# Turbo Motor or KA Conversion kit **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [March 28, 2009, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031 "2009-03-28T15:47:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![clarkpark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clarkpark/32/5747_2.png) [@clarkpark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/clarkpark)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/1 "2009-03-28T15:47:39Z")
So one of these preferably the bold **CA18DET** **SR20DET** **RB20DET** RB25DET RB26DETT **KA24DE-T** or parts to turbo stock engine Parts for a KA24 DIY Kit Turbo Manifold (matched to your turbos flange) Turbo, of course Custom downpipe or possibly sr20 downpipes Custom hot and cold pipes Intercooler BOV Wastegate(unless your turbo is internally gated) Upgraded Fuel pump Upgraded Injectors Some type of Fuel Controller EGT Gauge (recommended) WIDEBAND o2 (recommended) New Clutch (recommended) 1. Full gaskets 2. Pistons + Rings 3. Oil + Water pump 4. O2 sensors 5. Bearings. let me know if theres anything else i need for the conversion ---
**Author:** ![touge8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@touge8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/touge8)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/2 "2009-03-28T15:51:29Z")
best bang for buck man, go KA-T…a serious underrated block. ---
**Author:** ![Ciaran](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ciaran/32/5612_2.png) [@Ciaran](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ciaran)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/3 "2009-03-28T15:53:55Z")
does no one run stand alone fuel systems with a kat anymore? ---
**Author:** ![clarkpark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clarkpark/32/5747_2.png) [@clarkpark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/clarkpark)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/4 "2009-03-28T15:55:57Z")
yeah thats what i want to do thanks man any idea where i can get a good kit? anyone selling? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/5 "2009-03-28T15:59:00Z")
best bet is to rig up a bottom mount KA-T kit with an SR turbo… i can get you the manifolds, elbows, downpipes etc. then you just need an SR turbo and rig up some oil lines, SR injectors, SAFC… go… it wont last forever though… ---
**Author:** ![Sekhmet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@Sekhmet](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sekhmet)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/6 "2009-03-28T16:30:33Z")
Get a tuned ECU from EFI specialist or something, it has a timing map to retard timing under boost along with fuel map for your choice of injectors, so you don’t detonate and kill your piston ringlands. People who half ass KA-T’s and cheap out on tuning and thermal management are the ones who complain about blown KA’s. The tuned ECU route, although not nearly as good as AEM EMS (standalone), is still much better then SAFC, and it isn’t expensive either. If you have the balls, try nistune or calumRT. Learn to read a compressor map, and do some research on [ka-t.org](http://ka-t.org). If you want budget turbo’s, you can often find a better match for a KA than the T25 for about the same price. For example the Garrett T3’s used on Volvos or on the 2.3L Ford turbo motors can often be found in junkyards. Save up more than you think you’ll need, because you’ll need more than that lol. Hope that helps. I’m in the same boat as you, just piecing the turbocharging kit together and researching constantly. ---
**Author:** ![Sekhmet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@Sekhmet](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sekhmet)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/7 "2009-03-28T16:35:04Z")
This is AhmadG posting…I didnt even realize my friend had himself signed in on SON…fail ---
**Author:** ![clarkpark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clarkpark/32/5747_2.png) [@clarkpark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/clarkpark)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/8 "2009-03-28T16:45:28Z")
thanks for the help man 🙂 and bing could u pm me a price and location contact info maybe ---
**Author:** ![AhmadG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ahmadg/32/5577_2.png) [@AhmadG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AhmadG)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/9 "2009-03-28T20:05:12Z")
I’m having a slight change of plans, and I want to get a custom manifold made, but that’s $$$, and I’m broke lol. I’ll sell you my SSAC T3 topmount manifold (its stainless steel and equal length, with an external WG port) for really cheap, if you’re interested. One note though, make sure you don’t have an ABS/Auto brake booster (the fatter one), because it most likely will not clear unless you have a turbo with an on-center housing. I don’t want to put spacers on my engine mounts just for the turbo to barely clear my brake master cylinder, and you shouldn’t either lol. Anyways pm me if you’re interested. ---
**Author:** ![kollo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kollo/32/5661_2.png) [@kollo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kollo)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/10 "2009-03-28T20:38:47Z")
the t3 ford 2.3L motor turbo is tiny there is an old thread on here where a guy tried putting the thunderbird 2.3 in his car and the turbo was small i`d say just go t25/t28 pistons,injectors,fuel pump,all that stuff then gaskets,piston etc, and a safc and your set for a decent 200-250 reliable hp ---
**Author:** ![kollo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kollo/32/5661_2.png) [@kollo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kollo)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/11 "2009-03-28T20:39:54Z")
and if you wanna compare engiens you really should search there are a half dozen threads that go in details about what motor is bet for what application ---
**Author:** ![clarkpark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clarkpark/32/5747_2.png) [@clarkpark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/clarkpark)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2009, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/12 "2009-03-29T07:09:21Z")
bump ---
**Author:** ![RED\_LINE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/red_line/32/5656_2.png) [@RED\_LINE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RED_LINE)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2009, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/13 "2009-03-29T13:07:23Z")
you can’t bump! …unless it’s been 7days from first post lmao. add a clutch, you’ll need it otherwise your not going anywhere with a turbo’d KA and a stock clutch. Preferably stage 1 - 2, depending on your power orque goals 😉 ---
**Author:** ![kollo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kollo/32/5661_2.png) [@kollo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kollo)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2009, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/14 "2009-03-29T13:10:41Z")
yeah i would suggest reading the rules of posting and bumping a thread and then use the SEARCH BUTTON on top right of page asthere are tonnes of these threads ALREADY ---
**Author:** ![clarkpark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clarkpark/32/5747_2.png) [@clarkpark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/clarkpark)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/15 "2009-03-29T19:24:14Z")
sorry im on other forums and the rules arent like that it wont happen again:( ---
**Author:** ![draggone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5fc32e/32.png) [@draggone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/draggone)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/16 "2009-03-29T19:33:08Z")
If you are going ka-t get in touch with me. ---
**Author:** ![accelr8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e99b99/32.png) [@accelr8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/accelr8)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/17 "2009-03-29T20:09:41Z")
heres what i have in mind bottom mount t3 turbo manifold t28 turbo intercooler kit (bings) sr down pipe sr injectors or deastshwerks 550cc injectors walbro 255lph feul pump megan fuel pressure regulator oil lines and fittings crower cams spec or act clutch gt28r or stock sr turbo sr turbo extension ---
**Author:** ![clarkpark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clarkpark/32/5747_2.png) [@clarkpark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/clarkpark)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2009, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/18 "2009-04-01T19:17:09Z")
thanks, still looking around. anyone got a good link? ---
**Author:** ![clarkpark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clarkpark/32/5747_2.png) [@clarkpark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/clarkpark)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2009, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/19 "2009-04-05T08:38:57Z")
bump ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2009, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031/20 "2009-04-05T08:59:48Z")
dont bump so soon… and i still have everything we discussed through pm. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-motor-or-ka-conversion-kit/123031.md?page=2)