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by el tigre
Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Re: 91 Miata Ka-T project

Not sure, I swapped to a ford 8.8 IRS rear with 3.55 gears...
by el tigre
Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Re: 91 Miata Ka-T project

Are you doing a similar swap?

I tried the cable route, the miata one fits the ka trans, speedo was off.

I'm currently swapping a 1uz v8 using the ka trans in my miata, and I'm considering a cable x unit to retain the factory speedo. They are pricey though...


http://www.abbott-tach.com/cablex.htm
by el tigre
Wed May 01, 2013 3:15 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Basically pull the shaft and bearing out of the ka dizzy, and throw them in a 1g DSM cas. Very easy. May need to tweek your trigger angles in your ecu. Tps shouldn't be a big deal either, as long as your ecu can calibrate for a different TPS, throttle closed and wide open.
by el tigre
Wed May 01, 2013 2:24 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

I'm running on a miata MSPNP... It isn't an easy swap though. Physical size constraints of the ka, etc. If you don't have the drive tofigure out how to make it work on your own, you may want to consider doing a v8 swap. Don't get me wrong, my car runs great. I love it, but it was a ton of time, work...
by el tigre
Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

It is now street legal. I've driven it home from the shop, and driven it to work a few times.

This is going to be fun once I get it all dialed in. Autotune on megasquirt is awesome, BTW...
by el tigre
Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:22 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

It sounds to me like it the upper timing chain guide, in person anyway. Gets amplified in the video. I'll pull the upper guide when I throw on my shaved valve cover on.

Haha, I know Joe. I actually got a spare KA from him.
by el tigre
Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:36 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

It sounds to me like it the upper timing chain guide, in person anyway. Gets amplified in the video. I'll pull the upper guide when I throw on my shaved valve cover on.

Haha, I know Joe. I actually got a spare KA from him.
by el tigre
Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/2013-02-09_12-06-47_69.mp4 http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/2013-01-19_17-43-45_283.jpg http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/2013-02-09_12-31-03_187.mp4 Some updates. Ls1 coils installed. Oil seal fixed. Water pump replace...
by el tigre
Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:27 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

still doin work. Steering offset blocks almoNst done. Had to get BS M17x1.0 Tap..... took 4 weeks to ship. Gay. Need to replace front main seal, redo pan gasket. I will never use RTV again for such a thing. RTV is not a substitute for Hondabond. I have basically any unlimited hookup on HB HT, and it...
by el tigre
Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:59 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Alt bracket setup the same on D21s also (same as 240 E)?
by el tigre
Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Need an E alt bracket and waterneck setup....ASAP!!!!!

Help me out guys, ir another alternative when eliminating power steering...
by el tigre
Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Here you go. Just being dumb the day after the shaft was installed. Open downpipe. 5k limiter. No boost. Girlfriend had my phone upside down (crtl - alt - up arrow OR down to flip your computer screen for proper viewing) http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid51.photobucket.com/albu...
by el tigre
Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

by el tigre
Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

33.5625 inch long driveshaft, 240 Trans yoke, 3.5 in on center bolt pattern pinion flange.

I'll order it Tuesday, should be here by Thursday next week. Can't wait.

Getting pretty excited...
by el tigre
Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Just a stock 5 speed.

The axles would be the fun part in a 240. You might be able to run the Factory Five Racing cobra drop in axles, if you broach the hubs for the ford splines. Miata guys do it all the time.
by el tigre
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Actually I have a Millermatic 252, so they're indeed arc welds, but using the GMAW process. :) Anyway, I let my brother go to town on the rearend mount, he's notorious for overbuilding things, That Ford rear is pretty damn heavy though, probably over twice as heavy as the 6" aluminum housing PO...
by el tigre
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

The rear end is in. Time to bring it to the local driveshaft shop. It's getting closer.. http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/2012-08-11_14-06-00_465.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/2012-08-11_14-06-42_269.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/2012-08-11_...
by el tigre
Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:31 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

That's a great idea, as long as you don't want to actually drive your car for 2 years... :)
by el tigre
Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Got some parts. Bump steer kit. Dss axles. Erroll be mounting the rear end on Sunday, hopefully bringing it to the local driveshaft shop.

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by el tigre
Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Got it running today. Appears to be a really goog engine, fired right up with the megasquirt.


Vid of it running/revving if interested...

http://static.photobucket.com/player.sw ... 02_514.mp4
by el tigre
Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

About fricken time to post an update. Got a few things done in the last week or so... i got the JDM tyte prop rod done, it's from a '71 skyline GT-R twin turbo. The definition of rare... http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/2012-07-14_18-27-46_113.jpg A couple other things also. All coola...
by el tigre
Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Well, I finally got the turbo, valve cover and dizzy installed, hopefully permanently. I filled it up with oil and good news, no leaks! Not that I've found yet anyway... Looks like oil capacity may be down a bit, just about 4 quarts. I'll have to figure that out. Need to get the intake installed, an...
by el tigre
Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Finally making progress. Some electrical installed, sorting out a little wiring, installed and bled modded Miata slave cyl. Welded in chassis plates for Trans mounts and cross member for intercooler and radiator. I dont have any real progress pics right now, but hopefully soon. I need some help with...
by el tigre
Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

I believe it's 2240 ish with the 4 point bolt in cage in it... It's putting on a bit of weight with the KA swap. There's a bunch of beefed up stuff that's been added.
by el tigre
Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:47 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

I ask myself the same thing... I guess a Miata with torque without a V8, and I love boost, and hate the fricken Miata powertrain. It just spitballed from "hey, it'd be cool to have a Ka-t in a miata, then we realized the intake exhaust layout is the same;" as well as a **** load of other s...
by el tigre
Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:43 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

Not yet, it's been sitting. Should be up and running at least this fall or winter, driving in the spring. Part of me just hates fricken projects, especially when they drag on and on...

I'll get it done................. 8)
by el tigre
Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: Average Build cost of Dual cam Kat
Replies: 18
Views: 10239

i had to stop using my spreadsheet of car parts and what I spent. it makes me cry I had to do the same thing. I also had to give up a few luxuries in life to complete my over budget Ka-t project, like haircuts, cleaning supplies, and schizophrenia medication. It's ok though, we've dealt with it. :s...
by el tigre
Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: KA Stang
Replies: 7
Views: 1727

Ehh, it may not be the most elegant swap, but I give the guy props for doing it. I'm in the midst of a Miata KA swap right now, and it's a huge pain in the ass. I just think it's cool to see ka's in random stuff I guess.
by el tigre
Mon May 30, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: 91 Miata Ka-T project
Replies: 104
Views: 33990

It's about fricken time.... http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/Newest%20Ka-T%20project%20%20Miata%20Time/0530111235.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/Newest%20Ka-T%20project%20%20Miata%20Time/0530111234a.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ejk49417/Newest%20Ka-T...
by el tigre
Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: Diff Gearset Convo.....
Replies: 8
Views: 1970

sh1tsweak wrote:with that hp stock is more than sufficient.
Stock is 2.73.... .it's a ford 8.8, not an R200...