Best Rebuild kit for a ka24e/What do I really need in the kit?

[diablodude64]

Like the topic says, what is the best Rebuild kit (on a budget) for a ka24e/What do I really need in the kit?

[got chub]

what is the purpose of the build? are you planing to stay NA or boosting? low or high boost? is this going to be a DD or a track monster? we need more detail to give you a good answer

[AZ89two4Tsx]

what is the purpose of the build? are you planing to stay NA or boosting? low or high boost? is this going to be a DD or a track monster? we need more detail to give you a good answer

Yeah dude, it really depends on your future goals.

[diablodude64]

Sometime in the future I would like to go turbo. But it would be low boost (like 8-10psi). Somewhere in the 250-300hp. Anyways for now I just need it to be realiable because it is my dd. Thanks, Kyle

[got chub]

i would say get some quality rods and pistons. i personally have CP 9:1 and eagle rods but i am doing a full build if you do the work your self you will save a lot of money. the AMS kit is pretty indestructible and i based mine off that. i do a lot of looking and waiting for a good deal. i got my pistons for $400 to my door.

[Vegascorbin]

The Quality of the following parts can varry greatly and may depend on the type of motor you want (Turbo, NA etc.) Your Rebuild kit should contain the following:CrankPistonsConecting RodsRingsBearingsNew Oil PumpNew Water PumpA FULL gasket set including front and rear sealsTiming chain and gears including guides and tensonersValve seals

Optional depending on your budget and future desires:New cam (or Cams if you have a DE)New Valves

Good time to change the folowing:Plug WiresCap and RotorAll Hoses (radiator and heater)TermostatRadiatorRadiator CapFuel Filter

You will need the folowing on hand:New Spark PlugsOil FilterOilAnti-freeze

Like I said that is what you need. Buy the best you can afford. It will handle Turbo better and if you never go turbo it will still be a good strong motor that should last a long time.

[MoldyOldy240]

I'm with Vegas on this one; You may want to also do some other things while you have the the engine out to make your life easier in the future:

Check over your wiring harness; make sure all the connections are good and there is no corrosion on it (I have had A LOT of troubles with that in my 90 240)

Change all hoses. EVEN THE LITTLE TINY ONES

Sensors; think about how long they have been on there. If you can't remember and they are in a hard to reach spot; change them while you have it out.