Ka-T

[MysticOne]

Hello, I have always been a fan of 240sx's and i am soon to purchase one...Im just wondering if a sr20det swap is absolutely needed for more horsepower.....Has anyone pulled 350+ hp out of a Ka???If so how much??Is it possible because i really dont want to do an engine swap if it is unnessicary.....Thank you

[wild_maxx]

WOW!! newbie you really need to search around. there at 500+ hp ka's being built. SR'S are overrated and are all about being JDM tight yo. the ka is an awsome motor the build. some ka's have been able to produce 300 hp on just stock internals. just remember that HP costs money. its all about how much you are willing to spend.

[virus77]

No, you definatly need a SR20 to go fast, the KA just cant do it.

[240marcuSX]

theyre both great motors, after all, theyre both made by nissan, whom we all adore. do a search bro.

[hysteria]

i'd say you have just about all the feedback you need on this thread but i just want to say the sr is not overrated... it all depends on what your target horsepower is but in the end for big powe(r if you are planning on building either engine) you will probably be looking to spend somewhat comparable figures. i mean you can of course buy second hand parts and ss autochrome stuff and cut corners to save a few bucks here and there with the ka-t but you're going to end up spending money on the ka for little things (that really add up to a bunch of money). i guess it depends on which kit you go with or if you buld your own or whatever.... the sr comes equipped but you have to get lucky to get a really good sr that hasn't been abused... my brother got lucky (or so it seems right now), and so we spent comparable numbers... (he did the sr swap and i have a ka-t) but for those comparable expense numbers my car is faster on 7 psi... when we both start upgrading for bigger numbers though they will be comparably fast and comparably expensive.

in short: BOTH engines are fully capable of big power and you need to do a lot of searching and learning... just make sure you have the money for your target horsepower and then do whatever the hell you want because either way you'll have a badass car.

[MysticOne]

Hey guys thanks for all the help....I know that topic has been discussed thousands and thousands of times but i was just searching in all the wrong places and didnt really have time to search.....But one more thing.....If i stick with stock and turbo it....If i buy a turbo kit like these http://www.240sxmotoring.com/ka24de.html do i need anything else than what i buy in that kit????Because i really want to stick with stock and turbo it and see what i can do but i dont want to hassle to much with buying all a ton of parts just to install a turbo....So if thats all there im gonna go with the KA.....Well thanx for the replies.....Thanks for all the help....KA's all the way!!

[virus77]

Those kits should have everything you need to turbo the car at a basic beginner level. Kits are good for people who dont want to source everything so it looks like you can benefit from it. Also search into Boostdesigns.com turbo kit, there is alot of people running that lately, I have no personal experiance with them so do you research.

[MysticOne]

Hey man nice car!!!!Sounds awesome.....Could i buy a stage 3 kit from boost designs and make it through without replacing internals????I want to turbo as much as possible without having to spend thousands on internals befor i can drive it....Thanx alot man.....Do you have msn yahoo or aim??? another thing is i would hate to spend thousands on getting a good turbo like im going to then mess up the engine and be back at stage one.....Ty man.....How do u go about tuning your car?? Thanx

[NismoSilvia19]

The stage 3 kit includes internals. I would definitely go with their rebuilt block. Its $2000 but its great insurance to know that the engine will handle all your power needs. For the price of a sr swap you can build the KA and make almost twice as much power.

[NismoSilvia19]

Besides lowering your compression will help prevent detonation.

[MysticOne]

Im sry silvia i dont get what your saying.....are you saying buy the stage 3 turbo kit and then a rebuilt block for 2000$....U said their rebuilt block...I dont see one there......Or are you talking about stage 1 turbo kit from boost designs???This is really exciting knowing that i wont have to do a swap after all...Thanx TONS for all your help guys.....If you have msn add me [email protected] or aim chokidori well.....cya later (just tryin to get that straightened out....)

[NismoSilvia19]

You were saying you wanted the stage 3 kit but didn't want to mess with internals but the stage 3 kit comes with them. You can buy the block from them and they did all the hard work for you that you would have to do your self if you bought the stage 3 kit. Then just add a stage 2 turbo kit along with the rebuilt block, what ever else you want and be making anywhere from 300-500hp.

[MysticOne]

Ok got ya now man....Thanks for the help guys.....I really think im just gonna get stage one for now because im new to this and everything and to see how hard its gonna be to raise money....But I will purchase 2 and three's parts very soon after 1 if i can get money for it.....Unless one is a complete hassel but i highly doubt it will be.....Now when someone buys the stage one do I need a boost controller??And do i need to purchase a Fuel/Air controller??? THanx