Nissan SR20DET

Nissan Ka Vs Nissan Sr20det Top Engine

Nissan KA VS Nissan SR20DET - The Battle For Supremacy

The Age Old Debate Comparing The S Chassis' Engines
From the September, 2010 issue of Super Street

Nissan Ka Vs Nissan Sr20det Top Engine
The argument for which engine reigns supreme has been around since the beginning of car customization. For as long as manufacturers have been producing cross-compatible engines, enthusiasts have found ways to figure out how to get them to work in their cars. For Honda guys, it was between the different B-series engines; more recently, it has evolved into a K-series versus B-series game. But for Nissan guys there wasn't always so much choice. While everyone else in the world got the SR20DET, US 240SX owners were given the naturally-aspirated KA24DE, originally a truck engine and not a sporty engine. With the exception of a few hardcore followers, the venerable truck engine was an outcast from the very beginning, written off as "junk". In some degrees, it still gets a bad rap to this very day.
Nissan Ka Vs Nissan Sr20det Full View Engine
But the SR block is not without faults. If big power is your game, the KA has a larger base displacement (2389cc) in comparison to an SR (1998cc). As the old adage goes, there is no replacement for displacement. Bigger motor means bigger power, that is, unless you have boost (more on that later). It would take quite a bit of stroking (That's what she... nevermind. - JW) and honing to get the SR to even par with the KA. The limiting factor for the SR here is the shorter deck height. You can only stroke it so far to where you hit a physical limit. Being a smaller displacement engine, it is also limited to how much the amount of exhaust pressure it can generate. This means that with the same size turbo on each engine (say an HKS GT-RS), the KA would be able to spool the turbo faster, theoretically hitting peak boost sooner than the SR would. Although it wasn't originally designed for boost, the KA engine can, to a point, hold its own when boosted. Its cast iron block is built tough to handle abuse, but falls a little short with its puny rods and cast pistons. Its weakest points are its head gasket and head studs. The SR was built for boost from day one as its head gasket, head studs, pistons and rods can hold their own against mild turbo upgrades and increase in boost levels.

Injection Kit

Hot New Products Dvc 100 Controller

Devils Own Injection Kit And More - Upgrade

Hot New Products
From the May, 2010 issue of Super Street

Hot New Products Dvc 100 Controller
Who: devilsown injection
What: dvc-100 controller
Rides: all
Source: www.alcohol-injection.com
Do you want to own your competition like a devil(s)? Then you need DevilsOwn's new alcohol injection kit. The DVC-100 controller is adjustable with a built in 100-psi MAP sensor for vehicles making serious boost. Each kit comes with a methanol rated 250-psi variable speed pump, heavy duty check valve, 20' of black high pressure nylon tubing, self sealing bulk head fitting with built-in filter, three sizes of nickel-plated nozzles featuring their micro droplettechnology and all hardware necessary.
Hot New Products Combo Gauge
Who: glowshift gauges
What: 3-in-1 combo gauge
Rides: all
Source: www.glowshift.com
So you've been rocking your older cousin's hand-me-down second gen Eclipse for the last few years and life's been good. The car runs great, despite the fast-and-furious graphics and all the other crap from 2001. But there's just one problem, having to look past 15 gauges just to see how fast you're driving is turning you insane, not to mention making your eyes bleed. Clean up that mess of a cockpit with GlowShift's newest creation, the 3-in-1 gauge. Capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound and displaying boost along with two temperature readings of your choice - this unit is sure to find it's way into plenty of cars soon!
Hot New Products Axela Window Visors
Who: jdm goodie
What: mazda3 axela window visors
Rides: 2004-09 mazda3 hatchback
Source: www.jdmgoodie.com
The Mazda3 hatch is a pretty dope looking car, but as we all know there are plenty of things you can do to improve it. In true JDM fashion, JDM Goodie is bringing over window visors for your Mazda3 - the perfect addition for your car to add some style and functionality.
Hot New Products Engine Conversion Kit
Who: sikky manufacturing
What: ls1 engine swap conversion kit
Rides: 1989-1998 nissan 240sx/silvia
Source: www.sikky.com
Love it or hate it, the LS engine is a serious powerplant and is quickly becoming the engine of choice for many 240 owners. Sikky is making it easier than ever to put that American V8 into your RWD drift-mobile via their swap kits. No cutting or welding is required and all the guesswork is done with this direct bolt in mount kit.
Hot New Products Rear Bumper Support
Who: demonwerkz
What: rear bumper support
Rides: 2003-07 mitsubishi lancer evolution
Source: www.demonwerkz.com
If you or someone you know owns an Evo VIII or IX you probably know that the JDM rear bumper is a lot hotter than the USDM. What you might not know is that to run the JDM rear bumper you have to run the JDM bumper support - which might as well be whittled out of balsa wood. Well Demonwerkz has designed a new piece that allows you to run the JDM bumper without sacrificing your safety. They've gotta' be the most considerate Demons ever!
Hot New Products Avic X90bt
Who: pioneer
What: avic-x920bt
Rides: any 2-din
Source: www.pioneerelectronics.com
Get lost a lot? We thought so, but not anymore! The AVIC-X920BT knows your hometown like your hand knows your... well... But if navigation isn't enough how about the all new PandoraLink which allows you to control Pandora from your phone directly on the screen! That means you can book mark, thumbs up/down and change stations without ever touching your cellular device. There are probably a million other things the source unit can do so to see them all checkout Pioneer's website!

Drift Essentials Guide

Mazda Rx7 Front View

Drift Essentials Guide


Mazda Rx7 Front View
Drifting takes guts, skill and a car that sings. Speeding headlong at massive k-rails, timing is everything, and reflexes of car and driver are put to the test as the tail swings out with inches, separating success and catastrophic body damage. Hitting the high notes in the drift game takes a car with a properly modified and set-up suspension. With amateur drifting weekends, grassroots events and regional pro-am competitions cropping up on a nationwide basis, more enthusiasts are drifting than ever before. When it comes to suspensions there are some drift essential mods that really open the door to fun and rewarding drift sessions.
Kaaz Gear Oil Front View
Limited-Slip DifferentiaL
Psychedelic one-liners aside, a limited-slip differential (LSD) is the most critical ingredient to a satisfying drift experience. The LSD keeps both drive tires hookin' and cookin' as the car struggles for grip. When it comes to the venerable AE86 Corolla (shameless plug: pick up the current Project Car to see a very cool SR5-to-GT-S conversion and more detailed explanations about why you should be looking to invest in some of the parts mentioned here) or any older standard-LSD-equipped car, Drift-Office's Nathan Robinson says "be wary of that stock LSD". Drift-Office is a tuning shop in Auburn, Washington that naturally has a soft spot for the AE86, and is quick to point out that Hachi Rokus have 25 years on the clock and their unsuspecting LSDs will quickly become shrapnel when put under the rigors of serious drifting. The LSD has to be up to the task. A 1.5-way LSD is good, especially if the car is going to be doing some grip along with the slip. If you plan to do some road circuit runs, time attacks of the like the 1.5 is the way to go because it won't lock-up during off-throttle situations. A 2.0-way unit is the best solution for strictly drifting as it keeps the drive wheels locked all the time.
Drift Essentials Guide Suspension Shot
Coilovers
Along with the usual lower center of gravity, coilovers provide stiffness in the suspension. Body roll is the archenemy of drifters and the ability to swap springs on a coilover suspension ensures the chassis can be stiffened to drift levels. Tuning the set-up is also important. You need to dial in as much stiffness as possible without going too far; at which point the car will understeer, and understeer is body roll's evil cohort. Think about it: if the front end of the car is plowing, how can you get the tail to swing out?
Drift Essentials Guide Wheels Shot
Tires
No matter which arena of motorsports you look at, the magic happens where the rubber meets the road. As mentioned above, the contact patch is important for drifting but there is another tire factor: the sidewall. You don't want your tires to fold under or roll over on the sidewall at a critical juncture. This results in understeer, which sours the punch. Drift-Office says the maximum sidewall is 50-series on a Hachi Roku and 40- to 45-series on a 240SX.

Hot New Products - Upgrade

Hot New Products Flash Pro

Hot New Products - Upgrade

Hondata, Threebond, INGS USA, DC Sports and More!
June 17, 2010

Hot New Products Flash Pro
Who: Hondata
What: Flash Pro
Rides: 2006-up Honda 1.8L (R18) Honda Civic
Source: www.hondata.com, 310.782.8278
Explore and modify your Civic's ECU's capabilities with Hondata's Flash Pro, a programmable interface that connects through your car's OBDII diagnostic port and gives you plenty of tuning features, including ignition and fuel air flow meter editing, calibration for intake and fuel and custom rev/launch/speed limiters, to name a few. Tuning is done live for precision, and when used with other aftermarket parts, can really unlock potential power.


Hot New Products Rtv Silicone
Who: Threebond
What: Rtv Silicone
Rides: Most OEM Applications
Source: www.motovicity.com, 888.SPEED.16
When reassembling engine work, don't forget that silicone sealant. ThreeBond's RTV silicone has long been used by OEMs and is always a good thing to have on hand in any toolbox.



Hot New Products Carbon Kit
Who: INGS USA
What: Carbon Front Lip, Side Skirts And Rear Trunk Spoiler
Rides: 2009-Up Nissan 370Z
source: www.ingsusa-net.com, 714.299.4775
Dig the simplicity behind Ings' carbon-fiber body pieces for the Nissan 370Z. They accent the new body lines perfectly and the front lip, side skirts and rear trunk spoiler also can be purchased in FPR if you wish. We vote for carbon all the way.


Hot New Products Steel Cat Delete
Who: DC Sports
What: Stainless Steel Cat Delete
Rides: 2008-Up Mitsubishi Evo X; 2009-Up Ralliart (All)
Source: www.dcsportscom, 626.968.5147
Extract the maximum amount of airflow and power out of your Evo X with DC Sports' cat delete, made from T304 stainless steel with TIG welds and is polished for a nice finish. For off-road use only.

The Latest Hype, The Best Gear - Plug & Play

Latest Hype Best Gear Ipad

The Latest Hype, The Best Gear - Plug & Play

IPad, Street Fighter, Heavy Rain, Major League And More!
June 17, 2010
By Scott Steinberg

Latest Hype Best Gear Ipad
Essentials

Ipad From: Apple, www.apple.com, $499 And Up
Rating: 1/2
Forget the lack of Flash support, multi-tasking capabilities and killer apps. With a 9.7-inch touchscreen, more 3D processing horsepower than the iPhone and support for almost all existing apps, let's level. This wireless broadband-enabled computer - weighing just 1.5lbs, emphasizing both productivity/multi-media and offering elegant eReader options through its iBook storefront - could do for tablet PCs what the iPod did for digital music.


Latest Hype Best Gear Super Street Fighter
Super Street Fighter 4 For: Playstation 3, Xbox 360
From: Capcom,
www.capcom.com
Rating:
Old-school, one-on-one martial arts action lives again in this ass-whuppin' remix, which adds more brawlers (see: the return of T. Hawk, debut of female Taekwondo master Juri), play modes (i.e. eight-man team battles) and car-crushing bonus stages. Between stunning hand-drawn characters and furious button-mashing brawls, its mix of manic beatdowns and splashy ultra combos has us pining for our misspent high school days of yore - minus the cigarette burnt arcade machines and putting quarters up for the next play.
Latest Hype Best Gear Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain For: Playstation 3
From: Sony,
www.playstation.com
Rating:
Love a good murder mystery? Check this gripping adventure (an experiment in novel control methods, context-sensitive commands and your patience for convoluted storytelling) that sees you shadowing a serial killer's trail from multiple characters' perspectives. While the unique approach and pacing may not resonate with all, its moody narrative will.

Latest Hype Best Gear Baseball 2K10
Major League Baseball 2K10
For: PC, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
From: 2K Sports, www.2ksports.com
Rating: 1/2
Boosting the popular franchise's overall batting average, its latest ode to America's national pastime reins in the ridiculous scores and homerun streaks somewhat, putting greater emphasis on strategy and skillful play-calling. Nonetheless, enhancements aside, various control hiccups and sketchy opponent AI leave plenty of room for improvement in the off-season.


Latest Hype Best Gear Boxee Box
Boxee Box From: D-Link, www.dlink.com
Rating:
Every dweeb knows you can wirelessly beam audio, video, photos and yes, even pr0n, straight from PC to HDTV. Only now, with this user-friendly streaming media extender, it doesn't take a degree in technical engineering to accomplish. Using the QWERTY keyboard-equipped remote, owners can effortlessly download YouTube clips, Facebook updates, Pandora tunes and more.