rustrocket Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I found some free time to get my engine in there tonight. Please excuse the paper towels. It looks like i'm going to need a custom turbo manifold, (still looking for somebody to make me one). I'm pretty happy with how much of the engine sits behind the front axle. Still waiting to pay for my daily driver repair before i have more money for this project, but i'm doing all the little stuff in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilten_one Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 what all have you done to this engine or is it posted somewhere i can read it for myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Nice work... What size turbo is that.. looks huge in there!! ...I am considering a KA swap into my 510 wagon project.... As bad as I want a V6 or V8 in there... It will probably become a daily driver and I want to get a little economy out of it..... Hey !!!... at least I gave up the SD diesel idea for it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 What turbo is that? It looks to be half the size of the engine! Seriously that lil' Spitfire is going to kick some serious a$$! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustrocket Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 The engine is a twin cam ka from an s13. It has a completely stock head with just a valve job and minor porting. It sits on an entirely forged bottom end, including 8.8:1 turbo pistons. IT also has a cometic head gasket. Fuel management consists of a z32 MAF, 650CC injectors, and a RS Enthalpy tune. I expect this motor to make no less than 350rwhp in street trim. The turbo is a Holset HX35 from a '99 dodge 2500. I have a smaller turbine housing that'll allow me faster spool up time and the use of an external wastegate. Cruez- There's so much support for the KA into 510's, it's amazing. I can even get you the crossmember relatively cheap if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Looks sweet! That's going to be a rocket for sure! Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilten_one Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The engine is a twin cam ka from an s13. It has a completely stock head with just a valve job and minor porting. It sits on an entirely forged bottom end' date=' including 8.8:1 turbo pistons. IT also has a cometic head gasket. Fuel management consists of a z32 MAF, 650CC injectors, and a RS Enthalpy tune. I expect this motor to make no less than 350rwhp in street trim. The turbo is a Holset HX35 from a '99 dodge 2500. I have a smaller turbine housing that'll allow me faster spool up time and the use of an external wastegate. Cruez- There's so much support for the KA into 510's, it's amazing. I can even get you the crossmember relatively cheap if you're interested.[/quote'] are you sure you need a custom manifold, if i remember correctly the JGS manifold is fairly small and i know my groundzeromotorsports manifold doesnt stick out all that far from the engine. i would recomend you look here if you havent for a manifold http://www.jgstools.com/turbo/index2.html if you want though you dont really need it, groundzero has an intake manifold available and ams (turbo240.com) should have their velocity stack intake manifold available soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 nice project! dare to be different!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I saw two spitfires at the jy today. I sat in one and though "hmm... don't get side swiped" All in all I think they're cool cars, and that's an awsome project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustrocket Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Kilten one : Yes, i'm pretty sure i need a custom one. I talked to a buddy of mine who makes custom manifolds for ka/sr swaps into 510's, and he told me the only way i can make it work would be to get a smaller turbo The size of the Hx35 limits what i can do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Cruez- There's so much support for the KA into 510's, it's amazing. I can even get you the crossmember relatively cheap if you're interested. Thanks for the info.. I may be looking you up when the rest of the car is ready for it... thanks.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hey rustrocket, your mailbox is full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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