Matts13vert's Socal Dream (Super Stock) KA-T Setup. SR exhaust manifold used! - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

matts13vert · 12-18-2010, 06:18 PM

FORWARD TO PAGE 5 FOR UPDATED SETUP

A few months ago, I decided to turbo my KA, but only if I can get it to look as factory as possible, so no shiny piping or flashy parts. I wanted this to look 100% STOCK. Luckily, a guy on Craigslist was selling some turbo parts from an SR, so I swooped them up on my way to Formula D (Beginning of October 2010). It took me about two months to find and buy all the parts, then the build started (Beginning of December 2010).

All the parts used:
-T25 Turbo
-SR Manifold modified to be used on a KA with Stock SR Heat Shield
-370cc Injectors
-SMIC w/ Intercooler Piping and OEM air duct
-Greddy 3" Elbow
-3" Down Pipe
-S14 Upper Intake Manifold with plugged PCV Ports
-PCV system modified using one check valve, tee, and oil separator
-NISSPORT Oil Pressure Adapter
-Mishimoto Radiator with Dual Electric Fans (painted black)
-Hayden Automotive Fan Controller
-R.S. Enthalpy Tuned Ecu (T25, N60, 370cc)
-Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
-Blitz DD Blow Off Valve Recirculated (painted black)
-S13 SR20DET OEM Intake Box
-JGS Motor Mounts (rubber)
-Nismo Type B FPR
-Z32 Fuel Filter
-NGK BKR7E Spark Plugs
-Isis FPR Adapter
-Greddy 36mm Radiator Temp Switch Adapter
-Bosch Spark Plug Wire Set
-N60 MAF
-Circuit Sports Thermal Plenum Intake Gasket
-Circuit Sports Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
-Innovate 3833 Turbo Timer w/ Wideband
-XTD Stage 3 Clutch

Extras Installed
-DIF Solid Aluminum Steering Bushing
-Energy Suspension Polyurethane Steering

Keep in mind, this is my first turbo build ever!

PICTURES:

Almost there.

Finally pulled it out.

My boy Garrett doing working his magic.

Here you can see the SMIC w/o the air duct installed

Scrub a dub dub haha

Love it… No grease!

I had this manifold but decided not to use it.

DIF steering bushing install.

ES steering rack bushings.

Black Friday Special!!

I found a member (Alex Grower) on Nicoclub who could weld my KA flanges to my SR manifold. So here are pics of his work. If you need the same thing done or any other fab work, pm me for more info.

Here you can see where he cut the flanges and the bevel he put on the 3 and 4 runners

We used s13 KA flanges and they needed some work to be used

The result

How flat the welds are

Engine in still working out some small issues.

Final Product!! Running like a champ, no issues whatsoever.

I reached my goal for a Stock looking KA-T! Let me know what you think.

Razi · 12-18-2010, 06:20 PM

Very nice setup!
You should get a T28 later down the road, I love my S15 T28.

98_240sx_se · 12-18-2010, 06:24 PM

matt, your setup is so nice and clean!

ps guys, im alex from nico lol. i did the welding

thanks again matt

eklips3 · 12-18-2010, 06:40 PM

wow , you really did achieve the stocking looking ka-t

props man

*1on1* · 12-18-2010, 08:03 PM

hmmm makes me want to go ka-t because i want that stock looking feature.

turbotofu · 12-18-2010, 08:11 PM

O_o nice sleeper setup!

HPKMotorsports3 · 12-18-2010, 08:31 PM

nice job man... post some numbers up and possibly a vid...

STEEZxIT · 12-18-2010, 08:44 PM

wheres the "like' button when you need it. good stuff, let us know how it goes if you ever get pulled over...

Okinawandrifter87 · 12-18-2010, 08:45 PM

Verrry nice. Im impressed

matts13vert · 12-18-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razi

Very nice setup!
You should get a T28 later down the road, I love my S15 T28.

Thanks! I might consider that down the road but for now I'm very happy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98_240sx_se

matt, your setup is so nice and clean!

ps guys, im alex from nico lol. i did the welding

thanks again matt

Thanks Alex. If anyone wants more info on the manifold pm this guy he is the one that modified it to work on the KA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eklips3

wow , you really did achieve the stocking looking ka-t

props man

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1on1

hmmm makes me want to go ka-t because i want that stock looking feature.

You should do it the manifold is the final touch makes it pretty much stock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbotofu

O_o nice sleeper setup!

Thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPKMotorsports3

nice job man... post some numbers up and possibly a vid...

Thank you. Hopefully I will get some numbers up soon to see where its at and ill post vids when I can.

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEEZxIT

wheres the "like' button when you need it. good stuff, let us know how it goes if you ever get pulled over...

Will do hopefully they cant tell the difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okinawandrifter87

Verrry nice. Im impressed

Thanks

KoukiMonsta · 12-18-2010, 08:48 PM

this is very cool. it even involves a heat shield on the exhaust mani!!!!

good work!

*s13 drifta* · 12-18-2010, 08:50 PM

I really like the manifold idea. Looks good.

Nick_04K · 12-18-2010, 10:07 PM

Wow! Nice job haha. By far the most OEM looking KA-T i've ever seen.
Would love to have this! But more pics of your vert please! Maybe some video??

eklips3 · 12-18-2010, 10:21 PM

you notice a difference with the DIF solid aluminum steering bushing ??

psychos13 · 12-18-2010, 10:22 PM

Nice set up...

But y stock looking?

STEEZxIT · 12-18-2010, 11:12 PM

if im not mistaken, i saw you car at the anaheim K1 Schassis car show/meet. correct?

yeah. there was a coupe there with KA-T, but he had aftermarket mani and piping. but they were all paint flat black, and from what he told me, cops let him pass being dumbfounded and stuff... cuz of his stock intake box an what-not, but i think yours looks much more stock than his, maybe clean up that intake piping and that zipties...other than that, it would def fool a newbie fan boy if you play your game hard. lol good shit though man.

rob22 · 12-18-2010, 11:19 PM

same set up im going with.!
good stuff.!

*codyace* · 12-18-2010, 11:21 PM

I dig this...I get a kick out of the 'stock looking' engine bay...keeps the authorities guessing right!

Awesome on the factor manifold conversion. I will undoubtedly use a stock FWD sr manifold on my next turbo altima!

Razi · 12-18-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEEZxIT

if im not mistaken, i saw you car at the anaheim K1 Schassis car show/meet. correct?

yeah. there was a coupe there with KA-T, but he had aftermarket mani and piping. but they were all paint flat black, and from what he told me, cops let him pass being dumbfounded and stuff... cuz of his stock intake box an what-not, but i think yours looks much more stock than his, maybe clean up that intake piping and that zipties...other than that, it would def fool a newbie fan boy if you play your game hard. lol good shit though man.

Haha that was me.
Yeah, even with my half-wrapped Megan manifold and painted pipes he let me go.
This setup will fly under the radar no problem!

STEEZxIT · 12-19-2010, 12:30 AM

^^^yeah clean coupe bro.

yours and the OPs are pretty dope set-up, considering its mostly OE stuff and under the radar type...but you did have a front mount, OP still have the sidemount..still dope though. i like.

junn · 12-19-2010, 01:02 AM

Nice work

But I don't see the hot pipe

Razi · 12-19-2010, 01:07 AM

Thanks!
Matt, I just noticed your radiator is painted! I was thinking about doing that to my Koyo. Super stealthy man! haha.

matts13vert · 12-19-2010, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoukiMonsta

this is very cool. it even involves a heat shield on the exhaust mani!!!!

good work!

Yup thats what I wanted stock manifold with the heat shield. Ultimate sleeper lol.

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13 drifta

I really like the manifold idea. Looks good.

Thanks, I'm happy you like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick_04K

Wow! Nice job haha. By far the most OEM looking KA-T i've ever seen.
Would love to have this! But more pics of your vert please! Maybe some video??

Im happy with the result it truly does look OEM. I'll post more pics and future videos in this thread soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eklips3

you notice a difference with the DIF solid aluminum steering bushing ??

Yea I noticed a difference with the solid there is no play when you turn the steering wheel side to side while you moving at a decent speed. I recommend it. the feedback from bumps is much greater but I dont mind the aggressive ride.

Quote:

Originally Posted by psychos13

Nice set up...

But y stock looking?

I just wanted a low-key setup to fly under the cops radar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEEZxIT

if im not mistaken, i saw you car at the anaheim K1 Schassis car show/meet. correct?

yeah. there was a coupe there with KA-T, but he had aftermarket mani and piping. but they were all paint flat black, and from what he told me, cops let him pass being dumbfounded and stuff... cuz of his stock intake box an what-not, but i think yours looks much more stock than his, maybe clean up that intake piping and that zipties...other than that, it would def fool a newbie fan boy if you play your game hard. lol good shit though man.

Yea I was at the k1 meet I ended up taking the trophy for best wheel fitment home that day.

I dont think I saw that coupe, I cant remember. Are their any pics of his bay? He got lucky lol I'm curious to find out if the cops will know its turbo or not. But I'm not about to go get pulled over on purpose just to find out lol
The zip ties are all gone now, only thing i need to do is clean up the intake piping or paint the couple black.
Thanks for the feedback!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob22

same set up im going with.!
good stuff.!

Good luck man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

I dig this...I get a kick out of the 'stock looking' engine bay...keeps the authorities guessing right!

Awesome on the factor manifold conversion. I will undoubtedly use a stock FWD sr manifold on my next turbo altima!

Hell yea hopefully they wont even think twice about the engine being modified. Sweet let us know when you do that I'd like to see how that comes out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razi

Haha that was me.
Yeah, even with my half-wrapped Megan manifold and painted pipes he let me go.
This setup will fly under the radar no problem!

You got any pics of your set up? I'd like to see what Steezxit is talking about.

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEEZxIT

^^^yeah clean coupe bro.

yours and the OPs are pretty dope set-up, considering its mostly OE stuff and under the radar type...but you did have a front mount, OP still have the sidemount..still dope though. i like.

I considered front mount but still thought it was too noticeable so I went with side-mount route, I found an OEM duct for it so that made me lean towards the SMIC too haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by junn

Nice work

But I don't see the hot pipe

Look closely under the cold pipe coming out of the SMIC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razi

Thanks!
Matt, I just noticed your radiator is painted! I was thinking about doing that to my Koyo. Super stealthy man! haha.

Yea just hit it with some Rustoleum flat black and your golden haha

S-Nation S13 · 12-19-2010, 01:20 AM

holy shit....hella low key, welds are nice as well..

mkezzo16 · 12-19-2010, 01:22 AM

Def likin the setup, if I dont go rb20, i'll be going with a similar setup

Razi · 12-19-2010, 01:49 AM

My engine bay from the 1st K1 meet.
I made my own "cooling panel" and painted it black to cover the front mount.
Currently, I got rid of all those vacuum lines at the front.
I might tuck my injector harness and stuff, and neaten up my fuel line stuff.

doomviillain · 12-19-2010, 02:38 AM

im jealous, this is what I wanted! good setup man, props

4DOOR_LIFE · 12-19-2010, 02:43 AM

i had to double take for a second. as i was scrolling down i go " wait where is the set up". haha then i looked over the pictures again.

nice work man. not often you see teenagers putting this much effort into a car and doing it right.

makes me miss my vert.

rat240 · 12-19-2010, 02:51 AM

what is this car going to do

JAYTRON · 12-19-2010, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rat240

what is this car going to do

Oh I dunno, maybe like DRIVE and stuff?

12-18-2010, 06:18 PM	#1
matts13vert Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Beach Age: 21 Posts: 1,158 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Matts13vert's Socal Dream (Super Stock) KA-T Setup. SR exhaust manifold used! FORWARD TO PAGE 5 FOR UPDATED SETUP A few months ago, I decided to turbo my KA, but only if I can get it to look as factory as possible, so no shiny piping or flashy parts. I wanted this to look 100% STOCK. Luckily, a guy on Craigslist was selling some turbo parts from an SR, so I swooped them up on my way to Formula D (Beginning of October 2010). It took me about two months to find and buy all the parts, then the build started (Beginning of December 2010). All the parts used: -T25 Turbo -SR Manifold modified to be used on a KA with Stock SR Heat Shield -370cc Injectors -SMIC w/ Intercooler Piping and OEM air duct -Greddy 3" Elbow -3" Down Pipe -S14 Upper Intake Manifold with plugged PCV Ports -PCV system modified using one check valve, tee, and oil separator -NISSPORT Oil Pressure Adapter -Mishimoto Radiator with Dual Electric Fans (painted black) -Hayden Automotive Fan Controller -R.S. Enthalpy Tuned Ecu (T25, N60, 370cc) -Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump -Blitz DD Blow Off Valve Recirculated (painted black) -S13 SR20DET OEM Intake Box -JGS Motor Mounts (rubber) -Nismo Type B FPR -Z32 Fuel Filter -NGK BKR7E Spark Plugs -Isis FPR Adapter -Greddy 36mm Radiator Temp Switch Adapter -Bosch Spark Plug Wire Set -N60 MAF -Circuit Sports Thermal Plenum Intake Gasket -Circuit Sports Magnetic Oil Drain Plug -Innovate 3833 Turbo Timer w/ Wideband -XTD Stage 3 Clutch Extras Installed -DIF Solid Aluminum Steering Bushing -Energy Suspension Polyurethane Steering Keep in mind, this is my first turbo build ever! PICTURES: Almost there. Finally pulled it out. My boy Garrett doing working his magic. Here you can see the SMIC w/o the air duct installed Scrub a dub dub haha Love it… No grease! I had this manifold but decided not to use it. DIF steering bushing install. ES steering rack bushings. Black Friday Special!! I found a member (Alex Grower) on Nicoclub who could weld my KA flanges to my SR manifold. So here are pics of his work. If you need the same thing done or any other fab work, pm me for more info. Here you can see where he cut the flanges and the bevel he put on the 3 and 4 runners We used s13 KA flanges and they needed some work to be used The result How flat the welds are Engine in still working out some small issues. Final Product!! Running like a champ, no issues whatsoever. I reached my goal for a Stock looking KA-T! Let me know what you think. __________________ Last edited by matts13vert; 09-11-2012 at 05:53 PM..

12-18-2010, 06:40 PM	#4
eklips3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Canada Age: 23 Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	wow , you really did achieve the stocking looking ka-t props man __________________ 1992 240sx (RB20. 362whp@16psi)

12-18-2010, 08:44 PM	#8
STEEZxIT Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal, man! Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	wheres the "like' button when you need it. good stuff, let us know how it goes if you ever get pulled over... __________________ need 17" z wheels in so cal? http://tinyurl.com/zwheelsfs

12-18-2010, 08:45 PM	#9
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,876 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Verrry nice. Im impressed __________________ Driftphreak87

12-18-2010, 08:48 PM	#11
KoukiMonsta Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Failorida Posts: 1,384 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	this is very cool. it even involves a heat shield on the exhaust mani!!!! good work! __________________ http://4cylinders.wordpress.com

12-18-2010, 06:20 PM	#2
Razi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Very nice setup! You should get a T28 later down the road, I love my S15 T28.

12-18-2010, 06:24 PM	#3
98_240sx_se Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eureka, ca Age: 25 Posts: 126 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	matt, your setup is so nice and clean! ps guys, im alex from nico lol. i did the welding thanks again matt

12-18-2010, 08:11 PM	#6
turbotofu Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rancho Age: 24 Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	O_o nice sleeper setup!

12-18-2010, 08:50 PM	#12
s13 drifta Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gardnerville,NV Posts: 1,471 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I really like the manifold idea. Looks good. __________________ PM me for s13 or s14 parts!

12-18-2010, 10:07 PM	#13
Nick_04K Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vernal, UT Age: 19 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow! Nice job haha. By far the most OEM looking KA-T i've ever seen. Would love to have this! But more pics of your vert please! Maybe some video??

12-18-2010, 10:21 PM	#14
eklips3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Canada Age: 23 Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	you notice a difference with the DIF solid aluminum steering bushing ?? __________________ 1992 240sx (RB20. 362whp@16psi)

12-18-2010, 10:22 PM	#15
psychos13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long Beach, Ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,066 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Nice set up... But y stock looking?

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12-18-2010, 11:12 PM	#16
STEEZxIT Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal, man! Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	if im not mistaken, i saw you car at the anaheim K1 Schassis car show/meet. correct? yeah. there was a coupe there with KA-T, but he had aftermarket mani and piping. but they were all paint flat black, and from what he told me, cops let him pass being dumbfounded and stuff... cuz of his stock intake box an what-not, but i think yours looks much more stock than his, maybe clean up that intake piping and that zipties...other than that, it would def fool a newbie fan boy if you play your game hard. lol good shit though man. __________________ need 17" z wheels in so cal? http://tinyurl.com/zwheelsfs

12-18-2010, 11:19 PM	#17
rob22 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fontana Age: 22 Posts: 3,745 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	same set up im going with.! good stuff.! __________________ wtb s14 roof wing/spoiler! pm me

12-18-2010, 11:21 PM	#18
codyace Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 28 Posts: 6,955 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	I dig this...I get a kick out of the 'stock looking' engine bay...keeps the authorities guessing right! Awesome on the factor manifold conversion. I will undoubtedly use a stock FWD sr manifold on my next turbo altima! __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

12-19-2010, 12:30 AM	#20
STEEZxIT Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal, man! Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	^^^yeah clean coupe bro. yours and the OPs are pretty dope set-up, considering its mostly OE stuff and under the radar type...but you did have a front mount, OP still have the sidemount..still dope though. i like. __________________ need 17" z wheels in so cal? http://tinyurl.com/zwheelsfs

12-19-2010, 01:02 AM	#21
junn Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: lynwood/cpt Posts: 725 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Nice work But I don't see the hot pipe __________________

12-19-2010, 01:07 AM	#22
Razi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Thanks! Matt, I just noticed your radiator is painted! I was thinking about doing that to my Koyo. Super stealthy man! haha.

12-19-2010, 01:20 AM	#24
S-Nation S13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,341 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	holy shit....hella low key, welds are nice as well.. __________________

12-19-2010, 01:22 AM	#25
mkezzo16 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 447 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Def likin the setup, if I dont go rb20, i'll be going with a similar setup

12-19-2010, 01:49 AM	#26
Razi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	My engine bay from the 1st K1 meet. I made my own "cooling panel" and painted it black to cover the front mount. Currently, I got rid of all those vacuum lines at the front. I might tuck my injector harness and stuff, and neaten up my fuel line stuff.

12-19-2010, 02:43 AM	#28
4DOOR_LIFE Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF to the PNW Age: 24 Posts: 1,409 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i had to double take for a second. as i was scrolling down i go " wait where is the set up". haha then i looked over the pictures again. nice work man. not often you see teenagers putting this much effort into a car and doing it right. makes me miss my vert. __________________ elegantcompany.tumblr.com

12-19-2010, 02:51 AM	#29
rat240 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: zip code 90041 Posts: 3,202 Trader Rating: (87) Feedback Score: 87 reviews	what is this car going to do

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