Update on my Project

[95_240sx]

I case anyone wants to know or cares about my KA-T mainly track car, here are some pics I took yesterday. Theres more stuff put back on now, minus the fuel system which are shown in these pictures. I should have it running well enough to get it on the flatbed to take it to get tuned. Anyways...on with the pics.

Rick

http://www.ka-t.org/newturbo1.jpghttp:/ ... turbo5.jpg

[midnightsliding]

how much are u looking to make with this mew set up?

[95_240sx]

I dont know, mid 400's maybe some more with more fuel. We wont know until we get it tuned.

By the way, sorry for the crappy pictures, I havent figured out this newfangled digital camera yet.

Rick

[midnightsliding]

sounds good what fuel ste up r u going with?sorry for all the ?s

[Structure240sx]

i didnt realize how big that compressor was until seeing it on the car now. that would be so much fun to drive

[TurboKA37]

yea, that thing is huge. how long did it take you to finish ur intake manifold?

[95_240sx]

Siemens 72lb injectors, Walbro in take and another undecided on which in-line pump to use as a booster. Aeromotive FPR, JWT Fuel rail and some kind of a fancy overpriced fuel filter and lots of fuel pressure.

What do you mean finish my intake manifold?

Rick

[TurboKA37]

looks like its painted dark purple. i painted my valve cover a couple weeks ago and it turned out pretty good but it was a pain to do all the sanding. just wanted to see how long it took you to sand it all down and everything.

[95_240sx]

Thanks for the compiments guys.

The upper plenum of the intake manifold is powdercoated black. It came out good as the guy said that he would spray it on thick, and now youd never even know it was rough to begin with.

BTW. The intercooler is back in, im taking the u-bends and compressor housing to work tomorrow to hitup the TIG welder. Im only missing ONE fitting for the fuel system and an inline fuel filter. Then I will tackle the wiring issue.

Rick

[95_240sx]

Well, another week has passed, and then some. I have the fuel system finished and done and re-wired. I have the IC piping done and turbo mounted, still need to to the wastegate. The car is at the race shop getting some sheet metal work done, the 6pt cage will be done tomorrow and the hood cutout for the turbo will be done tomorrow as well. I am planning on picking it up after work and snapping some pics for everyone. Pretty much the last things i have to do are the WG and dump pipe, driveshaft loop, lots of wiring cleanup and clean the damn thing up and drive it, I am projecting that my work schedule this week will involve 7 days and lots of overtime, but if now, I should be driving it next weekend. Anyways, this is an update if anyone cares. Look for pics on here and/or on http://www.ka-t.org tomorrow-ish.

Rick

[TurboKA37]

sweet ill have to check out the site for some pics

[95_240sx]

Yeah, depending on how late im out getting the car ill put some up.

Rick

[95_240sx]

OK, The care got delayed a day, and i was too busy putting it together last night, but here are some pics.

http://www.ka-t.org/cage1.jpghttp://www ... rbowg1.jpg

Let me know what you think.

Rick

[95_240sx]

Oh, and in the last pic look real close under the turbo and you can see the big *** Innovative Turbo wastegate that more closely resembles some kind of kitchen appliance in size.

Rick

[TurboKA37]

mmmmmmm....... looks yummy! that roll cage looks awesome too! iill take two of everything in those pics

[klattr1]

heck ya cool!

[nismofan14]

Very nice indeed!

[node]

95_240sx

Are you concerned at all about your spark not being strong enough? Do you think you will you need to go to an external coil?

[95_240sx]

Im not concerned about it and havent thought about doing that because the car has seen 22psi and never even a bobble, but if needed ill run a diff coil.

Rick

[boost infested]

****, i just figured you 2 out... both of you have the same 95 kat..... lol duh!

[DaveEEE]

Looks great Rick, nice cage. Wish I could have a race car and daily driver seperate :P

[node]

If you dont mind giving up a few secrets, what gap are you using on those NGKs?

[Structure240sx]

shhh .22 at 18psi thats all i know

[node]

I wont tell anybody

[95_240sx]

lol gee thanks structure. I will probably be running the same gap at higher PSI however. But, I run an aftermarket coil charging unit

Rick

[Structure240sx]

sorry rick guess its a good thing you're like 3000mi away from me.

jk

[95_240sx]

Yeah id have to show you what a real KA-T is about. Although I think your car looks better than mine.

Rick

[klattr1]

how much difference in power does changing spark gap make?I dynoed at 17 psi with .028 plug gap and made 310 at the wheels. Should I make it .030 or will it not really make a difference?I will install new plugs the next time I go to the dyno also.Rick, I can't wait to see what your car does after your changes and after doing some good tuning. 11s are coming soon!

[Structure240sx]

more like 10's soon

rick, how about u send me your motor and everything after u tune it. ill put it in my car so then we'll have the best 240 in the country. plus ill get to drive it everywhere, ha. yea right it would take me forever to get a setup like yours. it wouldnt take much at all for your car to look like mine

[klattr1]

i also guess above just in case.