Hey Geordie,
Sounds like you are starting to appreciate why I spent some extra cash and
bought a 1/2 cut! :)
The only plumbing you really need is the bit that goes across the front of
the engine into the throttle body. This bit is nice to have because it has a
gentle taper from small to large as it approaches the throttle body -
difficult to replicate by hand. It also has the barb fitting that you need
to supply the Idle air control assy. The rest of the plumbing (it is
considerable) probably wouldn't be of much use to you. I'll have a sniff
around..
I would not recommend running without an intercooler. The maps in the ECU
are written around an engine with an intercooler. If you run without one and
then start upping the boost a bit (like ya do...) you are heading for a very
expensive experience. The standard 180SX/Silvia ones are pretty cheap to
buy. There are much better 'coolers around, but I would suggest that you use
one of these as a minimum.
I don't want Geordie's next post to be "Wanted : cheap pistons and gasket
kit to suit SR20...."
'later
PL
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Geordie Smith
Sent: Monday, 31 July 2000 11:23
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Tailshaft Spline Questions!
I agree with your last comment. The Uni joint on the SR spline looks to be
pressed together. Maybe I should pay someone to put the spline onto the old
tailshaft if the first or second fix doesn't work...
I think that for method number 2, that the spline pushes it'self into the
gearbox anyway, however far it needs to go within reason.. So that would
probably be a last resort..
Another question.. I need to replace/aquire the plumbing that goes between
the turbo and the throttle. That's the bit that goes across the front of the
motor. Is it wise to go to Nissan Australia for this or get it made to suit,
or is there something I can buy from somebody you know?
I also need the rubber hose that goes from the air filter to the inlet on
the turbo... Can you help me with this?
I rang Nissan, and apparently silvia parts are SPECIAL order type of
arrangement in Australia, so the dude said to go and have a look at his
catalog and try to pick the parts I need. He said it may cost a few hundred
bucks.. I know these things are expensive hoses, but to pay hundreds for 2
or 3 hoses is a bit dumb if I can get them made or whatever... Any clues on
that one?
Cheers.
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Sent: Monday, 1 January 1601 11:00 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Tailshaft Spline Questions!
Geordie,
Sounds like a good weekend was had. I've made a few comments on your shaft
questions below.
> So now my dilemma is as thus... The standard tailshaft appears to be
about
> 1 inch too long in the spline.. I have a spare tailshaft zackly same as
the
> one that's on. Anyway, Is there anything stopping me from chopping off the
> metal jacket from the spline so it can sit inside the end of the SR20
Gbox??
You can do that, it's quite common. We do it on FJ boxes with no apparent
problems.
> Secondly, am I able to chop off about 1cm from the end of the spline if
> required???
Don't know about this one, sounds like a bit of a dodgy fix.
> Failing that, how difficult is it to undo the uni-joint and stick the
SR20
> spline onto that joint?
Uni joints can be a bitch to get apart but with patience it isn't too bad a
job. If you have the correct SR gearbox spline especially if its the
original
one from your gearbox, this is what i would be trying to do. The only thing
to
check is whether or not the SR spline takes the same size uni as the
Bluebird
shaft so the spline and the shaft can be mated properly. You don't want this
joint to fail as it's very ugly having a tailshaft spinning at 6000rpm under
a
car unattached.
regards
Terry
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