Who has a custom turbo on there KA24E? Opinions?

[mouse]

I have been looking to do a custom set up once i do my rebuild but I have found some kits online for the DE but i have the E motor, i still want to go custom to save money so my main question is : 1) Does anyone have a custom kit installed on there 24E and what are your opinions?

2) Will any ka24de parts turbo and not turbo, fit on the ka24e engine?

Anything will help. Thank you.

[onosqv]

I'm in the "process" of gathering turbo parts for my ka24e.

I believe the only real difference in the 24de kit is the exhaust manifold. Everything else should be fairly "universal."

I came in thinking I would spend about $1500 total on parts for my turbo. Well, I think now it's going to be closer to 2-3k. And most of the parts are used.

I know they sell log manifolds on eBay, may not be the best choice, but the most economical.

I would probably just start by learning how a turbo works, if you don't know already, and checking out the turbo forum faq's.

There are sooo many diff ways to set up a turbo for cars it's ridiculous.

Good thing I had the help of a couple nico members w/ many hours of chatting . I'm still confused as hell, but I figured I'd write a term paper on turbochargers now, hahaha.

Nice start:http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm

Then off to the ka turbo forum. They go into loottsss of detail. Be prepared for some major reading. Learn up on it now so you don't regret later.

[mouse]

Yeh ive read a lot including that site, over and over again. Thanks for your thoughts. Anyone else?

[Tx-Sx-FS]

Im currently doing a custom setup on a sohc. i havent spent over a grand yet...my prices are as follows: Turbo = 225 (T3Super60) Manifold = 162 (JGSTOOLS - Stage 1) SMIC W/O PIPING = FREE (OLD MX6 TURBO KIT) BOV = 51 (JDM EBAY) Injectors = 75 (CA18DET 370cc - NICO USER) Pump = 92 (WHALBRO - EBAY) Oil Lines = 80 (EBAY) Valve Gasket = 15 (EBAY) Manual Boost Controller = 15 ( EBAY) Plugs/Wires = 40 (CARQUEST) SAFC = 192 (EBAY) TOTAL = 947

[Asia989]

not being rude or anything i was told if u turbo the ka24e youd be blowing head gaskets like a ca18det, correct me if im wrong?

[:: orion ::]

Nope...stock HG is great.

If it's tuned poorly and it detonates, you'll break a piston ring land before you blow the HG.

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To the riginal poster: The KA24E is a good choice for a turbo setup...8.6:1 compression, base timing is only 15 BTDC and the ECU timing advance is not that aggresive...so it's a reasonable choice.

But be sure to retard the base timing a little, or use a MSD BTM to control timing. Fuel is easy, timing control is not. And that's what blows many N/A motors with turbos bolted on.

Have fun with it...

- Brian (who's done 2 custom KA24DET's)

[sil80drifter]

ahem....http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....79963

take a look. I don't have the price list at the moment, but I'll post it later. See if you like my FMIC piping idea. I think most DIYers would be interested in it.

sil80