My KA24DE-T Build.

[GroundPerformance]

Since, I'm practically done with my S13 SR Daily project. This S13 KA24DE-T Track car is back and hoping to have it done by beggining of summer. I think this is the 5th KA-T I have done/helped. Anyways below are the specs I put together for this build and I will post progress as I get along.

Engine;
- Built S13 KA24DE
- Eagle Rods
- Arias pistons 11:1 Comp
- Clevite bearings
- ARP main studs
- ARP 11mm head studs
- Brian Crower Valve springs
- Cometic Head gasket
- New Nissan front end(oil pump, chain, guides, etc..)
- Head work: valve job, new exhaust guides, pressure tested, decked, ported exhaust side.
- Turbo oil drain -10AN bung welded on oil pan
- New water pump
- Plastic Intake Manifold gasket.
Fuel System;
- Bosch 1600cc Injectors.
- E85 Fuel.
- Dual 255lph In-Tank Fuel Pump.
- Project Nissan Fuel Rail.
- Sard Fuel Pressure Regulator.
- FJO Injector driver.
Turbo System;
- Holset H1E.
- Custom Tubo Manifold*
- 4AN Line for Oil Feed.
- 10AN Oil Return Line.
- Treadstone FMIC Core.
- CX-Racing S14 FMIC Kit.
Tuning;
- Nistune
- Ford Lightning MAF
Ignition;
- NGK BKR7EIX ( 2 step colder ) Gapped to .32
- MSD Blaster SS Coil.
Exhaust;
- Still loking.
Suspension;
- Still looking.
- Falken Hanabis

~ Current Pics of the Shell ~ Thanks to Ryan!





Pic of the longblock after being picked up. paired with the turbo I planned to run before. Thanks to Henry.




Longblock was super clean already. Just need a new Valve Cover as previous cover was shaved and running Coilpack setup.

[GroundPerformance]

Also prep the Intake Manifold for boost so most ports are plug and only running necessary lines.



Here's a pic of the simplified version of the KA Manifold. I'm using S14 Upper Half so I don't have to worry about butterflies being removed and plugged. The turbo water lines are the one that goes to the TB. I'm routing that now to the turbo and just sawed up the ports on the TB.







Pics of the Turbo and Wrapped Turbo manifold.





Oil Return Setup, Custom solid mounts and AN Power Steering line.

[GroundPerformance]

Just an Update...

Last week I ordered an ISIS V2 KA24DE Turbo Manifold. For it looks more solid than what I currently have and seems to have better clearance from the BMC as well. We shall see once I received it.

[GroundPerformance]

I'm also debating if I should just shoot for High HP for I do have a Built KA ready for it. Over the weekend I came across a deal hard to pass up which was a Good Condition Holset H1E turbo. Had a little play so I decided to go ahead and rebuild it anyway. Rebuild kit has been ordered and shaft and turbine compressors has been re-balanced earlier today " Thanks to Yoni_Nismo". Just to show you guys how big this turbo is check the pic below. I know going for High HP will lag but for these project being High Comp and Twin Scroll hopefully it should be enough to help with spool time. I may just save the 20g and Isis manifold on my S13 Vert Project. Either way I'm still undecided for I don't have a solid drivetrain that can handle that much HP.

[I LUV MY S13]

damn keep it up bro looks sick so far...what kind of track are you talking about?

[GroundPerformance]

Good thing you asked this question. I intend to go back and start attending local drift events again. With that in mind I had to re evaluate my turbo setup while Holset would be powerful it would most likely be too laggy even on a high compression motor. I'm sure it would be great for a drag car.

With the Holset I have currently being too big on the a turbine side and requiring to spend more money on Twin Scroll type turbo manifold. I'm actually selling this turbo as well as my 20G bottom mount setup. I know with the 20G it would be powerful enough to make low to high 400whp numbers. I just want more room on the turbo side plus having the footprint for a better turbo like the PTE6262 in the future. For now I was able to put together T3/T4E 60 trim top mount setup on a good flowing turbo manifold with boost regulated by 38mm Tial ext WG. Currently awaiting my Big Blue spring...

Pic....






Here's the shot of my Forced Performance TD06SL2-20G Bottom Mount Turbo Setup.

[s13 @ fullboost]

looks awesome man I am super jealous

[nek nek s14]

where did u get ur bung for the oil pan done at... also can u take any pics of the intake manifold the inside where u deleted some hoses

[Slammed Assassin]

Looks dope.. Can't wait to see it done.

[atutt]

I don't recommend wrapping a stainless steel manifold... Mild steel sure. But not stainless...

[wwwyzzerr]

Why would you not wrap stainless steel?

[tricky_ab]

I'm diggin' it so far...

[chetacheese]

nice, i can finally understand every single thing your doing since i have gone through my build already. and yea you dont wanna wrap that exhaust manifold..its asking for crack. haha

that oil return line, is that your old set up or did you just put that together in this build? because when i did mine just like yours, it seemed to point at a slight downward angle.

[GroundPerformance]

Originally Posted by s13 @ fullboost

looks awesome man I am super jealous

You should buy my bottom mount and build it.. LOL

Originally Posted by nek nek s14

where did u get ur bung for the oil pan done at... also can u take any pics of the intake manifold the inside where u deleted some hoses

Oil Pan was already done when I got the long block. But it's basicly an weld on 10an bung.

Originally Posted by BigBuddahboi

Looks dope.. Can't wait to see it done.

Me too.. Hopefully soon, But I'm not necessarily rushing things.

Originally Posted by atutt

I don't recommend wrapping a stainless steel manifold... Mild steel sure. But not stainless...

Depends.. If your rocking cheapo bottom mount manifold with BMC clearance issue and high engine bay temp. It make sense to wrap them and should it crack I'm sure you'll get year usage out of it and then replace it. But since the new ISIS V2 manifold has better clearance and thicker piping then it would be best to leave it unwrapped.

Originally Posted by tricky_ab

I'm diggin' it so far...

Thanks,

Originally Posted by wwwyzzerr

Why would you not wrap stainless steel?

Why.. Weight out what's important to you and decide for yourself..

Originally Posted by chetacheese

nice, i can finally understand every single thing your doing since i have gone through my build already. and yea you dont wanna wrap that exhaust manifold..its asking for crack. haha

that oil return line, is that your old set up or did you just put that together in this build? because when i did mine just like yours, it seemed to point at a slight downward angle.

The Oil Return line is something I put together which is 10AN 90degre hose.

[Royal_T]

This thing is going to rock,, love the progress, can't wait until its finished

[atutt]

Originally Posted by GroundPerformance

Depends.. If your rocking cheapo bottom mount manifold with BMC clearance issue and high engine bay temp. It make sense to wrap them and should it crack I'm sure you'll get year usage out of it and then replace it. But since the new ISIS V2 manifold has better clearance and thicker piping then it would be best to leave it unwrapped.

Except for the part where stainless and heat don't play nicely together. And wrapping it only keeps the heat in....

[93nismo]

Originally Posted by atutt

Except for the part where stainless and heat don't play nicely together. And wrapping it only keeps the heat in....

my stainless header has been wrapped for a little over a year now and its doing just fine. i don't see a problem with it.

anyway, i drove my friends kat and now im kinda craven one... lol looks fun:]

[atutt]

Originally Posted by 93nismo

my stainless header has been wrapped for a little over a year now and its doing just fine. i don't see a problem with it.

anyway, i drove my friends kat and now im kinda craven one... lol looks fun:]

Doesn't mean every single one will be like that.
Plus. You stainless steel header is VERy VERY different from a stainless steel turbo manifold.
One sees way more extreme conditions than the other.

No one has to take my advice. Nor will my advice be correct in every situation.

I'm only giving my recommendations. Based on my experience with stainless steel. Since I work exclusively with stainless steel everyday.

[GroundPerformance]

Haven't updated this thread in awhile since I've decided to slow the build process for the KA24DE-T since this require more $$ and rather wrap up the smaller build so atleast I won't have 2 cars down. I'm currently finishing my basic KA24E-T Vert build which should be done soon since its summer after all. As it stand I made the final decision on the turbo selection. I ended up going for the H1C/HIE Hybrid Holset. I'm using the H1E Compressor housing and H1C 12cm Turbine housing shaft. After some measurements there wasnt a big difference on the turbine wheel size between the 2 turbos but significant on the compressor wheel. anyways below is the pic on the motor as it stands and a preview of the KA24E-T build as well.

KA24DE-T rockin Holset H1C/H1E hybrid turbo.





<<< KA24DE-T ---- KA24E-T >>>

[turbo2nr]

11:1 comp + boost + e85

your on the right page cant wait to see the numbers!!!!

[h2v7]

the single slammer turbo looks small and easy :rollseyes

[stockbee]

That looks sinister. Proceed sir.

[wacko2]

dam sick ka builds, hope see both the engine on the s13

[satal95]

Originally Posted by GroundPerformance

This pic should be the new pic for ka-t.org Saving the pic by the way

[s13sr2oh]

those are some sick ass ka-t's! that manifold on the twin cam is wicked

[Tokona-x]

damn thats Sweet! hey let us know how well that ecu turns out ....Im thinking of going Kat but i still dont know what ecu to use .....

[kalypso123]

reasonably monstrous

[LiveLowSilvia]

I have to subscribe to this thread!

I want to build a KA-T in the near future!

[JDM Sil4ty]

dude that manifold looks like you got a ram's head connected to your engine. soo cool. keep it up.

[TwItCh]

nice build

dam i want to start building my ka24e already