200SX/Silvia/240SX FAQ
Updated March 22, 2001
Please note that opinions and information expressed here may not be that of Nissan Motor
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Mistakes or omissions are most likely mine, and are certainly not intentional.
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Warning
This list contains many modifications which may void your vehicle's
warranty, or even be illegal in some areas. It is your responsibility to check
the validity, safety and legality of anything in this list.
0 - What's in this list?
I tried to find one of these but there didn't seem to be one. Guess I'll just have
to write my own...
Information has been culled from a lot of sources. Where someone sends me some material
I will try to acknowledge them in some way.
1 - Background
- 1.1 What is a 200SX?
- 1.2 Why "Silvia"?
- 1.3 History
- 1.4 What are the differences in the cars?
- 1.5 What others say about the car.
- 1.6 What about owner's clubs?
- 1.7 What about the convertible?
- 1.8 Why is it a 240SX in America?
- 1.9 What about the 4WD version?
2 - Performance
- 2.1 What's under the hood?
- 2.2 What'll she do mister?
- 2.3 What's the standard boost?
3 - Enhancements
- 3.1 How can I improve the roadholding of my car?
- 3.2 What's a popular development plan?
- 3.3 Are there "chips" available for my car?
- 3.4 What needs to be done to the brakes?
- 3.5 What's a cold air duct?
- 3.6 How do I install a boost gauge?
- 3.7 How do I install an oil pressure gauge?
- 3.8 What Do-it-yourself electronic add-ons are there?
- 3.9 What's a bleed valve?
- 3.10 What's the CONSULT port and how can it help me?
- 3.11 How can I mount a video camera in the car?
- 3.12 Will an RB26DETT fit in my engine bay?
- 3.13 Where can I find a manual for a ... ?
- 3.14 I'm on a budget, how can I improve my car?
- 3.15 How big is the stock intercooler and should I replace it?
- 3.16 Where do I buy performance parts?
4 - Living with a 200SX
- 4.1 What precautions should I take?
- 4.2 My car feels "nervous" when cornering...
- 4.3 How do I set that %$#^! bottom airbox clip?
- 4.4 Why can't I get full boost in 1st gear?
- 4.5 What is it with the headlights on the S14a?
- 4.6 Something in my engine "rattles" when I take off sometimes.
- 4.7 I fitted a blow-off valve and my car blows smoke on the overrun.
- 4.8 How do I clean the Air Flow Meter?
- 4.9 How do I get the rear brake pistons back into the
callipers?
- 4.10 Is my car "Y2K compliant"?
- 4.11 How do I get a service manual?
- 4.12 How do I read ECU Fault Codes?
- 4.13 How do I read ABS Fault Codes?
- 4.14 What's this about cracked exhaust
manifolds?
- 4.15 Where can I find pin-outs for the ECU?
- 4.16 Where can I find pin-outs for the Auto Controller?
5 - Administrivia
- 5.1 Could you please add a picture of my car?
- 5.2 Can I link to this page?
- 5.3 Can I get an answer by E-Mail?
- 5.4 Is there a mailing list I can join?
6 - Links and References
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