Is a KA24 good to race with?

Post by **fastblue240sx** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

I was wondering last nite after I got off of here whether or not my KA24 would be good enough to race or if I needed a bigger engine. If anyone can tell me what to do to it to make it better, I would love that. If not, what type of engine could I get for fairly cheap that would be good to race?

Darkelf:starwars:

Post by **krazy skwerel** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

what type of racing? also the ka can be turboed and have some really good hp numbers. Also use the search function it works wonders. welcome to the NICO world order. :batman

Post by **S13240** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

The ka is good to race with. Mods will make it purr. Or you can throw in a V8 and it will roar! :icesangel

Post by **LaureltheQueen** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

its not the size, its how modable it is.

Honda has proven that time and time again.

Post by **TrueSlide** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

The KA is a great motor all around, dont let anyone fool you or tell you otherwise. The only thing with the KA it is a stubborn motor, you must take extreme care of it, especially when boosted.

It can be great for straightline, especially when boosted. It can also be good for roadcoarses, since it can produce alot of torque.

Post by **240SXedUp** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

I assume you are talking about street racing. The KA has been proven to put out impressive numbers. 400+hp with a turbo. You can probably get 200hp all motor out of it, but thatll cost you some money. There really isnt that many "bigger" engines out there to swap, without spending lots of money that is. Two popular swaps are the SR20DET (Silvia) and RB (Skyline) engines. The SR is cheaper, but has less displacement.

Post by **TrueSlide** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

Sheesh, everyone forget about the CA18DET??? That is a good very capable engine to swap in also.

Post by **240SXedUp** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

^^^^^^^^^^^Haha my bad. I always forget the CA. That is a very good engine. Sorry... dont spend alot of time in the CA forum. But if you want a bigger engine that istn the way to go. Smallest of the bunch

WHY DIDNT NISSAN GIVE IT BIGGER DISPLACEMENT!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

Post by **Megaseth** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

JEEEZ, what about the FJ20!??!?!?!?!? looks like you forgot that one too.

Post by **InstantRice** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

yes, yes we did. anyways, why do people insist on drag racing with the 240. It's capable of handling it's own, but its not the purpose of the car.

Post by **JenovasKA** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

last time I checked, the purpose of the car was to make money.

Post by **89240sx** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

i think the purpose of the car is to get you from point A to point B

Post by **GoTbOOsT** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

drift anyone? cant seperate 240s n driftin...

Post by **InstantRice** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

first of all the purpose of the company is to make money, the car is point a to point b :0.

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

fastblue240sx wrote:I was wondering last nite after I got off of here whether or not my KA24 would be good enough to race or if I needed a bigger engine. If anyone can tell me what to do to it to make it better, I would love that. If not, what type of engine could I get for fairly cheap that would be good to race?

t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-turbo it

Post by **89240sx** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

InstantRice wrote:first of all the purpose of the company is to make money, the car is point a to point b :0.

I'll agree with that

Post by **Megaseth** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

lessthanjakejohn wrote:t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-turbo it

haha, when i read this, i thought "Cha cha cha chia!"

Talk to dauntt about his 200+hp motors, and see what he had done. for an all motor good racing engine, id say get a new intake, bigger throttle body, custom intake manifold, or just remove the secondary butterflys, bigger injectors, FPR, new cams, port and polish job on the head, bore it out and get some HC pistons, and finish with a header. and a new ECU. this should help get you in the 200hp range. no, the ricer combo I/H/E wont do it alone. get this done, and a new radiator, and new hi-flow water pump and oil pump and oil cooler and you should have a decent all motor road course car.

Post by **Queamore** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

I think this car was designed with track racing in mind.

Post by **JESTER** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

InstantRice wrote:yes, yes we did. anyways, why do people insist on drag racing with the 240. It's capable of handling it's own, but its not the purpose of the car.

I dont think they had drag racing in mind when they built Civics either, but i see them racing every friday and saturday night. I would much rather drag the 240 than many other cars out there.

But I dont know eactly what this thing was designed for other than to make money. Perfectly balanced. Underpowered engine. looks preety good. It is like a jack of all trades and master of only one, drifting.

Post by **krazy skwerel** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

It was made for secretaries. :batman

Post by **96_S14_SE** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

Everybody knows you cant race a s-chassis without an SR....

I once heard that eating the mushroom will make you bigger...

Ask alice for some, and add 2 per tank and the KA will grow nicely hehehe

The KA is a good block, just give it some loving.

Also if you plan on hitting cones, you may want some time under you belt / in your seat, before going from GS / DSP / STS-X, before you FI / swap and be dumped into the feeding pool of SM.

Post by **Thee 240sx Owner** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:54 pm

i thought the purpose was to go sideways at 55mph... and never use the brake at all... or maybe it is for secretaries

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