turboing the ka
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turboing the ka
thats what i decided to do. turbo the ka instead of a swap. im just wondering how many people done it. are you happy with it? how hard was it? how much did it cost? thank you
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From: Roanoke, VA
try heavy throttle. they have some turbo kits for the KA i believe.
To do a decent bolt on job, just slap the turbo, manifold, and intercooler on to have a functioning kit. Just don't boost too high as the pistons and rods are the weak link of the KA.
A proper job should include low compression, forged pistons and forged rods. New cams, ported and polished head (personal preference, but not needed), and 3 inch exhaust should be done as well. You'll also want a metal headgasket installed as well.
There's a thread in the engine swap entitled "why are people swapping their KATs" where Night from Night 7 racing lists off a KA rebuild list with prices.
To do a decent bolt on job, just slap the turbo, manifold, and intercooler on to have a functioning kit. Just don't boost too high as the pistons and rods are the weak link of the KA.
A proper job should include low compression, forged pistons and forged rods. New cams, ported and polished head (personal preference, but not needed), and 3 inch exhaust should be done as well. You'll also want a metal headgasket installed as well.
There's a thread in the engine swap entitled "why are people swapping their KATs" where Night from Night 7 racing lists off a KA rebuild list with prices.
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I would like to know from anyone Turboing the KA24DE would be a fine substitue for the SR20DET, for drifting or drag racing. I know the ka is a iron block and it would be much better suited for a higher psi with of course the right internals rather than the sr's aluminum block. Yes i know theres a diff. in weight but, would the power compinsate for the weight?
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From: Concord, NH
KA isn't that much more weight than a SR! With a properly built engine the KA can do just as much as a SR, arguably more. Check out some posts on KAT, it's a little more DIY, but I am planning on rebuilding next year, and then getting up the $$ slowly to do KAT.
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From: Green Bay, WI
Originally posted by JR.h1jax0r
try heavy throttle. they have some turbo kits for the KA i believe.
To do a decent bolt on job, just slap the turbo, manifold, and intercooler on to have a functioning kit. Just don't boost too high as the pistons and rods are the weak link of the KA.
A proper job should include low compression, forged pistons and forged rods. New cams, ported and polished head (personal preference, but not needed), and 3 inch exhaust should be done as well. You'll also want a metal headgasket installed as well.
There's a thread in the engine swap entitled "why are people swapping their KATs" where Night from Night 7 racing lists off a KA rebuild list with prices.
try heavy throttle. they have some turbo kits for the KA i believe.
To do a decent bolt on job, just slap the turbo, manifold, and intercooler on to have a functioning kit. Just don't boost too high as the pistons and rods are the weak link of the KA.
A proper job should include low compression, forged pistons and forged rods. New cams, ported and polished head (personal preference, but not needed), and 3 inch exhaust should be done as well. You'll also want a metal headgasket installed as well.
There's a thread in the engine swap entitled "why are people swapping their KATs" where Night from Night 7 racing lists off a KA rebuild list with prices.
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From: hamden,ct
i say the ka24de is just fine for turbo
i've got my ka turboed, love it!
so far dyno at 5psi w/ manifold leak produced
226whp and 235 ftlbs. torque
stock internals and injectors and ecu
next dyno will be at 10 psi
i'll be running stock injectors w/ 2 supplimentry injectors
that come on after 5psi for extra fuel.
hope to see 300whp(should'nt be a problem)
i've got my ka turboed, love it!
so far dyno at 5psi w/ manifold leak produced
226whp and 235 ftlbs. torque
stock internals and injectors and ecu
next dyno will be at 10 psi
i'll be running stock injectors w/ 2 supplimentry injectors
that come on after 5psi for extra fuel.
hope to see 300whp(should'nt be a problem)
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From: hamden,ct
oh yeah, the specs:
kkk k-27 turbo
jgs log manifold
audi wastegate
hks b.o.v.
vortec s.f.m.u.
jgs front mount intercooler
split second extra injector controller
turbonetics manual boost controller
just added:
pivot a.f.c.
apexi avcr(first gen.) boost controller
kkk k-27 turbo
jgs log manifold
audi wastegate
hks b.o.v.
vortec s.f.m.u.
jgs front mount intercooler
split second extra injector controller
turbonetics manual boost controller
just added:
pivot a.f.c.
apexi avcr(first gen.) boost controller
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From: oklahoma city
i am at 258whp 278 torque @12psi with stock internals on a motor that has a little over 153k
t3t04e spearco fmic walbro fuel pump 39#injectors homemade manifold safcII aeromotive fpr set at 42lbs base 1st gen dsm bov there is more but that is the basics
with everything down to fittings i am around 3400 with about $450 in installation fees
t3t04e spearco fmic walbro fuel pump 39#injectors homemade manifold safcII aeromotive fpr set at 42lbs base 1st gen dsm bov there is more but that is the basics
with everything down to fittings i am around 3400 with about $450 in installation fees
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From: Hampton Falls, NH
the problem with high boost on a ka is not the internals it is the compression. with improper tuning you will get bad o2 and timing and as a result you will get knock and detonaton. a good way to lower compression for cheap money is a low compression head gasket and a good idea is arp head studs(highly recommend for turbo cars) some head gasket companies are cometic and rideal. im sure there are more, but the honda/acura fmax kit has an option for an rideal that drops a full point! that makes a huge difference for extra boost.
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From: Green Bay, WI
i no only one person that blew his KA and thats couse he spiked to 19 psi on the highway!!!
but i was wondering(not to thread jack) if anyone knows if there is a company that makes aftermarket Cams for the KA??!?!?!?!?!
or is anyone selling there 91 cams?????
i need cams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-
but i was wondering(not to thread jack) if anyone knows if there is a company that makes aftermarket Cams for the KA??!?!?!?!?!
or is anyone selling there 91 cams?????
i need cams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-