Drift, or not?

[kingkong1865]

I have a completely stock 1990 Nissan D21 pickup. I was wondering if i put in an sr20, if it would have enough power to drift. i would also then do all exterior mods ie. body kit, tono cover, lowering kit, tires + wheels...

[breadbox]

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Sure whynot. I'd swap out the rear springs for an s13 rear. I am consideing making one down the line for a daily. I need to learn to weld first.

[nismopu]

ugh! If anything a solid axle is easier to drift than the multi link rear setup used in an s13. either way you will have to run really short dampers(no shock towers). So, you might as well do a 4 link and save yourself the trouble and cash. peace.

[steveOd21]

my d21 drifts stock, in the rain haha. the only thing ima do to my rearend is rear discs and toikos. for the motor i plan on doing all the bolt-ons and then do a low boost to the Ka24e

[kingkong1865]

alright thanks for the info man... just wonderin wat kinda power can i get from forced induction on a stock Ka24e, and wat kinda price im lookin at.... if i can get enough power out of the stock ka24e then the sr20 would not be necessary

[breadbox]

well if you are making a "drift truck". I would say you might want to go SR and not worry about the single slammer, Cheaper in the long run then building the KAe and then deciding you want something more later.

But the SOHC works.

[steveOd21]

They always say to do the SR swap. Its the cheapest route but its also a cop out. Its not any better suited for boost than the KA and either one can be just as reliable as the other. Also, dont listen to people who downplay your ideas right away. Always listen to the person who helps you in your current direction, then listen to them if they think your choice isn't the right one. I hate guys who say SR is the ONLY way. I know crap tons of 240sx guys who've NO concept of how to start turbocharging an engine and then think after the SR swap that it IS the only way. I have been inside both engines and neither one shows ANY obvious advantage to being better suited for boost. I will say though the GTI-R SR is the most beeefiest overbuilt 4-cyl. I have ever been inside. Very stought and HEAVY SR but its also very spendy. If I had a HB these days the only engine I would consider is a turbo vg(SOHC) because its super in-expensive and can make power and torque than the SR, plus how can you beat the sound of a 6cyl? peace.

this is from a few threds down from urs

[steveOd21]

i just bought a 91 hardbody and im thinking of doing the same thing. ive been through 240's and sr's also and id say just sticking with the ka is the easyest idea by far. im not looking for much power out of mine, just torque so im not even thinking about rebuilding the engine. the easyest cheapest route ist28 from a s14 240sx550cc injectorscheap cast exhaust manifoldmuffler shop downpipe and exhaustenthalpy rom tuned ecucheapo intercooler kit300zx maf

basically a done deal and not much fab. the ka has a long stroke and good displacement so with a small turbo, lots of low end torque is possible. and 10 psi out of a t28 isnt gonna hurt a ka.

sam thred

[pinkston]

anything is possible ......

[breadbox]

No I agree the KAe is good for boost and sounds good doing it.

Availability of parts if you are going to drift seems to be on the SR side.

KA24e great motors but if you blow one you can't just source a 45kmi motor good to go and drop in. Gotta love the bountiful supply of SRs.