Irah's 1996 Nissan Sentra Super Saloon Help Thread

[IraH927]

Hello mga fellow tsikoteers! Gusto kong gawin itong thread na to para sa mga advices ninyo for my beloved Sentra, I hope to get many helpful advice from fellow Sentra lovers.

Background muna.

I got my red 96 Sentra when I was in 3rd year college, as in super love ko, kaso ang problema kulang ako sa pera, kaya hanggang change oil, car wash at wax lang kaya kong ibigay.

Sadly (as in super depressed ako), nagkakaroon na siya ng mga bula sa may side skirt sa malapit sa front wheels tapos maluwag na yung trims sa passenger window, nadudumihan na rin ako under the hood kasi wala akong pang detail, etc., etc. (will post pics soon), research ako ng research kaso mahirap, at wala ako gaano time kaya dito ako humihingi ng tulong.

Now may trabaho na ko at gusto kong bigyan ng T.L.C. oto ko time frame ko eh ayusin ko muna yung makina for this year, next year yung body, third year interiors and accessories. Gustohin ko man mag SR20DE, wala pa ko pambili kaya aalagaan ko muna yung stock engine.

Hindi ko talaga alam sirs kung saan magsisimula, super newbie ako sa pagayos ng oto.

So, for this year engine muna. Saan shop po ba maganda lumapit para magpaayos/maqinquire nito?

Current problems:

- Ang tagal magstart mga nakaka-lima akong turn sa ignition bago magstart.

- Another, is yung kapag nagmamaneho ako (hindi naman madalas) kapag naka clutch down ako yung idle ng makina minsan nasa 1000rpm minsan nasa 500rpm lang kapag nasa 500rpm may maririnig akong "TIK!" tapos babalik uli sa 1000rpm, ano po kaya problema?

- Super bagal ng pagbaba ng mga salamin ko (power windows) lalu na pag sabay-sabay

- Kapag naka-idle ako tapos tinu-turn ko ng todo yung manibela (power steering) naglalaro yung rpm ko pag hinohold ko sa position na yun, pag binitawan ko umaayos, normal lang ba yun mga sirs?

- Normal lang po ba FC ko? 7-8kms/liter (w/ aircon), 10-14km/liter (w/o aircon)

So far eto pa lang questions ko, thanks!

[GodziRRa!]

I recommend you to S.S Banawe (Street Specs). They'll know what to do w/ your car up to the time balak mo ng mag engine swap ng SR20DE... or SR20VE, SR16VE, SR20DET, or SR20VET!! ;) Save up lang and you'll have your car like new soon.

[IraH927]

Thanks for the reply sir, baka bumisita ako this weekend doon (sweldo na kasi), ano ano po ba inaayos nila? From engine to body po ba? Thanks!

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Nvm, nakita ko na sila sa FB, thanks uli sa help!

[GodziRRa!]

Thanks for the reply sir, baka bumisita ako this weekend doon (sweldo na kasi), ano ano po ba inaayos nila? From engine to body po ba? Thanks!

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Nvm, nakita ko na sila sa FB, thanks uli sa help!

Di na updated yung sa FB nila AFAIK. Yes they do car detailing, body work, engine maintenance, tuning, and do superb swap.

[emdonato_20]

Try also to drop by your car sa Advance Techniques Autoworks.

e2 facebook page nila.

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[zanch]

Hi! IMHO po make sure ano muna priorities mo. If you are going for speed then SR looks just keep it stock. Unti unti lang muna boss. Make sure to have a tune up and go from there. Or yun nga sa streetspecs kabisado na nila nissan engines look for digs then pakita mo problem auto mo. Other option is speedyfix look for migs.

If looks naman pede ka sa jdm look na karamihan ng mga b14 owners ginagawa. You can also visit clubnissansentra.tk or sentraclubph.tk. Enjoy your engine. Malakas yan ga16dne.. panalo torque nya bro.

[GodziRRa!]

Ah oo nga GA16DNE na siya, not GA16DE. Too bad, mas malakas ng konto ang DE. But that's alright, fix the engine first. One at a time... take it one at a time. Good luck!

[IraH927]

Thank you mga sirs! Looking forward to tomorrow afternoon, hope may magawa ako sa 12k na sweldo.

Oo nga, malakas nga torque niya, kasi nakakaraos ako sa matitirik na daan (e.g. Batasan road, papasok ng Mckinley from C5 sa may korean embassy, kung saan saan sa Baguio) ng naka-segunda lang, tapos konti buwelo. Nagulat nga tatay ko bakit daw ganun eh yung corolla niya dati hirap na hirap.

Ano po ba magandang fuel nito? Super Unleaded (Shell) or XCS(Petron), currently Unleaded ako ngayon kasi hindi mabilis uminit makina tapos parang mas maganda FC, especially sa traffic ng going from Rizal to Taguig and back.

Oo nga pala, kung gusto ko mag SR20, nagpo-provide ba sila ng engine or labor lang? Saan po kayo kumukuha ng engine? Thanks!

[GodziRRa!]

Thank you mga sirs! Looking forward to tomorrow afternoon, hope may magawa ako sa 12k na sweldo.

Oo nga, malakas nga torque niya, kasi nakakaraos ako sa matitirik na daan (e.g. Batasan road, papasok ng Mckinley from C5 sa may korean embassy, kung saan saan sa Baguio) ng naka-segunda lang, tapos konti buwelo. Nagulat nga tatay ko bakit daw ganun eh yung corolla niya dati hirap na hirap.

Ano po ba magandang fuel nito? Super Unleaded (Shell) or XCS(Petron), currently Unleaded ako ngayon kasi hindi mabilis uminit makina tapos parang mas maganda FC, especially sa traffic ng going from Rizal to Taguig and back.

Oo nga pala, kung gusto ko mag SR20, nagpo-provide ba sila ng engine or labor lang? Saan po kayo kumukuha ng engine? Thanks!

Yeah torque wise ok siya, almost the same sa earlier GA16DE of B13 ECCS SuperSaloon. Stock to stock the the Sentra was really a bit quicker than the Rollas during that time. The civic being the fastest though since their cams has a variable valve lifts aka vtec.

On the fuel any premium gas would do. On the engine swap, the S.S guys do it all in package na. They have the engine, harness, ecu, axle, and tranny. The engines are jdm surplus of course. I suggest if you're decided on going on swap, you have a bit more budget, and still like your car n.a, get the SR20VE instead of the DE, so you'll have a 2L w/ NeoVVL... NeoV is what the Japs call "Nissan double vtec", since it has in and ex variable lifts that engages on different rpms for a more consistent power curve. But then again if you have more budget pa and want more power, there's always the DET or or the "ultimate SR" the SR20VET.

Good luck!

[jhnkvn]

Current problems:

- Ang tagal magstart mga nakaka-lima akong turn sa ignition bago magstart.

- Another, is yung kapag nagmamaneho ako (hindi naman madalas) kapag naka clutch down ako yung idle ng makina minsan nasa 1000rpm minsan nasa 500rpm lang kapag nasa 500rpm may maririnig akong "TIK!" tapos babalik uli sa 1000rpm, ano po kaya problema?

- Super bagal ng pagbaba ng mga salamin ko (power windows) lalu na pag sabay-sabay

- Kapag naka-idle ako tapos tinu-turn ko ng todo yung manibela (power steering) naglalaro yung rpm ko pag hinohold ko sa position na yun, pag binitawan ko umaayos, normal lang ba yun mga sirs?

- Normal lang po ba FC ko? 7-8kms/liter (w/ aircon), 10-14km/liter (w/o aircon)

So far eto pa lang questions ko, thanks!

#1 seems like an electrical problem. Ilan years na ba yun battery? Maybe its time to replace it.

#2 Since hindi ko alam kung ano yun source ng "tik", it's hard to pinpoint the exact problem area. Ipacheck mo nalang just to be sure but idling at 500-1000RPM is normal pa.

#3 Again, seems like an electrical problem to me. Have your power windows checked by your suking auto electrician.

#4 Not normal. I'm suspecting sira yun gauge, but that's optimistic. There might be bigger problems lurking.

#5 Seems normal considering its age.

As for the XCS vs Shell Unleaded. Same "fuel rank" lang sila. Go with the one you "feel" has the better effect. We can't tell you which one since iba-iba effect niya from engine-to-engine. You may feel less engine vibration from the XCS due to its 95 octane rating versus 93 on the Shell Unleaded though.

Can't help on the engine swap topic wala akong experience dyan.

[zanch]

Just to give you an idea on an engine swap na SR20VE on my buds car. Umabot na 100k+ gastos nya. But the smile is priceless. a DE swap is much cheaper. Pero dami pa papalitan sa auto. Just keep it in tip top shape. Get a ST bumper, ST skirts, One liner or Lucino grill, a swirl rims orig jap and your good to go.

[IraH927]

Talaga sir zanch? Saan daw siya nagpaswap?

Dun sa 100k, kasama na ba lahat, o siya pa naghanap ng individual parts at engine? Kasi super kinoconsider ko gawin yung advice ni godzirra sa streetspecs na package para wala na gaano hassle (kahit gustuhin ko man, wala din kasi time dahil sa work saka hindi ko alam kung saan magsisimula magcanvass.).

Pareho tayo ng idea sa body, naka-super touring na yung bumpers and skirts ko pero sa mags masaya na ko sa 16" rota slipstream (kahit super common ng mags na 'to). IMHO very good body for a sleeper car look with a bang.

[sn0wbLind]

ang mahal pala mag palit ng engine. pano pala malalaman kung its time to replace the engine?

[renzo_d10]

SR20DE lang. Para Naturally Aspirated, mahirap mag-forced induction, maraming gastos.

Mahal talaga ang VE.

[GodziRRa!]

ang mahal pala mag palit ng engine. pano pala malalaman kung its time to replace the engine?

Depende naman sa engine na gagamitin mo. You know when it's time if the engine is it's... broken na! Smoking like hell, low compression, sudden over heating, noticeable power loss, palyado, etc. You'll have a choice either to repair, or replace it w/ a same one or a stronger one (jdm surplus).

[GodziRRa!]

I think they have a package now at S.S not sure if it's 95 to 100k. And head ache talaga if your going to buy pa on other shops, at least pag sa S.S lahat isa na lang kakausapin mo. Unlike pag sa ibang shop pa then may problem sa isang piyesa, pabalik balik ka pa, sakit sa ulo.

If N.A, I still suggest you save enough for a VE. Kasi that is your chance na to swap so go ahead na, kasi usually I've been hearing stories like... " Sana nag VE na lang ako dati. Deym!" And I don't want that to happen to you. Actually, I have undergone a swap as well. ;)

[zanch]

paps spoon copy ata yung rota slipstream. so associated ata sa honda yun. para safe dun ka lang sa mga rims na di copy sa honda.

[GodziRRa!]

^ Naku like zanch said if it's a spoon copy it's a good idea to change it. Alam mo naman mga kritiko minsan uber talas ng pang amoy. :D Rota has Rays Nismo LM GT copies ah, although ironically I also notice many of civic users especially e.s use this! And some of the rolla owners too. he he. Well, I don't know if they knew about it, but the wheels itself looks good maybe they can't help themselves. But original Rays Nismo LM GTs are 5 holes only, sizes specifically made for Nissan sportscars.

[IraH927]

Naku! Ano po ba issue sa slipstream? Panget po ba quality?

Mukhang ayos nga yung rays nismo, mapagipunan!

[GodziRRa!]

Not that it has quality problems whatsoever... it simply is a spoon copy. And Spoon is for honda, although copy lang naman siya. The Rays Nismo LMGT copy of rota is named P45 locally, in other countries it's like in U.K called GTR.