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by insane wayne
Wed Jul 08, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: Non Sandwich Oil Filter Relocation For KAs
Replies: 83
Views: 24726

Re: Non Sandwich Oil Filter Relocation For KAs

I would also be in for one. I've been sitting on my KA project for like 7 years now and am just starting to get back into it... EDIT: just a thought, if you don't intend on manufacturing any more parts, I'd be willing to pay a bit for a set of drawings/prints that I could take to a machine shop and ...
by insane wayne
Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

nice 70 degree day yesterday so I went out for about an hour after work.... I take back what I said about there not being much rust. The sheet metal/frame is cleaning up fine, but most of the hardware is pretty F'd. Ended up fighting with 2 exhaust bolts for about 20 minutes before rounding off one ...
by insane wayne
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

well it only looks like it's eating away on the surface right now. For the stuff I can't remove like the frame rails, I'm hoping a wire wheel followed by some rust encapsulant and some paint/spray on undercoating will hold it off. anything that can come off the car is going straight into the blast c...
by insane wayne
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

Back to work! Now that the weather is getting nicer and it's actually still a little bit light out when I get home I don't mind going out to the garage as much. Picked up right where I left off.. went over and primed some of the rust spots https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bQ2a-b1OvKk/T1QMArIjWzI/A...
by insane wayne
Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

Well I fell off a little with my progress. Between half of my family having birthdays in December and prepping for Christmas I didn't have a ton of time to get out to the garage. I got some sandblasted parts back from my and primed them up. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qkp4Zk2EY68/Tv55H4p9_pI/...
by insane wayne
Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

Definitely. Everything on the "Have Already" list is installed, except for the Spoiler, but I'm working on that as we speak. The list is kind of in the order I need it/can install it, that way as soon as it goes in, it can go on the car. The only things I have piled up in the closet are th...
by insane wayne
Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys, it's helping to keep me motivated. I have my "parts list" for the build in a google doc, but I figured that it might be useful to post it up here so I can get some feedback... Have already: C-West Spoiler Option Silk Road coilovers Optima battery...
by insane wayne
Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

I had planned on cleaning up my headlights and tail lights so I picked up a Mothers' kit from autozone https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wICH21bjsXU/Ttqml0YnZ1I/AAAAAAAABqs/obcnsZeXlcY/s640/DSCN1146.JPG It's a pretty nice kit, comes with the polishing ball, a microfiber cloth, polishing compound, a...
by insane wayne
Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

I had a nice long thanksgiving weekend and got out to work on the car a bit. First I addressed the issue of my lack of light with 2, 2-bulb 4ft florescent fixtures. they took all of 10 minutes to install, and really brighten up the room. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-a89FBdGomSw/TtLlqEafFyI/AAA...
by insane wayne
Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

Thanks for the tip on the springs. I'm building the car to drift. The plan for the time being is to get the car road worthy again followed up by a Dif and some tie rods; I want to put the basics so that I can have fun with it while I build up the motor and suspension. I have a separate KA block that...
by insane wayne
Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

Trunk Refresh

So, snow-tober put a pretty big damper on my progress. We were out of power and I accidentally locked myself out of the garage for a solid week. All together about 8 inches of snow fell. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7CmVWW4uVSY/TsA506PMnmI/AAAAAAAABik/R1v0roGW1A8/s640/DSCN1086.JPG I brought an...
by insane wayne
Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

Kinda of a slow weekend, didn't get a ton done I never really liked the stock wing https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IYNiXgXWrFc/TqSMJ2nIfmI/AAAAAAAABTo/WX36voupKVw/s640/DSCN1071.JPG After a little cutting through the double sided tape and removing the nuts It popped right off https://lh4.googleuse...
by insane wayne
Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: ABS LSD modifications?
Replies: 1
Views: 702

ABS LSD modifications?

I've been looking into the Kaaz Super Q 1.5 or 2-Way diff for my S14. Right now my car is abs, vlsd, 5-speed swap with a driveshaftshop.com 1-pc aluminum driveshaft. Enjuku racing says the Super Q diff p/n SAN2745SQ works with the Stock VLSD, but some diff swapping guides I've found state that with ...
by insane wayne
Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

Yeah, I hated to leave it like that, but aside from selling it I didn't have too many other options. The leather interior is great, but definitely not preferred for racing/drifting. I would slide around in them so much they might as well have been made of ice. Also, the trailer is primarily used for...
by insane wayne
Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Pinktops S14 build
Replies: 26
Views: 8336

Pinktops S14 build

In 2004, just before I got my license, I became the owner of a 1995 S14. It was a great first car to have through high school and college, reliable for the most part, and easy to fix when it wasn't. I put it through it's paces at a few drift events and did some mods: Coilovers, auto to manual swap, ...
by insane wayne
Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Spencer - Meanwhile in Texas...
Replies: 74
Views: 23487

Looks good, definitely better than anything I could put together at this point. I had a question about it though. I may be incorrect but I always thought the diagonal brace behind the seats (top right to bottom left) had to be the solid bar while the cross bar (shoulder height, straight right to lef...
by insane wayne
Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: search button ftw
Replies: 11
Views: 2073

There have been tons of posts about the search function already, next time you should use the search function before posting about the search function...

j/k
:lol:
But yeah, I agree, the search function here is substantially better than most forums.
by insane wayne
Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Who supplies the OEM timing components?
Replies: 28
Views: 2970

Been awhile since I had the front cover off, but I thought there's a replaceable cover that goes with the oil pump. AMS has it here: http://amsperformance.com/cart/AMS/Turbo240-KA24DE-Oil-Pump-Kit-Amsperformance.com.html Courtesy page here: http://www.courtesyparts.com/240sx-parts-s13-1989-1994/gen...
by insane wayne
Sun Apr 18, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: Is you an Engineer
Replies: 95
Views: 16026

Another Mechanical Engineer here. I graduated last may with my BE in Mechanical Engineering with concentrations in automotive engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Currently I'm working for a company that does aerospace electronics for both public and military aircraft. Because they are so s...
by insane wayne
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Who supplies the OEM timing components?
Replies: 28
Views: 2970

http://www.courtesyparts.com/ has just the oil pump gears. I would check your front timing cover before buying them though. I cleaned up my front cover and bought a new oil pump gear, and when I went to install it I measured and found out that my front timing cover was out of spec (I had to wail on ...
by insane wayne
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: A sign that my build is taking too long
Replies: 3
Views: 1050

A sign that my build is taking too long

As with probably alot of you, my engine build keeps getting push back/to the side/around/etc. Summer 2008 I got my block cleaned, machined and assembled with forged internals, since then it has been sitting inside in my dad's work shop (inside our house) on an engine stand under some engine bags. I ...
by insane wayne
Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:59 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: oil drain oil feed question
Replies: 13
Views: 3885

actually had trouble finding it for a sec cause it turned out not to be a Sticky.

here's the link though:
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/140446
by insane wayne
Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: oil drain oil feed question
Replies: 13
Views: 3885

I did a little more research around the inter-webs and found this excellent write up from somebody over on a mazda forum.

http://www.mx6.com/forums/2g-faq-perfor ... rimer.html

hope this info is as helpful to you as it has been for me
by insane wayne
Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: oil drain oil feed question
Replies: 13
Views: 3885

use a restrictor as in: run -6 or -8 lines and restrict to -3 or -4, or as in run -3 or -4 lines and restrict it down from there?
by insane wayne
Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: the new toy
Replies: 30
Views: 5532

+1 for the color.

Any info on who makes it and/or paint code or is it a custom job?
by insane wayne
Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: AMS Timing Chain Rebuild
Replies: 7
Views: 1850

http://mizumoauto.com/product/view/id/562 This kit includes: +Timing Chain (upper) +Timing Chain (lower) +Tensioner (upper) +Tensioner (lower) +Guide Rail (upper-left) +Guide Rail (upper-top) +Guide Rail (lower) +Guide Rail (lower) +2 Cam Sprockets +Crank Sprocket +Idler Sprocket +Water Pump I've a...
by insane wayne
Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:20 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: AMS Timing Chain Rebuild
Replies: 7
Views: 1850

I have actually been wondering this myself. I know that it is recommended that some of the Chain guides be left off. Something that I've been considering is to try to piece together my own oem rebuild kit from somewhere like Courtesy Nissan, and leaving out the parts what I would leave off anyway. A...
by insane wayne
Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:51 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: oil drain oil feed question
Replies: 13
Views: 3885

On a somewhat related note, what are the recommended AN line sizes for the feed/drain, for a t3/t4 (if the turbo size matters)?
by insane wayne
Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: oil drain oil feed question
Replies: 13
Views: 3885

On a somewhat related note, what are the recommended AN line sizes for the feed/drain, for a t3/t4 (if the turbo size matters)?
by insane wayne
Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Oil System
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

Sweet, thanks guys.