SJBsuperman1425's Upgrade Thread

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:25 pm

Well there hasn't been alot of much going around lately, and I'm bored so i thought i'd use this opportunity to post a little upgrade thread (since i can't afford to build it lol). It'll basically be a few write-ups on how to install certain things and what not, also to let the CA community in on what I am doing. So enjoy, if you can, its pretty basic stuff, but for the newcomers, it might help lol

Heres what I am starting with. Bone stock CA18 running 12psi and a walbro fuel pump

The Parts^^List includes the following:-CXRacing 3" Catback Exhaust-CXRacing Exhaust Manifold-Nismo Type A Fuel Pressure Regulator and Autogage FP gauge.-Glowshift Direct Oil Filter Adapter and Oil Press. and Temp. Senders-Autometer Phantom Oil Temp gauge.-KA24DE Throttle Body-HKS Turbo Timer w/ PnP harness

Theres the newest, and FINAL upgrade for the year, unless somehow I win again on CXRacing lol but my funds have run out for parts, besides maintainance, so now im just waiting to get my car back to put all this good stuff on! Pics will be available by late March to Mid-April. wish me luck!
Modified by sjbsuperman1425 at 7:33 AM 2/18/2009

Post by **themadscientist** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:28 pm

Turbo?

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:30 pm

themadscientist wrote:Turbo?

sadly not yet if i get the job at the Holiday Inn Express im applying for Thursday, i'll get an SR T25 by the time this thread comes to an end for me lol

Post by **themadscientist** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:39 pm

I feel your pain, Ryan bought my T04E and I still miss it. My TD05s are too small and two is dumb. Looks like I will have to fork about $1500 for a new screw.

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:44 pm

if i had the patience, i'd save up for a 2871R..

Post by **themadscientist** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:53 pm

I need something big, externally gated with a divided T4 flange. You have so many choices with the T2 flange.

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:05 pm

im going to try and make this as reliable as it can be with 350whp. i think the 2871R can do it. keep it bottom mount and looking clean. nobody around here where i live as ever seen anything like a CA before.

Post by **float_6969** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:28 pm

I didn't know that was the only turbo you had Mike. I just assumed you had turbo's to go with those manifold. Now I almost feel bad...almost...

Post by **themadscientist** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:42 pm

Don't, you are going to love that thing. I was running it at .4 before my motor lost compression and a buddy with an SR was messing with me. We stepped on it and his car started to pull away right before my gate cracked and all hell broke loose. I went to plaid in the blink of an eye.

He still talks about it. When I remind him that was like 30% of what it could do he looks at his stock S14 turbo with hate in his eyes.

Post by **float_6969** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:50 pm

LMAO! I have been meaning to ask you, what spring is in that thing?

Post by **themadscientist** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:15 pm

I think I equipped it with the kit spring, 0.4-1.0 kilo

That turbo was a killer, literally.

Post by **float_6969** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:18 pm

Darn the cold weather. That pic REALLY makes me want to go work on my car.

Post by **themadscientist** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:37 pm

yeah, me too. My car has been engineless for far too long.

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:50 am

damn the cold weather is right!!

it decided to start snowing last night so this might put a damper from me working on my car (its outside at a friends house). I hate Michigan

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:55 am

well this is gonna be put on hold for a little bit the snow just ruined my plans, plus i start my college courses next Monday. This is going to be a VERY long thread with alot of convos, but thats ok lol. i'll get to taking the manifold off the first nice-ish day i have, and all the other goodies will go on April 16th (my high school shop teacher is letting me to that stuff on the hoist). stay tuned!

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:39 pm

well heres a *small* little update...

i started my 2nd college automotive class (HVAC System), and it sucks like pam anderson..ha

on a AWESOMENESS note, I won ANOTHER $100 from CXRacing this morning, and i get my Financial Aid Balance Check tomorrow!

so heres the deal, i can buy ONE of the following from CXRacing:

1). Order an Oil Cooler for $80+shipping2). Order a SR20 Radiator for $60+shipping

what do you guys think? im leaning towards the SR Radiator as it would give me room for my BOV later..only thing is i would have to route the upper hose to the other side..doesn't look too bad though..

http://www.rhombus-tuning.com/...t=346

one more upgrade coming up!

Post by **ca18detgabby** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:34 pm

sjbsuperman1425 wrote:well heres a *small* little update...

i started my 2nd college automotive class (HVAC System), and it sucks like pam anderson..ha

on a AWESOMENESS note, I won ANOTHER $100 from CXRacing this morning, and i get my Financial Aid Balance Check tomorrow!

so heres the deal, i can buy ONE of the following from CXRacing:

1). Order an Oil Cooler for $80+shipping2). Order a SR20 Radiator for $60+shipping

what do you guys think? im leaning towards the SR Radiator as it would give me room for my BOV later..only thing is i would have to route the upper hose to the other side..doesn't look too bad though..

http://www.rhombus-tuning.com/...t=346

one more upgrade coming up!

please dont go SR radiator. ANYTHING but that.

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:35 pm

because of performance reasons, looks, or because its for an SR? lol

Post by **ca18detgabby** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:07 pm

sjbsuperman1425 wrote:because of performance reasons, looks, or because its for an SR? lol

all of the above?

thats a hell of alot more work re-routing and looks so tacky IMO when SR guys do it to KA radiators. not to mention now you are running hot fluid all over the fing places instead if just doing it right the second time.

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:20 pm

you're probably right..not to mention it'll probably cost me another $20 or $30 for routing it over to the other side..

btw, Gabby, what did you ask for when you bought that [ 3" heater hose ] from Napa??

Post by **ca18detgabby** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:43 pm

sjbsuperman1425 wrote:you're probably right..not to mention it'll probably cost me another $20 or $30 for routing it over to the other side..

btw, Gabby, what did you ask for when you bought that [ 3" heater hose ] from Napa??

lol, I think I asked for a 3" silicon coupler........

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:29 am

well some good news and bad news.

Good:

-I bought an 89-93 Skyline Radiator and 14" Fan from CXRacing for $132 shipped.-it should be here this week-i'll post a review in the "eBay" thread since some consider CXRacing "eBay" products.-its warmer out (high 30's low 40's) and if the weather continues to improve i'll bring the car home soon

Bad:

-I started school last week so it'll limit my time to put this stuff in-My car is still not home and I dont have access to the shop im taking to so I can go work on it-It could still be until late March to early April till i get to install this stuff

Stayed Tuned!..

Post by **zero_gripS13** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:54 am

ok i dont see any skyline parts on cxracing did u just ge tthe ka24de/rb20 radiator.

Post by **Reno** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:42 pm

themadscientist wrote:I need something big, externally gated with a divided T4 flange. You have so many choices with the T2 flange.

Holset HX52

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:50 pm

zero_gripS13 wrote:ok i dont see any skyline parts on cxracing did u just ge tthe ka24de/rb20 radiator.

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/me...=RDNS^^thats what i bought.

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:07 pm

just wanted to give an update.

car should be coming home next Saturday *frolicks through meadow*

i also got all around pads and rotors for $76 and need to replace the piston seal in the rear passenger side caliper, so that'll give me something more to do. Car will be on the road April 1st and i'll have 1/4 mile times by April 5th..WISH ME LUCK!

Post by **themadscientist** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:38 pm

I picture you runing across a meadow in a calico skirt and I am understandably disturbed by that.

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:45 pm

no skirt, butt-naked..get it right lol

Post by **Kaforlife** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:37 pm

I wish I could work on my car but I'm stuck in tec school for the af

Post by **sjbsuperman1425** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:53 am

check out the "who's sick of the cold" thread..thats all the people that can't work on their car because of the weather! lol

btw LOVE the sig lol

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