KA24ET?

[N053B133D]

Although I am sure this has been braught up before, I wanted to get a more clear idea of what I should do with my car. I have a 90' 240 fastback with the stock KA24E. The motor has about 9k on a rebuild. I am most definately wanting a turbocharger, however I was wondering if it would make more sence to put in a KA24DE first. I was also wondering how a turbo kit for the DOHC engine would need to be modified to fit the SOHC engine.

[fantabulous]

anything can be done. all u need is money. lots of it.

[Sirikool]

anything can be done. all u need is money. lots of it.

[N053B133D]

the problem is that I don't have a lot of money, and I was wondering which engine would give me the most bang for my buck. (reliability is also a factor seeing as to how the car is my daily driver)

[Sirikool]

even though i'm a KA fan @ heart, i think the SR is more reliable. turbo came str8 from the factory right? that's gotta count for something.

[S13ChucKAT]

and the weak aluminum block counts for something to..

[thekage]

and the weak aluminum block counts for something to..

Boo yah...

I suggest researching.. a ton.And visiting ka-t.org for more info on the sohc turbo

[Neejay]

the problem is that I don't have a lot of money, and I was wondering which engine would give me the most bang for my buck. (reliability is also a factor seeing as to how the car is my daily driver)

Well if you dont have money, just drive the ka24e for a while without rushing turbo. Especially since the ka24e is rebuilt?

ka-t can be reliable if built right...like it was mentioned before, research, research, research.

[240DRFT]

look at a ca18det, there cheap and you can find a lot of replacement parts from a ca18et and the ca18de

[SeVa-S13]

Cheap log manifold, CA18 Injectors, small Honda-ish FMIC or SMIC, HKS SAFR or FMU, and a Z31 T3 plus atleast a 2.5" downpipe exhaust = simple, cheap, and easily capable 10psi reliably.Done.

[N053B133D]

Well if you dont have money, just drive the ka24e for a while without rushing turbo. Especially since the ka24e is rebuilt?

ka-t can be reliable if built right...like it was mentioned before, research, research, research.

Yah, I used to own a volkswagen bug and I got way too much $ into it, I know all about the consequences of rushing into things. I just wanted to know what I'm saving up for chances are, the turbo upgrade will come last no matter what engine I decide to go with

By the way, thanks to everyone for your insight

[crazydaver]

and the weak aluminum block counts for something to..

[Sirikool]

In a good way, aluminum is lighter, right? ah who am i kiddin...