Need help building my KA-t!

[guyin180]

I have a 97 240sx, Im going to get another Ka and build it for turbo... I want to hit around 400hp on pump gas... Im giving myself a buget of $3,000-$4,000. What all do I need to acheive my goal... So much things on the forum my head is stuff with so much info.... help!!

[airman86]

are you willing to pull the engine? you can probably acheive that number on stock internals, but I'd be careful. most people tell me the weak link in the ka are the pistons, so get a set of those, while the motor is out get it honed/decked/all that good stuff.

get head worked and decked, valve seals/etc. some 264/264 cams may be worth it, too.

you'll also need injectors and a tune, along with the turbo obviously.

engine/head work: ~$300-400 (including an overbore, i'd recommend that, along with the decking/honing block and the headwork)pistons: ~$500cams: $350 (optional but recommended)turbo: can range in price, new/used/etc....$300-$1000 (upper end like a gt28 or something)injectors: ~$300 (for 550s)management: enthalpy tune = ace lol, $500-$600

on the absolute low end, that makes $2250 and $3150 on the high end of my estimates. keep in mind this does NOT include rods (which i would do as well), rod bearings, arp studs (i'd recommend) gaskets, a CLUTCH (can be pricey depending on what it's capable of holding).

it can be done for $4000, but if you get close to being overbudget - never EVER EVER cheap out on something, do it right. it's not worth saving a few pennies now and having to drop another grand or more on whatever else that breaks because you skipped/cheaped out on something.


Modified by airman86 at 10:40 AM 4/29/2009

[Doya]

400hp , what do you need 400hp for, a ka-t with anything around 300hp is fast . Rebuild it with stock internals, which can handle up to 350hp, which will save you alot of money compared to forged. I would suggest using the turbo kit from jgs, getting a FMIC, and mayby upgrading cams and gears. Don't forget about a good clutch kit, anything from Act, or Spec is good.

[guyin180]

Im looking around right now for another ka engine right now to build it.. i dont mind paying extra on good parts.... i any good website where i can get those parts ...

[jpnissans13]

http://www.frsport.com and http://www.enjukuracing.com, http://www.2kracing.com/Model/Nissan/240SX.html

ebay.. look for the same brand name products, because its sometimes cheaper on ebay then on those 3 listed above. + google!

good luck.

[Doya]

http://www.frsport.com and http://www.enjukuracing.com, http://www.2kracing.com/Model/Nissan/240SX.html

ebay.. look for the same brand name products, because its sometimes cheaper on ebay then on those 3 listed above. + google!

good luck.

I'm not trying to diss ebay or anything( considering thats where I get all of my parts ), but I would not buy internals off of ebay . Just my $0.02 Also, if you have the money, order from AMS. They are expensive but they are one of the best out there.

[guyin180]

thanks for the websites, im still looking for another engine you have any website where i can find one.. I had purchase one on a forum before and i swap out my sohc to a ka24de in my old s13 hatch and sold it... Now im looking for another one to build for my 97 s14... so stock rods and piston are safe to handle 350hp.. How much boost can it handle? What kind of turbo should be used for this set up..... Im just game planning right now my first build plan.... ..

[2chuki4u]

ka-t.org thats the only website youll ever need.

im doing my own build as well, heres my setup

KA basic rebuild (gaskets/rings/bearings)-340Manifold-80Elbow-40downpipe-40GT2871r .86A/R turbo NEW-1100misc gaskets-20n60 MAFS-40JimWolfTechnologies ecu Rom tune-450Deatchwerks 550cc inj's-360Walbro 255lph fuel pump-100jgs oil line kit-120Ebay intercooler kit-200XS manual boost controller-free =]

what ever you do dont skimp on turbo, ecu, or inj's. anything else is up to you

just my 2cnts

[iLLusive240^]

i got an enthalpy ecu for ka let me know if your interested