supercharger kit for a KA?

[antihater48]

so I own a toyota celica gt, and although I've always wanted to get something different, probably an awd dsm, Ive always thought if I kept the celica, it would be cool to put a blitz supercharger on it, as I had read about a clutch engaged sc, that way I could switch it on, turn it off full time, and also have it kick in at 3500 rpms.

Custom Supercharged Toyota Celica Tuner Car - Turbo Magazine (http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0211tur_supercharged_toyota_celica/index.html)

in the last year, Ive been through 3 engines, and my celica is still not really running.
so although id like to get a dsm, I think a 240 is much smarter, as its still reliable, but still a fun car.
Ive been looking for supercharger kits for it the last couple days, but havent really found any ka24de specific kits.
does anyone know if theres something similar to the celica gts blitz kit for the 240?
if not, what would be the best way to go to sc a KA24de?

[Mangudai]

Do a search on here you will see a few topics on this, not too long ago someone was selling their setup as well. I believe the name of one kit in particular was Thomas...something. I can't remember. I don't believe they're still in production though.

[herbieS13]

no sc, turbo

[ManoNegra]

so I own a toyota celica gt, and although I've always wanted to get something different, probably an awd dsm, Ive always thought if I kept the celica, it would be cool to put a blitz supercharger on it, as I had read about a clutch engaged sc, that way I could switch it on, turn it off full time, and also have it kick in at 3500 rpms.

Custom Supercharged Toyota Celica Tuner Car - Turbo Magazine (http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0211tur_supercharged_toyota_celica/index.html)

in the last year, Ive been through 3 engines, and my celica is still not really running.
so although id like to get a dsm, I think a 240 is much smarter, as its still reliable, but still a fun car.
Ive been looking for supercharger kits for it the last couple days, but havent really found any ka24de specific kits.
does anyone know if theres something similar to the celica gts blitz kit for the 240?
if not, what would be the best way to go to sc a KA24de?

that made me lol

Thomas Knight made one once upon a time
too expensive -> no longer sold

check out ka-t.org
they have a section on supercharged KAs

[DreamN]

^ You still working on that supercharger idea?

[KoukiDrifter240]

get a gsx or mazda speed 6 awd

[antihater48]

ya, Ive definately been thinking about a 1g gsx, but those are pretty much the same thing as an eagle talon awd, and a plymouth laser rs awd.
but Im worried that a dsm wouldnt be reliable enough...
Im sick of having a car that runs as much often as it doesnt.

[Sterlz]

supercharging the KA is easy. get a Xterra or Frontier supercharger and have a machine shop make you a plate to adapt the runner part of the KA intake manifold to the supercharger. then tap all the necessary vacuum holes into the plate. the difficult part is lining up the pullies and making an idler pulley with bracket of some sort. after that just put some SR injectors and a piggy back and you'll be fine. at least thats what me and my friend did to his 97 about 2 years ago, still daily driven with the blower to this day

[Baron Fel]

The DSM's are as reliable as any other car as long as you take care of it. I daily'd a GSX for almost three years with no problems.

[nismoracingsx]

damn, beat me to it. ^^^
A car's reliability is proportional to its owners maintenance/driving habits...I've seen cavaliers lap hondas in mileage/durability...all depends on the owner..

[ManoNegra]

^ You still working on that supercharger idea?

No, we gave up on it
it kept getting more and more complicated (expensive)
to do it the way we'd want to
we may revisit the project someday but would probably be just for fun

[klattr1]

if not, what would be the best way to go to sc a KA24de?
there will be a kit available soon...i got a Xterra supercharger on my S14 and it made 241 whp/241 ft.lbs at 10 psi. Power delivery is awesome, especially for a daily driver.

Below are some photos:

http://ka-t.org/rides/ryan_k/supercharged_s14/s14_3847.jpg

http://ka-t.org/rides/ryan_k/supercharged_s14/s14_3852.jpg

http://ka-t.org/rides/ryan_k/supercharged_s14/s14_3855.jpg

http://ka-t.org/rides/ryan_k/supercharged_s14/s14_3858.jpg

http://ka-t.org/rides/ryan_k/supercharged_s14/s14_3865.jpg

http://ka-t.org/rides/ryan_k/supercharged_s14/s14_3868.jpg

[BoostSlideWayz]

^ that would be really fun.. and fun to listen to

[kaking]

very clean setup

[PITCH]

Subed'.. keep me in the loop when the kit comes out. Ide love to do a SC'ed KA being that my S14 will be my DD.

[dudermagee]

very nice
in for details

[rb25crazy]

when is soon? and price tag?

[klattr1]

Refer to KA24DER.com (http://www.ka24der.com) for more info.

[sliptones629]

Refer to KA24DER.com (http://www.ka24der.com) for more info.

+1

what I was going to say

[rb25crazy]

o wow i like... i have a question though even with a rom tune will this be able to pass smog? as in will it put out more smog so it wont be able to pass the smog test even with a tune? i live in cali and that's the main thing the supercharger looks stealth and like it belongs there so that wouldn't be much of an issue, but i was wondering is there anyway to get the intake pipe to go thru the oem route i.e. over the radiator?

thanks

[klattr1]

o wow i like... i have a question though even with a rom tune will this be able to pass smog? as in will it put out more smog so it wont be able to pass the smog test even with a tune? i live in cali and that's the main thing the supercharger looks stealth and like it belongs there so that wouldn't be much of an issue, but i was wondering is there anyway to get the intake pipe to go thru the oem route i.e. over the radiator?

Passing smog/emissions shouldn't be an issue assuming your tune is done right and your exhaust is setup right. As far as intake pipe placement, I looked into going with the "OEM routing point" but the Q45 throttle body sits up way higher and closer to the passenger side than a stock throttle body/stock intake manifold combo. Trying to route the pipe down there would be too close to the supercharger pulley otherwise.

[klattr1]

The KA24DER.com supercharger kits are now available for purchase. There are a LIMITED SUPPLY of kits available right now (less than a dozen) and the first batch of kits are being sold with FREE SHIPPING – so be sure to purchase soon while the deal lasts.

KA24DER.com - Because Supercharger Whine is Awesome (http://www.ka24der.com)

[klattr1]

Just thought I would share with everyone the KA24DER full kit photo and a look at the adapter plate securing the stock upper runners to the supercharger.

http://www.ka24der.com/images/products/ka24der_supercharger_kit1.jpg

http://www.ka24der.com/images/products/ka24der_manifold_combo1.jpg

[DreamN]

Interesting indeed. Good job on following through with this.

[GripTerror]

Just thought I would share with everyone the KA24DER full kit photo and a look at the adapter plate securing the stock upper runners to the supercharger.

http://www.ka24der.com/images/products/ka24der_supercharger_kit1.jpg

http://www.ka24der.com/images/products/ka24der_manifold_combo1.jpg
Who and where and how much? Curious

[h2v7]

that is so sick i need a video of the sound

[klattr1]

Who and where and how much? Curious
Via KA24DER.com (http://www.ka24der.com)

[Cali KiD 240]

that is so sick i need a video of the sound
there's a video on the website bro.

[onehundredoctane]

a friend has this kit on his S14, he upgraded to a smaller s/c pulley and is making 14 psi now!!!

[wntrcoatblu240]

what an awesome kit... super interested.. would a FMIC be necessary? any benefits?

i was thinking about a ka-t kit.. but now i see this.. i would do this.. but i bought a FMIC kit already..

[Wabash9000]

what an awesome kit... super interested.. would a FMIC be necessary? any benefits?

i was thinking about a ka-t kit.. but now i see this.. i would do this.. but i bought a FMIC kit already..
there is no way while using this kit to put a intercooler on at all. There is another guy online building one that mounts under the exahuast manifold and has a front mount on it.

[Redmonkey]

This kit looks awesome. If money was available I would be on this!

[s13 @ fullboost]

That kit is dope

[Phlip]

There was also this thread (http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/273076-supercharged-ka-build.html), guy had it in and driving and everything...
He has moved on to something else though.

[onehundredoctane]

action starts at 17 seconds

IMG_03512.mp4 video by TannerS14 - Photobucket (http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TannerS14/?action=view&current=IMG_03512.mp4)

[klattr1]

Tuned a KA24DER.com powered S14 last weekend...yielded 255whp and 249ft.lbs at 10 psi. Dyno video is below:

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And here's the dyno sheet:

http://www.ka24der.com/images/misc/255whp_dynosheet.jpg

[ATLspeed]

wonder how this would couple with a turbo and nistune/calum/aem/etc.

*why? just because

[upsdude]

"because supercharger whine is awesome"

yeah baby!!

Edit:
it would be nice if the kit included the blower as well...so you still have to machine the supercharger itself?