KA24DE boost capablities

[5upra]

hey guys I think I might be going retarded because i like 240s and I don't know the answer to this Question---will a stock KA-DE hold 8+psi(turboed) very well? or is it like the SOHC!--require internal mods

[Jookmasta]

it can take alot more than 8 psi but as with any car, without proper fuel and tuning, it will not last.................internals dont need to be changed unless you are looking for over 450 whp or around that area.............

[s86d]

Ok with fuel/timing tuning your 8psi will be fine; however, 400 is the limit on a stock ka (and this is tuning with an AEM EMS.) Ivan has blown quite a few motors at the 400 mark testing this, the pistons just dont hold up. as for changing the pistons to forged then the limit of your block becomes around 500 where your stock rods starts to bend and stock head bolts start to throw in the towel. If you are going to pass 400hp ever in your engine's future. have your motor fully built and do a lot of research over at http://www.phatka-t.com/s13s14.htm the limit of the fully built KA has not been reached so keep your eyes out 700hp is getting closer.-Dave

[5upra]

thanks that is what I had in mind but I guess I am getting stupider!