KA rebuilt/build-up

[ckyguy]

Ok so my 240 is definately in need of a rebuild, far too much knocking for my taste. I figure as long as I'm rebuilding it, and most likely having to get a new connecting rod(s) to take car of the knocking, what else should I get to build it up? -pistons, rods, bolts, ect. -how much is it going to cost? (i'm on a budget) -where should I get it from?

my goal would be to get around 160 rwhp, and it I need to keep it under $1k. So what would you do?

[NateDogg]

What did I do when I was in your shoes? Bought a used KA and dropped it in. Did I get 160rwhp? hahaha not for under $1k. Not a chance in hell. "Gotta pay to play" brother.

[Florida240sx]

Are you going to do it yourself? Whats your plans for the future of your car?

[ckyguy]

Yes I'll be doing it myself, with the help of someone who know's their stuff about cars. My plan is to see how it turns out, and decide whether I like it better than my gs-r or not, and sell the car I like least.

Don't think I can get past 150 on a $1k budget? Think I might be better off swaping than rebuilding? Let me know here I don't know much about 240's.

[InsanityInc]

you don't need to replace the rods, the factory ones are forged. Just buy some high-compression pistons, rebuild it, and buy some bolt ons. That should get you past 160whp easily.

[nismofly]

if you dont mind my asking how does the ka feel after upping the comp ratio, obviously more power and all but are there any negative drawbacks?

[nismofly]

Chet made a bit more than 160 a while back with his: http://www.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=40917&page=2

scroll down until you see the dyno chart thats his

[ckyguy]

you don't need to replace the rods, the factory ones are forged. Just buy some high-compression pistons, rebuild it, and buy some bolt ons. That should get you past 160whp easily.

Where's a good place to get (a) new factory rod(s) if mine is bent like I think? Napa? And where's a good place for high compression pistons? Would ARP bolts be worth putting in too?

[InsanityInc]

well, if you're replacing a rod, you should replace all of them. Though they shouldn't be bent. ARP studs are really only pointful if you're going to do forced induction.

[nismofly]

how much could the rod honestly bend before it would cause major problems?

[250sx]

if the rod is even slightly bent, replace it. hope that ytyour crank is fine from the knocking, and arp rodbolts are worth the money.