Bottom end set up

Post by **Slipstream** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:23 pm

What components have you all gone with for turboing the KA? I'm rebuilding mine from scratch and wondering what to use? Money is an issue somewhat, but I'm gonna get quality parts. Also, what compression ratio should I look for? It will probably be run NA for a little while before turboing, so I'm looking for a ratio that would work best for both.

Post by **GTR PrYdE** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:00 pm

budget? ams has some good prices on rods and pistons(8.8)

Post by **DammitBobby** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:10 am

+1 AMS

Post by **Chris@AMS** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:59 am

Yeahhhhhh, we do. Check it out here:http://www.amsperformance.com/...th=24

Let us know if you have any questions.

Post by **lrb_2000** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:01 am

AMS FTW!!!

haha..

I'm usuing AMS/Turbo 240 rods, Supertech 9:1 Pistons w/ fullseal rings, Clevite main/rod bearings, ARP rod bolts, and main studs. .. everything except the pistons I got from AMS.

I'm sure 9:1 will be fine for N/A withough losing too much power, that's what i'm doing for the break in.

Post by **GTR PrYdE** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:58 pm

Chris@AMS wrote:Yeahhhhhh, we do. Check it out here:http://www.amsperformance.com/...th=24

Let us know if you have any questions.

Now- if AMS can just finish their turbo kit they would be our one stop KA-T shop!but seriously- 718hp KA? Awesome stuff.

Post by **PapaSmurf2k3** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:09 pm

what are your hp goals? you might not need rods.http://www.deatschwerks.com/ should be your injector guys.

Post by **nissanfanatic** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 1:29 pm

I'm using only the best...

Post by **Slipstream** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:37 pm

My goal was gonna be modest, around 300hp. But I didn't have time to finish yanking out the KA in time for school cause I kept getting called into work, so I took my SR block in to start on. Unfortunately, they only let us work on one motor at a time. The KA will either have to go bye-bye or wait until the spring quarter.

Post by **GTR PrYdE** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:31 pm

nissanfanatic wrote:I'm using only the best...

Indeed. I've modeled my KA-T plans around your setup. Awesome work.

Post by **GTR PrYdE** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:38 pm

Slipstream wrote:My goal was gonna be modest, around 300hp. But I didn't have time to finish yanking out the KA in time for school cause I kept getting called into work, so I took my SR block in to start on. Unfortunately, they only let us work on one motor at a time. The KA will either have to go bye-bye or wait until the spring quarter.

If 300 is all ur gonna go for- a stock rebuild should handle that fine. If you can- go just pistons- and a cometic headgasket- as added insurrance.

Post by **nissanfanatic** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:33 pm

Nah.. Leave it alone for 300whp. No point in fixing something that isn't broken. More than likely, the cometic will give you more trouble than its worth.

ARP head studs with stock head gasket is the most simple yet effective setup... It has held 31psi on my setup for a full 4th gear pull..

Post by **GTR PrYdE** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 6:50 pm

I see- but I think he is already rebuilding the block. Which in most cases- why not go ahead and spend the extra if your plans might go there? And I think you have a freak engine. 31psi with just headstuds is ridiculous.

Post by **nissanfanatic** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:06 pm

Because the Cometic is unnecessary for anything sub 550-600whp on an efficient setup..

Post by **KATwo40** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:50 am

^^^ Agreed.

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