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by importdude
Tue Jul 25, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Need Basic Assistance ka24e-t
Replies: 4
Views: 1341

Re: Need Basic Assistance ka24e-t

download the basemap and or use the map generator
adjust your req fuel
if you have auto tune feature use that it will buck but it will work
by importdude
Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Mazworx z32 trans swap users help needed.
Replies: 54
Views: 18155

Re: Mazworx z32 trans swap users help needed.

As a reference
Its most likely your engine mounts Its suppose to be offset.
If you have any mounts that are straight thread from bottom to top that will make you not line up. Also if you put the wrong sided offset
by importdude
Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:04 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Importdude's build 2.0- 14 year come back
Replies: 8
Views: 25330

Re: Importdude's build 2.0- 14 year come back

As a UPDATE. July 2022 when cruising I somehow spun a bearing #4. This was going 60mph and barely any throttle I disassembled the block and found #3/4 rod bearing heated and fused to the crank. Not Sure what happened, but I'm thinking the machine shop did not check the bearings and or bent crank (sh...
by importdude
Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:40 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Importdude's build 2.0- 14 year come back
Replies: 8
Views: 25330

Re: Importdude's build 2.0- 14 year come back

Everything is runing But cannot get it to run with the DIY trigger wheel megasquirt pnp2 with the stock wheel it runs and idles. What model MSPNP Gen2? We have three for various KA24DE cars: 1989-1994 https://www.diyautotune.com/product/megasquirtpnp-g2-ns8994-for-the-89-94-nissan-240sx-manual-tran...
by importdude
Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: ECU Tuning
Topic: S14 MSPNP2 V3.3.1 DIY trigger wheel settings
Replies: 0
Views: 2012

S14 MSPNP2 V3.3.1 DIY trigger wheel settings

Car runs and idles good with basemap on stock wheel(major kickbacks) I swapped a spare Distributor in and it fired right up. Then I swapped the trigger wheel in. This is where it will not start anymore. Kept fouling plugs and major pops . Can someone with S14 dis using trigger wheel give me some tip...
by importdude
Wed Jul 13, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Importdude's build 2.0- 14 year come back
Replies: 8
Views: 25330

Re: Importdude's build 2.0- 14 year come back

Everything is runing But cannot get it to run with the DIY trigger wheel megasquirt pnp2

with the stock wheel it runs and idles.
by importdude
Fri May 27, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Oil Dip stick length
Replies: 4
Views: 1636

Re: Oil Dip stick length

p00t wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 5:25 am My S13 measures from bottom of seal to:
H = 14.813"
L = 15.406"
tip = 16.313"
hey p00t,
One question.
Is your measurements from where marked it big rubber part, or at the end of the black seal where the metal starts

thx
by importdude
Thu May 26, 2022 12:22 am
Forum: KA-T Picture Threads
Topic: Importdude's build 2.0- 14 year come back
Replies: 8
Views: 25330

Importdude's build 2.0- 14 year come back

Old 14yr 1st build > https://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37638 My First build netted ~380whp 360tq >https://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=44599 Its always gotta be more 2nd time around right? :bowdown: Its Been a Long time. About 14 years. A few months after finishing my build ...
by importdude
Wed May 25, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Oil Dip stick length
Replies: 4
Views: 1636

Re: Oil Dip stick length

You are my savor! glad to still see your around p00t. We both were around the same time here. I'm making a comeback engine just breaking in!
by importdude
Wed May 18, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Oil Dip stick length
Replies: 4
Views: 1636

Oil Dip stick length

Can someone with S13 KA measure the dip stick length for me?
right under the seal

Looking to make a custom one since i cannot find a new one for sale

Bonus would be seal to H, and L

THANKS ALL!
by importdude
Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:04 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: ARP main studs last 2 are too short
Replies: 0
Views: 2096

ARP main studs last 2 are too short

There are 3 longer studs. the last 2 toward the flywheel are barely showing any threads past the nut. all studs were hand screwed into block . All bottomed out the block, since the threads were cleaned. Can i safely just back up the studs alittle for the last 2 studs? Someone suggested just backing ...
by importdude
Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Head lifting issues solved Permenantly!!!
Replies: 44
Views: 30221

Re: Head lifting issues solved Permenantly!!!

^
well, Now I'm in a bind.

Now IF i go with that route the machine shop suggested, I'm wondering if i have enough threads if It sits on top of the factory hole and plus ARP washer then nut
by importdude
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:02 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Head lifting issues solved Permenantly!!!
Replies: 44
Views: 30221

Re: Head lifting issues solved Permenantly!!!

thats understood but i still cannot drop the washer stright down. Its hitting the bucket valvetrain casting. thats why the machine shop said they will Shorten the "insert part" to slip under from the side of the bucket casting. Its too tall in the original size to slide in see picture http...
by importdude
Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Head lifting issues solved Permenantly!!!
Replies: 44
Views: 30221

Re: Head lifting issues solved Permenantly!!!

For anyone that did this, and duncan,

I just took a look there is no way the washer insert will fit. Machine shop suggesting to shorten the collar so its able to slip under the bucket castings
Is that what is needed?
by importdude
Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Second Dead Oil Pump?!?
Replies: 4
Views: 2634

Re: Second Dead Oil Pump?!?

I might have a source for OEM Pump
IF your serious pm me and let me work my sources

currently rebuilding my car and I cant settle for an aftermarket pump!
by importdude
Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: Best T3 manifold for the money?
Replies: 27
Views: 6691

Re: Best T3 manifold for the money?

The Felpro ones are good. But these are much thicker and compress and expand to the flange. very neat. I was going to run the copper/metal 1 pcs one but looking at it i felt like its gonna be hard to seal. The manifold/turbo itself is super heavy. the flange is usually very thick also. with this typ...
by importdude
Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Importdudes' Build thread
Replies: 40
Views: 8254

Re: Importdudes' Build thread

500-600whp
Will be road-racing mainly
by importdude
Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:53 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Importdudes' Build thread
Replies: 40
Views: 8254

Re: Importdudes' Build thread

well. its been 12years.
Its time to start a new build thead.

I parted out everything on the 240sx (~2010-11)but kept the car sitting here since then. Past 6 months i been ordering tons of parts. It should be done by summer 2021!
bigger and better things!
by importdude
Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Window wont go down....
Replies: 13
Views: 1885

start at motor
2 pin plug
power/ground each terminal

flip and it should go up or down
if it works move on to the wiring pre motor

shouldnt too much of a hassle to find the curpit
by importdude
Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:56 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: rebuilding block again. e85 this time?
Replies: 12
Views: 1912

dont go cheap when its something that may mess up your engine

i wouldnt touch any replica fpr!

is saving $80-100 dollars worth the hassle of rebuilding engine?+more $ to fix


i ran stock fpr
walbro pump
850cc
and at 16psi it was 380whp 366 wtq
not maxing at all yet
by importdude
Sat May 19, 2012 11:40 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: 11:1 e85 t3/t4 going to dyno on cinco de mayo
Replies: 13
Views: 3085

what dyno was it
ya numbers seem low

my 9.1 e85 @ 14-15psi hit 380

with 11.1 i would expect alot more!

but we all know the dyno max hp doesnt tell you much
its all about the where u make the power and how it goes on the street
by importdude
Mon May 14, 2012 11:30 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: How much to expect from a s14 partout?
Replies: 10
Views: 2279

depending on your parts
i got about 9,000 -10000 and i kept the car
by importdude
Sun May 13, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: Car Chat
Topic: MR2 Turbo owners? need a lil help.
Replies: 5
Views: 2059

are u using the twoguys? its tricky sometimes u turn little it goes 15+ sometimes u turn up it goes back to 10 LOL
turn it every 2 hours
(like 12 to 2, 2 to 4 for each adjustments)

anyways acutally at 14-15
tooks hours and hours
by importdude
Sun May 13, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: Car Chat
Topic: MR2 Turbo owners? need a lil help.
Replies: 5
Views: 2059

had same problem
tooks hours and hours of adjusting lol

finally got it at 13 solid
with boost sensor blocked off so no fuel cut

dont know what to tell you but its really a bi*ch
by importdude
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Engine knocking sound...
Replies: 2
Views: 842

thanks

No guides on top chain at all

its the lower chain that is grinding
by importdude
Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:12 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Engine knocking sound...
Replies: 2
Views: 842

Engine knocking sound...

Ok about 5,000 on stock rebuild ka24de(i parted out and just need a daily driver) Car runs strong.... About a few weeks ago, the engine started knocking( does not sound like a rod knock at all). I drove 80miles home going 60-80mph. car still pulls normal, besides the knocking noise. i just removed t...
by importdude
Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: KA-T Chat
Topic: s14 ECU mounting location with conversion harness?
Replies: 4
Views: 1236

fit like stock?
thats how mine was

stock s14 bracket
s13 ecu
conversion harness twisted and bended alittle

bolt on bracket and black cover

looks stock
by importdude
Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Fog Lights
Replies: 6
Views: 1473

u can replace to a sE/fog stalk
s14 is prewired
and the connector is just sitting there
by importdude
Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Fog Lights
Replies: 6
Views: 1473

Re: Fog Lights

I recently bought an S14. Its all basically stock. It has the factory fogs lights on it. I pulled the plug from behind it and it is plugged into a factory plug and comes from the factory harness. There is NO switch in the car for lights or anything added on. Is the factory fog light switch on the t...