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by slipnfall
Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Drawing the line between basic and advanced machine work?
Replies: 2
Views: 1072

Drawing the line between basic and advanced machine work?

Hi Folks, I'm sure some/most of you have seen TurboMagazine's articles on the details of a some KA machine work. It's a great read because while I knew generally what went into machining, this address issues specific to the KA. Here's one of the links, pt3: http://www.turbomagazine.com/tech/turp_080...
by slipnfall
Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: my s13: beginning to present... lots of pics
Replies: 22
Views: 5678

Those cobra wheels are kinda growing on me... I'm sure I'd get a lot of jabs from the local dom. guys, but you can't go wrong with black on red. Any side shots?
by slipnfall
Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: What you dont want to see when you drain your transmission
Replies: 29
Views: 10538

+1 for MT90 - used it in both Eastern and Midwest climates. Take a few minutes to warm up in colder areas, but it's buttery-smooth afterwards. If you can't find it locally, try some bike/motorcycle shops, apparently Redline is big in their arena too.
by slipnfall
Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: What you dont want to see when you drain your transmission
Replies: 29
Views: 10538

Major point to take away from this thread: don't blame the fluid (synthetic) or brand (Royal Purple), blame the person holding the empty bottle.

As mentioned, GL5 has EP addatives that will quickly destroy brass syncros. GL4 only.
by slipnfall
Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:28 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: kick ass car wash pictures from today check them out
Replies: 26
Views: 7460

I guess the camo is to help the fat ass 'blend in'?

<sigh> Aw who am I kidding, :idhitit:
by slipnfall
Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:38 am
Forum: Welding/Fabrication
Topic: Suggestions for geting better flux-core welds?
Replies: 23
Views: 6474

Yes I did need to change the polarity, I don't recally off hand what it is, but I matched the chart on the front (plugs are changed on the front BTW)
by slipnfall
Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:24 am
Forum: Welding/Fabrication
Topic: Suggestions for geting better flux-core welds?
Replies: 23
Views: 6474

Everything is 'weld steel' as Home Depot calls it, and even though it's new stock, I wire-wheel the weld areas to a nice shine. I also seem to have to use a little higher power, because before I could get away with the lowest setting for 22WAG, but now it won't even penetrate until I bump it up to m...
by slipnfall
Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:47 pm
Forum: Welding/Fabrication
Topic: Suggestions for geting better flux-core welds?
Replies: 23
Views: 6474

wow - I didn't notice the discussion go south. Anyways, so I'm told by my Dad that the tank is indeed filled, but I'm not sure if I'm getting propper flow. I changed wire/tip (down to 0.030 now), and when I turn the valve on the tank, I can hear a slight hissing at the tank, but I can't feel any pre...
by slipnfall
Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: Welding/Fabrication
Topic: Suggestions for geting better flux-core welds?
Replies: 23
Views: 6474

I know, solder was a bad analogy: it's the idea of manually adding a metal to an already superheated material that I was getting at. With the wirefeed units it's up to how the controls are setup, which I think throws a lot of beginners off. I'll keep at it until the tank gets filled. Thanks for the ...
by slipnfall
Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:47 am
Forum: Welding/Fabrication
Topic: Suggestions for geting better flux-core welds?
Replies: 23
Views: 6474

So I took a second look: my bad. I thought it was the contact tip that had to be perforated, but it's the nozzle that matters. There's also a legend on the welder that says green-banded shrowds signify MIG, and yellow is for flux-core. :dunno: There's no pipe adaptor, just a hose barb on the back. I...
by slipnfall
Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:08 am
Forum: Welding/Fabrication
Topic: Suggestions for geting better flux-core welds?
Replies: 23
Views: 6474

Thanks for the response: I can get good penetration and consistency on flat sheetmetal, but what good is that? :D I have a feeling that this welder isn't truely setup for gas yet, because all of the tips I have gotten are only for flux-core (no holes for gas to pass through). What is the difference ...
by slipnfall
Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:28 pm
Forum: Welding/Fabrication
Topic: Suggestions for geting better flux-core welds?
Replies: 23
Views: 6474

Suggestions for geting better flux-core welds?

Hi folks, I have a MIG welder on loan for a while, and I'm just trying to get some good solid practice. I don't recall the brand or ratings, but I can tell you that it's not a Miller or any other main-name brand (likely a harbor-freight special). IIRC, it can do 90-100A or so, 20A /120Vac input. The...
by slipnfall
Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:06 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Best RTV/sealant for oil-prone applications.
Replies: 11
Views: 2430

Well I think it's clear that it isn't so much about the product but how it's applied.

I do have a question about The Right Stuff: if it cures in 1min how the heck are you supposed to get it on an oil pan and under the car before it does so?
by slipnfall
Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:18 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: *Post Your Engine Bay Pics*
Replies: 922
Views: 417746

kings_blend wrote:Finally got my camera repaired. Heres some sweet shots for the ka-t gangsters out there.
Nice tidy setup: did you slim down on the engine bay wiring, or hide the two fuse boxes?

Also is that the taurus fan?
by slipnfall
Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:19 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Best RTV/sealant for oil-prone applications.
Replies: 11
Views: 2430

Nice: if this ultra flange doesn't work out, I think that'll be the next one to try. The best part is the instant cure that stuff has.

One last thing: how much of a gap are you guys leaving between the block and oil pan when tightening?

Thanks for the all the responses.
by slipnfall
Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:40 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: ECU PINOUT DATABASE
Replies: 21
Views: 48020

For reference, here are the extras. Taken from 89-94 USDM 240sx FSM. No guarantees on accuracy. Also note that the ECU connector shown on the above website is pictured from the harness side, or looking into the ECU. !EN is active LOW output: when this pin is low(ground) the device will then enable/t...
by slipnfall
Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:08 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Best RTV/sealant for oil-prone applications.
Replies: 11
Views: 2430

Here's a pic of the stuff my Brother hooked me up with. According to Honda it's only for '99+ engines with aluminum oil pans. However Ron said they use it on anything and everything and is very adhesive. larger pic link http://lh4.google.com/image/slip0n0fall/RZM0bnZqjnI/AAAAAAAAAAo/fOcrurLs_7M/s288...
by slipnfall
Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:36 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: ECU PINOUT DATABASE
Replies: 21
Views: 48020

The KA pinouts are incomplete. The following are the three connections for the CONSULT I/II interface:

ECU Pin7 - Grb/Blk - RX
ECU Pin14 - Grn/Why - CLK
ECU Pin15 - Grn - TX

Factory service manual FTW. :wink:
by slipnfall
Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:52 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Motor rebuild question
Replies: 5
Views: 1420

Unless the head was severely warped, then no. There is a spec for the diameter of the buckets in the FSM: you can use this to be absolutely certain.
by slipnfall
Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:40 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Best RTV/sealant for oil-prone applications.
Replies: 11
Views: 2430

'Sounds like good advice, thanks. Trying to get that round bead to stay nice and uniform when reattaching the pan is almost impossible: probably why mine leaks. Now do you do the same thing for the front cover? Smooth it out and apply to both surfaces? Also do you wipe the excess that is squeezed ou...
by slipnfall
Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:07 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Motor rebuild question
Replies: 5
Views: 1420

Technically there are no lifters on the DE engine: it's a cam over bucket design. The cam lobes ride directly on buckets, with shims (only one on each) on top to adjust the lash. When you have head work done on these engines, it is absolutely imperative that the machinist knows what he/she is doing....
by slipnfall
Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:48 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Best RTV/sealant for oil-prone applications.
Replies: 11
Views: 2430

Best RTV/sealant for oil-prone applications.

Hi Folks, On my engine build about two years ago I used high temp Permatex red RTV all over: timing covers, valve cover, oil pan, etc. About a year in I noticed my oil pan was cracked so I replaced it and resealed it. Well now it's leaking again. It also appears that all of my RTV that was squeezed ...
by slipnfall
Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:48 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: help wiring?
Replies: 6
Views: 1501

Yeah that's what I would reccomend, especially if you're just starting your turbo project: you'll be happy you did later when you have to add more electronics. You can find 6-8-10 position fuse blocks for dirt cheap on ebay (just search for ATC fuse block). It's unlikely anything automotive related ...
by slipnfall
Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:06 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: cap and rotor upgrade?
Replies: 2
Views: 943

No joke just buy a genuine OEM cap and rotor. Make sure the rotor is installed all the way onto the shaft, otherwise it'll cause funky misfires(don't ask how I know).
by slipnfall
Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: help wiring?
Replies: 6
Views: 1501

Yeah whatever you do, *don't* increase the stock fuse values in the panels. The absolute correct way to do it is to run a dedicated 12AWG wire or so from the battery, and install an auxillary fuse block. You can use a relay to turn on this 12V source for accessory, run, etc. Obviously that's a bit o...
by slipnfall
Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:33 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: To restrict oil pressure, or not to. That is the question.
Replies: 9
Views: 2156

Oiled bearings really don't require a whole lot of pressure: anything above 25psi will suit most. 60psi is definately too high: you won't know it's been too much untill it's too late and your blowing oil past the seals(and into the intake, or out the exhaust). Anyways, when you install that restrict...
by slipnfall
Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:26 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: engine getting noisy, opinions
Replies: 4
Views: 1175

I suggest staying away from aftermarket 'stock' internals, especially the valve train. I bought a complete timing kit about a year or so ago and have already replaced the chain tensioner. No association with these folks, but they have great prices on OEM parts: www.midwaypartsteam.com.
by slipnfall
Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:17 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: fuel pressure reg
Replies: 6
Views: 1406

So let me get this straight: are you guys actually using the Nismo FPR on your stock DE rail? I heard that the adjustment screw interfered with the valve cover. But heck, if it works for you guys it'll work for me. Fitment was the only reason I didn't consider it, but it's not like it will need to b...
by slipnfall
Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:18 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: 16months/35k on TopLine kit: some questions...
Replies: 0
Views: 774

16months/35k on TopLine kit: some questions...

Hi Folks, I don't intend to negate/question anyone's opinion or problems with TopLine here, I just want to post my experiance and get some opinions. You guys/gals seem to have the most experiance with this kit, so a post here doesn't seem too out of place. I purchased this kit around Feb. of last ye...
by slipnfall
Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: *Updated* Post clean pics of your cars!
Replies: 1181
Views: 375932

Technically I'm still in the 'turb planning stage, but WTH...

After AGX/S-tech, before 2.5" BRM:
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