I love my CA even more...

[lostmenoggin]

Well, I finally got off my *** a couple days ago and installed my boost gauge and turned the boost up to 12 psi using a Joe-P Pro Z MBC. This car is so much more fun to drive now. In the lower RPMs it feels like I have more torque and the turbo feels more "solid" as it builds pressure. 3rd and 4th gears just RIP!! My AFR's look decent (mid 11's) so I feel somewhat confident that I'm not gonna blow anything. I'm also somewhat happy with my MBC too. So far it has built reliable boost and only occasionally rises to 13 psi under WOT in 3rd gear. Hopefully in the next few weeks there is going to be a dyno day so I can see what she's putting down with a bunch of bolt-on's at 12 psi. Here's what I've done to her....

1989 240sx

CA18DETSR20 T25Braided turbo linesGreddy turbo elbowRSR Ex-Mag downpipe3" test pipeHKS 85mm Hi-Power cat backHKS 3" air filterKA MAFSpipingpro intake pipeGreddy LS FMICBlitz DD BOV (recirc'd)Walbro 255 fuel pumpJoe-P Pro Z MBCMishimoto aluminum radiatorFlex-A-Lite 220 fansJ30 VLSDCircuit Sports SS clutch lineSPEC stage 4 clutchNismo slave cylinderNismo pivot ballNismo motor/trans mountsNismo leather shift knobMegan short shifterbattery relocated to trunkrear STBaluminum subframe collars5Zigen FN01RC 17x7 +35Whiteline adjustable swaybarsInnovate LM-1 Wideband A/F meterProsport gauges

I'm thinking about getting an oil cooler setup because I have to change my oil pretty regularly, like every 2k miles or less (maybe because I dont have the restrictor in the oil feed line?). If it stops raining I'll take some pics.

[DALAZ_68]

ur next bolt on should be a KAe TB ...bore out the intake a bit...more air...wont that help out a bit more too...u already have the KA MAF...only reasoni brought it up...sick list bro...

[lostmenoggin]

My motor came with a KA TB on it. Forgot about that one.. I dont think it was port matched though. Now if I could get the cruise control to work..

[ca18detgabby]

sounds hot.......we need pics

[anumeric]

Nice looking list. Any fitment issues using the Greddy turbo elbow with the RS-R downpipe? Good luck on dyno day and definitely post up the numbers.

Wei

[lostmenoggin]

The only problem I have is that it vibrates against the frame rail sometimes like pulling off in 1st. Eventually I'll put some exhaust wrap around it and see if that helps.

You ever get to fixing that motor I sold you?

[rico05]

The power list is almost identical to mine. The exhaust wrap helps a lot with the vibration. My car is low enough that mine tore off after about 3 months. I have a slightly taller tire on the car now, so I need to redo it. I just have so much else to jack with haha (collapsed lifter, leaking cam seal, leaking valve cover gaskets...etc)

Have fun.