Well Well Well..

So... I see that it has been a rather long time since I've posted anything here. It probably seems as if I went cold turkey and stopped writing altogether eh? Nah. I've just had my hands tied with several other projects.

Here is one of them:

One of our weekly meetings when we first started back in the winter!

To see more of merchandise, click HERE

I decided to get together with a few great friends and build something.  Create a new type of lifestyle which has our core values - racing - at the center.



But to incorporate every other aspect of life. I wanted to have a community. A place where you're inspired to push past your limits and to goof off without fear of anything or anyone.

This is, the 酒 Saké Clan-

Sadiq + Nick's S13's make me miss my many old hatchies!

A collaboration of Men and Women from all walks of life.

We started out with nothing. Originally a group of goofy guys building our cars and daydreaming. Now... we've made a name. Locals are talking. Race teams are enjoying our energy.

Center Focus. See more of Late Break Racing @latebreakracing

We've made great connections- and it's only the start.

A great friend of mine - Jon L. and his shop AkiiTire

I got me some 991 sweg. #Bauce

The website will be up soon (as that is where i'm spending all of my free time ... and my money lol) however, it is also my goal to continue this blog.

Not for anyone else, but myself. I love a good story. I also love being a part of something special. In the future I can look back on these posts (plus feel some serious nostalgia from the music I have playing here haha) and feel wonderful knowing that I followed my passion. Lived life on the edge. Drank some antifreeze. Nomsayin? Ok, maybe not coolant.. but close enough haha.

All the links will be provided if you're ever curious to see more but can't wait for me to upload - check out our various feeds! (We post daily on instagram).

Circosta in the 458 Italia GT3

And remember - keep on tuning!

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That Canadian Weather.

The Ladies

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Douchebag King

This is how I park at school.

No fucks given. LOL

Lurkin

That afteenoon 94

Power Steering! (ISIS)

So I finally got around to installing that bad boy. With help from my buddy Jon, we got that shit donneeeeeskii!

Type X: Sex

Follow the build Here

ISIS SS P/S Line Install

Just in case the original post on Zilvia becomes inaccessible in the future. 

240SX ISIS Stainless Steel Braided Power Steering Line Install and Review

A plague to the 240 family is a soft, leaky power steering system. In an effort to help correct this, Enjuku Racing’s ISIS product line offers a Stainless Steel Power Steering Line. On top of replacing leaky lines and improving steering feel, the line also allows for more clearance when going turbo and makes converting from 1989/1990 power steering systems to 1991+ much easier.

The line comes with everything you need for installation. The installation it’s self is not bad at all. Just expect to get a little messy with the power steering fluid.

After installation I noticed the steering feel is more direct and turn in is more responsive. I have not experienced any leaks from the line after about a month or so and a drift event.

Tools needed:

• A set of metric open ended wrenches 
• Drain pan
• New Power Steering fluid

Installation:
Step one: Make some room for you to work by removing the air filter and mass air flow sensor.

Step two: Place a drain pan under the rack to catch the fluid and remove the bottom line going into the steering rack.
*note* mine was old and broke so don’t be surprised if yours does too 

Step 3: Remove the bracket holding the lines inside fender.

Step four: Remove the top part of the hose from the power steering pump.

Step five: Insert the fittings into the PS pump and Rack separately from the line using the washers that came with the line.
*note* Be careful of the o-ring on the fitting and don’t lose it.

Step six: Install the line onto the fittings and snug it down.

Step 7: Fill with new fluid and give the wheels a few turns back and forth with the engine running to circulate the fluid and you are good to go!

1991-1994 S-Chassis FSM Specs

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Original document HERE

Note: these are in Imperial Units 

AIR CONDITIONING:
-belt deflection mm(inches)
......max limit 12 (0.47)
......adjustment of belt in service 7.5-8.5 (0.295-0.335)
......new belt 6.5-7.5 ( 0.256-0.295)
......refrigerant 1.8 - 2.0 lb of R12

ALIGNMENT:
-Front wheel alignment (unladen)(ie fuel, radiator and engine oil full with
spare tire, jack, and tools.)
.....camber -1 degree 30' to 0 degree
.....caster 6 degree 00' to 7 degree 30'
.....toe in mm (in) 0.3 - 2.3 (0.012 - 0.091)
.....toe in degree 2' - 13' ( total toe in angle)
.....full turns inner wheel 39 degree - 43 degree
.....full turns outer wheel 33 degree

-Rear wheel alignment (unladen) as above
.....camber -1 degree 30' to -0 degree 36'
.....toe in mm (in) 0.5- 4.5 (0.020- 0.177)
.....toe in degree 3' - 25' (total toe in angle)

ALTERNATOR:
-belt deflection with engine cold mm(inches)
.....max limit 11 (0.43)
.....adjusting used belt 7-8 (0.28-0.31)
.....new belt 6-7 ( 0.24-0.28)

BELT ADJUSTMENT(DEFLECTION): see alternator, power steering, air conditioning

BRAKES:

CL22VB (non-abs)
-pad repair limit mm (in) 2.0 ( 0.079)
-minimum front rotor thickness limit 18.0 (0.709) mm (in)
-minimum rear rotor thickness limit 8.0 (0.315) mm (in)

CL25VA (abs)
-pad repair limit mm (in) 2.0 ( 0.079)
-minimum front rotor thickness limit 20.0 (0.709) mm (in)
-minimum rear rotor thickness limit 8.0 (0.315) mm (in)

-pedal free height M/T 177- 187 (6.97 - 7.36) mm (in)
-pedal free height A/T 186- 196 (7.32 - 7.72) mm (in)
-parking brake # of notches 6-8 (under force of 196N, 20kg, 44lb)

CLUTCH PEDAL:
- height mm (in) 186-196 ( 7.32- 7.72)
- pedal free play mm (in) 1.0-3.0 ( 0.039- 0.118)

COOLANT
(with reservoir tank) 7-1/8 quarts

COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR:

Temperature(F).........................Resistance(kOhms)
68 F...................................................2.1-2.9
122 F.................................................0.68-1.0
176 F.................................................0.30-0.33

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER:
-(R200) 2-3/4 pints
-(R200V) 3-1/8 pints
EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR: 85.3 +- 8.53 k ohms @ 212 F
ENGINE OIL: 3-3/4 quarts(without filter); 4 quarts(with filter)


ENGINE COMPRESSION:
-standard 179 psi @ 300rpm
-minimum 151 psi @ 300 rpm
-difference limit between cylinders 14 psi @ 300rpm

ENGINE TUNE UP DATA:
-Engine model KA24DE
-Firing Order 1-3-4-2
-Idle speed (in "N" position, No-Load) 700 +/- 50 rpm
-Idle speed (In "N" position, Air Conditioning ON) 1000 +/- rpm
-Ignition timing 20 degrees = +/- 2 degrees B.T.D.C. at idle speed
FUEL PRESSURE at idling
-34 psi
-43 psi(vacuum hose to fuel pressure regulator disconnected)
FUEL PUMP: 0.5 omns

FUEL TANK: 15-7/8 gallons
IACV-AAC VALVE: 10 ohms
IGNITION COIL
-primary resistance(68F)..........................1.0 ohms
-secondary reistance(68F)......................10.0 k ohms
-primary voltage......................................battery voltage(11-14)
IGNITION WIRE: less than 30 k ohms(high tension cable resistance)
INJECTOR: approx 11 ohms

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR(Engine warm and idling under no load)
-supply voltage.............battery voltage(11-14)
-output voltage............0.8-1.2

OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG tightening torque: ( 29-39 N-m; 3.0-4.0 kg-m; 22-29 ft-lb)

OIL PRESSURE:
-Idle Speed More than 11 PSI
-At 3000 rpm no load 60-70 PSI

POWER STEERING SYSTEM: 1.0 quart

automatic transmission fluid Dexron ll recommended

POWER STEERING PUMP BELT DEFLECTION (without SUPER HICAS):
-max limit 13mm (0.51 inches)
-deflection of used belt 7.5-8.5 ( 0.295- 0.335)
-deflection of new belt 6.5-7.5 (0.256- 0.295)
-Applied pressed force N (kg, lb) 98 (10, 22)

POWER STEERING PUMP BELT DEFLECTION(with SUPER HICAS):
-limit 9 (0.35)
-deflection after adjustment 6.5-7.5 ( 0.256- 0.295)
-deflection of new belt 5.5-6.5 (0.217- 0.256)
-Applied pressed force N (kg, lb) 98 (10, 22)

RADIATOR:
-relief pressure 11-14 psi
-leakage test pressure 23 psi
RESISTOR: approx 2.2 k ohms
SPARK PLUG:
- type-standard BKR5E-11
-cold BKR6E-11
-cold BKR7E-11
-gap mm (in) 1.0-1.1 (0.039-0.043)
-tightening torque(20-29 N-m; 2.0 - 3.0 kg-m ; 14-22 ft-lb)

THEROMSTAT
-valve opening temperature 170 degree fahrenheit
-maximum valve lift 0.31 inches @ 194 degree fahrenheit
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Accelerator pedal conditions...............Resistance(k ohms)
completely released....................................approx 2
partially released........................................2-10
completely depressed................................approx 10


TRANSMISSION FLUID
-manual transmission (M/T) 5-1/8 pints
-automatic transmission (A/T) 8-3/4 quarts
VACUUM; 20 in-Hg @ idle.


Wheel Lug nut torque -Wheel Lug Nut 72-87

Tensioner locations for belt removal 

Rocket Bunny Vert

Nasty. Real real nasty.

Coolbeans

Summer, I MISS YOU. Please hurry and come back so I can go sideways with the windows down.

For the time being, Ryan Tuerck and his Hooning will hold me over.

Ya'll crazy.