[Xosis]

I have read that the emission tubes on the throttle body of 98+ sr20's don't allow for strut tower bars to fit properly. I was wondering if these tubes can be removed and the metal pieces plugged off? If it didn't have any adverse effects then it would be a lot easier than modifying the STB.

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--Saving money and dreaming--
--99 SE-L 'bout stock
--TVR 2500M (being restored)

 

[Storm88000]

There is a easy solution to this. Get the Courtesy Nissan STB which will fit on the 98-99 cars. It is adjustable.

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-Nuke the bastards-

Stormy
'98 SE(R) w/ HS CAI, HS G3 Header, Custom 2.25" Exhaust, JWT S4 Cams, UR Pulleys, KYB AGX's, Eibach Spings, Courtesy F&R STB's, ES Mounts, ES control arm bushings & shifter bushing (NI), Brembo X-Drilled Rotors w/ Axxis MM Pads, 205/50 Pirelli P700z's

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[Xosis]

Is it? I read old posts but there was never any mention of it being adjustable or it even fitting? Is this new?

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--Saving money and dreaming--
--99 SE-L 'bout stock
--TVR 2500M (being restored)

 

[Storm88000]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Xosis:
Is it? I read old posts but there was never any mention of it being adjustable or it even fitting? Is this new?
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Not really. Been around awhile. I've had mine since the fall of 2000. Call them up. They may be on backorder though as they were pretty popular.

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-Nuke the bastards-

Stormy
'98 SE(R) w/ HS CAI, HS G3 Header, Custom 2.25" Exhaust, JWT S4 Cams, UR Pulleys, KYB AGX's, Eibach Spings, Courtesy F&R STB's, ES Mounts, ES control arm bushings & shifter bushing (NI), Brembo X-Drilled Rotors w/ Axxis MM Pads, 205/50 Pirelli P700z's

www.WhiteLineRacing.com

 

[CharlieH98]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Xosis:
I have read that the emission tubes on the throttle body of 98+ sr20's don't allow for strut tower bars to fit properly. I was wondering if these tubes can be removed and the metal pieces plugged off? If it didn't have any adverse effects then it would be a lot easier than modifying the STB.

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I just got a Courtesy bar last month. It won't fit unless you rock your engine back in the mounts and tilt the bar forward. There must be better fitting bars out there; I just don't know what they are. I'm some help. Aren't I? It's a great mod though.

Removing the tubes will cause a check engine light for sure. The gas tank vapors should be vented to the manifold. The prior years all vent the tank to the manifold, but without such a complicated arrangement. The system on the 98s is much larger. What you seen on the engine is just the half of it. There's a ton more under the trunk. You should clean it out every now and again with carb cleaner, because it clogs up the idle adjustment.
Cheers,

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98 200SX Superblack, HSG2 CAI GC/KYB ACTSS UR

 

[Storm88000]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CharlieH98:
I just got a Courtesy bar last month. It won't fit unless you rock your engine back in the mounts and tilt the bar forward. There must be better fitting bars out there
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No no, thats the whole point of the Courtesy STB. It is adjustable to fit the 98-99 cars.

 

[Stiletto]

well, when i got mine it fit, but even w/ the adjustments i could hear it hitting when i came to a stop. lucky for me, filing down the spot where it was touching worked like a charm!! no more noise and stiff as a....er...well use yer imagination!

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stiletto

99 Sentra SEL platinum gold w/ HS headers and CAI, custom b-pipe, arospeed exhaust, magnecor 8.5mm wires, eibach pro-kit, courtesy nissan frt and rear STB, smc short shifter, greddy knob, jwt clutch, k&n crankcase breather, 17 deg. timing, EL indiglo HVAC, clear corners and taillights and not a single stock bulb.

[This message has been edited by Stiletto (edited 09-27-2001).]