SoCalSilvia
12-23-2004, 11:03 AM
Hey there guys, I've been reading quite a bit and doing a lot of searching as I get ready to turbo my KA24DE in my 95 S14. I will be going with a very basic setup, and will only run at low boost(never anything above 7, but usually will stay under 5). I'm not looking for some outrageous gains, just a nice beginners turbo kit that won't make my KA unreliable. I guess I will be doing what is considered a "stage 1." Here are my plans, I would appreciate feedback and comments as to whether or not this is a good way to go when going KA-T. Also, something to keep in mind, at this time, my car is an automatic.
First off, I will be going with the SSautochrome turbo kit. For those of you who do not know what it includes, here is a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7940860437&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Since I have heard mixed reviews about the SSautochrome turbo manifold, I am leaning towards getting it reinforced just to be safe. Although I was also thinking since I won't be running my engine that hard or boosting to much, I might not have to.
In addition to the SSautochrome turbo kit which includes: turbo, manifold, wastegate, BOV, and oil lines this is what I am planning on getting: walbro fuel pump, sidemount intercooler with piping, downpipe, stock SR 370cc injectors, tuning with SAFC, gauges, turbo timer, and boost controller. I currently have a 2.5" Greddy SP Exhaust, but I will probably be switching it out in favor of a 3" exhaust.
Now... to my knowledge, that is everything I need for a solid stage 1 turbo kit. Am I forgetting/overlooking anything here? I wanted to get a FMIC, but I think to keep costs down I will stick with a SMIC(r33 stock smic maybe) or perhaps get a Starion FMIC. Any suggestions and input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
First off, I will be going with the SSautochrome turbo kit. For those of you who do not know what it includes, here is a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7940860437&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Since I have heard mixed reviews about the SSautochrome turbo manifold, I am leaning towards getting it reinforced just to be safe. Although I was also thinking since I won't be running my engine that hard or boosting to much, I might not have to.
In addition to the SSautochrome turbo kit which includes: turbo, manifold, wastegate, BOV, and oil lines this is what I am planning on getting: walbro fuel pump, sidemount intercooler with piping, downpipe, stock SR 370cc injectors, tuning with SAFC, gauges, turbo timer, and boost controller. I currently have a 2.5" Greddy SP Exhaust, but I will probably be switching it out in favor of a 3" exhaust.
Now... to my knowledge, that is everything I need for a solid stage 1 turbo kit. Am I forgetting/overlooking anything here? I wanted to get a FMIC, but I think to keep costs down I will stick with a SMIC(r33 stock smic maybe) or perhaps get a Starion FMIC. Any suggestions and input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.