1988 Nissan Pulsar n13 from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

Hi all, just bought an 87 mod SVD #014 Black and silver. It's in fair condition and I would like to know more about this model e.g. how many they made (I'm told about 200), are they worth anything, is the black and silver original, and if anybody knows all the factory specs etc?

I so far have found for an old car it's great, but have found the same small problems as many of you have had.

Hello. I have a 1990 Vector. Does anyone know what the problem is when the A/C fan doesn't go on when you put it in reverse, and also I have read that the fuel, amp, brake light come on because the alternator voltage regulator needs to be replaced. Is that right, or is it the computer?

Also when it is cold, the speedo won't go until the car gets warm in the cold weather. In summer it is alright. Is it a faulty speedo sensor? Can anyone help me?

Jan.

In reply to the guy that thinks his Pulsar has 137kws, ya don't get 58kws from putting in a bigger fuel pump, bigger injectors and a straight through pipe in. If this was the case, then don't you think that cars with already high hp would be more likely to do this?

And also, to everyone that thinks pod filters add hp... THEY don't, they are sucking copious amounts of hot air from your engine bay; you're better off with a stock air box. Do the working out; if pods were so hectic, then don't you think that Nissan would have put them on as standard? Pods are meant for turbo cars which can suck hot air, because it has to pass through the intercooler. If you wanna have a pod, them run it to a cooler place like between your wheel arch and your bumper; theres more than enough room, and that will help your power a little bit.

But other than that, I agree, I love my Pulsar to bits. I'm getting another one soon, mainly because I broke my auto box, so I'm getting a mate's old manual version. They really do pull for a small car. The autos are a nice car for cruising, and still have enough power to overtake, but the manuals are just that much better in my opinion, they are very responsive.

A few of my mates have had them as well, and love them; in fact one of them has one that makes 328kws atw with a 150hp shot of NOS, except that has the ca18det conversion, but still that's pretty ridiculous, and it's only running low boost ATM so yeah.

As for the ECM light, mine comes on all the time, it's the VSS. I've replaced it and it still happens so I ignore it LOL.

The only problems I've had was the gearbox and the VSS, but other than that it's a dream to drive, so comfortable.

I have a 1.6L manual n13 that runs fine for about 15mins, until it gets warm. Once warm it starts to flood and when you hit the accelerator it either back fires or stalls. I have changed the computer, coolant temp sensor, injector, tps, distributor, plugs, leads & checked the timing. Can anyone help me???

I'm back. n13 Pulsar, new alternator, radiator, plugs, leads, distributor, battery, pads, everything just about... 1.8l are rippers.

Here's a tip; advance the distributor and run premium or Optimax so to save pinging.. drive through a tunnel and listen for pinging noise (detonation). No noise advance. If noise with premium, pull over quick and retard it... stock air box is killa... launches front end, goes crazy, luv it!!!

The only suggestions that I could make are to double check the ECM to be sure it's the correct one for that year & engine model. Did the new ECM (computer) make any difference? Was it a new part or used from a scrapyard?

You might also have the MAF sensor checked.

Did you have the oxygen sensor checked or changed?

I own a n13 1991. Passed down from boyfriends mom, to boyfriend to me. It's a little ripper, will shed tears when it finally doesn't run. Like the others, has mainly the same quirks. Odometer drops down to 30km/h while NOT doing that speed, ECM lights intermittently comes on, roof fabric regularly falls in (does this happen to anyone else), horn sometimes gets stuck, also had the whole dash die on me once. Nothing worked, not even the km counter. Any reason for this?

A real aussie battler - had a tree fall on it, and it still runs. Awesome.

Umm yeah, I have a Nissan n13 Pulsar Q, 1990 1.8L.

My roof fabric is falling in... but I stapled it back up, I have never had the speedo or tacho drop out on me.. but my ECM light only just started turning on...

I suggest you get your car serviced... the next week, my distributor was dead... and I agree they are really tough rippers... mines been in 2 collisions... after she came outta hospital LOL, she was fine...

Hello all. I have some info for you all. The Nissan n13 engine was put in a Holden Astra 87 - 89, and my Astra, which looks the same as the Nissan and runs the same; I have 2, one auto and one manual, now 1st gear goes out to 47k, then 2nd 70, 3rd 115 4th 140, and 5th I don't know. Both of my cars are stock. I am putting a gt turbo engine as I have blue door trims and roof, and much more to list, coz with the GT engine in it, you will run under 10sec.

If any one wants to know anything, let me know by e-mail xander0402652830@live.com.