Sleeper KA-T Photos. Post them up!!!

[Mustache240]

Old. No longer a sil80 and gonna be boosting 14lbs soon with fmic so no more sleeper look

[unreal-]

Originally Posted by rg3777

Referring to this thread: www.ka-t.org • View topic - A KA24DE-T'ers california dream manifold

someone mentions the ka sits 2 in higher and that the elbow or dp needs to be lengthened. I'm trying to confirm this. I pmd Matty and he said he just heat and bent his dp to fit. I want it to bolt on with out having to heat it. I'd rather have one of those parts lengthened.

Yes the DP has to be lengthened vertically (closest to the flange that connects to the turbo elbow) by about 1.5 inches. When i ordered my ISIS DP from enjuku racing they already did the lengthening in house before it was shipped. Just have to let them know that its going onto a KA-T setup.

It also depends on how your motor sits due to your mounts. If you have lowered mounts (aka drift freaq or circuit sports) it wont need to be as lengthened as much as if you had Nismo mounts. Its a fine line between clearance to the floorboard and clearance to the asphalt. When you are dealing with an inch or two of clearance it really matters. With my Nismo mounts, my DP sits about a finger away from the floorboard.

[rg3777]

Originally Posted by unreal-

Yes the DP has to be lengthened vertically (closest to the flange that connects to the turbo elbow) by about 1.5 inches. When i ordered my ISIS DP from enjuku racing they already did the lengthening in house before it was shipped. Just have to let them know that its going onto a KA-T setup.

It also depends on how your motor sits due to your mounts. If you have lowered mounts (aka drift freaq or circuit sports) it wont need to be as lengthened as much as if you had Nismo mounts. Its a fine line between clearance to the floorboard and clearance to the asphalt. When you are dealing with an inch or two of clearance it really matters. With my Nismo mounts, my DP sits about a finger away from the floorboard.

Thanks a ton. This info is super helpful. I've read a lot of threads regarding ka-t's with oem sr parts, and that one bit of info is the answer I've been looking for. I will also be using nismo mounts. What exhaust do you have? Will any sr dp bolt on to a stock ka or aftermarket ka exhaust? Or is a sr cat back required?

[unreal-]

Originally Posted by rg3777

Thanks a ton. This info is super helpful. I've read a lot of threads regarding ka-t's with oem sr parts, and that one bit of info is the answer I've been looking for. I will also be using nismo mounts. What exhaust do you have? Will any sr dp bolt on to a stock ka or aftermarket ka exhaust? Or is a sr cat back required?

No problem

I have a HKS sport exhaust (very quiet and low key) and any SR DP will bolt onto a KA Exhaust. They are identical in that area. Only problem you will run into is the size difference. If you have a aftermarket exhaust thats 3" you will be fine. If you are using a aftermarket DP and stock exhaust you will run into some problems, but who uses a stock exhaust? lol

Extra info: The HKS sport is the quietest exhaust that you can get for the S13/S14. Paired with a high flow cat, you can barely hear the car at idle, and road noise is louder than the exhaust note. I added a small 12" resonator to mellow things out, but its still very quiet. It still sounds really good once you get on it, and its noticeable from inside the car, but dont expect to show off with this exhaust lol

[hellion240sx]

Originally Posted by unreal-

Yes the DP has to be lengthened vertically (closest to the flange that connects to the turbo elbow) by about 1.5 inches. When i ordered my ISIS DP from enjuku racing they already did the lengthening in house before it was shipped. Just have to let them know that its going onto a KA-T setup.

It also depends on how your motor sits due to your mounts. If you have lowered mounts (aka drift freaq or circuit sports) it wont need to be as lengthened as much as if you had Nismo mounts. Its a fine line between clearance to the floorboard and clearance to the asphalt. When you are dealing with an inch or two of clearance it really matters. With my Nismo mounts, my DP sits about a finger away from the floorboard.

For future reference, isis dp would work, let enjuku know its for ka. I have the 3" into dual 4" tips exhaust. So with the isis dp, exhaust would be complete (turbo back) correct?

I also have the circuit sports stiffer mounts. So I shouldn't have any problems correct?

[unreal-]

Originally Posted by hellion240sx

I have the 3" into dual 4" tips exhaust. So with the isis dp, exhaust would be complete (turbo back) correct?

Yup. all you would need at that point is a cat or test pipe.

I also have the circuit sports stiffer mounts. So I shouldn't have any problems correct?[

No you should not have any problems.

[that_one_coupe]

I should hopefully be getting this done soon. The guy will have both my sr and ka manifolds in awhile.

[hellion240sx]

I am not required one. So can I skip that test and cat? I am a dog person actually.

[Zzz89]

Since ya'll brought the thread back, here's mine. Just need the OEM SR airbox but that thing is hard to find.

[iamtheyi]

^ any more info? Tune, injectors, Looks like a ARC front mount IC? Size of turbo?

Clean set-up. Nearly exactly the way I want it.

[Zzz89]

Thanks,

Mods are:
Stock internals
S15 t28 spec R turbo
ARC FMIC
JWT ECU
370CC Injectors
Z32 MAF + K&N filter
3in Elbow
Circuit Sport DP
Nismo 3in Exhaust

If you're wondering why I'm only using 370cc injectors, it's cause I won't be boosting more than 7lbs on the stock motor. This build was clean but on a budget and the injectors were free.

[goqr25]

Looks really clean man

[revat619]

Originally Posted by Zzz89

Thanks,

Mods are:
Stock internals
S15 t28 spec R turbo
ARC FMIC
JWT ECU
370CC Injectors
Z32 MAF + K&N filter
Megan Elbow
Circuit Sport DP
Nismo 3in Exhaust

If you're wondering why I'm only using 370cc injectors, it's cause I won't be boosting more than 7lbs on the stock motor. This build was clean but on a budget and the injectors were free.

Any hp/tq numbers?

Clean set up!

[CrimsonRockett]

Stock intake box + cooling panel painted black would make this set up very low-profile.

[240sxfan6882]

This used to be my setup until a crack developed on the manifold. I had to go with another manifold because I didn't have time to keep seeing if the re-welding would work. I did a top mount WG setup and I imported that S14 SR airbox from Britain.

[GroundPerformance]

Glad to know this thread is still alive...

[yaldizzle]

can't wait to go ka-t for my s14! i'm gona go with the super stealth look too. just need to find someone selling the sr turbo manifold that's already meshed with the ka manifold lol.

[240sxfan6882]

Originally Posted by yaldizzle

can't wait to go ka-t for my s14! i'm gona go with the super stealth look too. just need to find someone selling the sr turbo manifold that's already meshed with the ka manifold lol.

I have one, PM if interested

[that_one_coupe]

Which heat shield are you using?

Originally Posted by Zzz89

Thanks,

Mods are:
Stock internals
S15 t28 spec R turbo
ARC FMIC
JWT ECU
370CC Injectors
Z32 MAF + K&N filter
Megan Elbow
Circuit Sport DP
Nismo 3in Exhaust

If you're wondering why I'm only using 370cc injectors, it's cause I won't be boosting more than 7lbs on the stock motor. This build was clean but on a budget and the injectors were free.

[Future240]

Zzz89 I'd like to know a bit about your setup too.

HP?
Any issues?
Cost?

How it feels vs stock?

[Zzz89]

Sorry for the late reply guys, forgot to subscribe to this thread.

that_one_coupe- I used the hybrid KA/SR manifold in order to use the stock SR heatshield. There is a little difference between the S13 and S14 SR exhaust manifold so you will need the heatshield specific to the manifold you chose. I don't know which manifold I had but I had both heatshields so I was fine.

Future240- I don't have numbers yet but will get them soon. The car is running a little rich otherwise it's pretty smooth. I daily it and take it on 3hr trips at least 4x a month. Total cost was probably around $1,500-$1,700. Everybody says stock KA's have good torque and with the turbo, it really comes alive. It pulls and sounds nicer than my buddy's SR.

[crzsteveo]

^thanks dude. you have given me inspiration on what I want my daily KA to look like.

what kind of ECU are you using?

[yetijeff]

You guys that are doin the ka/sr hybrid mani's what are u using to weld them? I just came up on a ka and an sr, but I don't know if I should use mig or tig, and I don't really have too much experience welding cast parts...

[Future240]

Originally Posted by Zzz89

Sorry for the late reply guys, forgot to subscribe to this thread.

that_one_coupe- I used the hybrid KA/SR manifold in order to use the stock SR heatshield. There is a little difference between the S13 and S14 SR exhaust manifold so you will need the heatshield specific to the manifold you chose. I don't know which manifold I had but I had both heatshields so I was fine.

Future240- I don't have numbers yet but will get them soon. The car is running a little rich otherwise it's pretty smooth. I daily it and take it on 3hr trips at least 4x a month. Total cost was probably around $1,500-$1,700. Everybody says stock KA's have good torque and with the turbo, it really comes alive. It pulls and sounds nicer than my buddy's SR.

Thanks for the reply. You are brave. I'm much to chicken to put boost to my KA. I'm just afraid of blowing rings since I can't afford to buy a new one.

[winter]

this thread is awesome.

[Zzz89]

what kind of ECU are you using?

Using JWT

You guys that are doin the ka/sr hybrid mani's what are u using to weld them? I just came up on a ka and an sr, but I don't know if I should use mig or tig, and I don't really have too much experience welding cast parts...

Sorry, no experience in welding. I had Alex do it for me. Here is a link to one of his threadsKA24DE-T'ers california dream manifold : 240sx General Discussion

Thanks for the reply. You are brave. I'm much to chicken to put boost to my KA. I'm just afraid of blowing rings since I can't afford to buy a new one.

No problem! You should be fine on stock boost. I've done a lot of research before I went KA-T as I was also very cautious on blowing parts. Some guys have daily's with stock internals boosting 15lbs. Just make sure you have a good tune.

[Irresistible]

Any reason you chose to go with JWT over Enthalpy?

[iamtheyi]

If anything, most people in california will get JWT because they're relatively local.

[rg3777]

I'm thinking of giving nismotronic a try. Anyone have any experience with it?

[kouki_mobster]

Originally Posted by Irresistible

Any reason you chose to go with JWT over Enthalpy?

From what I understand for JWT you do not need to retune if you add cams, intake manifold, P&P, or if you change turbos. Thats a plus if you decide to add parts later on. As for Enthalpy, you get a tune to the exact specs. If you change anything, you'll have to get it retuned.