My KA24E-T Build V2.

[GroundPerformance]

Hello.. This will be my 2nd time building a KA24E-T. First one was really great that after selling it I just gotta build another. Here the link of my first KA24E-T build. This time around the motorset I picked up could realy use the some basic rebuild. So first thing was to take apart the motor and inspect it. Motor had a good amount of sludge and timing chain guide pieces was at the pan. Compression did check out ok and bottom rotating assembly looks good. Since the build is to make a summer daily driver I'm looking to just make between 220~250whp and be stealthy at the same time. Below are some of the mods listed...

Engine;
- Basic Rebuilt KA24E.
- New Felpro Headgasket.
- New Felpro Headbolts.
- Removed all Emission components.
- EGR Block off plate.
- Butterflies removed and plugged.
- New intake manifold gasket.
- Replaced Front and Real Crankshaft seals.

Fuel System;
- Upgraded Fuel Pump.
- CA18 Top feed 370cc injectors.
- Wired inline resistors for low impedance.
- Stock FPR.

Turbo System;
- Gladman Performance T2 bottom mount manifold.
- T25 or T28 turbo.
- Ebay Oil feed and return line.
- Stock SR SMIC and Airbox

Tuning;
- Socketed stock SOHC ECU
- ROM tuned according to specs.
- Stock KA24E MAF.

Ignition;
- NGK BKR7E ( 2 step colder ) Gapped to .32
- Stock Ignition /w 12v Relay mod.

Exhaust;
- CCustom 2.5" exhaust with stock looking muffler.


Pics of the S13 Vert Shell at time of pickup.





KA24E Motor at time of pickup.







Motor Dis-assembly. Parts Cleanup and Gasket replacement.



Cleaned and Inspected the Cylinder head cam and rocker assembly.


Motor assembly as of 06/29/10




Current pics of the S13 Vert.. Since I'm rocking a KA24E-T might as well swap the front for a Pignose (Zenki) Front, Restored all interior parts and swap over regular manual doors.




Engine Bay cleanup and SMIC mockup...




Valve Cover cleaned...





Engine as it stand today.. Please note the Manifold pictured is for KA24DE just mounted for mockup.

[jeremy242]

Sweet build, i am doing something similar with my sohc, basic rebuild, forged pistons, 550cc injectors, n62, t3/t04e 50 trim garrett turbo. Good luck. I should be done with mine in a few weeks.

[GroundPerformance]

WOW.. Nice KA24E-T always wanted the JGS kit... GL with your build. Hope to see other clean KA24E-T builds here...

[wacko2]

hey man ur single cam build looks good, hope see the car soon at the meet.

[Tokona-x]

COOL!! lmk how the ecu works out i want to go Kat as well but im on the fence on what ecu to use .

[killa.beez33]

I see a lot of S13 vert builds poppin' up lately... Is it the new thing now? I've always loved S13 verts.

[essforteen]

Purple Power!!

[kalypso123]

I love the single cam @_@

hope to do the same this year

[XMcEvilson]

nice project, I'll be building a sohc s14 soon after I sell my ca18 s14

[di-devol]

Hi, looks good so far, Gladmans manis are the best bang for the buck. I'd look into a cam, you won't have much of a power band unless you do.

Nice work, I enjoy the singlecam. I shall never get away from the feeling of torque from this motor.

[GroundPerformance]

Finally got the motor in so I'm hoping to get this project done soon.

[kaking]

Love turbo'd single cams. If my SR wasnt so cheap i woulda built one...GL

[ChicagoS14]

Sexi 240. I love SOHCs, would have built mine but had to sell it.

Hit me up if you need any super clean parts I got a whole engine with 78k on it so rust free and still clean parts.

[Wes-s13]

def keep us posted i wanna see this happen

[BoostSlideWayz]

awesome!! makes my ka24e-t build look ghetto haha

[xBtony]

Damn makes me wanna clean up and rebuild my KA. haha nice build man

[24j0hn]

KA24E-t convertible setup

clean setup

Groundperformance builds


jonathan, maybe you can post theese up right when you get the chance

[essforteen]

Here You go!

[GroundPerformance]

Here some Daytime pics.....







Simplified Fuel System. New Z32 Fuel Filter, 255lph Fuel Pump, still looking for CA18 Injectors..





Bumper Cut open for the SMIC Vent...





Added an JDM Silvia Wing..

[OBEEWON]

These seem to last longer than DE-T's

[Weedm]

Looking goood! what are you doing with the tune atm or planning to?

I just started piecing my parts together. custom ams bottom mount manifold with external wastegate. garret gt series 58 trim. lame xs 38mm wastegate. precision 550cc injectors. Wish I was as done as you though. updates please

[iHateMySilvia]

Hey nice build! I got some ca18det injectors if ur still looking for them

[GroundPerformance]

Originally Posted by Weedm

Looking goood! what are you doing with the tune atm or planning to?

I just started piecing my parts together. custom ams bottom mount manifold with external wastegate. garret gt series 58 trim. lame xs 38mm wastegate. precision 550cc injectors. Wish I was as done as you though. updates please

I will be using a ROM Tuned ECU which I had used before on my previous KA24ET Build.

Originally Posted by iHateMySilvia

Hey nice build! I got some ca18det injectors if ur still looking for them

I do still need them injectors. however at the moment for troubleshooting purposes I will be starting the car on stock injectors and ecm. Once im satisfied all is well I will be placing the rom tune ecu and injectors.

[inertia89240]

How did you get your parts so clean? Btw, its cool to see someone slappin boost on a kae. Lol, for as much shit as I got for mine, I give you props dude! Good shit.

[GroundPerformance]

Just an Update. Just finished mechanical part of the 5 speed conversion. Installed driveshaft, Manual pedals and clutch pedal, clutch master and slave cylinder. Still need to do the remaining electrical pieces. Thanks to "eesforteen" for helping out on this..

[VG30Drift]

Where did you get the Gladman manifold? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

[Mishkin_707]

i like what the did with the intake mani, matches the valve cover, i was thinking of turboing my KA24E till i got the rest of the stuff i need for my LS2, peeps like you make me wanna just stay ka, any HP goals for this?

[Razi]

Hey! Wassup man!
This is the guy with the green KA-T coupe from that K1 Anaheim meet.

Clean setup dude! I'm so jealous of your SR intake + box. :P

[badbob2121]

looks good, i love seeing turbo single slammers, kudos

[doomviillain]

ive seen the setup in person, it came out real good, as well as the dohc turbos sitting in the back, major kudos to this guy. Im still in the process of building the KA ur buddy sold me.