Answer: I recently scored a smoking deal on a complete RB25 swap.
Mmmkay. With that out of the way, on to the project itself.
Project vehicle: My bone stock '89 SOHC coupe. with 248,xxx mi on it.
The plan: Turbo the KA using mostly random parts I have laying around and spend less than $200 doing it. Hopefully have it run for a week or so 
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The initial progress:
A buddy of mine had a spare KAe exhaust manifold laying around, so this is what we've done to it. It's not finished only because I decided to order a set of T2 flanges off eghey instead of making my own. As soon as the flanges come in I'll put everything together and tig it properly.
The unlikely hero of the story:
Yes, that's a stock CA t25. About the smallest turbo evar 
. Oh well, it's what I have. Unless one of my local buddies decides to donate a spare t28 he has laying around... 
I have the oil lines on order, a 8:1 FMU borrowed, a walbro on the way, and a couple other random parts to gather up. I'll be borrowing an old sidemount i/c from another buddy and using pvc pipe (save time and $$$) for the intercooler piping.
Post Title: Re: Project el cheapo KA-T (Bwana)
Posted by: eds13 at 4:49 PM 3/25/2007
WD
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Posted by: TheOne at 11:43 PM 3/25/2007
sounds like a nice build up though, for the price!
Post Title: Re: Project el cheapo KA-T (Bwana)
Posted by: sil80drifter at 8:26 AM 3/26/2007
sil80
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Posted by: boznuttz at 8:50 AM 3/26/2007
Keep us posted homey.
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Posted by: Chezedik at 1:55 PM 3/26/2007
I am excited to see this old girl. I would use a smaller FMU if you can help it though. 8:1 may be a bit much for a t25. Although, I understand the point is affordability. You probably could skip the intercooler altogether with an 8:1 FMU.
Good luck - you must post video!
Post Title: Re: Project el cheapo KA-T (sil80drifter)
Posted by: eazye2000 at 3:03 PM 3/26/2007
| Quote, originally posted by sil80drifter » |
| That poor SOHC manifold looks frikkin raped and mutated. Kind of like a torn up a**hole. sil80 |
I'm gonna second that thought. But it can't be as bad as my Ford 4.9 I-6 with a T4 Blow Through Carburated setup i botched back in the day. I'll have to dig up pics..
This thread is gonna be teh sechs!!
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Posted by: Edub1 at 3:42 PM 3/26/2007
WD
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Posted by: Florida240sx at 3:56 PM 3/26/2007
.| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| You need to bake the mani before you weld it. That will make it stronger. |
I've been pre heating it with my torch before welding, which is working fine. After I get it all together I'll clean everything up with the tig too.
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Posted by: Chezedik at 5:34 PM 3/26/2007
With that setup and a 8:1 ish fmu you'll probably be able to run for ALONG time with no issues at all.
Whats the internal WG set to on the T25? 7-8 psi IIRC...just enough to not need any timing retard.
WD
Post Title: Re: Project el cheapo KA-T (WDRacing)
Posted by: redtop91 at 2:03 PM 3/27/2007
| Quote, originally posted by eazye2000 » |
I'm gonna second that thought. But it can't be as bad as my Ford 4.9 I-6 with a T4 Blow Through Carburated setup i botched back in the day. I'll have to dig up pics.. This thread is gonna be teh sechs!! |
That's funny, my brother and I were just thinking about turbocharging my dad's '86 F-150 I-6 to see how long it'll hold. It just doesn't seem to die...
Post Title: Re: Project el cheapo KA-T (WDRacing)
Posted by: Chezedik at 2:40 PM 3/27/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| Some FMUs have an adjustment on the top by the vac line, it limits the vacuum going in and affects the ratio of boost to fuel. Fully open it is probably something like a 12:1 and closed is 2:1 or so. |
That's exactly what this one's like. I got the FMIC mounted today. If I end up with tomorrow off too, and my flanges and lines come in we'll be boostin' soon! I also scored a r33 crossmember for the rb swap, it was the one thing I was missing. $50 and local FTW!
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Posted by: Chezedik at 5:56 PM 3/27/2007
This is gonna be a fun project......heck, it already is. Like Aaron said, the FMIC is in, need to get the battery mounted in the trunk, weld up them flanges and go to Home Depot for the PVC!
I personally think that the clutch will be the first thing to die.....it feels really bad already. But we'll kill it in style thats for sure!
I should go take a pic of the shop right now. 240 on the lift, the MG with the head off of it, and I'm building a set of twin turbos on a 98 dodge dually all at the same time....crazyness LOL
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Posted by: Bwana at 6:52 PM 3/27/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| Would you sell that FMU? Maybe I can offer enough to get another? |
The FMU I'm borrowing from a buddy, but I don't think he really has a use for it, so it may be for sale in a couple weeks, I can let you know.
| Quote, originally posted by Dieselman » |
| I personally think that the clutch will be the first thing to die.....it feels really bad already. But we'll kill it in style thats for sure! |
I have fears for the clutch too... 
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: redtop91 at 6:55 PM 3/27/2007
| Quote, originally posted by redtop91 » |
| Are you planning to run this without fuel management on stock injectors? |
ADJUSTABLE FMU Reference entire thread above. 
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Posted by: Chezedik at 7:22 AM 3/28/2007
If this can be done for the budget you're talking, I'll put it on the homepage.
Aaron, take lots of pics. 
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: sil80drifter at 5:43 PM 3/28/2007
Also, how many ppl run this kind of thing without an intercooler?
sil80
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Posted by: Chezedik at 6:06 PM 3/28/2007
Kick *** Aaron!
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Posted by: Chezedik at 1:18 PM 3/29/2007
sil80
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Posted by: hannibal at 7:41 PM 3/29/2007
| Quote, originally posted by WDRacing » |
| An entire FMIC with plumbing is only $117 on friggin ebay. To not use an IC is retarded period dot. |
Not to mention when he does swap in the RB for his next project, the FMIC stays. So it isn't just a ghetto budget item, its a good investment.
Period Dot means end of argument, anything said beyond that becomes mute.
WD
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Posted by: sil80drifter at 12:01 PM 3/30/2007
| Quote, originally posted by sil80drifter » |
| Moot. |
Dick.... 
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Posted by: hannibal at 3:19 PM 3/30/2007
LOL@ hunter-gatherer!
Post Title: Re: (hannibal)
Posted by: Bwana at 4:50 PM 3/30/2007
I mean, I did score the complete rb25 swap (out of a s13) for 2350...
Current progress report:
I've had some free time this week, so I've made some good progress. I did install a good fmic, but I'm not going to include the price of it due to the fact that I already had it, so it goes in the category of "shop parts". Also the battery relocation, that was done more in preparation for the rb swap anyway. The manifold is done and mounted, I'll get some pics tonight. The downpipe is about half done, pics of that too. FMU is installed, as well as the walbro. More complete update w/ pics to follow...
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Posted by: DC2 Darren at 4:56 PM 3/30/2007
Can't wait to see vids of it up and running!
I am happy that you are able to get a little piece of turbo heaven for 200 or so bux, and get by until you have a fully built RB25, but it is hardly budget.
Post Title: Re: (Chezedik)
Posted by: Bwana at 7:32 PM 3/30/2007
BTW, have you checked to make sure that the mani seals? Or are you going to address it when you get it started and find leaks?
You know the worst part of it all, is you will make as much if not more WHP as the CA claims in CHP for that. HA! What a bunch of dopes!
Post Title: Re: (Chezedik)
Posted by: Bwana at 8:06 PM 3/30/2007
Manifold completed and installed:
With the turbo setting in place:
A couple pics of the beginning of downpipe modification:
FMU installed, but not really mounted yet:
And the sweet pvc (as promised!) cold pipe mocked up :
It should be wrapped up and running tomorrow. Then there'll be plenty of pics and video of the "finished" product.
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Posted by: Chezedik at 8:19 PM 3/30/2007
That pic makes it look like it came from the factory boosted. Well done Aaron.
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| Are you sure that's an FMU and not a FPR? |
Agreed, that looks like a AFPR not a FMU. Are we high?
WD
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Posted by: Chezedik at 8:43 AM 3/31/2007
There do make adjustable FMU's but aren't all FMUs round, since they require the discs?
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Posted by: Bwana at 10:19 AM 3/31/2007
| Quote, originally posted by WDRacing » |
| That pic makes it look like it came from the factory boosted. Well done Aaron. WD |
Wait till you see the completed down pipe, it will dispel all such illusions... 
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| Are you sure that's an FMU and not a FPR? |
I'm not absolutely sure. That's what he told me, but it has no identifying markings on it, so??? 
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: jmwenick at 11:36 AM 3/31/2007
I'm trying to get him to swap in some 370's he has and go with a MAF Bypass and base timing retard for tuning.
WD
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Posted by: Abdo at 1:13 PM 3/31/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Bwana » |
| I'm not absolutely sure. That's what he told me, but it has no identifying markings on it, so??? |
-yea im almost positive thats a fuel pressure regulator
good job on ghetto rigging a sohc ka-t! fkin sweetness, props on your custom work
Post Title: Re: (WDRacing)
Posted by: sil80drifter at 3:07 PM 3/31/2007
Please remove valve cover tube from cold pipe unless you plan on boosting the crap out of the valvetrain and block insides.....
Although funny to an onlooker it would surely make your entire budget and craftsmanship efforts moot.
Yeah, WD sorry, I'll buy you a beer if you're ever in CT.
sil80
Modified by sil80drifter at 1:35 PM 4/1/2007
Post Title: Re: (WDRacing)
Posted by: jmwenick at 4:08 PM 3/31/2007
| Quote, originally posted by WDRacing » |
| Then he gets crap gas mileage and his idle AFR's go in the gutter... I'm trying to get him to swap in some 370's he has and go with a MAF Bypass and base timing retard for tuning. WD |
Not true, My Enthalpy ecu I have been running at 75psi and Have perfect idle and cruise. I just don't know if it is safe. But in his situation, it might not matter, cause he has the RB waiting.
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Posted by: AZhitman at 6:20 PM 3/31/2007
Looks like something I flushed after a night of Coronas and Taco Bell, but it's cool.
Post Title: Re: (Chezedik)
Posted by: Chingon at 8:20 PM 3/31/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| Bet the first problem is that the pipe dope fails. Not naysaying, but I know that stuff. I built a boost leak detector and it kept popping off. But you might be alright at only 7psi. |
I've seen pvc hydrotested to 90 psi w/o problems..
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Posted by: WDRacing at 9:00 PM 3/31/2007
EDIT: only if that is him in the background.
Post Title: Re: (Chezedik)
Posted by: Bwana at 7:00 AM 4/1/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| Is that the Tim Armstrong Project? EDIT: only if that is him in the background. |
No idea lol. It's some random pic Dano sent me to replace Brian's (assumed) edit.
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Posted by: Chezedik at 9:57 AM 4/1/2007
After a couple minor issues, the project has been deemed a success! The issues basically consisted of me neglecting to disconnect one of the pcv lines resulting in poor oil drainage characteristics in the turbo drain (think m4d smoking turbo) as well as some oil loss in other places. With that rectified everything seems to be pretty satisfactory. I didn't really have room for the wastegate actuator, so we just wired it shut. We're making max boost of 8 psi at approx 2700-2900 rpm. Here's some pics of everything.
Our sweet temp boost gauge
Apex-i GT exhaust (it came with the RB, so I figured I might as well put it on, it sounds great!).
The FMIC that also came with the RB.
Plumbing, cold pipe side.
REAL FMU installed in there.
Ign coil relocated to former air box location.
Side view of the turbo, showing the drain, supply etc.
The sweet downpipe mentioned before, kinda brutal but no leaks!
And finally, an over-all front view of the turbo.
That's really all there is to it. It took me about a week, working a few evenings and one Saturday. I'll be doing a realistic market value breakdown on everything shortly.
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: redtop91 at 6:21 PM 4/1/2007
She looks great..
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Posted by: Bwana at 6:26 PM 4/1/2007
| Quote, originally posted by redtop91 » |
| Taken it for a spin yet? |
You bet, flogged the heck out of it too.
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Posted by: Chezedik at 6:27 PM 4/1/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Bwana » |
You bet, flogged the heck out of it too. |
You sir are THE manly men of men. 
Post Title: Re: (redtop91)
Posted by: Dieselman at 8:08 PM 4/1/2007
If I had to guess it picked up close to 50hp
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Posted by: redtop91 at 8:10 PM 4/1/2007
| Quote, originally posted by redtop91 » |
| LOL 90->140 whp? |
It's no rocket, but a 50-60% hp gain for $2-300 isn't bad.
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: redtop91 at 8:22 PM 4/1/2007
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Posted by: Abdo at 2:43 PM 4/2/2007
i cant wait for ur rb25
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Posted by: sil80drifter at 3:04 PM 4/2/2007
sil80
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Posted by: DC2 Darren at 6:01 PM 4/2/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Bwana » |
| THE OFFICIAL EL CHEAPO KA-T VIDEO IS HERE!!! |
Wow...well done. Good narating and left hand shifting. With that budget, very impressive. That one hot pipe connector made me spit coffee up.
WD
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Posted by: WDRacing at 3:52 PM 4/5/2007
| Quote, originally posted by redtop91 » |
| Am I just Ultra GAY or...nevermind thats it, I'm gay. |
Quoted for clarity
Post Title: Re: (WDRacing)
Posted by: redtop91 at 3:54 PM 4/5/2007
You can get a lot of steel ubends at napa for really really cheap. I think i bought my 3inch ubends for like 18$ at napa. That way the downpipe and the piping can be a little bit smoother. If your using 2 1/4 piping is even more cheaper.
Well I know you were just trying to do a kit for as cheap as possible but I was just wanted to tell you cuz your said you were gonna take it to the track. Oh well Nice job on the kit and cool video.
Post Title: Re: (gaehrings13)
Posted by: Bwana at 5:44 PM 4/5/2007
I have a ton of u bends laying around, but nothing tight enough to make that corner...
Post Title: Re: (gaehrings13)
Posted by: Poor_S13_Driver at 5:45 PM 4/5/2007
Awesome DIY work. Sounds like you have a marble under your valve cover, Keep us updatedpvc pipes ftw!
Post Title: Re: (turbo2nr)
Posted by: eazye2000 at 8:31 PM 4/5/2007
~E~
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: boriquaS13 at 8:50 PM 4/5/2007
Budget builds FTW!!!!!
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Posted by: nelson8708 at 4:06 AM 4/6/2007
Your ka-t music is awsome. 
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Posted by: sil80drifter at 7:18 AM 4/6/2007
sil80
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Posted by: Chezedik at 8:30 AM 4/6/2007
WD
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Posted by: Chezedik at 10:14 AM 4/6/2007
| Quote, originally posted by N_E_R_V_EVA01 » |
| quick question, what are you doing about timing? |
Virtually nothing. Initially I pulled a bunch of timing (with the distributor) and then started turning it back up until I got minor detonation. Then I backed it off a couple degrees. Not scientific, but it works fine.
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Posted by: WDRacing at 12:50 PM 4/8/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Edub1 » |
| Sweet! I wonder if a turbo could be ounted on the end of the manifold where you blocked it off. |
Perhaps if it was made to be a bottom mount, or else you'd have no place for the DP to go.
WD
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Posted by: Chezedik at 2:05 PM 4/8/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| Would there be any significant advantage? |
Not at all, the way it is now, the turbo is placed at a nice exhaust flow convergance spot.
WD
Post Title: Re: (Chezedik)
Posted by: Bwana at 3:37 PM 4/8/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| Would there be any significant advantage? |
No, and it'd be significantly more difficult.
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Posted by: Florida240sx at 5:06 PM 4/8/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Bwana » |
| Virtually nothing. Initially I pulled a bunch of timing (with the distributor) and then started turning it back up until I got minor detonation. Then I backed it off a couple degrees. Not scientific, but it works fine. |
how did you detect minor detonation?
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Posted by: Bwana at 6:22 PM 4/8/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Craving4Boost » |
how did you detect minor detonation? |
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Posted by: Florida240sx at 6:59 PM 4/8/2007
Is she single? Do you know her? Can I get a #? Is she easy?
Err....
Yeah, um, good call there on the, uh... timing, there. Good job, all around.
sil80
Post Title: Re: (sil80drifter)
Posted by: Bwana at 7:58 PM 4/8/2007
| Quote, originally posted by sil80drifter » |
| Is that a HOT chick's ear?! |
Presumably yes, it is. Why else would I use it? Other than the fact that it was on the first page when I google imaged it...
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Posted by: Chezedik at 7:10 AM 4/9/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| So, in effect you advanced timing on boost? Brave soul, but I bet it feels pretty good. |
When I first put the turbo on I backed the timing out a good 7*, then started advancing it a bit, drive it, advance it a bit, drive it until I started to sense detonation, then I backed it out about 2*.
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Posted by: Chezedik at 7:46 AM 4/9/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| So where are you now? |
I don't actually know. When I went to check, I discovered that my Craftsman timing light has somehow died on me. Time to make a run to Sears I guess...
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Posted by: Edub1 at 10:32 AM 4/10/2007
. It was in unknown condition to start with, and being off a CA is almost 20 years old anyway, so it was bound to happen. I put some coils on the car this weekend, besides the clutch in preparation for racing it at Miller in SLC in a couple weeks. I'll be throwing a gt28r on it sometime in the next week or so and then it should be gtg. Update with new turbo will arrive shortly after installation.
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: DJButton at 9:52 PM 4/15/2007
+1 for the gt28r, and have fun trackin it! Nick: I put the clutch in on Fri (3 hr job) but with the t25 dead I haven't been able to test it out yet.
Have no fear in regards to the RB, it IS going in
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Posted by: Chezedik at 10:39 AM 4/20/2007
| Quote, originally posted by Jungguo » |
| Hey bwana, im workin on a KAeT right now... im from S Ft Collins.... my 240 is in berthoud right now getting a new clutch.... i ate the splines on my stage 4..... hit me up on my cell.... id like to check out your ride. I'll be out on College rollin tonight.... 391 3726. Laters... oh and yes im on codrift. |
I'm in CA right now, but I'll be back home for about half of next week. I'll hit you up!
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: r3skyline at 1:05 PM 4/23/2007
. I'll get some more under hood shots soon, it's raining right now. | Quote, originally posted by r3skyline » |
| what was that block piece that you welded on before the flange? where can i get one? |
I just made that out of 4 small slightly angled pieces of 1/8 plate steel.
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Posted by: Chezedik at 8:03 PM 4/24/2007
As you can see, I actually went to the trouble to fab a intake this time, with the bov installed and recirculated and a pcv system port.
I really am going to do a real world breakdown of the cost for this setup, I just haven't had time...
| Quote, originally posted by r3skyline » |
| hey, after your done having fun with it, can i actually buy your mani and downpipe? :D |
I'm going to be selling everything in a month or so, so it will be available.
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Posted by: nvrplzd240 at 8:31 PM 4/25/2007
I did manage to melt down the poor 'ol KA out at Miller Motorsports Park this past weekend, on the road track, at 12psi .
I'll get back to this thread soon with more info!
A pic of the '40 racing:
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: PapaSmurf2k3 at 9:46 AM 5/1/2007
Video would be nice.
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Posted by: daconkiftador at 6:06 PM 5/4/2007
Aaron left to go get a scuba certification but let Greg take the car around the track for a few hot laps. Greg is the one that "blew up" the motor.
How's that?
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Posted by: Chezedik at 4:45 PM 5/5/2007
Basically I think that the majority of damage to the engine was due to plain overheating. It blew the upper radiator hose on the back stretch of lap 7 and that's when I finally stopped, and found the burning plug wire . Pretty much I think the heat resulting from the incredibly lean situation was just too much for a 250k motor. It still runs, but it's tight enough that the starter can barely turn it and it won't idle. I'll tear it down when I get it out and take some pics of the internals for you all. I really think that with some 370's it would have run happily at 12psi, and kicked it good at the track. When I saw the boost beginning to creep I thought "I should pit and fix that", but since I didn't really care about the engine, I just kept it rolling!
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: WDRacing at 11:24 AM 5/6/2007
.| Quote, originally posted by Chezedik » |
| I am guessing that Loveland is in the four corners? |
Nope, northern front range. About 1 hr north of Denver.
| Quote, originally posted by r3skyline » |
| so your gonna part it out now right? :D i wanna have fun with it too. :D cant find anyone around here willin to help me out to try something similar |
I am parting it out. My buddy Ed says he may want it, so he has first dibs. If you want, I have another manifold laying around I can do up for you.
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Posted by: Chezedik at 6:58 PM 5/7/2007
| Quote, originally posted by r3skyline » |
| thatd be awesome if you could do a mani for me. :D |
I'm in Europe right now, but I'll be home this weekend. I'll get in touch with you after I get home.
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Posted by: Chezedik at 11:12 AM 5/14/2007
| Quote, originally posted by r3skyline » |
| geez, only place i ever go to is japan...IF im lucky... |
Wow that's tough. Dude how do you stand it??? I mean all that sushi and Japanese women I'm surprised that you haven't killed your self yet. Hang in there man maybe you will get to go to Montana one day.
Post Title: Re: (Morph)
Posted by: S13FX at 11:43 AM 5/15/2007
, and they like to shoot at you if you don't worship the cow. And especially if your wearing cammies ... Naw, seriously.. You got to try something else man. I would definitely build the motor to be bulletproof first though. Then you can throw almost whatever you want at it!
Post Title: Re: (eazye2000)
Posted by: Bwana at 2:54 PM 5/24/2007
The real upcoming project is the J30 track car we're planning. 450whp of VH45 goodness, possibly a z33 6 speed, full suspension, stripped and caged. Full out road race car...
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: jallen at 8:20 PM 5/26/2007
The block:
A cylinder wall:
The head:
So basically, here's the deal.
The KA has gained my respect immensely. This is a 250k mi engine, harshly abused. When I got it the PO had trashed the guides and the chain was in the pan, in like 3 pieces. There are clearly visible marks on the tops of the pistons from contact with open valves. Notwithstanding, this thing held up to some major abuse (12 psi) while road racing with basically 0 management and minor ( FMU only) fuel mods. The head gasket was perfectly intact. There is no evidence whatsoever of detonation in the cylinders. There is very little ridge at the tops of the cylinders, even with the high mileage and the fact that when I got it there was a ton of coolant in the pan due to the timing chain wearing through the cover into the water jacket.
Just thought I'd give you guys a final update on this project. We're doing a major cleaning in the shop today so we figured now was the time to zip it apart and take some pics. The engine will be going in the dumpster shortly... The majority of the turbo setup is still for sale (even as cheap as it is... 
).
Post Title: Re: (Bwana)
Posted by: eazye2000 at 3:15 PM 6/22/2007
After about 180k on my motor, I had the same light ridge at the top of my cylinder walls. The best thing about it, was that the factory cross hatch marks in the cylinders were still visible!
Good luck with your future endeavors!
Post Title: Re: (eazye2000)
Posted by: eds13 at 3:32 PM 6/24/2007
Turbo: T25 should be about $200 in good shape, T28's will be more.
Manifold: Parts to modify approx. $25. I have made a couple for ppl at $125 per.
Downpipe: Approx. $30 depending on exactly how you do it.
Intercooler and piping: Get an eghey kit for approx. $120 and do some minor mods.
Turbo oil lines: $50-$150 depending on your quality standards.
8:1 FMU: Cheap ones are about $100 new, $50-70 use
That should be pretty much it. Wouldn't hurt to throw some colder plugs in, figure $25 for that or so...
Total then is something like $600 if you do the fabricating yourself and get decent oil lines and a new FMU and go with a SR T25.
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Posted by: float_6969 at 4:05 PM 8/22/2007
why?
Post Title: Re: (S13 240SX)
Posted by: Bwana at 8:40 PM 8/22/2007
| Quote, originally posted by float_6969 » |
| Did you ever sell the kit? If not, can I have the turbo back? |
Sorry Ryan, the kit did sell sans turbo, but Ryon (redtop) has your old turbo now... 
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Posted by: float_6969 at 9:00 PM 8/22/2007
| Quote, originally posted by S13 240SX » |
| so wait... chear this up for me... you got a rb25 engine set for cheap but yet your still messing aroud with a ka-t??? why? |
why not? might as well have some fun with it. Just beat the hell out of it because it doesnt matter if it blows.
I would add to that list to take a few degrees out of the distributor to help prevent detonitation. (spelling?) 
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Posted by: matthunter8819 at 12:44 PM 11/6/2007
| Quote, originally posted by wishihadas14 » |
| How would you do this to a DOHC manifold? Reliability? |
dohc manifolds u can get for cheap on ebay ... couple ppl on ka-t.org are selling them for like 100 new
or if u have a sr mani - u can cut the runners and weld them back on to fit the DE
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Posted by: 240sx_Guy at 12:31 PM 1/24/2008
noob 
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