Ka-T Setup...Help Please!!!

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TrinitopS14
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I know I know!! Newbies Read stickies!! Im not finding exactly what i need. I have a 1995 with 120,00 miles and the motor runs hard. If it passes the compression check i will be boosting it. I really need help putting together a turbo setup. Judging from what i found on the internet my budget is now around the $3500 range. I will greatly appreciate it if you guys can assist me by giving me a list of everything i need to boost my KA. My goal is to be around 300rwhp.


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Razi
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You will need a turbo manifold, a turbo, downpipe, intercooler, larger injectors, a larger fuel pump, 300zx MAF and a tune.

At least.

Search around the forums a lot, the KA-T forums is filled with knowledge.

A lot of what you'll need is at this link:http://jgsturbo.com/index2.html

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DMan II-40
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^ good advice. JGS is very good, and READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ. That is about all. Oh and I think i forgot to mention to read stuff.....

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zerothread/226410

Has everything you need to know.

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nissan_slider
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what kind of turbo do you want to run, T2 bottom or T3/T4 top?

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Nissan409
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Even though you have good compression the turbo adds a ton of stress on the motor. If you don't have the money to get everything you want and nothing rigged then don't even attempt to do it. I advise a rebuild of forged lower compression pistons and rods, cyclinder job and a thourough motor check threw before boosting.

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Go here, I wrote an article about what you need to turbocharge your car. I also have articles on choosing the right turbo, internal vs. external wastegates, and choosing the right manifold:

Basic list of everything you need:http://www.examiner.com/x-2621...r-car

Choosing the turbo:http://www.examiner.com/x-2621...vings

Choosing the wastegate type:http://www.examiner.com/x-2621...snail

Choosing a manifold:http://www.examiner.com/x-2621...of-II

Hope at least one of those articles is informative!


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