240SX motor bit the dust

[SloppyGoat]

First of all, I just moved to Minnesota(Minneapolis area), so if anyone knows of a good Nissan salvage yard around here, please let me know. Second, I'm wondering if there's a bit more powerful motor I can put in this thing. I'm just looking for a straight drop in replacement or conversion. It's an '89 240SX, and it's the 4 cyl 12 valve. I don't yet know the engine model number, so maybe you guys can fill me in on that too, eh? My old motor has a bad rod, unfortunately. I've always loved this car, and I'm definitely going to drop a new(used) motor in it. It needs to come back to life! :ylsuper

All suggestions and advise will be appreciated. Thanks.

[Structure240sx]

your engine is the KA24E (89-90) 91-98 is the KA24DE D=dual over head cam. you can swap in the DE it has an extra 15hp but you need other things with it ECU, harness, power sterring lines. do a search there are threads about this kind of stuff

[SloppyGoat]

Well crap! I don't really want to get into swapping ECU and harness. I just need to get the car running again. Unfortunately, I just don't have the time or the patience for any real mods, unless it's a drop in. I guess I'll have to go with the same motor. How do these puppies perform with a mod ECU chip and a turbo? I really must do something about that freaking 116MPH speed limiter too. That drives me crazy! :pface

[TrunkMonkey]

good luck trying to find a KA24E in decent shape.

you'd be better off rebuilding the one you have.

-demetrius

[SloppyGoat]

Yeah, that's big bucks though. I'm hoping I can find a used one with half decent miles. Maybe I'll look into just getting the bottom end done. Everyone wants $2500 and up to rebuild from start to finish. I don't really have the equipment to do it, myself.

[SloppyGoat]

good luck trying to find a KA24E in decent shape.

you'd be better off rebuilding the one you have.

-demetrius

Well, so far, I've found one with 70K for $500. Not bad, I hope. I'm not sure what shipping will cost yet though.

[D3rELiC]

for the performance w/ ecu and turbo go 2 ka forum, and i dont think ecu// harness and the rest of the crap would cost u much more if ur going kade

[240fan]

should he get one from an S14? I see them cracked up in junkyards a lot. The 98 final year had even more tourque.

[zeardux]

hey if u live somewhere near louisville ky i know a place that will put an drop in replacement in for 575 including labor and engine cost, i know im getting ready to send my car to them, the engine they have lined up for me has 60k on it and its an ka24e, i know they want 450 for the complete engines

[95_240sx]

SR20?

Rick

[TrunkMonkey]

The 98 final year had even more tourque.

the 98 had the same amount of torque as the rest of the DOHCs.

-demetrius

[Former_240_s14]

the 98 had the same amount of torque as the rest of the DOHCs.

-demetrius

^ :Werd

[Oatmealman]

if you rebuild the engine with cheap parts it won't cost much.

[SloppyGoat]

It needs rods and a crank. I really don't have the time or the equipment to do it, otherwise I would. You know....engine stand, ring compressors, I'd have to send everything to a machine shop, rent an engine hoist twice....etc. I'd much rather just do it once and get it over with. Old motor out...*BAM*...new motor in. Done.

[Oatmealman]

Try salvageauto.com:icesangel