finally building my ka :-)
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Re: finally building my ka :-)
Do you know of any problems with the cork oil pan gasket appose to rtv? I got one thats coming in a gasket kit don't know if I'll use it or just rtv. Everything looks good brotha! Keep it coming
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Only thing I know of is to not over tighten cause then you can tear the cork gasket, I did about 2-5lbs of torque and also added a lil bit of black rtv silicone to both top and bottom to help seal better. Thanks bro yeah I've got some more stuff to finish I just installed my intercooler I'll post pics tomorrow when its light out. Also need to ceramic coat my exhaust housing and manifold
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Took the turbo exhaust housing to get powder coated at Ram Pro Line, here are pics of ic installed. Sorry no step by step pics was pretty easy tho. Trimmed the bumper support and the headlight brackets, also used "L" brackets for the top need to see what I will use for the bottom. Pretty sturdy with just the top brackets, let me know if anyone needs more pics.
oh yeah did decide to paint it black too
oh yeah did decide to paint it black too
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what kind of paint did you use on the short block?
it's already chipping. I want to paint my block white too, easier to see things.
Did you bake the paint on?
it's already chipping. I want to paint my block white too, easier to see things.
Did you bake the paint on?
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its a high temp white i didn't bake it on i would have liked to maybe at least use a heat gun on it.
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how did you go about choosing what thickness for the head gasket ?
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Stock head gasket size plus whatever was removed from head and block, example: .045+.020=.065 just about 1.5mm
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Yes, so I just picked up my manifold and turbo housing they look great cant wait to throw it on along with the clutch and did change up my oil feed. Also did some wiring for my e-fans and a couple of broken dried up wires in the engine harness, anyone ever have problems with the solder coming off the wiring with excessive heat in the engine bay?
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Re: finally building my ka :-)
looks good! ceramic coating?
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Looking good. Keep it up.
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@ hpi yea ceramic coated
@ supa thanks
@ supa thanks
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keep up the great work!
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oh yeah need to do something with my valve cover anybody any ideas??
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Isn't the 02 sensor extremely close to the turbo/heat ? I'm just going by what I've read, not flaming or anything ! Sweet build, keep the updates coming please
I love that copper/bronze tone on the mani/DP
I love that copper/bronze tone on the mani/DP
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I'm not too sure that's how it was when I bought it. I could always heat wrap it or move it further down. Thanks the color is called "piston grey" yeah I'm actually going to update again right now lol.MidwestJeff wrote:Isn't the 02 sensor extremely close to the turbo/heat ? I'm just going by what I've read, not flaming or anything ! Sweet build, keep the updates coming please
I love that copper/bronze tone on the mani/DP
So I'm very excited things keep getting better and better, closer and closer just tying up loose ends and motor is going in soon. On to the pics
Coolant return and oil feed line wrapped with heat wrap from "All Hose"
Coolant feed and oil drain wrapped and ready.
Under side pic of coolant feed and oil drain wrapped.
Here's the coolant return and oil feed line nicely tucked behind the head never mind the red bolt lol
And finally the clutch is on!!!!
I will continue to update thanks for watching everyone and for commenting. All advice is taken into consideration let me know if you guys have any questions and concerns it helps me out a lot.
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what down pipe is that?? looking good bro..get that puppy in thurr
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I never really checked but it could be go tunning or circuit sports.
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It's a circuit sports bellmouth downpipe. I've got one for my SR.
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@mewantkouki thanks
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yeah that downpipe is playa
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Thanks guys, motor its in will take day time shots tomorrow.
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Sorry for the late pics guys here ya go!!
SR20 Pfft!!! Who needs that lol!!
So whats left?? We'll IC piping, exhaust install, vlsd install, fuel pump install, some wiring, coolant lines, and boost and a/f ratio gauge's to be installed, pretty sure I'm missing something thanks for looking.
P.S. A buddy of mine recently got a s13 with SR and he let me drive it can't wait to see how my coupe feels when its running
SR20 Pfft!!! Who needs that lol!!
So whats left?? We'll IC piping, exhaust install, vlsd install, fuel pump install, some wiring, coolant lines, and boost and a/f ratio gauge's to be installed, pretty sure I'm missing something thanks for looking.
P.S. A buddy of mine recently got a s13 with SR and he let me drive it can't wait to see how my coupe feels when its running
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Re: finally building my ka :-)
Woooo! Great job! We should race.
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But you live in Oklahoma
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Looks good. Only bad thing is the white painted block you will be able to see all the dirt quick
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What turbo you be running
Gtx turbo would be nice with that bottom mount manifold
Gtx turbo would be nice with that bottom mount manifold
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Yeah that's kind of what I want for the block in case of a leak, I'm running a china t28 I will be saving up for a gtx or brand name t28.
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Progress has been slow, downpipe and cat-back exhaust is all bolted up along with j30 vlsd. Car is on all 4's now and waiting for radiator install, ic piping, turbo timer install, and fluids, then I can start it