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Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:56 pm
by s14fiend
supakat wrote:Easy, no ac. When I modded the manifold, cyl 1 runner is in the way of compressor so definitely no more ac.
Oh okay cool..... what's it like? Is it difficult getting used to having none? I'm fond of my a/c.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:22 pm
by Unknwnlegend
What kind of motor mounts are you using

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:49 pm
by supakat
Stock mounts.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:50 pm
by Unknwnlegend
Anchors?

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:52 pm
by Unknwnlegend
Dea? Beck arlney?

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:26 pm
by supakat
Genuine stock. Did put a chain from engine mount bracket wrapped around crossmember to keep it from lifting.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 5:19 pm
by SIL8D
thats old school right there

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:55 am
by mt2forty
Old school for sure, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:57 am
by supakat
So the time is coming. I have been getting the itch to work on the car. Just waiting for this damn kitchen to be done. My dad has base boards and crown molding in the garage plus I have two lawnmowers taking up space. I am looking for a shed to put on the side of the house so I can Move all my **** there to free up the garage. Hopefully by the beginning of November, she will be out and I will be able to tear her apart and assess the damage. Will keep you guys posted.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:25 am
by supakat
So the car gods read my post. My boy calls me yesterday afternoon bout a VQ motor he has lying around. Needless to say, this is plan B.
https://youtu.be/e5TI_Z_vgHk

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:56 pm
by supakat
Been a long time since I posted/updated. It is much easier on youtube to do this. Anyhow, about 6 months ago, had some engine knock. Put the car down and finally opened her up about 2 weeks ago. Turned out cylinder 3 rod ran a lil slack. I then contemplated rebuilding the KA or go VQ. I then found a 350Z for a deal and jumped on that. Then I had buyers remorse and thought I could easily fix the KA and get back up and running. I then went back to saying I want to do something new and would part out the KA. So here I am now, about to post some stuff up for sale. She was good to me for 5 years and still has life in her. I may redo the short block with new rings, bearings, wisecos, and eagle rods then sell it. I could easily do this now and be back on the road but I want to try something new. Plus a built VQ will be able to keep up with all them boys now on the street. So that is my decision and I hope you guys forgive me.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:52 pm
by 240sx-venezuela
Good to hear that you wont be running a lsx lol, keep us updated, I would like to see a built vq35 detailed like your ka24 was

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:10 pm
by adamky
Agreed. You've got lot of friends and fans here so I hope you keep this build thread going and don't run off to some VQ-specific forum.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:28 pm
by cham
A friend of mine from my home town moved to Florida. They just finished his built G35. It makes over 800hp and has plenty left. Runs c16.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:00 pm
by s14fiend
supakat wrote:Been a long time since I posted/updated. It is much easier on youtube to do this. Anyhow, about 6 months ago, had some engine knock. Put the car down and finally opened her up about 2 weeks ago. Turned out cylinder 3 rod ran a lil slack. I then contemplated rebuilding the KA or go VQ. I then found a 350Z for a deal and jumped on that. Then I had buyers remorse and thought I could easily fix the KA and get back up and running. I then went back to saying I want to do something new and would part out the KA. So here I am now, about to post some stuff up for sale. She was good to me for 5 years and still has life in her. I may redo the short block with new rings, bearings, wisecos, and eagle rods then sell it. I could easily do this now and be back on the road but I want to try something new. Plus a built VQ will be able to keep up with all them boys now on the street. So that is my decision and I hope you guys forgive me.

Thats been my dilemma for a couple years now.... I have a decent list of mild KA-T upgrades and want to get it up and running, but part of me wants to do part out, I have tried to part out pieces in the past but with no luck finding buyers and another part of me wants something different (lots of L6 and V8 swaps these days) I want that rocky balboa/ david vs goliath type engine bay lol.

Your fortunate to be able to be getting those deals on VQs and the best part is you have 2 or 1.75.... lol either way man good luck.

I was looking online to find patch harnesses for this sort of engine swap and found one on a reputable eBay and VQ page but they are asking absurd prices which most likely explains the lack of seeing this swap... as in well over $1500 for wiring.... might be mil spec or some other fancy type but thats still a lot of money to drop on wiring.... Either way I am confident you will do well in this new VQ build of yours... you already have the basics of tuning on the M.S software and I imagine these engines make nice power/torque with forged pistons and rods and turbos.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:20 am
by 240sx-venezuela
Just get an oem wiring and get the nats disabled, you wont need the whole wiring from the 350z, just the ecu wiring, you can find it for 100$, and an Uprev Osiris cable to tune it

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:30 am
by sdaigle240
woah, woah, woah. wtf is going on here? :) j/k happy for you man. new endeavors are always more fun than the same ole hat. hope to catch some updates as it progresses. stay well brotha -Daigle

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:59 pm
by superDorifto
I thought something like this was going on after peeking in the FS threads a few weeks ago.

man I need to get my ca back on the road for the summer. not very many of us left.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:17 am
by supakat
Hey guys, as I stated before, easier for Youtube progress rather than typing and posting images that will eventually get dead links. So fast forward 11 months and the VQ started up last week with a MS3 controlling it. I miss the forums tho on how personal it is with you guys. Glad to see older members still active on here and holding up the fort. Hope everyone had a new years and may you be prosperous and healthy...take care

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:54 pm
by cham
About to look you up. What turbo? Twins?

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:16 pm
by supakat
Hx52 single.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:16 am
by tuzzio
Youtube is a great tool and i'll never deny that. I just can't stand the "vlogger" junk thats going on. Its wild that 10 minutes of rambling and an oil change and these people are getting paid by youtube.

/end jealousy.

Not sure if thats what you're upto or if its actually more of a video build thread but, hats off to you sir.

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2018 1:40 pm
by supakat
HAHA I know. It is a video build thread. Not like some jack@$$e$ who cry and complain when people point **** out and make another video saying "Stop Pointing Fingers". Trust me I know. Also, my videos are raw data. I do not have time to edit and do retakes. Frig all dat ****. If I say something wrong like look at the flux capacitor and I point to dizzy, if you know I meant dizzy means your are capable of working on your own car.
/end rant

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:57 am
by supakat
What's up guys...just checking in to say what's up. I still scour on here from time to time. Been working on the VQ. On Valentine's Day, I broke her heart. I am now finally getting to putting her back together. Hopefully, in 2 months, I will be running again and hurting some butts.

https://youtu.be/mjxvWvCg1K8

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:30 pm
by nelson240sx
How much power was she making when she gave up the ghost?

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 10:43 am
by Kamilitaryman
Sub'd to your channel. Return the favor bud!

Re: Supakat's Thread

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:56 am
by supakat
nelson240sx wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:30 pm How much power was she making when she gave up the ghost?
My bad Nelson. She was making around 440whp/380ftlbs. The other motor I put in had an issue so now I am working on a VQ37VHR. Make 600whp stock block for a motor that cost me $380 from the yard.