My S14 Ka24deT Build AMS Greddy

[480sx]

Good to hear man, best of luck to ya.

You know the new engine break in procedure right? If you dont, read this link.. You'll probably be blown away.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

[WDRacing]

Break in made simple:

Lots of accel and decel with no lugging. Lugging meaning to high if a gear going up hill. Basically drive it like you stole it and don't use synthetic for the first 500miles = WIN

[240sxinlv]

Thanks for the link!

As far as the harness goes, were you able to use the connectors the greddy kit comes with or the stock KA ones? If not what style connectors do I need?

Thanks!

[joenismos15]

Dont use the standard ka ones use the greddy ones that came with the kit.

[joenismos15]

Yeah i had read that link when i SEARCHED for it earlier in another thread! That break in method is pretty much how i always did Bought all my cars new and drove it like i stole while it was under warranty, Just ask my B14 Sentra (Neutral Drops on an auto FTW!) blew out the transmission before its first oil change replaced for free!

[joenismos15]

well im just twittling my thumbs waiting for this damn clutch to get here apparently fedex forgot what the difference from west and east was, And sent my clutch to california, living in maryland didnt really help that much so i guess its my fault for living on the east coast I got an Exedy OS giken clutch lying around that i never opened been toying around with throwing that puppy on even though its only milidy better than stock. grr i hate waiting for parts that i ordered over a month ago.

[joenismos15]

Upgraded the poopy Blue Box emanage to the Ultimate Emanage with a new harness(not installed) also had to relocate the battery to the trunk to make room for the intercooler piping.
Modified by joenismos15 at 8:19 AM 3/20/2009

[joenismos15]

Clutch is now in, Battery is Hooked up, Alarm system is wired up, Working on the Boost Controller, Still have to get it tuned and break in the Engine but progress is being made.

Drivetrain /SuspensionGot the Transmission deburred and replaced all the synchro gears, got the Nismo 1.5 way diff installed the DSS driveshaft installed, DSS axles installed, Fidanza flywheel is installed, Fidanza 4.3 Clutch is now installed. Energy suspension Bushings installed, Cusco Rear Strut bar installed. Nismo Subframe bushings are in.

Motor/FunstuffRemoved original Engine, installed the AMS Crate Engine got all the sensors hooked up, New Alt installed,new Dizzy installed, new waterpump installed, Got the OBX Pulleys installed:Alt, Crank, water pump. Reinstalled the Greddy Turbo Kit, Relocated the battery to the trunk have it bolted Down.Greddy Intercooler is installed, Greddy Radiator installed, Greddy BOV is installed (Vented Atmosphere Running Map Sensor For now) And a lot more done that i cant think of right now.

[240sxvaj]

You should post up pictures. seems like you have too much money, you should donate some $$, so that i can pay for labor to install my rod and piston. Nice build though.

[joenismos15]

Join the Marines they pay and you wont have much time to spend the money! anywho i am waiting for some oil lines for my oil cooler then i should be able to start the beast so now i have to wait again for MORE parts to arrive, i hate waiting . Pics Coming soon.

[joenismos15]

Okay a Couple of quick ones still have a while to go but will be done before july (I hope)

Thats all for now!

[joenismos15]

alrighty got everything hooked up now. Oil lines came in and got those hooked up, started the car and it LIVES!!!! let it circulate some oild around for about 5 minutes got the bubbles out of the coolant system, turned it off and checked the oil lines, turbo is getting oil, oil cooler is getting oil, oil filter is flowing and i drained the oil no shavings no burnt oil and no funny smells so now its time to get it tuned. Im letting the professionals at JE imports do there thing to it and soon it should be running real nice! ill be dropping it off today.

[joenismos15]

Had a small Set back Basically a bent cam shaft and another another Deployment but im back stateside now! Work will commence once agiain!

[s14derrick]

did you ever get a good dyno from your setup?

[joenismos15]

Nope Been away for a while and I have not had time to do any thing to the car. Gotta get it up and running before i can dyno it.

[480sx]

Warped cam shaft? I thought you got an AMS crate motor how did that happen? That will destroy a motor if you ran it, how did you catch the fact that it was warped before you ran the motor?

Or was it just.. retardedly bent to the point of breaking or something heh.

[joenismos15]

IT WAS run until the camshaft broke had to send the Whole damn engine back to AMS there taking care of it, It broke 2 valves when it went so new head has to go in, AMS is stripping the motor down hot tanking and reassembling the bottom end which they already inspected.

Brian Crower is replacing the Cams +10 Customer service Points for them!AMS is Repairing it No word on what that will cost.

[joenismos15]

Progress is a Slow and Callous mistress

[480sx]

Man ill never buy a BC product in my life.

For real though on the progress thing.. Unless you have unlimited time and money.

[joenismos15]

I have neither Kinda of used a good chunk of my income on this car already lol, but i guess thats what happens when you love your car!

Damn I need a new Turbo once i get the Greddy kit Maxed out im gonna go with thisAMS Turbo ManifoldTial 40mm WastegateT3/T4 Turbo TO4E-60 / F1-57 .63 A/R Upgrade the Fuel System and Get the Ultimate E-mange Finally put in (Cant Go AEM EMS as its not Legal (No Dashlights etc))


Modified by joenismos15 at 8:16 AM 3/20/2009

[WDRacing]

Wow...I can't believe she's still down.

[joenismos15]

Yeah i was outta the states for a few months playing cowboys and hajis in the desert, and now i havent had much time to do anything

[72nismo]

Nice set-up. What kind of pulleys are you using?

[joenismos15]

OBX junk and the stock crank pulley, they work okay for now but the Crank had no timing marks on it. Really wanted a set of UR pulleys but couldnt find any around.

[WDRacing]

Yeah i was outta the states for a few months playing cowboys and hajis in the desert, and now i havent had much time to do anything

Been there Done that bro...good to have you home in one piece. Now focus and get this whore done

WD

[yusk8ing]

wow. looks like a nice build up. kinda wish i kept the ka-t instead of goin sr20.

[joenismos15]

I think i figured out my problem, when my car is down i tend to buy it things to you know cheer it up and make it feel better got it a get well soon card and a few trinkets and goodies it was kinda mad i didnt get it anything for st pattys day but a Guinness in the gas tank may just be a bad idea.

[joenismos15]

Progress has been made. Engine is going back in!

[joenismos15]

Ive got my seats Bride Gias Low Max Gradations, and my wheels Nothing to crazy Just the 5zigen FNO1R-C Hot Version In Black Polish with Chrome lip, in these sizes 17x9 +15 Up Front and 17x10 +12 in the rear need to figure out some good sized tires for them any suggestions?

[joenismos15]

Ok the bish is up and Running! got about 300 Break in miles on it! its getting its first break-in oil change on friday!

Found out my bride seats where stupid Canadian knockoffs with Genuine Prices! So i sent them back asap!

Any way i checked the oil its is super clean and has no gas/coolant/errounous smells so im pretty excited about it!

Hands on testing: Pulls pretty damn hard with a little bit of boost (5.7psi till break-in is complete)

Just a few things that are different now

1. EGR removed and of course CEL came on im trying that resistor Trick for the EGR temp sensor and no luck.

2. Still running the Greddy Blue with all the accessories but now im getting the itch to go AEM EMS.

3. Put the 370cc injectors on till after i pass emissions. (will be tough with the CEL light)

4. Havent put the wheels on yet.

5. Got the oil Cooler running perfect now (No Bubbles in the system)

6. Getting ready to put the greddy radiator breather/swirl tank in.

7. Break in the Nismo 1.5 Way LSD (Figure 8's)

Still lots of stuff to do but at least shes running! will post pics when i get home from work!

Next list of stuff that has to go in:

HKS Turbo TimerAEM wideband UEGOAEM Boost GuageCusco Zero2 Coilovers w Pillow ball MountCusco Front and Rear Strut BarsCusco Front and Rear Antisway barsCusco Traction RodsGreddy Radiator BreatherReinstall the big injectorsPower Tune on Greddy E-managePut the New wheels on!