* UPDATED PICS* Sneak Preview! NICO's Project Vert KA-t Build!!!

[Kaleo55]

Just wanted to add my two cents, EXCELLENT job and a big wow! I'm so envious that you're so far along. I hope I can get my KAT to be as clean as yours. Besides the time, I know you;re speding some big bucks building it the way your going having checked the cost on your options. I know that the Ground Zero Mani is one of the more expensive mani's out there, besides the Full Race's version and the Xcessive intake system is a shiney penny too. I steered away for it because of the very issues you had t odeal with the IAVC, fortunately it's under the plenom so it won't be so visible. How have you dealt with all the other vacum lines inherent on the KADE intake side? Great work soemthing to be proud or for sure...

[AZhitman]

Several reasons for keeping the IACV, some of which have been touched on.

Keeping the throttle "cracked open" doesn't resolve the idle issues, nor does it allow the car to run properly during cold starts.

It also doesn't allow normal deceleration such as one experiences on a freeway offramp, and downshifting through every single gear is for ricers and clowns.

A car that stalls, even ONCE, is an unsafe car - I don't jury-rig anything.

I PERSONALLY took EVERY SINGLE bolt, nut, washer and connector on this engine, cleaned it on a wire wheel, zinc-plated it, and polished it.

Plating kit from Eastwood was like $70 - Well worth it.

Remember - This car represents 240sx Club of America.

[teddy]

I PERSONALLY took EVERY SINGLE bolt, nut, washer and connector on this engine, cleaned it on a wire wheel, zinc-plated it, and polished it.

What a beast. I once thought about doing that to all my bolts, and then realized I was too lazy and lacked patience.

Plating kit from Eastwood was like $70 - Well worth it.

I always wanted to buy that. So it works well then?

The engine is looking great so far. I'm really in awe at how clean it is and that you haven't spared any expense on making the motor perfect. I don't know if it was mentioned earlier, but what are your plans for the drivetrain?

[AZhitman]

Drivetrain plans?

Planning on letting this engine have a leisurely life, approx 8-10 lbs of boost, ACT S/S clutch, OEM flywheel, OEM driveshaft, 4.36 VLSD. Pretty much the way it was before...

[Kaleo55]

Was wondering if you had the throttle body bored out to take advantage of the Xcessive intake, can't tell from the photos?

[AZhitman]

Not at present - I need to do some research on the effect of throttle body modifications on TPS.

[WDRacing]

As long as the TPS settings are the same, you're golden. But there isn't any sense in upgrading the TB unless your IC piping is larger in diameter.

[AZhitman]

That's what I thought. And I'm running relatively small IC piping (at least on the hot side).

[WDRacing]

YEah brother, until you crest 20 psi, which will probably give your old *** a heart attach, you're more then ok with the stock TB.

[AZhitman]

I am *SO* gonna come to Tucson and do a fat smoky burnout in your driveway.

[Swedish Mike]

You got a pretty big TB on KA right? Like 60 mm?

/Mike

[smokey240sx]

instead of a red top you got a red bottom.

[AZhitman]

LOL - Yep.

[ka-t_2_be]

Those pics are nice, but do you any pics of shirtless men? I mean, if its not too much trouble... i'd really appreciate it

**Edited AGAIN!!! for the idiots at my work. They thought it would be funny to write that while I was in another room. My sincerest apologies. Also, I love the engine. It is coming along amazingly! Cant wait to see a finished product**

Sorry again.

In case you guys wanted to know, I love Tulips...ALOT.

Modified by ka-t_2_be at 5:30 PM 5/29/2006

[MarkEmark]

Those pics are nice, but do you any pics of shirtless men? I mean, if its not too much trouble... i'd really appreciate it

If that's a joke, it's not funny and off-topic.If it's not a joke, well....

[Charlie240sxt]

i know i dont show my face around vary much(thanks to traveling job i have)but i have been waiting to see what came of your vert after the stock motor crap you where going though. You came though VARY nice happy to see your buliding such a sweet setup,but i think you should push up to 300whp range with the motor you bulit it would be a shame not to.

[AZhitman]

Hey MarkEmark - You need to pull your sig.

I like my oil stuff, thanks!!!!

[AZhitman]

i know i dont show my face around vary much(thanks to traveling job i have)but i have been waiting to see what came of your vert after the stock motor crap you where going though. You came though VARY nice happy to see your buliding such a sweet setup,but i think you should push up to 300whp range with the motor you bulit it would be a shame not to.

Charlie, thanks.... Since this thing is gonna be THE traveling billboard for 240sxConvertible.com and 240sx.org, it HAS to be done right.

And yeah, I *might* turn up the boost this winter.

[kouki180sx]

Pansy *** Greg! Need to get the car done. Then we can start on the REAL projects. Bahaha!

[C.s240]

looking good Greg to bad i dont know how to post a pic of my intake and engine shot after it was done, and all i can say that mine is about 90% like urs but insted of red lots of silver and sterling silver coatings

anyways see ya at the nationals in atlanta

laters

carlos

[Structure240sx]

as a heads up greg. i flipped my throttle body upside down with the Xcessive mani. the throttle cable bracket sat a little to high. i did have to extend the tps wires but it wasnt a big deal

[95_240sx]

No need to flip it upside down anymore Anthony. Xcessive changed the design slightly. Greg actually got the first run of the new batch.

Rick

[AZhitman]

More pics, almost ready to drop in the car!

[audtatious]

Awesome. You need to polish that turbo tho

[AZhitman]

It's on the list.

[91RMKS13]

What kind/size turbo is it?

[AZhitman]

Garrett T3/T4, .48 / .60

[GEO]

Garrett T3/T4, .48 / .57

FIXED

[klattr1]

Greg, lookin great....

The brass barbed fittings on the intake manifold might cause the vacuum hose to hit the hood or sit too close to it...i would definitely go for some 90 degree ones (whether its from a local parts store or something like McMaster.com)

[j-z]

thats exactly what i was thinking about those fittings. def get some 90s as i can tell the hoses will be hitting the hood. looks good though.