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Post by **WDRacing** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

After a ton of supplier issues I'm still waiting on parts to roll in. I'm to the point of wanting to sell my 240 and boost up my Celica GTS.

Now I've found a new company that sells turbo kits and other supplies for a fantastic deal IMO. My whole purpose was simply to provide an affordable quality kit, since there weren't any cheap options available. However, there are now several cheap and decent options for everyone. With these guys available, there isn't much point in me developing an affordable kit, since I will be charging the same amount as kits that are already available.

In short, I'm basically pulling out of the turbo design and build phase and will only be doing custom installs and motor build ups. I didn't come to this decision lightly, after 2 deaths in the family and several other tramatic events, I've decided to stay in the USAF for another 9 years and retire. That placing a turbo bussiness as strictly a side option. Its simply to hard to run a bussiness with any kind of decent customer service while being deployed all over the world at any given time.

I'll always be available for advice or assistance with installs. But I don't want to drag anyone along expecting a sweet turbo kit when there is already one available.

I'd link the websites but they aren't paying advertisers as of yet. But they are available and for well under the $3000 range.

Thanks for the support over the last 2 years. I'll still be building my race car, but now I can do it my way without worrying about a marketable kit.

Brian, WD

Post by **hannibal** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

I was shocked to hear you were being deployed again so soon after returing home.I respect your dedication to your job and your decision to put personal matters before any business venture. I hope that everything works out for you and your family.

Post by **bbandit** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Im sorry to hear this...Well just look at it this way... you helped a bunch of ka-t newbies along the way..Im one of em

Post by **Projex240** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

You should post the link to be a cool guy--they dont have to pay you to help us out bro--At least give us a name and let us search for ourselves to find them. Dont be stingy

Post by **WDRacing** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

It might be in this thread...hint hint. http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....75406

Post by **Projex240** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

lol--thanks bro

Post by **doh240sx** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

that's really too bad... oh well...

judging from people at freshalloy, they really don't think the ebay kit is all that it's cracked up to be, crack as in thin manifolds...

Post by **WDRacing** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

I've already looked at the manifold. Its basically a SSAutochrome, infact I'm pretty sure it is. However, SS now uses a new material which after inspection is the same thickness and type that HKS uses. The interior welds were all clean and the runners were all ported.

Turbo kits have been available at this price for every other car on the market for years now. Its about time we have an affordable one. I think the price is what scares people away. Honestly, if you want a good cheap kit, I'd buy it, if I had alot of cash I'd go with a FullRace turbo kit with AEM EMS. But Thats assuming I have a ton of cash.

To each his own...

Post by **turtl631** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Those PhatKA-T parts are nice too...but they add up ($$) quick

Post by **SHIEF** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

You suck Brian

Nah, good luck. Do what's best for you. Keep us updated on the det as I'm sure I'll hit you up on some info.

But my kaet > your det

Post by **WDRacing** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Seeya at the track Shief...

Post by **toki** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

speaking of KA24ETs......call me captain doesn't-show-up-to-the-drags.

Post by **WDRacing** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Psssht, you deal with my wife when she's in one of those moods bro...

Post by **teriyakibroccoli** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

damn you

I was waiting on your kit too.

I totally respect your decision though, and I appreciate the fact that you'll still be here giving your professional and expert advice to all us greenhorns

Post by **gabossie** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

dissapointing, but understandable. I was waiting for you to finish your kit so I could buy from someone I KNOW I can trust and will have nothing but top quality parts and service. With your recommendation though, I think I'll look into the ebay kit a little more. Good luck with everything, and glad you'll still be around to show us the way

Post by **xxtrizz** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

OK well since WD sint making anything anymore who the heck is making a SOHC Manifold?? Man i was rebuilding my engine waiting for WD to make it but sinces hes out is SS Autochrome making any??

oh geeez im gonna get screwed for wanting to rebuild my engine I know it...

Post by **SeVa-S13** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

http://realnissan.com/ka24e%20mfld.asp

Post by **SHIEF** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

import-autoperformance makes a nice manifold as well. It's what I have, looks great. I just have to get this thing going.

Post by **NateDogg** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Also look at http://www.gladmanperformance.com when he gets the site going again. His name is Jordan.

He is a local member of Northwestnissans.com and he won't gouge you.

Post by **xxtrizz** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Well the kinda thing im going for is SS and mandrel bent so on and so forth. SO far the only one that might offer that from what I can tell is SSAUTO not even sure if they will do a SOHC and the importperformance and im not sure if that is mandrel bent either so the only hope right now is importperformance well see how things change over time im glad however that the quality of this stuff ifs growing. Otherwise ide be stuck with a POS looking realnissan manifold for 400 bucks.. uhhh

Post by **WDRacing** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

The real nissan is a quality unit. If its the one I'm thinking of, there's another thread with pics of a bottom mount.

Post by **OP240sx** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Is that the same realnissan that closed up shop at the end of April?

Post by **WDRacing** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Yeah, they basically just switched ownership I think. Same products and alot of the same people.

Post by **xxtrizz** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Yeah I assume its very quality oriented but honestl have you seen it? Looks liek a giant peice of poop with holes in it. Somebody carved it out of wood

hahaha

OH man good jokes good jokes, hey WD I was counting on you buddy!

::crying::

oh well i guess Ill have to go shoot ol bessy before I put to much money in her trying to save her. HAHA

Ill probably just have importperformance make me up one ill jsut end up heatwrapping it so doesnt really matter. But aparently they already made a SOHC equal length so im coo thanks again guys.

Oh WD if I happen to be in AZ ill hit you up so we can go tune my car errr I mean have a beer. HAHA

Post by **MECPInstaller** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am

Ahh its a sad day in Ka-T history but I think we'll be able to survive. You WD made me stick to keeping the 24de and going turbo instead of doing a swap. I saw that link first link floating around and they do like a quality kit, maybe even up to your quality specs lol. Keep us informed on your travels and the progress of your monster and i'm sure that when i do get the money to go turbo, I'll have plenty of trouble shooting questions to keep you busy lol. Keep our country and our 240's safe, cya around the boards Brian.

Post by **WDRacing** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 5:21 pm

Sounds like a plan my friend...tuning then beer.

Post by **WDRacing** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 5:26 pm

I'll be here when you need anything bro...you can always shoot me an email if ya need any advice or whatnot.

Post by **xxtrizz** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:01 pm

I HAVE WITNESSES!!! Everyone saw that post muhahaha now I must hold it to you... lol Just kidding im sure ive got questions though.. so what are you wearing? haha

THanks man

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