Matts13vert's Socal Dream (Super Stock) KA-T Setup. SR exhaust manifold used!

[matts13vert]

2014-08-04: FORWARD TO PAGE 7 FOR UPDATED SETUP. (http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=358251&page=7)

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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

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http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/Matts13vert/28625_107520679293726_100001073846338_59932_547739 8_n.jpg
2009: 17x8 / 17x9 Volk/Manarays, Cusco Comp-S Coilovers

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/Matts13vert/6135988141_112bf8bb30_b.jpg
2010: 18x10 XXR 521’s, PBM Pro Coilovers, Sleeper KA-T (210 WHP)

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/Matts13vert/6496495685_3e2ce4cd6b_b.jpg
2011: 18x10 AME TM02 Tracers, Fully Built KA-T (350 WHP)

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/Matts13vert/437.jpg
2012: 18x10 Work Bersaglio, Fully Built KA-T (350 WHP)

[Razi]

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

[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

[eklips3]

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

props man

[1on1]

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

[turbotofu]

O_o nice sleeper setup!

[HPKMotorsports3]

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

[STEEZxIT]

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

[Okinawandrifter87]

Verrry nice. Im impressed :)

[matts13vert]

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.

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.

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

props man

Thanks!

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.

O_o nice sleeper setup!

Thanks!!

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.


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. :)

Verrry nice. Im impressed :)

Thanks

[KoukiMonsta]

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

good work!

[s13 drifta]

I really like the manifold idea. Looks good.

[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??

[eklips3]

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

[psychos13]

Nice set up...

But y stock looking?

[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.

[rob22]

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

[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!

[Razi]

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]

^^^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]

Nice work

But I don't see the hot pipe

[Razi]

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

[matts13vert]

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!

I really like the manifold idea. Looks good.

Thanks, I'm happy you like it.

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.

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.

Nice set up...

But y stock looking?

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

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!

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

Good luck man.

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.

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. :)

^^^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


Nice work

But I don't see the hot pipe

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

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]

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

[mkezzo16]

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

[Razi]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/56/l_7975cf3373694eb9ace5d989f28c1195.jpg
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]

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

[4DOOR_LIFE]

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]

what is this car going to do

[JAYTRON]

what is this car going to do

Oh I dunno, maybe like DRIVE and stuff?

[psychos13]

Oh nice it still looks clean tho

I seen your vert it's sick you go too the meet on del amo and lakewood

[98_240sx_se]

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

thank you. it took some practice lol

[DreEzed]

What wheels are you running if you don't mind me asking?

[rob22]

What wheels are you running if you don't mind me asking?

those are xxr 521's 18x10+25 probably with a 10mm spacer.

[matts13vert]

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

Thanks, the welds are all thanks to Alex. He did a great job on the manifold I am very happy with the outcome. If anyone want the same manifold pm him. (98_240sx_se)

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

Thanks man. I hope you go RB that would sound so nice. :)

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/56/l_7975cf3373694eb9ace5d989f28c1195.jpg
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.

NICE!! I like it, it does look stealthy! What did you use for the turbo intake piping?

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

Thanks!

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.

Haha, I was hoping to make someone have to take a second look. Thanks, thats how I am with my car I do everything right the first time so I wont have to do it again.

what is this car going to do

Daily Drive

Oh nice it still looks clean tho

I seen your vert it's sick you go too the meet on del amo and lakewood

Thanks, Yea I do. Have we met?

thank you. it took some practice lol

You know your welding Alex. Props on the very neat welds.

What wheels are you running if you don't mind me asking?
those are xxr 521's 18x10+25 probably with a 10mm spacer.

XXR 521
18x10 +0
18x10-5

A few pics with the amigos of my vert after a BBQ at Rynerson. Pics from infamous21.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5259545147_44c4e09ed6_b.jpg
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[Fortitude]

Pictures are thug as fuck.

[4DOOR_LIFE]

shit is harrrd im not gonna lie.

good shit bro.

wish more young people would build cars seriously. rather than throwing useless roof racks, sticker bombs, and retarded camber on every other car.

[98_240sx_se]

You know your welding Alex. Props on the very neat welds.



thank you man, i take pride in my work. obviously, you do too!

Pictures are thug as fuck.

^^ lol

[mkezzo16]

Mobbin in the vert ..gotta love it

[psychos13]

I dnt think so I'm one of rays friends I always show up with my friend in a white prelude

[Martino]

Dope shit.

I pictured a haggard stock looking vert...I retracked that thought the second I saw your rolling shot. Impressed to say the least.

[STEEZxIT]

how tall is the guy on the back seat? lol he looks comfortable in there.. but yeah... clean man..

[hellion240sx]

damn this car is sexy inside and out!!! awesome job on the stealth. that is what I plan to do with mines as well.dd, some events. Just for fun. you could always go front mount and paint it black. use a small battery in the front so you donb't have to relocate. Well thats what my plans are :)

[matts13vert]

Pictures are thug as fuck.

Thanks man Hector (infamous21) is a killer photographer.

shit is harrrd im not gonna lie.

good shit bro.

wish more young people would build cars seriously. rather than throwing useless roof racks, sticker bombs, and retarded camber on every other car.

Thanks. Thats the way I think too. I see alot more shit boxes nowadays. :(

I dnt think so I'm one of rays friends I always show up with my friend in a white prelude

I'll be sure to meet you Monday.

Dope shit.

I pictured a haggard stock looking vert...I retracked that thought the second I saw your rolling shot. Impressed to say the least.

Lmao at the haggard comment. Thanks I'm happy you like it.

how tall is the guy on the back seat? lol he looks comfortable in there.. but yeah... clean man..

LMFAO!!! Kyle is like 5'5" haha he's a little man. :P

damn this car is sexy inside and out!!! awesome job on the stealth. that is what I plan to do with mines as well.dd, some events. Just for fun. you could always go front mount and paint it black. use a small battery in the front so you donb't have to relocate. Well thats what my plans are :)

Thanks I try to keep it clean. Yea I might up to a front mount in the future but I'm so happy with the stealth right now it's hard to change haha

[J.V.Hyper16Valve]

Looks good man!!!

[Razi]

NICE!! I like it, it does look stealthy! What did you use for the turbo intake piping?

Haha thanks.
The intake is a jumble of random Hyundai parts. :hs:
I have an SR intake here, just need the intake box, but it's so hard to find!

Great car man! I love it. Keep up the awesome work!

[jacobs13]

damn that things clean, ive seen it around im in long beach too

[haro_ryder90]

matt your car is dope!and this setup is awesomee...one day i will have a setup like yours X) glad to see ur still rockin my old seat!haha

[rob22]

what oil line kit did you go with.?

[psychos13]

Hopefully I go last week I didn't show up.....

Will the meet still be going on even tho it rains?

[haro_ryder90]

i want to go too but i don't think anyone is gonna wanna stand around in the pouring rain-_- lol rain go away!!!!

[matts13vert]

Looks good man!!!

Thanks!

Haha thanks.
The intake is a jumble of random Hyundai parts. :hs:
I have an SR intake here, just need the intake box, but it's so hard to find!

Great car man! I love it. Keep up the awesome work!

I like the you figured out a way to use the factory ka airbox. Yea lol the boxes are so hard to find luckily i found a guy on here selling one and swooped up on it! Thanks for the compliments and I will.

damn that things clean, ive seen it around im in long beach too

Thanks, next time you see me around honk or say hi. :)

matt your car is dope!and this setup is awesomee...one day i will have a setup like yours X) glad to see ur still rockin my old seat!haha

Thanks Chris! If you ever need help with yours lmk. Haha your seat is legit man of course I'm still rockin it ha

what oil line kit did you go with.?

I pieced it together lol. From the oil press port: nissport oil press adapter, 1/8npt to 3an, 3an ss oil line, 3an to 4an, 4an banjo fitting with .62" restrictor.

Hopefully I go last week I didn't show up.....

Will the meet still be going on even tho it rains?

I dont think so.

i want to go too but i don't think anyone is gonna wanna stand around in the pouring rain-_- lol rain go away!!!!

I know rain rain go away lol

[mikerbike]

Does this position the turbo so factory elbow and DP can be used?

[psychos13]

Dam hopefully it stops raining tonite

[My240sx]

dang your s13 looks super clean. Makes me want a vert haha. If you dont mind me asking, how much did that SR exhaust manifold cost you after getting it modified and all that?

[usdm180sx]

Damn that's sexy. Nuthin' more sexy than a slammed vert with gangster wheels done with gangster offsets. You should have blotted out your license plate though.

[shoguner]

How well does those welds hold up on the cast iron?

[dex]

omg... car is insane.. I love it

[imverus]

what aero kit is that?

[ETHANOLED SR]

Good Job! Clean and stock looking!

[Couped_up'd]

Your engine bay is what japan should have sent us.

[Sideways_blksr20]

Are you using the stock KA Ecu?? What did you use to tune it for the injectors and maf??

[fckillerbee]

i'm sorry..i noticed you said something about formula d season....

you plan to compete in this car?

[matts13vert]

Does this position the turbo so factory elbow and DP can be used?

I have no idea since I'm not using the factory elbow and DP. I had no issues using the ~3" Greddy Elbow, but did have clearance issues using the 3" DP (it would hit the body).

dang your s13 looks super clean. Makes me want a vert haha. If you dont mind me asking, how much did that SR exhaust manifold cost you after getting it modified and all that?

Thanks, you should get one haha. I was pretty much Alex's guinea pig, my manifold was the first he had done so he quoted me a cheaper price of $95, thats including shipping both ways. It may cost a little more now, but if you want a definitive price you should PM him.

Damn that's sexy. Nuthin' more sexy than a slammed vert with gangster wheels done with gangster offsets. You should have blotted out your license plate though.

Thanks man! You are right. fml.

How well does those welds hold up on the cast iron?

It's actually cast steel and they have held up great so far, I expect them to last a very long time.

omg... car is insane.. I love it

Thanks!

what aero kit is that?

Vertex front and sides, Supermade rear.

Good Job! Clean and stock looking!

Thanks you!

Your engine bay is what japan should have sent us.

I know right. haha

Are you using the stock KA Ecu?? What did you use to tune it for the injectors and maf??

Tuned by R.S. Enthalpy. Perfect AFR's during idle, cruise, and WOT. Love it.

i'm sorry..i noticed you said something about formula d season....

you plan to compete in this car?

You did? Where?
No, I have no idea where you got this info from.

[Highway Riding]

Very clean looking

[RyanS13]

Reaaaal clean man. I see your car always over here by my house. We live pretty close to each other.

[fckillerbee]

You did? Where?
No, I have no idea where you got this info from.

ahhh....read it wrong...."on your way to formula d"

i read it as...well i'm sure you get the idea.

cool setup none the less....power numbers yet?

[gzer750]

mosdef a sick vert. post some more pics for us fellow vert guys.

[Vicious Beaner!]

Your engine bay is what japan should have sent us.


+1 woulda been awssssomeee

[98_240sx_se]

How well does those welds hold up on the cast iron?

the welds hold up great. i give a one year guarantee on the work. even though i have complete confidence that it will last MUCH MUCH longer!

[matts13vert]

Very clean looking

Thanks man

Reaaaal clean man. I see your car always over here by my house. We live pretty close to each other.

Thanks dude! I see you around too lol. Sorry I didnt say hi last time I saw you on cherry and artesia, this happened lol.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1357.snc4/162943_156238747755252_100001073846338_295958_7651 293_n.jpg

I was smoking up the 91 lol

ahhh....read it wrong...."on your way to formula d"

i read it as...well i'm sure you get the idea.

cool setup none the less....power numbers yet?

.....................

It's all good. Not yet but I will post as soon as I get them.

mosdef a sick vert. post some more pics for us fellow vert guys.

Thanks!

More pics from the BBQ
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[98_240sx_se]

very clean matt. i like your rear bumper. which one is it, looks similar to the rocket bunny one..

[driftsilvias13]

Looks clean! I always wanted a vert. Did those xxr 521s come polished or did you get them polished?

[matts13vert]

very clean matt. i like your rear bumper. which one is it, looks similar to the rocket bunny one..

Thanks Alex. Its a Supermade Instant Gentleman.

Looks clean! I always wanted a vert. Did those xxr 521s come polished or did you get them polished?

Thanks, I bought them that way from nlmotoring, a little pricier than the flat black but imo look much better.

[ixfxi]

INSTANT GENTLEMAN



jesus

[s14freak93901]

thats a damn clean KA-T setup.

[98_240sx_se]

hmm interesting, i have never seen/heard of one before

[jbretz]

im curious on your wheel setup... im sure it was stated in the build somewhere but i was wondering the specs. im assuming 18x10's?

[matts13vert]

im curious on your wheel setup... im sure it was stated in the build somewhere but i was wondering the specs. im assuming 18x10's?

specs are
18x10 0 offset 245/35 FRT
18x10 -5 offset 245/40 RR

[hellion240sx]

don't know if i read it or not, but what did you do to make them fit? roll? pull? spacers? c/o's do you have on there? mulltilink?

[matts13vert]

don't know if i read it or not, but what did you do to make them fit? roll? pull? spacers? c/o's do you have on there? mulltilink?

Front:
Rolled the fronts, hammered in all lips inside the wheel well, Max negative camber and added a few more degrees of neg camber with eccentric bolts on the spindle.

Rear:
Rolled and pulled 15mm, Max negative camber with Megan v1 Ruca's and eccentric bolts. Other multilink, SPL traction rods, Isis toe rods.

Lowered on Cusco coils.

[jbretz]

hows the tire wear? i love the stance and everything about the vert for some reason.

[Houseof1817]

Probably not too bad, that is if you are away from the drudgery of the highway and clutch kicks.

[matts13vert]

My rear dz101's are almost bald on 1" of the inside tread, they lasted from sept '10 til now. Ive gone thru many fronts, not because of wear but because I kept changing my sizing but honestly to me its not that bad. And I drive my car ALOT, it's my only car and daily driven.

[spooled240]

it's amazing how good those wheels look lol

[Razi]

The shine will blow you away in person haha.

Matt, did the KA MAF bolt right up to the SR intake?
I might be picking up an SR box soon. I also just bought an SR manifold. Dun dun dun....

[Tantwoforty]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/56/l_7975cf3373694eb9ace5d989f28c1195.jpg
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.
I think i might have taken that picture razi.
super hot.
it inspired me to do a ka-t
so i did this :
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs082.snc4/35456_483245949800_681149800_5440992_3309748_n.jpg

not exactly stock looking. but its just a t25/370/n60.
hows yours feel?
as far as power and such

[Ceepo]

I really dig this car, its looks fantastic, keep it up :D

[Razi]

Nice looking clean dude!
Is it close to being done?

Mine feels really good.
Last week, I unhooked the swirl valve's vacuum hose so the butterflys always stay open and now the boost comes on nice and smooth.

[yetijeff]

looks really clean! good work. are u not running a bov? or am i blind

[wacko2]

seen ur vert couple time..... looks clean

[angeldunk707]

SLEEPER!!! nice look

[matts13vert]

it's amazing how good those wheels look lol

They look even better, In my opinion they are the best xxr wheels they made.

The shine will blow you away in person haha.

Matt, did the KA MAF bolt right up to the SR intake?
I might be picking up an SR box soon. I also just bought an SR manifold. Dun dun dun....

I used the N60 maf and did not bolt up directly, I dont know if the stock ka one will. Nice hit up Alex to get it welded!

I really dig this car, its looks fantastic, keep it up :D

Thanks, I will!
I'm thinking a custom made roll cage is next. :)

Nice looking clean dude!
Is it close to being done?



Mine feels really good.
Last week, I unhooked the swirl valve's vacuum hose so the butterflys always stay open and now the boost comes on nice and smooth.

If you ever take your intake mani off again you should go s14 upper, they dont have the butterfly's.

looks really clean! good work. are u not running a bov? or am i blind

Thanks! Yea it has a Blitz DD which i recirculated for stealthiness.

seen ur vert couple time an looks clean

Thanks.

SLEEPER!!! nice look

Thanks!

[98_240sx_se]

yo razi, i got one too and one more on the way. so i will start pumping these out. thanks matt

[KrazyS13]

Love the vert, and love your stealthy ka-t setup!

Did you have to do any hammering to the inside of the front fender well due to rubbing? I'm gonna pick me up some 18x10's and I really want to keep factory sheet metal. Trying to get an idea of whats involved. I appreciate any help.

[matts13vert]

Love the vert, and love your stealthy ka-t setup!

Did you have to do any hammering to the inside of the front fender well due to rubbing? I'm gonna pick me up some 18x10's and I really want to keep factory sheet metal. Trying to get an idea of whats involved. I appreciate any help.

Thanks KrazyS13

Yea I did have to do some hammering to the wells. Lowering it even more when I changed to 35's didn't help. I rub at full lock right at the front of the well, but oh well its all part of the game. I'm like you trying to keep as much factory metal as possible. I only started rubbing at full lock when I switched to 245/35 back when I had 225/40 I wouldn't rub the tubs because I had less camber, the amount of negative camber up front will affect your tire clearance.

[KrazyS13]

Thanks KrazyS13

Yea I did have to do some hammering to the wells. Lowering it even more when I changed to 35's didn't help. I rub at full lock right at the front of the well, but oh well its all part of the game. I'm like you trying to keep as much factory metal as possible. I only started rubbing at full lock when I switched to 245/35 back when I had 225/40 I wouldn't rub the tubs because I had less camber, the amount of negative camber up front will affect your tire clearance.

Well its good to hear that there weren't any major issues fitting them. I'm definitely preparing to whip out the BFH and go to town with the fender well. I'm not gonna cry if I rub some, like you said thats just part of the game. I am going to try to avoid it as much as possible though. Would you say that the 225/40 or a 225/35 would be a better choice up front to avoid rubbing(or maybe a 235/35-40)? Do you have any pics with it on the 225's?

Thanks for your help Matt, I really appreciate it.

[chiboy002]

just wondering matt,

do you need a special downpipe for a turbo set up or can i use the one i have (rare exhaust idk where to find something that would fit)

[rob22]

im curious to know how your using the blitz bov.
did you you just block off the stock bov on the smic.?
if soo how.?

[matts13vert]

Well its good to hear that there weren't any major issues fitting them. I'm definitely preparing to whip out the BFH and go to town with the fender well. I'm not gonna cry if I rub some, like you said thats just part of the game. I am going to try to avoid it as much as possible though. Would you say that the 225/40 or a 225/35 would be a better choice up front to avoid rubbing(or maybe a 235/35-40)? Do you have any pics with it on the 225's?

Thanks for your help Matt, I really appreciate it.

]I would go 225/35 up front I highly doubt you will have any problems with that. Here is a pic of 225/40 up front. This pic was when i had 18x10 +10 front 18x10 +5 rear slightly negative camber in the front.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1069/5110105949_5985d7e044_b.jpg


just wondering matt,

do you need a special downpipe for a turbo set up or can i use the one i have (rare exhaust idk where to find something that would fit)

I dont know what brand my DP is but it was hitting my underbody, I have no idea of DP's variate in size and fitment so I would say to try and use yours and if doesnt work, get it modified to work.

[matts13vert]

im curious to know how your using the blitz bov.
did you you just block off the stock bov on the smic.?
if soo how.?

I'll post some pics of it tomorrow Rob.

[Razi]

just wondering matt,

do you need a special downpipe for a turbo set up or can i use the one i have (rare exhaust idk where to find something that would fit)
The KA's exhaust ports sit 2" higher than the SR, so most turbo downpipes will hit the body.
I had to get my 3" downpipe modified so I could fit it on my car.

[ROOSEY]

nice im repping a white vert too mayne!! yours is looking nasty

[240slowpoke]

scrub a dub dub ! hahaha i like that shit came out clean!

[matts13vert]

The KA's exhaust ports sit 2" higher than the SR, so most turbo downpipes will hit the body.
I had to get my 3" downpipe modified so I could fit it on my car.

Thanks for the input Razi.

nice im repping a white vert too mayne!! yours is looking nasty

Thanks!
Nice got any pics of it? I always like seeing verts being worked on.

scrub a dub dub ! hahaha i like that shit came out clean!

AHAHA all thanks to you Garrett. lol

I liked this shot just wanted to post it up :)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5259542257_67a4586392_b.jpg

Powered by Garrett haha
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1358.snc4/163000_154887817890345_100001073846338_289824_3897 750_n.jpg

[ROOSEY]

ill send you some pics! vert love<3

[ms!3]

You need a cage dude, still looks kinda girly. Some bars should man it up.

[matts13vert]

ill send you some pics! vert love<3

Dude your car is nice!

You need a cage dude, still looks kinda girly. Some bars should man it up.

I had one for a while but got rid of it, my buddy is gonna make me a custom cage soon I'll post it up once It's done.

[CleanAndLegit]

damn doode i love your car doode ima be pulling kat too and i plan on running a similar set up stealth wise whats your gas to mile now? and dyno yet>?

[rob22]

got any pics of how you did the bov set up yet.? :)

[infam0us21]

car looks sick!!! good job

[3411]

i love that manifold if i wasnt on the other end of the country i would get one :(

[Reexx13]

mad props! clean setup broo! still didnt get to see it in person since jays cuz it was dark :/

[matts13vert]

damn doode i love your car doode ima be pulling kat too and i plan on running a similar set up stealth wise whats your gas to mile now? and dyno yet>?

Hey dude thanks, nice no doubt yours is gonna be legit! gas mileage is not too bad. 18-20mpg if i take it easy on the throttle. I'm gonna be dyno'ing it in february.

got any pics of how you did the bov set up yet.? :)

Yes I do. :)
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20110104/b_195638.jpg
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20110104/b_195616.jpg
http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20110104/b_195627.jpg


i love that manifold if i wasnt on the other end of the country i would get one :(

Alex is ok with shipping! PM him and get one done!

car looks sick!!! good job

Thanks man, I've been using your pics everywhere, they're so sick!! lol

mad props! clean setup broo! still didnt get to see it in person since jays cuz it was dark :/

Thanks Rex, You'll see it soon my man, you still go to the thursday meets?

[shreeveco]

Hey, man.

I'm looking at getting some 17x10 -5 for the front of my coupe and I'm trying to figure out which tire to go with, using willtheyfit.com and your car as a comparison.

My question is, have you run a 235/40 up front with this setup? I want the most tire I can fit in the front for better grip whilst sliding, but I can't be rubbin'.

[matts13vert]

Hey, man.

I'm looking at getting some 17x10 -5 for the front of my coupe and I'm trying to figure out which tire to go with, using willtheyfit.com and your car as a comparison.

My question is, have you run a 235/40 up front with this setup? I want the most tire I can fit in the front for better grip whilst sliding, but I can't be rubbin'.

That site is awesome!
Only tires i have run were 215/45, 225/40, and my current 245/35. Both 215 and 225 had great clearance and would tuck nicely under the fender. I think 225/40 would be your best bet, or 235/40 with more negative camber.

[shreeveco]

Yeah it is! I just found out about it recently, and just in time to buy new wheels!

I think I'll try 235/40 with more negative camber. I'm maxed out in the front now, but I've been meaning to slot my coilovers for quite some time. Gotta get that wheel straight up and down at full lock.

But yeah, like I said, I want as much tire as I can fit in the front, for the best grip, plus I'll be rocking used tires only in the rear. I don't want to have a gnarly rake when I mount a 245/45 or something huge like that back there.

Here's video of my current setup - In Cars on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/14449508) (black coupe). I'm going for a similar look, just with bigger wheels...

[Reexx13]

i usually have work on thursday nights..but ill try to make it out there soon :)

[Imarvin240]

such a clean car. really well done, man

[mdc240]

This is freakin nice!

[matts13vert]

Yeah it is! I just found out about it recently, and just in time to buy new wheels!

I think I'll try 235/40 with more negative camber. I'm maxed out in the front now, but I've been meaning to slot my coilovers for quite some time. Gotta get that wheel straight up and down at full lock.

But yeah, like I said, I want as much tire as I can fit in the front, for the best grip, plus I'll be rocking used tires only in the rear. I don't want to have a gnarly rake when I mount a 245/45 or something huge like that back there.

Here's video of my current setup - In Cars on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/14449508) (black coupe). I'm going for a similar look, just with bigger wheels...

What wheels are you buying? Yeah i'd go 235 as well, Try using eccentric bolts (camber bolts) they work really well! oh alright i understand what you mean by rake with different sized tires.

SICK video lol song was perfect!! what did you use for editing? i'm planning to make a video like that as well with stanced cars and if you could give me some tips it would be awesome!

Thanks



i usually have work on thursday nights..but ill try to make it out there soon :)

Alright i went last Thursday, shit was dead like someone came to target's parking lot and killed everyone.

such a clean car. really well done, man

Thanks you sir!

This is freakin nice!

Thank you too!



You know if any of you have questions regarding my set-up or anything else feel free to ask.

[Sergio180sx]

daaamn man i dont like ka-t's but man i love yours and your whole car is super chill

[matts13vert]

^^ Thanks man I'm happy with the outcome and the positive feed back!

[shreeveco]

What wheels are you buying? Yeah i'd go 235 as well, Try using eccentric bolts (camber bolts) they work really well! oh alright i understand what you mean by rake with different sized tires.

SICK video lol song was perfect!! what did you use for editing? i'm planning to make a video like that as well with stanced cars and if you could give me some tips it would be awesome!

Thanks

I'm getting 526s with 25mm spacers in front and I already have ~30mm spacers in the rear. I'm thinking either eccentric bolts or notching my lower brackets. I guess eccentric bolts would be the better way to go. The rears should fit perfect though.

Thanks, man! I use a Macbook Pro 4 with Final Cut Pro 6. You can see more of my videos here - Justin Shreeve on Vimeo (http://Vimeo.com/ShreeveFilms)

Yeah, I can give you some pointers. What do you need to know?

[shreeveco]

Oh, I've got another question for you. Where did you get your eccentric bolts? Online or in person? I figure I could find them locally, but I wanted to know if there was a reputable place that I could order from online that you've already dealt with, so I know it's legit. Let me know!

[rob22]

im selling a similar stock looking ka-t set up.
check out my for sale thread.!

[matts13vert]

Oh, I've got another question for you. Where did you get your eccentric bolts? Online or in person? I figure I could find them locally, but I wanted to know if there was a reputable place that I could order from online that you've already dealt with, so I know it's legit. Let me know!

online, i used the obx ones off ebay. they are 10.9 grade so i trusted them and are great so far! OBX Camber Kit Nissan 200sx 240sx Sentra Front & Rear - eBay (item 150545208983 end time Jan-17-11 21:55:23 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-Camber-Kit-Nissan-200sx-240sx-Sentra-Front-Rear-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem230d319697QQitemZ15054 5208983QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries#ht_1569wt_941)


im selling a similar stock looking ka-t set up.
check out my for sale thread.!

nice i'll be sure to tell people about it.

[shreeveco]

Sweet! I'ma order 'em right now! Thanks, man.

[90white240]

What exhaust do you have?

[lexlaxlux]

clear your inbox so i can pm you back

[s14canyoncity]

OP::NICE!!!, how did you route the oil/coolant line.

Who ever Alex is PM me. I'm looking to do a similar set up on the manifold.

[matts13vert]

Check out this video guys! It doesn't relate to my turbo, but it does relate to my build thread.... :p Lemme know what you guys think..... We did this just for fun. Possibly more videos on the way... :drama:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RythKx-mBJg

[KaminaSan]

Check out this video guys! It doesn't relate to my turbo, but it does relate to my build thread.... :p Lemme know what you guys think..... We did this just for fun. Possibly more videos on the way... :drama:




YouTube - S13s Repping Long Beach (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RythKx-mBJg)
Fuck dude, this makes me want a vert so bad.

[s13silvia_R]

Matt your vert is bad ass bro.
I just recently picked up a vert and this is how I want my vert to look like.
I am contemplating whether to stay KA or go RB25.

Keep up the good work. Keep it gangsta :keke:

[Zenki_Kouki.5]

Im doing the exact setup but with a tubular mani and t28
wondering if did anything with the timing and how is the engine holding up.
badasss build btw

[Tantwoforty]

This thing is sex.. it makes my ka-t cry to be running

[DS562]

ugh, so gross. i hate your car ;)

[matts13vert]

Shit this thread is old... anways.. update on the super stock build is that it is still 100% running in perfect order! :D Badass Inc. Manifold is still holding up great! no cracks or leaks of any kind.. Alex did some seriously badass work.

Its been over a year now and the Enthalpy tune was perfect.. all my AFR's are in the range they need to be in, i could not be happier with this tune. :)

I will however be redoing my KA-T setup for this year (2012).
Basic parts list for new set up are:
-Aem EMS... Purchased
-20g turbo... Purchased
-SARD 850cc injectors... Purchased
-Air to water intercooler
-ARP headstuds.. Purchased
-Wiseco pistons (.040 over)... Purchased
-Eagle rods.. Purchased
-Clevite main and rod bearings.. purchased
-Felpro full gasket set.. purchased
-248/248 cams.. Purchased
-Chromoly RB flywheel.. Purchased
-6 puck sprung 350z clutch.. Purchased
-Brian Crower SS exhaust valves.. Purchased
-Brian Crower SS intake valves... Purchased
-Brian Crower dual valve spring kit w/ titanium retainers.. Purchased
-Brian Crower valve guides.. Purchased
-Turbonetics water/meth injection kit.. Purchased

Power goal is 350whp at 15-20psi on 91 pump +meth injection. ;)

I will be updating this thread as my build comes along!

Heres a video of my last event at WSIR, with my buddy Jeremy, on the current KA-T set up.

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[chriskilla2]

did u tap the oil pan for the turbo?

[w0nderbr3ad]

How'd you bolt the n60 maf to the sr airbox ?


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[TheClutchKicker]

Simple and good how much power you think you putting out?

[rastaman]

Great work man this is what I am going for..

[matts13vert]

did u tap the oil pan for the turbo?

Yes, this is pretty much a must for the oil drain. I tapped it out of the way of the A/C compressor so I have fully functioning A/C.

How'd you bolt the n60 maf to the sr airbox ?


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It wasnt easy.. I had to drill one new hole and use a bolt and nut. I will get pics soon.

Simple and good how much power you think you putting out?

With a setup like this around 200+whp at 7psi.

[Howie Felter Snatch]

Cheers Matts13vert!

Your KA-t setup is mental! I like it :)

I have a quick question for you. I noticed you got that solid steering rack bushing & the JGS rubber engine mounts.. Do you feel any vibrations through the steering wheel at idle? I'm trying to get a feel for how it will behave when I get my solid engine mounts and that solid steering rack bushing by trying to understand how your 'softer' setup feels. Curious if my the fillings in my teeth will be rattled out at idle lol.

[SaNTi]

Good Shit, Matt. Looking forward to the updates.

[matts13vert]

Cheers Matts13vert!

Your KA-t setup is mental! I like it :)

I have a quick question for you. I noticed you got that solid steering rack bushing & the JGS rubber engine mounts.. Do you feel any vibrations through the steering wheel at idle? I'm trying to get a feel for how it will behave when I get my solid engine mounts and that solid steering rack bushing by trying to understand how your 'softer' setup feels. Curious if my the fillings in my teeth will be rattled out at idle lol.

Thanks man!
No honestly you dont get much vibration through the mounts.. when new the JGS are stiff but after they break in it gets MUCH better. If you get solid anything harder than rubber you will get tons of vibration IMO just go with the JGS mounts my engine moves max 1/4" side to side maybe less That's with a STOCK trans mount which will be soon swapped for a PEAK performance poly mount.

Good Shit, Matt. Looking forward to the updates.

Thanks Santi!

[matts13vert]

Got some more shit ordered since i started posting here again. :wavey:

I got my Boost control solenoid, Ordered .040" over Wiseco pistons and Eagle rods, got the 20g turbo, and through my good friend Jeremy I got a Turbonetics water/methanol injection system.

So after some research I decided not to convert and run on e85 for various reasons. The new set up will run on 91 pump gas and a 50/50 mix of water/meth injection, which should give me the same benefits as running e85, but without all the cons of e85.
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120211/b_195628.jpg

So as a result my new injectors will be 750cc and I will most likely be keeping the 255lph walbro I currently have.

Ordered my (actually 3 sets for Jeremy, my GF, and myself) pistons and rods through real street performance and should arrive anytime this week.

As for the boost control solenoid, another good friend of mine gave me a good tip lol. A company called MAC makes air valves which is the SAME solenoid AEM rebrands and marks up the price a fuck ton! I ended getting it on ebay for $15 brand new and is the exact same as the AEM boost control solenoid. :D

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120211/b_195721.jpg

A few months back I bought a Greddy Informeter touch which last weekend I traded for a gsp 20g turbo. I figured since so many people have had good luck with the 18g on sr and ka's so I'm gonna give the 20g a go. Since I will be running the AEM EMS I will also be using their serial datastream gauge which basically makes the informeter impractical, so bye bye it went.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374282_277626582283134_100001073846338_795045_9474 90750_n.jpg


Here a pic of my current parts pile minus the pistons and rods which havent arrived.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120211/b_195649.jpg

Over the weekend I decided to pull my KA out and put it on an engine stand to begin the tear down. Less than 2 hours and a bunch of shenanigans later its out!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396408_320952564617202_100001073846338_906422_1477 065219_n.jpg

[SR Skid_Kid]

be sure to post pics of the progress on a regular basis as things move along... this build is one that gets me excites :bigok:

[cbcm2435]

they are the same company, but the aem one is 12v not 24v, i dont know if you will be able to run that off of an aem ecu with it being a 24v solenoid

[matts13vert]

be sure to post pics of the progress on a regular basis as things move along... this build is one that gets me excites :bigok:

Will do!!

they are the same company, but the aem one is 12v not 24v, i dont know if you will be able to run that off of an aem ecu with it being a 24v solenoid

hate to admit it but your right!! lol fml I cant believe i overlooked that :duh:

New 12v one will be ordered soon!

[s13 @ fullboost]

awesome man I digg your vert like where your taking things How long to you plan to have the car down for?

[Imarvin240]

how do you like the turbonetics water/meth kit? i have an aem one but just curious as to the quality of the turbonetics one.

[jrvelasco]

Sell me ur Old setup

[matts13vert]

awesome man I digg your vert like where your taking things How long to you plan to have the car down for?

Thanks man. Should be down for another couple weeks. Gonna drop the motor in with this current turbo set up and hard break in the bottom end.. then throw on the new setup and get it tuned.

how do you like the turbonetics water/meth kit? i have an aem one but just curious as to the quality of the turbonetics one.

No review on it just yet but stay tuned and i will post up and honest review when its all installed and tuned!

Sell me ur Old setup

Got 2 buyers for the only setup if they flake your next.


Update!

Pistons and rods just arrived! :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/427560_325011757544616_100001073846338_915224_1103 317610_n.jpg

My ka tear down will begin tomorrow!

[TheClutchKicker]

If you don't kind me asking what was the reason for making it look OEM?

Legal problems where your located.

Or just by choice?

[Tantwoforty]

I loved your car from the first time i saw it!
I have almost the same setup, not so sleeper though :/ how dose it feel to drive? hows the power band with the t25?

mine so far:
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/420848_10150631538139801_681149800_8817528_1399206 128_n.jpg

[FU12]

If you don't kind me asking what was the reason for making it look OEM?

Legal problems where your located.

Or just by choice?
Legal reasons probably played a big roll in going with a sleeper setup. Cali smog laws are crazy and no one wants to get sent to a ref over it,

[xtopgun32x]

the custom manifold work looks good but i bet you dont get more than 5000 miles out of it before the welds go. im still giving props but just sayin haha. and in the end if you do have to go with an aftermarket mani dont get ISIS or Megan cuz they last about 1000 miles if not less before they go. just my personal experiences haha. Only manifold i havent broke on my SR setup is the Tomei Expreme, however I haven't tried the HKS but that one costs an arm and a leg.

[Chris28]

If it was welded correctly it's not going to fail. I ran an ebay bottom mount manifold for 4 years, well over 1000 miles, and never had a problem with it. Maybe you were doing it wrong?

Definitely an awesome setup OP, parts list looks great. You shouldn't have any problem meeting your power goals.

[matts13vert]

the custom manifold work looks good but i bet you dont get more than 5000 miles out of it before the welds go. im still giving props but just sayin haha. and in the end if you do have to go with an aftermarket mani dont get ISIS or Megan cuz they last about 1000 miles if not less before they go. just my personal experiences haha. Only manifold i havent broke on my SR setup is the Tomei Expreme, however I haven't tried the HKS but that one costs an arm and a leg.

Incorrect sir, this manifold has been on my car for almost a year and a half, I have NO flex pipe and I drag my down pipe frequently on speed bumps at school and the welds are still holding up. I must say Alex did a great job welding up the manifold.

I will be re-using this manifold on my next set up.

If it was welded correctly it's not going to fail. I ran an ebay bottom mount manifold for 4 years, well over 1000 miles, and never had a problem with it. Maybe you were doing it wrong?

Definitely an awesome setup OP, parts list looks great. You shouldn't have any problem meeting your power goals.

Well said.
Thanks. Hopefully it will all be done soon.

[aznfab213]

I am loving this build Matt keep up the good work!

[nissanwithattitude]

hurry up and finish this thing matt

[One_love_silvia]

how did you like the SMIC? i hear they heatsoak really bad and don't allow for a lot of horsepower. i'm probably going to be running a setup similar to yours in the future, and i really don't want to run an fmic, as i live in San diego.

[usdm180sx]

Get an s15 SMIC good for 300hp or an ARC but they're rare and cost FMIC money or get a PBM and paint it black

[One_love_silvia]

Get an s15 SMIC good for 300hp or an ARC but they're rare and cost FMIC money or get a PBM and paint it black

i was planning to go the s15 route, but they aren't exactly easy to find. at least i don't know how to find them lol. there's only one on ebay, with a dent in the bottom, and no returns no matter what.

as for the pbm one, it looks nice, but it says it can't work with the ac condenser, and i'm certainly not getting rid of ac. =/

any clue on where to get oem s15 side mounts? i'm not really knowledgeable in the whole "ordering oem jdm parts" things.

[HyperVerbal]

Question! Has anyone tried fitting this application on a s14? Im trying recreate the same desired look but not sure if s13 piping is the best fitting for all the ka-t applications or if its chassi specific. (I.e. s14 sr smic and piping bolts to s14 etc.) Want the best fitting application. Any ideas and or feedback?

[EDacIouSX]

i was planning to go the s15 route, but they aren't exactly easy to find. at least i don't know how to find them lol. there's only one on ebay, with a dent in the bottom, and no returns no matter what.

as for the pbm one, it looks nice, but it says it can't work with the ac condenser, and i'm certainly not getting rid of ac. =/

any clue on where to get oem s15 side mounts? i'm not really knowledgeable in the whole "ordering oem jdm parts" things.

basically nowhere. keep in mind... smics will work if you aren't hardcore on the throttle. if you're drifting you really shouldn't use a SMIC at all, they get heat soaked fairly easily.

[usdm180sx]

^Good point about not drifting on a side mount. Powered by Max used to have a cool FMIC kit for under $300. It was full aluminum and tube and fin. I was talking about that one but oh well. I'm sure they can make another one like it.

[matts13vert]

Alright so I have really been lagging on keeping this thread updated, here is what I have been working on for the past few months.

I honestly lost motivation after the first KA24DET build (May '12) blew at WSIR. (later found out the machine shop fucked up my orginal block, and the pistons didnt like it very much)

The car sat for a few months after that, then I came across a Red Bride Artis II (narrower side bolster on one side, perfect for vert since we have wider door panels) that I have been waiting for for over a year now.
After going to pick it up I regained all my motivation!

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So after the seat the vert got her first car wash. (no engine in this shot)

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Artis II installed.

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A few days later a friend of mine hit me up to trade wheels. I traded him my 18x10 +15 AME TM-02 for his 18x10 +10 Work Bersaglio.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120910/b_214933.jpg

Crappy BFG's on my TM-02's delaminated in one run.
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120910/b_215243.jpg

After all that was sorted out I shifted my attention to the engine work. I came up with a parts list for an oil cooler setup and I got started.

Here we have a 7" Derale fan that I bought off a friend along with a Derale thermostatic fan switch.
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120910/b_213457.jpg

19 row oil cooler was fitted in the passenger side fender area. E-fan was also installed.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120809/115001.jpg

Then later that week I picked up this bad boy from Juan (manonegra). Skullworks oil block, sexy ass piece to complete my full AN oil cooler set up.. no lame spin on adapters.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120810/b_082727.jpg

This was my previous oil feed and pressure gauge setup with a NISsport adapter, a little too messy for this build.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120812/b_145810.jpg

So with all the oil cooler parts purchased I began engine assembly.

Main bearing clearances are well within spec. Crank is lubed up and dropped in.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120805/b_163316.jpg

Checking the crankshaft thrust clearance.

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File fitting the piston rings.

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It's a .040" over Wiseco piston set with Eagle rods. Clevite main and rod bearings went along with them.

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Skullworks oil block installed.

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ARP head studs installed, setting engine to TDC for timinig chain install.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120818/b_133908.jpg

After this I was fiending for a feast. Got some bomb ass freedom dogs.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120818/b_161815.jpg

After the food coma I resumed my work. I began the port and polish on my head.

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I don't have many photos of the intake side, here is the beginning stages of the porting.

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While I was porting the head I figured I might as well gasket match the intake manifold.

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As soon as I finished the port and polish the head was dropped off for Brian crower valve guide, intake & exhaust valve, dual valve spring with TI retainers and 248 cams to be installed and perfected. This is what I got back. :wackit:

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Felpro HG and head torqued to spec. New timing chain set installed.

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Front covers installed.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120910/b_235836.jpg

Gatorback belts were recommended by a friend. (i love them!)

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New OEM core plugs installed.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120819/b_122831.jpg

Long block ready to go, 350z stg 3 6 puck paired with a 14lb RB flywheel is visible. :)

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120819/b_190153.jpg

Minty Fresh engine.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120819/b_190235.jpg

Engine was dropped in that ^^ day. The next morning I finally installed my Peak Performance tranny mount that has been sitting for months.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120820/b_143633.jpg

Ignore leaky speed sensor.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120911/b_000213.jpg

Later that day a friend and I began to cut oil cooler line to length and assemble with the Aeroquip Push-lock hose ends. (pain in the ass, but worth it!) We ended up installing the oil filter relocation, oil cooler, and thermostat that night.

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Here the thermostatic switch is wired in.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120911/b_000024.jpg

I also ended up swapping my KA Mishimoto radiator for a SR Sonic motor, reason being my old KA rad wouldnt do shit to keep my engine cool on hot ass track days. I never cared much for the crappy design of the inlet and outlet being on the same side so I decided to use the SR rad which has the inlet and outlet on opposite sides.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/786137/20120730/b_163150.jpg

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Since ive been running the SR radiator I have not had one incident of overheating even in dead stopped LA traffic, AC on full blast, and on a hot day. :x:

[godrifttoday]

Who u send your head to? How much, if u dont mind?

[matts13vert]

Who u send your head to? How much, if u dont mind?

K&A Head Masters in Fullerton, they did an awesome job! I'm very impressed by their quality of work! Total for R&R: valve guides, valve stem seals, intake valves, exhaust valves, dual valve springs, shimming to proper spec, and a valve job was $290.


I have been driving the car for about 2 weeks now and have put about 600 miles on the rebuild with no issues.

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[nevertheless]

Love this vert! Glad the rebuild is holding up.

[matts13vert]

Love this vert! Glad the rebuild is holding up.

Thanks!
Not a doubt it my mind that it will last a very long and happy boosted life. I made damn sure this block was good, and it is. (within 1/2 of factory tolerances)

[future]

I can only hope my vert can be this cool lol

[airhead]

looking good

[Pinggg]

That oil cooler setup looks legit, bump.

[xxRaika562xx]

Your Car and built inspires and motivates me to go all out on my silvia coupe! A lot of respect !

[Irresistible]

I enjoyed looking through this. Just out of curiosity, after all that stuff, does the car still pass smog or whatever emission testing you guys have?

[SharkMan]

Wow... pure sex bro nice job. She looks oh so clean. I like the oil cooler set up, sick.

[Lukasss]

Dis car be cool in person.
Good job man, glad to see its up and going again

[yaldizzle]

i wish the pictures still worked! :(

[yetijeff]

Dope ass vert 👍

[BuddhaS13]

Sickest vert on the map right now! One question, how do you get it to pass smog? Any problems there? I will be coming back from deployment and back to SoCal and need advice.

[matts13vert]

UPDATE!!

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It's almost been two years since my last update. Let me fill you in on how I got into welding/fabrication before we get to the pictures.

I've always wanted to learn how to fabricate, so I learned the basics at Cerritos College in early 2013. By the end of my first semester, Richard and I started Street Faction (http://www.streetfaction.bigcartel.com). Within a year and a half, I managed to stay at the top of each of my classes and became a certified Aerospace TIG welder. With this experience, I'm going to be doing all the fab and welding work on my s13 vert. The goal for my car is to be a drift & grip car. I’m hoping to take it to Formula Drift Irwindale and All Star Bash in October 2014.

Now, I'm finally at the point where I'm proud of the quality of work that I put out and I pride myself in everything I do. I have one more semester of Aerospace TIG welding, then I will pursue engineering.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] since my inbox is full on here.

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http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/Matts13vert/Build%20Thread/20140411_184056_RichtoneHDR-1.jpg
April, 11 2014: Pulled my car into the driveway to start the tear down. I will be using a KP GT1 kit for the build.

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I started on the prototype 50mm aluminum overfenders a month prior. I will be styling the body lines similar to those of the FC because they are both aggressive, yet stylish. Expect to see more progress on the aluminum wide body towards the end of the build.

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I picked up some doors from a friend and proceeded to completely gut them.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/Matts13vert/Build%20Thread/20140411_204401.jpg
Even went as far as removing the brace behind the skin.

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S13 convertible doors are 100lbs each before gutting. After gutting coupe doors, they’re only 20lbs each.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/Matts13vert/Build%20Thread/20140411_212306.jpg
Some people may not fully understand just how heavy the vert doors are. I saved 160lbs of weight by swapping to the gutted doors.

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Next step was to pull the fully built KA24DE-T featuring an awesome KAMAK Dynamics TD06-20g at 15psi.

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After a while, I started getting lazy, so I needed some motivation. I got an insider tip from Cosmis Racings that a new wheel was coming soon, so I waited and purchased one of the first sets of the 18x11’s in black chrome. Needless to say that shiny wheels make me happy, so back to work I went.

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Looks like my prototype fenders fit on point with the new wheels just as I planned.

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I ordered over 120ft of DOM tubing to build the cage and front end with.

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I removed the sound deadening using dry ice and isopropyl alcohol.

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Main hoop time. This is my first time building a cage so I’m learning as I go. The hoop is made of 1.75”x.120” DOM, The set back harness bar and diagonal brace are made of 1.5”x.120 and .095” DOM tube all TIG welded together.

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I began laying out the dash brace. I won’t be running forward-down tubes off the main hoop/halo, so I tied directly into the A-pillar area/bulkhead for strength.

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Since I won’t be running forward bars off the hoop, it is very important that I make the main hoop is rigid as possible. I incorporated a To-and-Thru support box design to brace the main hoop in more than one structural plane of the chassis.

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More weight reduction! Since there won't be any rear passengers, I removed the rear seat brace/seat belt assembly and also removed the boxed strut brace because it’s ugly and heavy.

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Next is the intricate door bars. Here I used regular mild steel ERW tube to practice the upper door bar, good thing I did because I had to revise the design before I made the final DOM version.

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Triangles! Since I won’t be utilizing forward down tubes, I need to make the door bars as strong as possible to successfully join the front of the chassis to the rear of the chassis. I’m trying to compensate for the lack of a roof by doing this.

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Here you can see the additional tubular braces that I added to the front and rear of the door bars to tie the entire structure together.

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Welding outdoors sucks because slight breezes can cause these crazy looking colors after welding.

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Driver side door bar is a mirror image.

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Just a rad picture.

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Close up of the tube merge.

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Now that the door bars are pretty much done I can move onto the fun part. The front end.

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With the help of my friend, Zach, we pulled off the upper cowl panel to better route and access the upper frame tubes into the dash bar.

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Fully welded and completed driver side door bars.

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It’s nice to look at it every now and then. My vision is finally becoming a reality.

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Turns out that my friend needed a clean front clip for his s13 hatch so why not give him mine. He came down to help with the removal. I’m always trying to produce quality work so even when it comes to stuff I remove and cut out it isn't half assed.

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We spent a couple hours removing the entire front clip by cutting all the spot welds and placing two specific cuts to the upper rails. It all came of in one clean undamaged piece.

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This is the car’s current state as of today August 1, 2014.


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[Wanabe]

Yooooooooooooooooooo hot fire son

[eastcoaststeeze]

so killer dude, I love the door bars

[tx240ss]

STOP IT RIGHT NOW..... you are making my vert look like shit. can I buy your old roll bar?

[da_crew10]

Props on the skills you've acquired .

[samuelmetalx]

digging this too much. proud to have your fab work on my car, my man

[om3ga]

Damn, very nice to see someone disassembling things legitimately. Awesome build.

[hellion240sx]

Wow. Congratulations on winning everything.

[LBCtoofortee]

Matt is amazing

[HighwaystarJC]

wow now thats some progression

[Banana_Cute]

Nicely done. But OCT 2014
For FD is right a round the corner. Good luck!

[killer240]

That's some nice weld! This is gona be so Gangster, I can't wait to see the front tubed.
I'm so jealous of your zeta 2. It's so clean.

[matts13vert]

UPDATE!!

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August 2, 2014 - After removing the front clip, I went ahead and removed all of the lines and parts from the engine bay along with the wheels and coilovers.

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I wasn’t done removing the rest of the front clip. I spent about half an hour cutting out all the spot welds in tight locations that I wouldn't be able to remove easily after the next step.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140802_201421_RichtoneHDR.jpg

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Now it was time to make a jig that would support the strut tower tops in the exact OEM locations as I build the tubular structure around them. The OEM tops will be thrown away after they have served their purpose. I will be using custom made tops once I design them in Solidworks.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140803_122507.jpg

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I continued to cut spot welds and placed two specific cuts to remove the rest of the front clip.

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Now we get to the fun part, the new front end. I spent about an hour taking all the measurements I needed to make a prototype upper strut support for the passenger side.

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My goal is to gain as much clearance as possible while maintaining better than OEM structural rigidity.

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If you are familiar with the previous stages of my vert, then you know that I love to run it low. This factory upper frame rail has always been the limiting factor. But not anymore because I easily gained 1.5” of clearance above the tire!

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140804_161637.jpg

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Here you can see how it ties into the dash bar, vertical tube, and upper door bar.


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[matts13vert]

Yooooooooooooooooooo hot fire son

Thanks Levi!

so killer dude, I love the door bars

Thanks man!

STOP IT RIGHT NOW..... you are making my vert look like shit. can I buy your old roll bar?

Haha I cant stop, having too much fun building this car the way Ive always wanted to. I sold the old roll bar about a month ago.

Props on the skills you've acquired .

Thank you!

digging this too much. proud to have your fab work on my car, my man

Thanks Sam, you should cruise by one of these days. Thank you for the support!

Damn, very nice to see someone disassembling things legitimately. Awesome build.

Right? It bothers me when things come off it ugly damaged pieces. Thanks!

Wow. Congratulations on winning everything.

What did I win?

Matt is amazing

Thanks!

wow now thats some progression

Little by little its getting there.

Nicely done. But OCT 2014
For FD is right a round the corner. Good luck!

Challenge accepted. Thanks!

That's some nice weld! This is gona be so Gangster, I can't wait to see the front tubed.
I'm so jealous of your zeta 2. It's so clean.

Thanks, check out the new update for the start of the front end! Its actually an Artis II not a Zeta II.

[killer240]

ah yes it is. I didn't see the left side padding does not stick out like the other side.

[Maiku240sxS14]

Wow...this is impressive! Nice work! Curious, you do all this at home? Bending the tubes and notching them?

[matts13vert]

Wow...this is impressive! Nice work! Curious, you do all this at home? Bending the tubes and notching them?

Thanks, I'm trying my best!
Yup! Just my garage, some tools, and a driveway.

[ka-titties]

i've been following your build on instagram. thanks for posting the link to this thread. now i can see full size pics.

[jsu1012]

awesome. count me in on the metal overs when you start making them. take my moneys.

[1on1]

Any plans on making alu s14 fenders?

[matts13vert]

UPDATE!!

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You can see the final DOM versions of the new outer strut supports. They are made of 1.5”x.120” DOM tube.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/IMG_20140807_170847nopm.jpg

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140807_182147_RichtoneHDR.jpg
Next up was to make a wrap around type inner support, which is braced in numerous locations. You can see two of the three braces in this photo, the third brace for each side will be made later on for a specific reason.

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Since the OEM upper frame rail was cut off at the firewall I decided to box it up with a ⅛” plate and add another brace to tie into the original structure. Just a close up of the 65 degree notch and the compound angle miter with no gaps on either end.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140809_211300.jpg
Trying to get as comfortable as possible.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140810_190114_RichtoneHDR.jpg

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So proud of these beads although I still have much to learn!

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After some precise measurements and angle readings I went ahead and cut off the ugly factory rails. I will be replacing them with 2” x 4” x 3/16” steel rectangular tubing. Stay tuned this week for how I splice them into the remaining factory rails.


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[Nezahualcoyotl]

WOW! awesome build do far. Wish I had your skills

[S13MATT]

Looking so sick bro, keep up the great work!

[Lil_D]

jeez matt youre too damn cool!!! looks great i need to take another trip down and see this beast

[KevinEdgar]

Good work man, I'm currently taking Arc welding and can't wait to get to TIG.

[matts13vert]

i've been following your build on instagram. thanks for posting the link to this thread. now i can see full size pics.

You're welcome! Thanks for following the build.

awesome. count me in on the metal overs when you start making them. take my moneys.

Haha soon! let see how the final versions turn out!

Any plans on making alu s14 fenders?

Not at the moment but im definitely not against it.

WOW! awesome build do far. Wish I had your skills

Thanks!! You dont have to wish, just go to a school to learn the basics of welding and the fab skills will come with practice.

Looking so sick bro, keep up the great work!

Thanks Matt, I will!

jeez matt youre too damn cool!!! looks great i need to take another trip down and see this beast

Haha thanks Derek, hopefully Ill have it done by October!

Good work man, I'm currently taking Arc welding and can't wait to get to TIG.

Nice, arc is a good start especially if you practice alot with 6010 as it teaches you to fine tune your hand eye coordination. Tig is all about steady hands and good coordination.

[matts13vert]

UPDATE!!

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http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140812_124203.jpg

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/IMG_20140812_124314nopm.jpg
So I recently decided the factory firewall looks ugly with all of the useless holes for the climate control system, and old brake and clutch pedal assemblies. That will be removed soon, for now I removed the steering column support and other small miscellaneous brackets that are spot welded to the upper cowl area.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140811_132540.jpg

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140811_162449_RichtoneHDR.jpg
Here you can see one of the three relief cuts that I made in order to insert the new frame rail in an inch. I then reshaped the old rail to match the new rails profile and tacked it in place.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/IMG_20140812_143150nopm.jpg

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140812_174027.jpg
I then triple checked all of my measurements and the angles on the new frame rails to ensure they are exactly in the same position as the old OEM rails. After it was all in spec I went ahead and welded them permanently in place, you can see a Rosette weld in the second picture along with the temporary Jig/brace to hold the width of the rails.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140813_121451.jpg

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140813_1444171.jpg
Next up I plotted and precisely drilled the holes for the temporary OEM crossmember. I was even able to drop in the OEM paired bolts through with no binding or any fitment issues.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140812_185502.jpg

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Now I put my 3D design skills to work. I came up with 3 designs, from complex to simple, for the strut top plates. Each one was tested at the max load. They would take if the coil over was fully compressed (6" compression 10k springs = 3360 lbs of force). I over engineered these top plates to take over 10,000 lbs of force.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140813_195309.jpg

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/20140813_195321.jpg

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http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/StreetFaction/IMG_20140813_194740nopm.jpg
These top mount designs will incorporate a .75” offset to widen the front track and allow for more angle. I made an exact model of the PBM Pro camber/caster plate to make sure I won't have any interference with my design.

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[lg54]

wow! all i can say. pretty cool looking cage. subd!

[HighwaystarJC]

weld porn is quality man. looks sick

[Driftwire]

Absolutely love this build! I want to learn how to TIG so bad. Such a great skill.. Awesome beads on those welds btw.

[Gordo714]

dude your shit is badass been following on instagram.

[Anti]

just dug up my old account to say god damn son. Not what I was expecting when I found the build thread for the S13 that made me fall in love with verts, pre even first cage days.

[matts13vert]

wow! all i can say. pretty cool looking cage. subd!

Thank You check out the new dedicated thread here! http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=573579

weld porn is quality man. looks sick

Thank you so much!

Absolutely love this build! I want to learn how to TIG so bad. Such a great skill.. Awesome beads on those welds btw.

Thanks a bunch. :P Why dont you try taking some classes? Im not too sure if any are offered near you?

dude your shit is badass been following on instagram.

Thanks for the follow and thanks for the compliment. :)

just dug up my old account to say god damn son. Not what I was expecting when I found the build thread for the S13 that made me fall in love with verts, pre even first cage days.

Haha wow that took some dedication! Thanks for doing that just to drop a compliment! :)

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http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=573579

[goldens14]

are you willing to part the KA-T kit?

[Banana_Cute]

any updates? Am I gonna see this rad car in person next month??