KA24DE or SR20DE?

[EG240SX]

Well for starters I'm 16 and I just recently bought my 240SX and this is my first car. I don't really make much money but I manage money very well and I bought this car on my own without any help from my parents.

I was thinking about saving up for an SR20 but the chances of me ever getting it is most likely in a couple years from now.

Im now reconsidering getting the KA24DE and taking out my KA24E and converting it to a 5 speed to save some money.

Is this a good idea? To me it seems good and I'll be able to get it sooner.

Now to the people that have 240's with either one of the engine how would they say theirs is?

I just want to get an idea of each and see if its better to wait or just begin working on an engine now.

[simmode1]

My advice? My sure your sohc and other mechanical components on the vehicle are functioning properly. Maintainance first! This way, you can keep your heap on the road while you save for your future plans...

Research all the available motors carefully because all have pros and cons and most ppl won't feel like re-hashing easily found (i.e. spoonfeeding FNG's) info.

Good luck and your car. Post some pics and welcome to Nico.

[Justin35ll]

Sim makes a good point, but in my opinion get the ka24de. Why would you even want an sr20de? Are you talking about the sentra se-r engine?Do people even put those in 240's? I think it would be a waste since it is set up for a fwd vehicle and non turbo

[pj]

well, sr20de motorsets are hard (seriously) to come by, if thats what you want, plan on it taking a while to find each part youll need. the dohc ka would be easier to find.even though you manage money very well, you're 16 years old...can you swap it yourself? if somthings not right can you troubleshoot? however long you think itll take you to accomplish a swap, double that time.and as far as oppinions, search it out...lots of sr/ka threads

[simmode1]

There are RWD SR20de's. ES-7 has one. I think the op meant SR20DET, or I hope so at least. That's why I said go research, to become well versed in these topics...

[EG240SX]

thanks a lot just people were tellin me drop an SR20 drop an SR20 did a little calculating and just said woah but thanks again sim youre right and yeah everything works fine transmission shifts late from 1st to 2nd read up about that in another forum didnt work so i jus thought eh i wanted a 5 speed anyway. i also bought this car to work on too.

[EG240SX]

yea srry i meant SR20DET

[EG240SX]

yea my uncle has done a lot on cars and has a good amount of knowledge i thought about help way before even calculating but in the end it wont be a one day thing most likely 2 weeks tops if everything comes out right maybe even less but i cant say how things will happen only time will tell

[pj]

edit: i posted late, already been answered

[simmode1]

If the car is mechanically sound, great! But you have other things to consider before the this motor vs that motor debate. Most ppl will tell you to make sure your suspension and brakes are on point before adding power. And I'd agree with them. In that order.

[EG240SX]

oh yea thats true thanks a lot man some of these things i didnt even think about just imagine a good amount of horsepower and not enough stopping power just a disaster waiting to happen ha ha

[S133P3R]

If the car is mechanically sound, great! But you have other things to consider before the this motor vs that motor debate. Most ppl will tell you to make sure your suspension and brakes are on point before adding power. And I'd agree with them. In that order.

^^

[hbpignosePA]

im gonna go w a non turbo sr when i swap

just do what you can with what you got, brakes and suspension should be first

[EG240SX]

now all i need to do is find where i can buy it and i need the 5 speed transmission too anyone know any websites that i could check out?

[simmode1]

Yep. Our classifieds...

zeroforum/227

[E7-S14]

yay for nonturbo SR just as fast as a KA!

( for you skeptics)

[simmode1]

There are RWD SR20de's. ES-7 has one.

Lol... I figured I had your name wrong...

[simmode1]

yay for nonturbo SR just as slow as a KA!

( for you skeptics)

Fixed

[hbpignosePA]

i just like the idea of a high revving SR w a built head and crazy throttle response

[superhicas15]

My 2 cents would be (coming from a 16 y/o)...Do the 5 speed swap first. Learn as much as you can while ripping apart the car to do the swap. Do your suspension first. Just stick with the single cam (unless it's starting to take a crap on you). Just get experience driving before you add power (sr). too much power and not much experience usually ends up in the news...Look at Nick Hogan.... (I'm not trying to be your dad either). Good luck with your car man! Oh, btw, what are you going to do with the car(drift, autox, drag, dd)?

[sebazztard]

justin, tyvm for your sig.

[Dittoz7]

Well Since Your 16, We'll Go Easy On You.

[EG240SX]

im planning on drifting and some racing but more drifting yea the SOHC has 116k miles on it and it runs alright. its ok if u guys give me advice like if u were my dad, my dad just says research it and decide on it he doesn't know much about cars. Don't get me wrong everything else my dad gives me great advice on except when it comes to cars hes like if you got the time and the money do it.

[wideride]

just save your money and jump to sr20.

[hbpignosePA]

argh it never ends

[wideride]

true true....i agree!!!

[hbpignosePA]

i was referring to you

doh

everyone throws around the swap; like its the only answer

i dont konw how a 16 yr old can afford that (if they pay their own insurance and matience etc

[Hooked on 240]

i was referring to you

doh

everyone throws around the swap; like its the only answer

i dont konw how a 16 yr old can afford that (if they pay their own insurance and matience etc

Heres your answer:

Mommy And Daddy

[Coeur de lion]

I say good luck in whichever route you choose! Remember, though...the frustration scales of all motors/ cars/ swaps/ maintainance...etc...are from either one extreme ("eh, no biggie") to the other extreme("I hate my car")

This board has plenty of great advice, write-ups, and opinions. I'm not a regular poster, but I am a regular reader. All of my issues more or less have been addressed on this forum before and I have been able to learn my way around my car with the help of some other friends who have the same interests / cars..etc.

Be safe, read up, have fun! Welcome to Nico!

[wideride]

you are 100% true.