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by torch'd
Sat Feb 20, 2010 12:37 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: s13 exhaust on an s14
Replies: 15
Views: 6605

even if hangers are made to fit... arent the wheel bases different?? and i know for a fact the gas tanks are so that may get in ur way.
by torch'd
Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: help me decide
Replies: 13
Views: 2374

im thinking im going to do the ka just not go all out... do a mildly ported head and stage 2 cam but keep hydrolic lifters as to save the money. ls1 really doesnt apeal to me... i had a v8 240sx and it was fun but i really prefer the power delivery of a 4 cyl.
by torch'd
Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: help me decide
Replies: 13
Views: 2374

thats my thought.,.. i have 3 240sx's (2 are mine 1's the gf's) the other 2 are ca18det's... one basic t28 bolt on mod 250rwhp and the other is my monster big turbo ca build.... after doing those swaps the cleanliness of the stock engine is kind of nice. so thats my debate. but i'll probably end up ...
by torch'd
Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:14 am
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: help me decide
Replies: 13
Views: 2374

thanks man... yeah its a 6bolt that on a 50 trim 20g in my 95 tsi fwd i had running low 12's on drag radials without traction. motor has served me well but after 2 transmissions and a few axles i decided to sell the shell with the stock 7bolt back in it. wiring shouldnt be hard at all, i have a cust...
by torch'd
Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: help me decide
Replies: 13
Views: 2374

4g63... mated to a t-56. have the race motor from back when i was drag racing dsm's... now i know there is a lot of hate out there for that particular type of car but i personally have never had a problem with an engine i built, transmission, axles, other random crap sure lol. but never had an engin...
by torch'd
Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:04 am
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: help me decide
Replies: 13
Views: 2374

help me decide

so i am stuck in a predicament. My daily (89 2 tone coupe) needs to be rebuilt. i ran it last summer at 5psi with a supercharger and compression is really low on 2 cyl. So the 2 plans i need to debate between.... 1. O&J lifters/cam/valve springs, rods and forged pistons (8.8:1), light weight fly...
by torch'd
Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: Dyno Results
Topic: 775whp
Replies: 67
Views: 36887

amazing.... still cant decide if i build my ka or swap the car
by torch'd
Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: O&J Cams
Replies: 58
Views: 21775

omar ill call u tomorow :D i have been busy as hell with the shop :D

as per the regrind i've wondered the same thing... i assumed u did it the way they make stroker cranks for 7mgte's... they weld extra material on it and then regrind.

thanks
johnny
by torch'd
Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: DIYAutoTune
Topic: Gauging interest in a DIYPNP for the 240SX
Replies: 57
Views: 16468

oh hell... cause i can so put a dsm cas on my ca18det... i already test fitted it... stupid edis-4 has been a pain. u may have pm shortly for more info
by torch'd
Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: O&J Cams
Replies: 58
Views: 21775

number is saved in my cell phone... ehad is pulled apart stock cam and lifters are in a box ready to ship. i just dont have cash :( yet :D
by torch'd
Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: DIYAutoTune
Topic: Gauging interest in a DIYPNP for the 240SX
Replies: 57
Views: 16468

awesome matt... so i assume that like the dsm pnp uses the stock cas??? i'm constantly told ms doesnt like cas's... i hopemy information is incorrect it wouldmake my next ca install a lot easier than running edis-4.

johnny
by torch'd
Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:55 am
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: O&J Cams
Replies: 58
Views: 21775

what valve springs do u use??? i have never been able to find ones specifically for the sohc
by torch'd
Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: EVO 8 16G on SOHC KA-T anyone running it?
Replies: 3
Views: 1414

i would say it would be a good turbo. ive thought about it on a jgs mani... u can find 16g's used for 200$ ish and they can make 300+ wheel so why not.

johnny
by torch'd
Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: DIYAutoTune
Topic: Gauging interest in a DIYPNP for the 240SX
Replies: 57
Views: 16468

i love my ms-1 v 3.0 on my ca18det... id love a p&p for my other ca (harness was what i hated making the most) and one for my sohc if possible.

awesome work guys

johnny
by torch'd
Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: SOHC S-14 Really only 370whp, but not bad
Replies: 284
Views: 101408

im going through the smae calculations right now jordan... trying to hit a goal power wise and stillhave a turbo that will spool with the tires spinning.... little ca is awesomewith traction but falls out too easy once the tires are sinning.
by torch'd
Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: SOHC S-14 Really only 370whp, but not bad
Replies: 284
Views: 101408

god i love your car... i swear when i upgrade from s13 to s14 im so doing one ka24e and another ca18det.
by torch'd
Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Welding/Fabrication
Topic: My Quick Manifold
Replies: 27
Views: 6882

lol yes...

no the "trust me im an engineer" lol... worse things have happen after that then after the saying "hold my beer and watch this" lol
by torch'd
Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: FWD KA-T
Topic: my new '99 Altima 5 speed
Replies: 14
Views: 9475

this is actually one of the better ones ive found. there are some pretty quick and nicely setup cars here... i would forget na thouhg... ka's are nto strong NA motors
by torch'd
Sat Feb 06, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: Holset turbo on a Gladman t3 mani?
Replies: 12
Views: 2935

i've had the best luck with diesle specific forums... cause to those guys its the equivelent of a stock sr turbo to us. yeah it works but everyone wants bigger so resale is low
by torch'd
Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: FWD KA-T
Topic: my new '99 Altima 5 speed
Replies: 14
Views: 9475

lol personla preference i guess... also a fulltime student... made 25k last year going to make maybe 15 this year since i went back to school... and yeah building a racecar on my money sucks but it can happen.
by torch'd
Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: Holset turbo on a Gladman t3 mani?
Replies: 12
Views: 2935

according to the dsm guys, and my own math, a twin scroll with an hx35 will make it spool significantly faster. but i agree at that point u can get a lot better more efficient turbo.
by torch'd
Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: FWD KA-T
Topic: my new '99 Altima 5 speed
Replies: 14
Views: 9475

40k a year isnt that much... wow

build a kick ass altima... good luck
by torch'd
Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:19 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: The SICKEST PIX Thread
Replies: 72
Views: 16838

im just not a fan of big wheels.... do love the car though.
by torch'd
Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: Welding/Fabrication
Topic: My Quick Manifold
Replies: 27
Views: 6882

so very true... can't wait to see numbers on this one. in school my roomate and i were building air cooled vw race motors in our dorm rooms lol... we used to get weird looks a lot. god i miss my beetle. just got sick of blowing **** up.
by torch'd
Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:31 am
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: Timing Chain KIt
Replies: 23
Views: 3540

^ your not an idiot... i like that... it is true if used properly ebay stuff aint horrible.... just not ideal
by torch'd
Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: S13 TURBO BUILD :) INPUT NEEDED PLEASE
Replies: 14
Views: 2658

t70 isnt THAT big and it is a twin scroll...on a proper manifold it should seepositive preasure by 4500
by torch'd
Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:13 am
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: DE pistons in E ?
Replies: 43
Views: 8379

thermo and fluid were bad... but hey they helponce ur done with them
by torch'd
Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: vestro's s13 build
Replies: 40
Views: 9627

yeah i feel u... i did mostly the same thing with my project. it came with a sil front i sold the front to fund my suspension. looks good man. i agree with changing that filter and location... u are gettingnothing but hot air
by torch'd
Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:00 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: vestro's s13 build
Replies: 40
Views: 9627

nice... so are u switching back to flip ups??? or are the pics out of order
by torch'd
Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:52 am
Forum: SOHC KA-T
Topic: Matt_101's Build
Replies: 84
Views: 17825

^ i totally agree with that... i loved my foxes as far as power but the handling, fit finish, and general fun to drive it cant compete with my s13 :D