Nissan Altima U13 Factory Service Manual

The Factory Service manual / Workshop manual contains body dimensions for Nissan Altima (U13) 1993-1997 and includes a description of element replacement, body dimensions, and control points for Nissan Altima body geometry. The manual can also be used to restore the body of a Nissan Bluebird (U13) 1991-1995.

Information on geometric body dimensions of Nissan Bluebird (U13) 1991–1995: control points; images of sections of body elements; materials used; recommendations on applicable welding types, methods, materials and locations; places and materials for applying suture, soundproofing, anti-corrosion mastics; areas and directions for cutting elements for subsequent installation of new ones; types of interior materials, designation and interpretation.

Body Repair Manual Nissan Altima (U13) 1993-1997 Body Repair Manual in English contains 90 pages of extremely useful and necessary information for craftsmen who check the geometry of the body after an accident and want to restore the Nissan Altima body according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

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The Nissan Altima is a middle-class car that has been in production since 1992. In Nissan's lineup, the Altima occupies a position between the Sentra and Maxima. Nissan AltimaThe first version in the U13 body was an adaptation of the Nissan Bluebird for the North American market. The third and fourth Altima are a car close to the Nissan Teana, and the fifth generation is completely Tiana with a different name. Altima competitors: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Mondeo/Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Subaru Legacy and other similar sized cars.

Altima engines match the size: until 2001, when the car was in the golf class, it was equipped with the popular 2.4 liter KA24; later, with an increase in size and weight, they began to use a 2.5 liter four QR25DE and a large V6 - VQ35DE. It is these engines that are produced to this day and are quite modern and advanced.

Problems and disadvantages of Nissan KA24 engines

The KA24E/DE engine belongs to the galaxy of those simple, reliable and durable Japanese engines of the 90s. Among some possible problems, it is worth noting that on front-wheel drive KA24s, even a slight jam of the pan may cause a loss of oil pressure. After this, you need to remove the pan and check the condition of the oil receiver. Also, this motor can be easily ruined by filling with low-quality/fake oil.

After this, extraneous noise from the timing chain, etc. appears. Only regular maintenance with high-quality oil is the key to a long service life for the Nissan KA24DE (E). An unpleasant feature of this series is high fuel consumption, this is common. Otherwise, reliability is at the highest level.

Nissan KA24DET engine tuning

The most correct tuning of the KA24 is turbocharging, especially since the stock piston engine holds boost well. To do this you need to buy T3/T04E 50 trim 0.63 A/R, turbo manifold, downpipe, intercooler, pipes, Z32 maf, broadband lambda probe, wastegate, blowoff, Walbro 255 pump, 550 cc injectors, Clevite main and connecting rod bearings, metal cylinder head gasket, 76 mm exhaust, JWT. This is enough to get about 350 hp at 1.1 bar. on wheels.

Using the SR20DET turbo, a more urban 250+ hp configuration can be built. from wheels. On large turbines, you can inflate the stock pistons with about 500 hp, if you're lucky, but it's better not to take risks and to build a really powerful KA24, use forging for a compression ratio of 8.5-9, modify the cylinder head, install 264/264 camshafts with springs, change the valves , one block will remain in the drain.