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You do not want want "super slick" gear oil in any of the Datsun/Nissan RWD transmissions. Redline MT90 is specific for transmissions running brass synchros. I know Jon recommends Swepco 201 but I wasted a Datsun 4 speed in one race after changing to 201. My trans guy at the time (Bill Breedlove) said the synchro were too slippery from the Swepco. I've run MT90 or a 50/50 mix of straight 30w non-detergent engine oil and ATF from then on without a problem.

Ground Control, myself, A1 Racing, Coleman, Summit Racing, Jegs, and dozens of other companies sell threaded sleeves for strut tubes.

Since when has Rocky Auto had a good reputation?

Luckily Ron stepped in. I was going to suspend three or four in this thread for a week. No more posts.

/soapbox on If you're not much of a mechanic why are you building adjustability in your suspension? Do you you know why to make an adjustment? Are you really going to adjust it that often? The AZC shocks are orders of magnitude better then Megans and since shocks are probably the most important part of any car's suspension and handling, to me the choice is obvious. But, if you're just building something for the "automotive lifestyle" and appearance is your only concern, go with the cheap stuff. /soapbox off Sorry to be harsh but I see so many people go down the mod path without any idea where they want to be on that path. Most end up changing a car they love into something they hate and then sell it for pennies on the dollar.

Don't do it. The harnesses will pop off your shoulder and you'll smash you face on the steering wheel.

The four most truthful statements in this arguement: This thread hasn't been ruined by an argument over opinions. There's a lot of tech in here. If people get upset about this kind of argument I see at racetracks every time I'm there (I work in the Tech shed) then both sides need tougher hides.

HP shock part numbers begin with HZ. HZ3038 for the HP and BZ3038 for the Illumina.

FOD - Foreign Object Damage.

The faster you spin the engine the more you'll benefit. Is it a big percentage? Probably not. Its one of those small changes that, in conjunction with other small changes, that result in a big overall improvement in performance. I see many people ignoring a 1% improvement in performance because its not worth it. They end up ignoring ten 1% performance improvements and wonder why their car performs 10% less then the next guy. FYI... the way my crank was knife edged was more for MOI improvements then windage. My engine was limited to 8,000 rpm so there wasn't a big gain to be had from windage reduction.

Knife edging is part of the lightening process. My LD28 crank went from 51 lbs. to 35 lbs. with a lot of surface treatment after all the machining. We actually used two cranks because the first could not be made straight enough after Nitriding. You will also need a good balancer like the ATI.

The Speedglas does go through batteries. I replace them a couple time a year. It seems at low welding power levels the helmet uses more power.

You can get 48/52 weight distribution just by moving the L28 back a few inches with modified motor mounts. The KA24DE weighs about the same as the L6 when fully dressed. The sensors used on the L6 engine are readily available from Nissan, Rock Auto, NAPA, etc. and are on the shelf. You really don't know what you're talking about when it comes to the L6 engine. Yes, the KA is a good engine and its a good swap for the S30. Just make sure when you post you have the correct information.

And there are two sides to the Tokico story. Again, don't get your hopes up.

You guys need to search the Suspension FAQ regarding the 8610. Its a race shock and needs a spring rate 250 lb. in. or above. It is not a street shock. And yes, gland nuts for the Koni and the Bilstien are a problem (I sell both shocks). In either case I've been ordering in quantities of 50 to have the parts available. I'm out of stock right now and it will be a while before I order more. The new business venture takes precedent.

From the latest Mark Ortiz newsletter:

And then you said... Do you realize how silly those two sentences are when put together? You're going from a single cam six cylinder 2.8L engine to a single cam 4 cylinder 2.4L engine because you want to make more power?

Or you can adjust them up instead of out and correct minor roll center issues. They are not just for camber. You also need to make sure your tie rods have enough adjustment to use these.

Agree with the Speedglas. I've been using them for 12 years and only had a headgear setup break.

On race engines I think in terms of dumpsters, not trash cans.

Cross post... Tokico USA is messed up. They outsourced all of their importation, warehousing, and distribution to one of their WDs (http://www.belshoreinc.com/) in mid-2011. It has been screwed up since then and I bailed on selling their products in late 2011. Belshore went under in late 2012: http://business-bank...enterprises-inc From what I understand Hitachi is shutting down Tokico and pulling out of the aftermarket. They have had no new product development since 2009.

Innovative like 1955...

Tokico USA is messed up. They outsourced all of their importation, warehousing, and distribution to one of their WDs (http://www.belshoreinc.com/) in mid-2011. It has been screwed up since then and I bailed on selling their products in late 2011. Belshore went under in late 2012: http://business-bankruptcies.com/cases/bel-shore-enterprises-inc From what I understand Hitachi is shutting down Tokico and pulling out of the aftermarket. They have had no new product development since 2009.

Not normal unless you're checking the rotation with no load on the springs. Fully loaded should see the pillow ball should take the rotation.

No. The only way to truly verify whether a rear end housing has a LSD of some kind is to remove the rear cover and look inside. A welded diff or a diff full of sawdust and tar will show the behaviors described by the guy on the 240SX forum.