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by mechavore884
Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:46 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: KA24DE Rebuild
Replies: 2
Views: 1812

Re: KA24DE Rebuild

Id probably go with Supertech pistons and Eagle rods..ARP head studs/mainstuds and king bearings (or some decent ones). OE replacement for oil/waterpump and Tstat
by mechavore884
Wed May 22, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: Dyno Results
Topic: eBay T25 - 226whp / 246 lbs/tq
Replies: 2
Views: 4999

Re: eBay T25 - 226whp / 246 lbs/tq

what manifold are you running?
by mechavore884
Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:28 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Opinions on CX Racing Turbo Kit?
Replies: 3
Views: 2401

Re: Opinions on CX Racing Turbo Kit?

@i_slide

Plz do good sir...
by mechavore884
Sun Jun 05, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: A TRUE race bearing for the KA FINALLY!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 7168

Re: A TRUE race bearing for the KA FINALLY!!!

i_slide wrote:Thanks for the part numbers. I see ka24e on the box itself. Im guessing the dual cam and single cam bearings are interchangeable by chance?
+1
by mechavore884
Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Sticky: DOHC Turbo For Dummies
Replies: 205
Views: 482662

Re: Sticky: DOHC Turbo For Dummies

idk if Im the first...but would it be cool to have like an updated list (especially with the companies for manifolds)?

this thread overall kicks serious ass regardless though!!!
by mechavore884
Thu Mar 06, 2014 4:34 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Back in the game- Mild Build KA24DE
Replies: 11
Views: 3299

Re: Back in the game- Mild Build KA24DE

I know supertech pistons are good (I ran the ever living sh!@t out of them after my rebuild) and Manley or eagle rods <-(I ran H-beams but I hear beautiful things about the chromoly)
by mechavore884
Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:01 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Dead Cylinder after few days. buil recommendations pls
Replies: 7
Views: 1686

Re: Dead Cylinder after few days. buil recommendations pls

theres a bunch of different build threads on here...but I stuck with supertech pistons and eagle rods (you can find both pretty cheap and both legit)
by mechavore884
Thu May 09, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Overheating issues
Replies: 14
Views: 3844

^ cosign
by mechavore884
Sun May 05, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: hx/hy35 and JGS fitment?
Replies: 4
Views: 1347

Im anxious to hear also, but IDK Id assume great considering the number of build threads on the topic
by mechavore884
Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: What Holset turbo should I go with for 300hp quick spool?
Replies: 52
Views: 19760

lol JGY time?
by mechavore884
Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Ka-t engine build sheet. Opinions? Advice?
Replies: 13
Views: 4736

just curious (since i know this is in the infant phase and all) but why not AEM engine management?
by mechavore884
Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: What Holset turbo should I go with for 300hp quick spool?
Replies: 52
Views: 19760

wow...granted that sounds simple I guess Id have to start looking into folk who can weld, but thanks nonetheless its good to know it doesn't (sound) that hard to do
by mechavore884
Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: What Holset turbo should I go with for 300hp quick spool?
Replies: 52
Views: 19760

you know what.....(just an idea) but do you think anyone can do a write-up of how to convert the SR manifolds -> the KA...realistically (it could be my noobness speaking) but outside of ISI bottom mount manifold&megan I really don't see many T2 mani' options......granted this could just be me th...
by mechavore884
Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: What Holset turbo should I go with for 300hp quick spool?
Replies: 52
Views: 19760

as many have said over the forum I hear nothing but good things about the HX35/Hy....and also (granted finanec situation may say differently) but why not do a rebuild? it will definitely benefit in the long run and u only have to do it once (even with OEM parts)
by mechavore884
Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: What Holset turbo should I go with for 300hp quick spool?
Replies: 52
Views: 19760

*on a side note....isn't that the same manifold they had a thread about recently since something wasn't lining up properly? (IDK I could be wrong though)
by mechavore884
Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: t2 manifold
Replies: 7
Views: 2020

just curious....did you pull the trigger on the manifold?
by mechavore884
Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:22 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Suspension Brands
Replies: 9
Views: 2641

+8 for OHLINS!!!....they're beast....but I swear I have a better chance finding white materia than a set of those lol
by mechavore884
Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Suspension Brands
Replies: 9
Views: 2641

lol as a side note i LOVE the motoiq site because they actually prove all their theories and make sense out of performance. Not this JDM/FAnboy nonsense that floats around the S-chassis ;|
by mechavore884
Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Suspension Brands
Replies: 9
Views: 2641

In regards to brands: For coils go with stance/ fortune autos (the fortunate auto dynos look excellent btw) and if you just happen to have FAT MONEY STAX LAYING AROUND then KW motons or do a Koni setup (I have part numbers if you wanna do konis with swift springs) for your suspension arms: Powered b...
by mechavore884
Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: Dyno Results
Topic: ISIS RS3871 @ 12psi ( UPDATE 280whp 340tq )
Replies: 90
Views: 66281

hey ran across this thread a little while ago how is the S14 still holding up? have you ran into any issues...good SH!t nonetheless
by mechavore884
Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Car cuts out while driving sometimes. I'm thinking its MAF
Replies: 3
Views: 1256

just curious?...but were you able to resolve this issue?
by mechavore884
Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:53 pm
Forum: Dyno Results
Topic: 396.1 whp /built KA w BW GM8
Replies: 18
Views: 6323

excellent SH!t dude those are some really good numbers LOL....makes me wish I kept my GM tuurrbbbooo
by mechavore884
Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: hx35
Replies: 19
Views: 2952

not sure if your still interested but these guys are somewhat legit

http://sdforcedinduction.com/zen/index. ... Path=39_51

like 5-600 with 1 year warranty..
by mechavore884
Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Anyone use the cast Iron mani?
Replies: 43
Views: 8514

this may be a stupid question about these T3/T4 manifolds but have any of yu guys ran across a plain T3 ONLY manifold....I see a lot of the T3/T4 but not too many (if any) just T3 only
by mechavore884
Thu Jan 17, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Fuel filter question
Replies: 8
Views: 1772

^ cosign...and its stupid cheap at any auto shop store
by mechavore884
Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: Dyno Results
Topic: Stock internal ka24det with t28
Replies: 16
Views: 24627

hey where (or how) did you get your tune for the SAFC? but otherwise hot sh!t how long have you been running it?
by mechavore884
Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Tuning help and resources
Replies: 1
Views: 821

lol somebody in NOVA or SOVA has to know how to tune LOL....north carolina works also HA.....plz?
by mechavore884
Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Tuning help and resources
Replies: 1
Views: 821

Tuning help and resources

Hey guys, I have a question...I've been sifting through threads in the forum but long story short I was wondering if any of you expert folk lived in VA (nova or SOVA). i would like to put together a resource for people I can ask questions about locally regarding tuning or RECOMMENDED shops where I c...
by mechavore884
Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: Dyno Results
Topic: First KA-T Dyno ever...
Replies: 11
Views: 5301

hey what downpipe are you using and waste gate?.....lol funny Im doing a complete overhaul and THIS IS dam near SPOT ON what I was planning to do (just enthalpy instead)
by mechavore884
Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Changing Piston Rods Neccessary?
Replies: 22
Views: 2973

and +1 for the zilvia comment I found this forum 10090909708e098098 times more helpful than the flamethrowers on that forum haha