I'm about to cry........

[Florida240sx]

What problem have I had with my engine?Motor 1: I messed up installign fuel injectors and put gas in oil=spun rod bearing *Not the motor's fault*Motor 2: Sat fro 7months and previous owner beat the hell out of it,(bouncing off rev limiter) Engine lasted 1 month before rings had excessive blowby *Owner abuse*Motor 3: Which is motor #1 rebuilt but poor mechanic, will be fixed tuesday....No problems with the truck motor. Kenrik, we'll see who owns 95 on the trip to ATL Kenrik You haven't even started your swap yet have you? Just got your engine the other day didn't you?

[wild_maxx]

That's because it's a n00b engine, you drop it in and drive.. never having to think about it again.



One KA-T owner = 5 SR owners in total car knowage.. lol

Good thing I came from KAs first

HAHAHA A NOOB ENGINE THAT YOU DIDNT WANT TO REBUILD YOURSELF......

I don't think you really know the potential of the kaE.....

[Florida240sx]

Hehehe. Go ahead and drop in your SR and forget about it.....Reason why I didn't get an engine from Japan. Sorry for your luck Kenrik.

[rn240sx]

Here is the bottom line. For about $3k u can have an sr20 installed and ready to drive off and put down about 250 whp at ~15 psi.. and have reliability.Now that same $3k toward the ka IF spent wisely and i meant IF spent wisely and get good components at cheap prices and use a good fuel management, u can put down 350+ whp. Seen it done many times. The problem with the ka is the tunning. It has to be tip top shape or its gonna pop. Those ring lands are very weak and will go if the motor is not tunned right. That is the only downfall to this stock ka motor. Other than that, if tunning is top notch, this motor will last. Most people get the sr20 for the ease. They rather buy the complete setup so that all u have to do is drop it in and crank her up and drive off.. Others rather stick with the ka.

[j-z]

hey now! my problems arent because i have a ka! this shlt could have happened to ANY car. the iacv issue is my fault because i overlooked on how it works with the maf. the electrical problem is something that just came up out of no where. infact, youre bound to have electrical issues swapping in a sr than building and boosting a ka because theres no rewiring you have to do. i was in the same situation you were money wise. sold my 96 z28 for 5500 used some of it to pay some bills and rent and the rest i went on a spending spree. i originally wanted to do a s14 sr swap, but then i got to thinking about the whole situation more. lets see... spend 3k on a motor that i dont even know what kind of condition its in, have to rewire an entire harness, and some money left for some bolt ons like fmic and gauges and other necessary stuff. then i thought to myself i can fully build my ka for half the cost of an sr which i did. i know the condition of everything in that motor cause i did it myself. ive got a wide choice of what turbo i want to use for what my goals are. plenty of money left over to buy quality parts to complete the kat. now i really did spend only a lil over 4k on a fully built ka thats bullet proof and is capable of holding and making above 500. not saying im gonna go there, but i can if i want. money for what you get, ka is the most logical way to go. also, im so glad that the drift events are at a parking lot now. ill be out there with my ka once shes broken in and tuned. ill be at this months to spectate though.

[Kenrik]

hey now! my problems arent because i have a ka! this shlt could have happened to ANY car. the iacv issue is my fault because i overlooked on how it works with the maf. the electrical problem is something that just came up out of no where. infact, youre bound to have electrical issues swapping in a sr than building and boosting a ka because theres no rewiring you have to do. i was in the same situation you were money wise. sold my 96 z28 for 5500 used some of it to pay some bills and rent and the rest i went on a spending spree. i originally wanted to do a s14 sr swap, but then i got to thinking about the whole situation more. lets see... spend 3k on a motor that i dont even know what kind of condition its in, have to rewire an entire harness, and some money left for some bolt ons like fmic and gauges and other necessary stuff. then i thought to myself i can fully build my ka for half the cost of an sr which i did. i know the condition of everything in that motor cause i did it myself. ive got a wide choice of what turbo i want to use for what my goals are. plenty of money left over to buy quality parts to complete the kat. now i really did spend only a lil over 4k on a fully built ka thats bullet proof and is capable of holding and making above 500. not saying im gonna go there, but i can if i want. money for what you get, ka is the most logical way to go. also, im so glad that the drift events are at a parking lot now. ill be out there with my ka once shes broken in and tuned. ill be at this months to spectate though.

Good point, I spent about 4k for my whole SR setup that is capable of 240whp, injectors and a larger turbo and i'm 300+

both end up comming out about the same price, my issue has always been that I don't trust rebuilt motors.. but you can still get screwed with OEM low mile SRs if you're not careful.

*no comments please.

[lilskyline240]

yeah but then youll need a clutch to put it to the ground cuz im pretty sure it will start slipping.....my friend has a 92 HB with an sr20 and he spend 4k on the motor swap, and about 2500 on more parts, like FMIC, 3in turbo back, clutch, t3/to4e, equal lenght manifold and he still isnt at 300whp....only hit 280

[chrislis]

florida nico members holding it down with non-running KA-Ts FTL.

[Kenrik]

yeah but then youll need a clutch to put it to the ground cuz im pretty sure it will start slipping.....my friend has a 92 HB with an sr20 and he spend 4k on the motor swap, and about 2500 on more parts, like FMIC, 3in turbo back, clutch, t3/to4e, equal lenght manifold and he still isnt at 300whp....only hit 280

I got a new six puck clutch capable of holding 400hp

Sounds like your friend needs a better turbo.

[Florida240sx]

Wait wait wait....all of our cars run, just aen't safe for driveability lol. In fact started mien up and put it in gear and pulled indoors so it's out of the florida rain for the weekend. Want me to ocme look at your KA-T and see if I can help?

[chrislis]

yeah dude, it's at enjuku right now, i gotta find someone with triple A so i can get it towed back to my apartment complex. i used all my buddy's free tow's. haha. once i get it towed back i want everyone to come help. but ya know, there's only so much i can do right now.

[Florida240sx]

enjuku can't figure it out? or they just allowing you to park it there...how far from enjuku is your apartment?I got a 95 chevy tahoe and a tow rope...

[chrislis]

i live pretty much on the corner of goldenrod and aloma in an apartment complex. about a mile and a half from enjuku'ish. i had it towed in there just to store it there for the weekend when it broke down on the way to HIN. had them do a compression test, and now i need it out of their parking lot soon. that tahoe and tow rope might just do...

[Florida240sx]

Hell even my 240 could tow ya done it to my friends before.....Ain't no major hills right? What's acting up on your car again?

[chrislis]

i have no clue what's acting up, it's not starting, but it's turning over with fuel and spark. i've been told to check the TPS but i can't get ahold of one anywhere unless i buy one new for $120. do you wanna meet up today or tomorrow at all? i'm free.

[Florida240sx]

Just won't start... You got a new fuel filter??? and Sparkplugs? Befor eeven towing I would want to check those 2 first. Giv eme a call around 4 if you want to do it tonight, or maybe we can do it tomorrow around lunchtime. 386-747-9982 Justin

[Florida240sx]

What's your address? I'm going to take my TPS off my other engine and bring it with me. You go ttools in your car or some at your house? I'll just bring the vert to tow you give me a call 386-747-9982 need oyur address I get lost very easy the 1st time. unless I've seen a physical map of where I'm going.

[chrislis]

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[Florida240sx]

It's fixed now....check your spark plugs maybe we fouled them out when we hit 12psi still think it's that ebay junk turbo though....Soon to be a thread of him being owned

[rn240sx]

I guess im one of the lucky ka-t guys. I went 17 psi on stock bottom end for 3 yrs. Then did a stage 3 rebuild on the bottom end, stage 1 port and polish on the head. Took one complete weekend to buld the motor from a BARE bone block to cranking it up and test driving in one weekend. She fired right up the 1st time, idle'd smooth as can be and never had a problem yet with ~300 whp and 1500 miles later. I have heard and still hear about problems with ka-t's, but im one of the few that got lucky...

[Florida240sx]

My problem was I didn't know I had a leaking injector and had no idea on how to check for it. I think I have one now currently.....because a/f ratio is at 10, but there isn't gas coming out the tailpipe like it did last time...