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by broken40s
Tue Apr 25, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: going to the dark side
Replies: 14
Views: 4920

Re: going to the dark side

Its worth it
by broken40s
Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:31 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: going to the dark side
Replies: 14
Views: 4920

Re: going to the dark side

Back from the dead, I know, but it's my thread, lol! Anyway, since this is a turbo site, i thought y'all would like to see an update. After a lot of problems I finally got it all worked out and am running an iron 5.3 chevy v8 with two gtx2860r's compounded with an 80mm billet Chinese turbo. 24ish ps...
by broken40s
Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:38 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: Stock block reliability at 400ft/lbs
Replies: 8
Views: 3488

Re: Stock block reliability at 400ft/lbs

I bent all 4 rods at just 350 wtq. 3 were just tweaked, one was quite curvy. Also broke the counter shaft in the stock trans at the same power. Now LS1 and then it caught fire from old ass fuel hose. Can't win for losing.
by broken40s
Sat Jun 22, 2013 5:20 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: Looking for some extra cooling.. Thoughts?
Replies: 10
Views: 2666

I used some auto tranny oil lines as coolant lines for the turbo. the banjo bolts are even the tight size. get you a cheap tubing bender and find places to tap into for coolant. I used the TB coolant lines. if you get creative, you can find some good places.
by broken40s
Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:31 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Ka poping and leaning out under heavy load
Replies: 5
Views: 1793

Get An Aftermarket Fuel Pump.
by broken40s
Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: going to the dark side
Replies: 14
Views: 4920

Ponda wrote:Long story short. I'm an idiot.
yea, i feel the same way after spendling close to 7 grand on a turbo ka, when it woulda cost the same with an ls2 and more power.

kamilitary, you at drum? i've some friends up there.
by broken40s
Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: going to the dark side
Replies: 14
Views: 4920

93 w/ meth injection
by broken40s
Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: dumb questions here
Replies: 9
Views: 1795

As for rods, some have made it to 400HP stock. My stock ones bent at 320whp, all 4. To run stock pistons, you have to have a good tune or you will bust ring lands from spark knock. I'm running supertech pistons, cheap and I've had no problems. Lots of guys run eagle rods, and i haven't heard of them...
by broken40s
Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: dumb questions here
Replies: 9
Views: 1795

viewtopic.php?p=467743&highlight=#467743

Get rods for 300. Pistons too, unless your amazing at tuning.
by broken40s
Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: do u know ur MPG?
Replies: 11
Views: 2469

Year: 95 engine: 8.5:1 pistons, 740cc inj, 2871rs .64 a/r, nistune Power: 320whp, 350wtq @ 21 psi Drive: al drive shaft, j30 repsiar diff Wheels: z32tt Mpg: 22-23 hwy/city mixed Made 26mpg hwy with a port matched head and intake mani, and 28 hwy with portmatched head and intake mani and q45 rear dif...
by broken40s
Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: z32/q45 rear hubs, where to find them?
Replies: 1
Views: 656

i've heard of ppl putting the later model q45 output shafts in the earlier diff. i tried it, it works, but i think you have to put the correct seals for the corresponding output shafts or it'll have a slow leak-not horrible tho. then you can run early model j30 axles (which i think have stronger joi...
by broken40s
Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: s13 dizzy question
Replies: 5
Views: 1157

i believe you can.
by broken40s
Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: S14 Ka24de overheats
Replies: 24
Views: 5300

you need to make sure you have the correct temp sensor. i ran into that a couple years ago running an s13 sensor in my s14 and it showing its overheating. another issue i ran into was heat soak with just electric fans. after driving around for a while, it would get real hot, but stay under the h mar...
by broken40s
Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: going to the dark side
Replies: 14
Views: 4920

going to the dark side

so, ive built my ka. done everything i can think of within my budget. cams, pistons, rods, disco potato, windshield washer inj, blah blah blah...max i can get without running into spark knock real bad with this turbo is about 320whp. therefore, ive decided after my next deployment, unless potus jack...
by broken40s
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: KA-T Coolant Lines Idea
Replies: 9
Views: 3419

i like that guy's idea, but i've heard of others that have done it and the hose gets extremely hot and wont hold pressure after a while. maybe look into a steel braided hose for the feed if your going that route. FYI: i used 2 of the short auto trans coolant lines bent as needed. the banjo bolts are...
by broken40s
Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Lean at WOT rich at idle
Replies: 7
Views: 2260

New factory fuel pump or aftermarket?
by broken40s
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: diff and axle help please
Replies: 10
Views: 2892

I'm using a 97 -01 q45 diff with early 5 bolt j30 axles. But not sure of how much power they can handle.
by broken40s
Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: Help needed over here. Frustration is getting the best of me
Replies: 8
Views: 2733

Neutral wire grounded?
by broken40s
Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: when boost hits it seems to be fuel cutting... HELP!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 3988

Fuel pump? How's your pressures while boosting?
by broken40s
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: i think i was given the wrong cross member
Replies: 6
Views: 1640

Doesn't look normal, both my engines sit further back
by broken40s
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Oh God, what did I just find in my oil pickup?!
Replies: 17
Views: 3308

+1 for timing chain tensioner plug.
by broken40s
Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:42 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: ebay turbo manifolds
Replies: 16
Views: 3832

I've got one on each of my 240s. One cracked only Coz I bottomed out and put a lot of stress on the exhaust. Welded it up, still good. Been running it for 4 years.
by broken40s
Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:38 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: How to water cool your turbo on the KA24DE
Replies: 12
Views: 3690

I used auto tranny coolant lines and banjo bolts to hook up to the turbo and a pipe Bender to form them how i wanted then plumbed them into the little coolant line on the under side of the intake and the tb. Here's some slightly confusing pics. http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53245&hi...
by broken40s
Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: e fan with ac?
Replies: 34
Views: 3995

If you are not using a fwd fan setup, i recommend you put a clutch fan on it. I had a heat soak problem with an aluminum rad and a 14 in and 12 in e fans. Put just the clutch fan on it, and BAM! no more heat soak. haven't seen it over 89°c since. With just the e fans It wouldn't over heat but it did...
by broken40s
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: When to move to Supertech shim under
Replies: 9
Views: 5362

Seems to me the shim under is lighter from less material thus less reciprocating mass for safer, higher redline due to less stress on the springs. As for a true need for them, that depends on your wallet. i think you may run into harmonics issues from a hcw crank at super high RPMs before valve floa...
by broken40s
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: not your typical overheating issue. any feedback?
Replies: 10
Views: 2353

Ended up seeing small broken bubbles in my coolant when i revved it up. Went ahead and pulled the head and had a little (very small) pitting on the head at the back by the back coolant packages. My guess is that the leak was so small that so long as the t stat was open it could do ok, and after it c...
by broken40s
Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: i think I broke something
Replies: 9
Views: 1581

Well i had a couple bearings that gave up the ghost also. Had a tranny laying around from another 240 needing a motor built, so i used it and scrapped the old one. I thought these things were good for 400 hp, haha!
by broken40s
Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: i think I broke something
Replies: 9
Views: 1581

i think I broke something

Just driving down the interstate, not accelerating, just cruising at about 75, then all of a sudden my Trans makes a loud grinding noise and won't accelerate anymore.
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by broken40s
Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: not your typical overheating issue. any feedback?
Replies: 10
Views: 2353

Well, I went and got a tester, waiting for it to cool down to check if its leaking. Just went for a drive, and it seems to do right. 40mph @ 2krpm, gives 90-92*C in nistune. 35mph @ 4krpm. prolonged, gives 96*C. Back to the house, and at idle, it goes to 95*C, fan kickes on, back to 90*C, fan kicks ...
by broken40s
Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: not your typical overheating issue. any feedback?
Replies: 10
Views: 2353

not your typical overheating issue. any feedback?

havent found this in particular, so here goes... ok, so '95 240, aluminum radiator, dual efans, metal headgasket, turbo. runs fine, no smoke, no oil contamination, no coolant leaks. upon first startup, everything is fine (car warms up to 95, fans kick on, cools down to 90, fans kick off), unless you...