cheapest KA-T out there!

[NoOneIsPerfect]

okay.. I'm from Osaka and Osakan's (what we call peeps frm Osaka) are known to be stingy and cheap!

So here it goes...

I wanna know who has the CHEAPEST KA-T setup. Nothing to be ashamed of.. more so.. something to be proud of!

[speedstar01]

ohhh budget KA-T setups. id also like to see people post their cheaper setups

because whether we know it or not, i think all of us has an atom or two of cheap ass in our blood

[FinalDrive]

http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic...2b8299a4398857

NOT mine, but i'm doing a similar setup on a spare hatchback for fun

[wootwoot]

I think one of the cheapest I ever saw was using almost all used sr parts and a Ebay special exhaust manifold. Had impressive results though

[!Zar!]

I'd say go with the sr/ebay setup. But depending if you want power in the future, you might want to step up and buy a better turbo before you get the t25.

[TokyoNights]

I have a cheap ass custom ka-t setup
dynoed 216 at the wheels
I like it better than the previous sr20s Ive had
I just got some cams and once the spec r t28 goes on it should liven it up a bit

[speedstar01]

Originally Posted by TokyoNights

I have a cheap ass custom ka-t setup
dynoed 216 at the wheels
I like it better than the previous sr20s Ive had
I just got some cams and once the spec r t28 goes on it should liven it up a bit

could you list off the parts that make up your custom kit?

[Neejay]

Originally Posted by FinalDrive

http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic...2b8299a4398857

NOT mine, but i'm doing a similar setup on a spare hatchback for fun

Whoa...thanks for that link.

Ok, reading this thread has completely kicked SR out of my mind (and it was already at the botttom of the list).

ka-t.org has some nice info.

[Neejay]

Originally Posted by TokyoNights

I have a cheap ass custom ka-t setup
dynoed 216 at the wheels
I like it better than the previous sr20s Ive had
I just got some cams and once the spec r t28 goes on it should liven it up a bit

Did you rebuild it first?

[nelson8708]

Here is my setup...it was cheap until i just got done purchasing my new fuel system which is not on the car yet so here it goes.

Current setup:
Custom manifold-60$
Custom IC piping w/ couplers-40$
Custom DP-30$
SR T25-140$ (60-70K on it)
Greddy BOV-60$
BOV flange for IC piping-10$
FMU-30$(friend)
Oil lines-50$ (local race shop)
Hobbs switch setup-50$
Boost gauge-30$
S14 SMIC-40$
Misc. stuff-100$

That make a even 640$ but i am running very low boost.

Fuel setup i just bought:
460cc injectors-60$
Walbro 255-110$
SAFC-140$
Wide Band-325$

Total-635$

With a good tune i plan on running a high [email protected] is all on a ka24e yeah its the single cam. That is why most of it is custom.

[fromxtor]

Yea I've posted that link to Jordan's cheap turbo kit setup on here a few times. I dont see the point in some of the younger guys on here who are just learning how to drive spending all that money on an SR. When for 600-1000 they can turbo their stock block KA and have more WHP than stock SRs have. I want to make my standpoint clear, I do not hate the SR. But don't see the point in someone who can barely pilot their car around city streets, putting a $2000+ motorset in their car.Btw here are a few good links:

www.ka-t.org
http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5597 << KA24ET for dummies
http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6263 << KA24DET For dummies
www.turbo240.com
www.jgstools.com/turbo

[TokyoNights]

Originally Posted by speedstar01

could you list off the parts that make up your custom kit?

shure ,its nothing special
I made the ic setup(short piping and core mounted upside down were condensor was)
sr t25, outlets/inlets, dumpipe,downpipe with flex, injectors
some crap egay manifold
jgs lines
enthalpy tune
rps clutch
walbro fp
removed butterflies

Did you rebuild it first?

nope

[NoOneIsPerfect]

wow.... never thought turboing KA was this easy. On my old s14 zenki(RIP Dec 2000), I swapped immediately to s14 sr20det (yea back then, it was one of the RARE swap! haha). Maybe if I decide to register my car in WA, I'll get a KA-T setup.

And please advise me on how to be CHEAP CHEAP!

[wangan_cruiser]

ok people since u guys are talking about turbo. ive been thinking about this and im always lost whenever i get to think about this


can you install a piece out turbo kit without changing any injectors or ecu tuning? like replace the damn header with a turbo and manifold then run the smic with it? u wouldnt have any problem at all? thats the only part im confused. can anyone make me enlightened up with a ka-t? lol

[GlacierFreeze]

No fuel and timing management = the reason why people think KA-Ts aren't reliable.

[undesiredshoe]

yes...most people skimp on timing, that is why their engines blow. This is a forum about cheap turbo kits but id get some quality fuel and timing management.

[Indolent]

iirc, those set ups posted here or links posted, i don't see any upgraded fuel pumps on the lists, any info on how well the stock fuel pump works with that t25 set up like that? kinda odd to me

[wangan_cruiser]

thats the part im worried about.....timing off are most like making the engine blows

[drifter808]

My friend and i just completed his KA turbo kit. He used a bunch of my old SR stuff and some ebay stuff. The total cost was below $1000 i think installed at a shop since the manifold had to have a t25 flange welded on it.

heres the list:
SR injectors
Walbro pump
SAFC2
T25 turbo
SSAC top mount manifold
Some 38mm wastegate from SSAC
greddy knock off BOV
SR stock SMIC and piping
Custom downpipe
Oil lines made by the shop
autometer boost gauge

thats about it. We just retarded the timing a couple degrees and it pulls hard. Running like 10psi i think. Still working on the little bugs but feels pretty nice for no real tuning.

[Infamax]

Originally Posted by wangan_cruiser

ok people since u guys are talking about turbo. ive been thinking about this and im always lost whenever i get to think about this


can you install a piece out turbo kit without changing any injectors or ecu tuning? like replace the damn header with a turbo and manifold then run the smic with it? u wouldnt have any problem at all? thats the only part im confused. can anyone make me enlightened up with a ka-t? lol

It's possible to do that, just slap on a fmu and retard your timing. It wouldnt be a safe set-up, but it's do-able, but for only 100$ more you could just buy a safc1 and adjust the a/f ratios.

all you really need for a a really basic budget set-up is:
SSautochrome manifold - $130
sr20 sidemount w/piping - $80
t3 turbo from a junkyard - $60
custum downpipe, hot pipe, etc.- depends where you get it from.
safc1 - $100
oil lines - $30
dsm BOV - $20
basic tune-up - $50

That comes out to about $500-700 depending on what deals you come up on. You'd be running stock exhaust, fuel pump, maf, injectors and stock boost from the turbo's internal wastegate. The set up should be enough for close to 175hp.

[nistech]

Originally Posted by Indolent

iirc, those set ups posted here or links posted, i don't see any upgraded fuel pumps on the lists, any info on how well the stock fuel pump works with that t25 set up like that? kinda odd to me

walbro's are only 80 bucks. who cares just get one

[NemeGuero]

Wow! This is the first time EVER this has been discussed on Zilvia!
AWESOME!



ok.. search button.. use it.
There is a $700 setup thread that I quite frequently refer people to.
Find it, and you get a prize.

[nistech]

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...hlight=sleeper