't get the correct ones shortened, they'll push through your sr20det upper oil pan. - ARP Head stud kit
Pros: They keep the head secured.
Cons: They're not long enough, and under a certain amount of boost, they can/will allow the head to lift...not good. - Power Enterprises 1.1mm metal headgasket
Pros: It keeps my engine together
Cons: None yet... - Ferrea double-valve springs,titanium retainers, seats
Pros: They are a wonderful upgrade to have when you have big cams.
Cons: None really, but I believe that Supertechs are better. - Tomei Rocker Arm Stoppers
Pros: They're 'supposed' to keep my rocker arms in place
Cons: Any ras has been known to either: A. Let the rocker fall off. or B. Break the rocker at high rpm. Moral of the story, get rid of the stock hla's and get some solid lifters. - HKS 272 Step 2 cams
Pros: They were the best cam back when I got them, excellent top end power.
Cons: None really, there are better cams out there though. - HKS Adj. cam sprockets
Pros: It's HKS for god's sake
Cons: ?? How can cam timing adjustability have a con? (when done right) - Precision PT67 Turbo (T4)
Pros: Big power, huge top-end.
Cons: Lag - SST (Sublime Speed and Technology) stainless top-mount manifold
Pros: Indestructible tubular header with great flow
Cons: Some bolts are hard to get to. - SST wastegate dump
Pros: Works like a charm.
Cons: Loud. - SST 3.5" Stainless downpipe.
Pros: Looks and sounds awesome
Cons: Slightly tight clearances - 4" intake pipe w/ K&N filter
Pros: It's a 4" intake
Cons: It's not 5" - Tial 40mm wastegate with 1.0 bar spring
Pros: It works like a charm.
Cons: It's loud - Tial racing blow-off valve
Pros: It's an awesome blow-off valve, no leaks, nothing. it's great.
Cons: None really. - Blitz LM Front mount Intercooler w/ piping
Pros: It's Blitz damnit! and it was a direct fit.
Cons: Price, and now I wish I had a bigger core. - KOYO radiator w/ Dual 12" FAL fans
Pros: Keeps the car cool and looks awesome
Cons: None. - Greddy intake manifold
Pros: Great top-end power, big hp gains.
Cons: They've been known to swallow throttlebody bolts unless you get a q45 throttle body, and they don't come with a throttle cable mounting bracket. - Greddy Catch can
Pros: It works great
Cons: None. - Custom top feed fuel rail with -8 fuel fittings
Pros: It delivers all the fuel I need!
Cons: It ended up being more expensive than buying an off-the-shelf fuel rail - MSD top feed 96/lb injectors
Pros: Great for big time power
Cons: Dumps fuel, bad mpg, idle not as good. - Aeromotive FPR
Pros: Works like a charm
Cons: None. - Upgraded -8 Stainless Teflon Fuel lines
Pros: Stainless looks good, isn't affected by race gas.
Cons: They're a ***** to put together if you're building yourself! - Twin Walbro 255lph fuel pumps
Pros: One is primary, the other kicks on when in boost.
Cons: If not setup properly, could cause some bad things to happen. - Splitfire Super Direct DI ignition system
Pros: Direct bolt-on kit, no modification necessary.
Cons: Coilpack cover is a tight squeeze with them in place. - AEM EMS
Pros: *sigh*...it's a standalone, fully adjust any car setting.
Cons: Finniky, bugs, doesn't play well with stock Nissan cas. Wouldn't suggest anyone to buy one! - Mickey Thompson ET street radials
Pros: Sticky as hell!
Cons: Fast tread wear! - 300zx rims
Pros: Stock look
Cons: Stock look - Vlsd
Pros: Easy to find, cheap.
Cons: Not a clutch-type lsd - LS Auto 4340 Chromemoly (Stage 3) axles
Pros: Heavy duty axles
Cons: Not fun to assemble - ACT Streetlite flywheel
Pros: Good flywheel for high hp cars
Cons: none for my application. - RPS 6 puck clutch
Pros: Affordable, handles 550+ ft/lb torque
Cons: Not a multi-plate clutch, won't hold up to too much abuse when you get extremely high hp. - HKS Hypermax drag coilovers
Pros: Awesome for drag racing
Cons: Expensive to rebuild - Whiteline polyurethane bushings (upper/lower links, subframe spacers, TC, etc.)
Pros: Improved handling, etc.
Cons: Bumpy ride! - 6 Point rollbar
Pros: Keeps me safe
Cons: It's a ***** to get in and out of the car. - 5 lug conversion
Pros: Many wheel choices
Cons: Time consuming to install.
- 300zx master cylinder
Pros: Improved braking system, improved pedal feel.
Cons: Locating one was kind of hard. - 300zx 30mm calipers
Pros: Improved braking
Cons: Need some wheels to clear them. - Brembo slotted 30mm front rotors and slotted rear rotors
Pros: Improved braking
Cons: None really. - Stainless steel brake lines (PDM racing)
Pros: Improved braking, stainless is always good.
Cons: none really. - EBC green pads
Pros: I got them for free
Cons: There is better pads out there.
#26
Suspension
Kazama Subframe Spacers - Less subframe flopage..no cons
Megan Racing Coilovers - Good slam with good handling at a cheap price, not as quality as others
Project Nissan RUCA's - Good quality rucas at affordable price
Front Strut Bar - Stiffer and cheap, gets in the way sometimes
Rear Strut Bar - Stiffer and cheap
1991 Hicas VLSD - it works fine for what i do, not always locked..
1991 Hicas SE Rear Swaybar - stiffer and cheap
S5 5-Lug Conversion - more wheels!, expensive
Trial Zelda Tryforce Wheels (17x9 +14) - i love them and not everybody and there moma have my wheels, a little heavy
J30 Front Brakes - work better than stock and they were cheap as hell, better out there
Hawk Pads - work great, wana warm up for best braking
Brembo Rotors - a lot better than stock and not to expensive
Performance
S13 SR20-DET - lighter and faster, $$$
Greddy V-SPL FMIC - works great, $$$
Greddy Profec B-spec II Boost Controller - works great and easy, sometimes it spikes
Greddy Auto Turbo Timer - love it
Greddy Type-RS BOV - piece of **** dont buy it
Greddy Rocker Arm Stoppers - high revs and an easy motor saver for cheap
Greddy Metal Head Gasket - great for boost
HKS Wastegate Actuator - works great
HKS Fan Controller - i love it but kinda a pain to operate
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump - must have
Z32 Fuel Filter - helps
3in. Intake - works better i guess lol
Flex-A-Lite Dual 12in. Electric Fans - work great and frees up ponies
Aluminum Hotpipe - looks pretty
3in. Exhaust - sounds great and helps performance in the low end, it has less topend though
Exedy Clutch - lasted a good while and only stage 1
Resurfaced Flywheel and Pressure Plate - a must
C's Short Throw Shifter - absolutely love it, hard to find
Koyo Copper Radiator - great cooling at an affordable price, aluminum is better
Nismo Thermostat - great for max cooling, $$$
Megan Racing Turbo Manifold - faster spooling and cheap
Megan Racing Catch Can - helps with blow by
Megan Racing Turbo Outlet - faster spool and cheap
Megan Racing Test Pipe - no cat= better for earth nd motor, illegal i guess
Megan Racing Downpipe - faster spooling and better power
Megan Racing Pulleys - faster revs and look pretty
Mines ECU - helped performance and no governor or rev limiter, $$
S14 T28 BB Turbo - faster spool and more boost for cheap, had to buy new turbo lines and inlet
Taka Steel Braided Turbo Lines - pretty, $$$
Nissan Leopard 550cc Injectors - cheap 550cc that work great and fit directly
Z32 Maf - a must for the higher power
S-AFC 1 - a good cheap tuner, theres better out there
Dyno Tune - a must, $$$
Circuit Sports Magnetic Drain Plug - yay i know if my motor is falling apart
Interior
Kazama Shift **** - feels great, gets hot as hell in the summer
Kazama Drift Button - works good
New Shift Boot - pretty
Autotechnic Boost Guage - looks and works good for cheap
Autotechnic Air/Fuel Guage - looks and works good for cheap
Autometer Dual Pillar Pod - serves purpose
JVC CD Player - piece of ****
JDM Sparkle Steering Wheel - helps steering response and is blingin!, $$$
Memphis Audio Speakers - sound great without weighing down the car
NRG Quick Release - brings wheel closer and is cool to take of the wheel lol
Exterior
Works 9 Aero Replica - looks good with decent fitment for cheap
VIS CF Hood - good fitment and quality
Velocity Red Paint - pretty
Nismo Oil Cap - its fake..it looks pretty though
Bosch H4 Headlight Conversion - better lighting, $$
Cub240.com Decals - +30hp
Zilvia.net Decals - +27.87hp
Kazama Subframe Spacers - Less subframe flopage..no cons
Megan Racing Coilovers - Good slam with good handling at a cheap price, not as quality as others
Project Nissan RUCA's - Good quality rucas at affordable price
Front Strut Bar - Stiffer and cheap, gets in the way sometimes
Rear Strut Bar - Stiffer and cheap
1991 Hicas VLSD - it works fine for what i do, not always locked..
1991 Hicas SE Rear Swaybar - stiffer and cheap
S5 5-Lug Conversion - more wheels!, expensive
Trial Zelda Tryforce Wheels (17x9 +14) - i love them and not everybody and there moma have my wheels, a little heavy
J30 Front Brakes - work better than stock and they were cheap as hell, better out there
Hawk Pads - work great, wana warm up for best braking
Brembo Rotors - a lot better than stock and not to expensive
Performance
S13 SR20-DET - lighter and faster, $$$
Greddy V-SPL FMIC - works great, $$$
Greddy Profec B-spec II Boost Controller - works great and easy, sometimes it spikes
Greddy Auto Turbo Timer - love it
Greddy Type-RS BOV - piece of **** dont buy it
Greddy Rocker Arm Stoppers - high revs and an easy motor saver for cheap
Greddy Metal Head Gasket - great for boost
HKS Wastegate Actuator - works great
HKS Fan Controller - i love it but kinda a pain to operate
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump - must have
Z32 Fuel Filter - helps
3in. Intake - works better i guess lol
Flex-A-Lite Dual 12in. Electric Fans - work great and frees up ponies
Aluminum Hotpipe - looks pretty
3in. Exhaust - sounds great and helps performance in the low end, it has less topend though
Exedy Clutch - lasted a good while and only stage 1
Resurfaced Flywheel and Pressure Plate - a must
C's Short Throw Shifter - absolutely love it, hard to find
Koyo Copper Radiator - great cooling at an affordable price, aluminum is better
Nismo Thermostat - great for max cooling, $$$
Megan Racing Turbo Manifold - faster spooling and cheap
Megan Racing Catch Can - helps with blow by
Megan Racing Turbo Outlet - faster spool and cheap
Megan Racing Test Pipe - no cat= better for earth nd motor, illegal i guess
Megan Racing Downpipe - faster spooling and better power
Megan Racing Pulleys - faster revs and look pretty
Mines ECU - helped performance and no governor or rev limiter, $$
S14 T28 BB Turbo - faster spool and more boost for cheap, had to buy new turbo lines and inlet
Taka Steel Braided Turbo Lines - pretty, $$$
Nissan Leopard 550cc Injectors - cheap 550cc that work great and fit directly
Z32 Maf - a must for the higher power
S-AFC 1 - a good cheap tuner, theres better out there
Dyno Tune - a must, $$$
Circuit Sports Magnetic Drain Plug - yay i know if my motor is falling apart
Interior
Kazama Shift **** - feels great, gets hot as hell in the summer
Kazama Drift Button - works good
New Shift Boot - pretty
Autotechnic Boost Guage - looks and works good for cheap
Autotechnic Air/Fuel Guage - looks and works good for cheap
Autometer Dual Pillar Pod - serves purpose
JVC CD Player - piece of ****
JDM Sparkle Steering Wheel - helps steering response and is blingin!, $$$
Memphis Audio Speakers - sound great without weighing down the car
NRG Quick Release - brings wheel closer and is cool to take of the wheel lol
Exterior
Works 9 Aero Replica - looks good with decent fitment for cheap
VIS CF Hood - good fitment and quality
Velocity Red Paint - pretty
Nismo Oil Cap - its fake..it looks pretty though
Bosch H4 Headlight Conversion - better lighting, $$
Cub240.com Decals - +30hp
Zilvia.net Decals - +27.87hp
#27
Stance GR Basic Coilovers
Pros: Adjustable ride height, firm ride, EXCELLENT for a daily driver when set to soft. Under 1000 bucks.
Cons: None thus far.
Ebay exhaust
Pros: Cheap as *****, sounds good for a $200 exhaust.
Cons: Slight rattling issue at first (against the car).
17'' Sentra SE-R Spec V Wheels
Pros: Large, light, good looking wheels. Sits flush without spacers.
Cons: A little too narrow.
S14 Seats
Pros: Way more comfortable and supportive than S13 seats.
Cons: There are still better seats out there.
JVC HDR1 radio
Pros: Inexpensive, quality HD radio. Controls my ipod.
Cons: Simple display.
Pros: Adjustable ride height, firm ride, EXCELLENT for a daily driver when set to soft. Under 1000 bucks.
Cons: None thus far.
Ebay exhaust
Pros: Cheap as *****, sounds good for a $200 exhaust.
Cons: Slight rattling issue at first (against the car).
17'' Sentra SE-R Spec V Wheels
Pros: Large, light, good looking wheels. Sits flush without spacers.
Cons: A little too narrow.
S14 Seats
Pros: Way more comfortable and supportive than S13 seats.
Cons: There are still better seats out there.
JVC HDR1 radio
Pros: Inexpensive, quality HD radio. Controls my ipod.
Cons: Simple display.
Last edited by ryguy; 08-22-2007 at 11:39 PM.
#29
i hope he's joking.......
JDM? If thats what you think a Silvia badge kit from ebay will get you, then yes. That's exactly how a stock zenki looks in japan. Now the "nuetron" exhaust, green neon in the front bumper, and your custom black rims w/(semi) polished "lips". Thats should get you a license plate like RCR S14.lol -
-seriously tho. by simply throwing away the neon and using laqeur thinner on the rims, you can start your car in the right direction. Then some lowering springs and a catback and i might even call your car cool.
-Remember "flaming is a learning process" and i'm just trying to help you.!
-seriously tho. by simply throwing away the neon and using laqeur thinner on the rims, you can start your car in the right direction. Then some lowering springs and a catback and i might even call your car cool.
-Remember "flaming is a learning process" and i'm just trying to help you.!
#30