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The vg is pretty stout, they just set a record for highest hp with stock heads/block/bottom/turbos. 499rwhp...
i may get another 240 to daily, it needs a bit of work though. i would turbo it once i upgraded the turbo on the built one though. that or do an LSx swap eventually.
Definitely gonna be a rocket when all is said and done .. Congrats and good luck with the build !!!
That is a crazy build. If i had that kind of funds to be able to afford that and would have this car done.Quote:
Originally Posted by AaronVR4
Yeah my friend told me about someone making that kind of power on stock turbos and stuff. Pretty crazy especially if you could put that power in the 240. Isnt the 240 like around 400 pounds less than the zx? Well once you put the vg you are gonna add some weight to the car, but still should be lighter than the zx.Quote:
Originally Posted by tabasco122
I was gonna turbo the KA but wasnt too sure how much and what would need to be done. Plus the engine was knocking when i bought it. It was pretty fun those 2 days i drove it. revved it to 5k and drop the clutch. Good ol'e times. It didnt have the power to stay burning out.
Raul
you can get a cheapy manifold from enjuku racing for $200. add a turbo and intercooler and you are good to go. the stock bottom can only handle like 6-7psi reliably, so most KA-T setups need a rebuild with forged goodies.
And the NA z32 is about 3200lbs, 240 is about 2600. i think the TTZ is 3400.
there is a guy around here who will take your 240 and 3k and drop a vq35 in there, either from a maxima or a 350z for $1000 more. good NA power.
Nice looking build, I'm partial to the KA myself though the SR has some nice benefits. I have some brand new tension rods for an S13 if you have any need for them. I'm not yet verified here though intend to do so soon or you can message me on Facebook as well.
super excited, saturday i get the car home and can finally start tearing into her...
wow, sorry guys, completely forgot about this forum. Well i have had the car at my place for a few weeks now, bled the lifters, found out the alt was bad, ordered one on ebay and just installed it yesterday. I cranked it over but it wouldnt start, going to take the valvecover back off and check the CAS, and check the timing again just to be safe
Wow that Z is CLEAN...goodluck with getting her started.
I had 2 friends that built up 240's one droped a RB20 in his s13 and the other put an SR20 in his s14. when they were done they both said they should have built up the KA. would have been faster and cheaper. Its Nice to have the whole Sylvia build, gives you the nice warm fuzzy feeling, and you have the perfect car for the build. I have not seen a cleaner s13 since the 90's when they were on the lot. Good luck with the build and Man thats a pretty car.
Update time, I went into oreillys and tested the new alt i got on ebay. It tested 15v on the bench, and passed all the tests the machine ran. So tomorrow when i put it back in the car ill need to check a few other things to figure out why its not charging. Also, the pully was a bit loose, so hopefully that was it. I tightened it up with an impact so i think we can rule that out now.
The tensioner comes in monday, more for piece of mid, hopefully it gets rid of the chain rattle.
Still need to wire the wideband up and install it. Going to move the oil press, boost, and water temp gauges to the ac vents, got a nice metal mount for it. Going to keep the wideband in the a frame pod for now.
We had two of the coolant pipes capped off, where they went into the heater core, yesterday one of the caps busted, ejecting all of my coolant. Have to replace that. I think im going to loop the system, it would probably work a bit better.
Also discovered a few minor things i need to take care of, none of them pressing issues.
Cliffs:
To Do List
1. Install alternator and figure out why its not charging.
2. Fix and refill cooling system
3. Install new timing chain tensioner
4. Fix gauges and wire the wideband.
5. Tidy up engine bay
6. ???
7. PROFIT!!!!!