What to do?

[bentsprocket]

Well I have set in the back row of NICOCLUB for awhile and have posted some but read more. Mostly for the fear of someone bashing my advice and ride (obviously not pictured). However, I do take in everyone's opinion and judge with clairvoyance. I have scratched the surface of other forums but none have so many smart and correct answers.

I have $3500 to spend on fixing my 93 S13 HB. On the home from work I redlined it twice line locking it for some guys who said 240’s with NA KA suck. I drove about 5 minutes worth then the worst thing in the world of all motors happened it dropped a valve down onto a piston. Man that’s cool huh? So I had no choice to park it for a month and humiliate myself driving the wife’s Echo. Anyways before you criticize look what I drove for a month.

Now, to the point and this not “which is better” but, more like what do you think I should do. To whom who reads you know the amount I have to spend. Should I rebuild my KA or go ahead and jump on the SR route? Keep in mind I love both the KA-T and SR both inadvertently have one goal to have BOOST in “YOUR” S13 or S14. That is my goal too, 240rwhp – 290rwhp is more like my goal. However, I do favor the SR and nonetheless have to rebuild to KA-T. Which is realistic with this amount of money?

I have a half cut 180sx available (April 8) but I want a FMIC and Hotpipe with Greddy Bov. I do know I do need some other stuff trust me I know we have a crap load of info here I have already read via the SEARCH. The half cut comes with driveshaft and VLSD btw

Do you guys think I can pull this off? Is this amount of money going to work for me?Thanks guys whatever happens their will be a lot of pic’s and video’s when done. Down time is expected Sorry for the length

[bentsprocket]

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[96240SX41]

if it were MY car, i would go KA-T. Iono, i love th SR's, but with 3500, you could get some goood stuff for a KA-T. I'm planning on doing that to my car, only reason being KA is 2.4 and SR is 2.0. But thats just my opinion.

[PantherRacer]

Go with the SR if it's what you really want and if you think it's worth it, you can find some real quality half cuts at a cheap price if you search around, and yeah, that sum should about cover you for the SR.

though I'd say Rebuild the KA bigger and better as the money would go a bit further. Turbo the KA! cuz I'm assuming you have the proper suspension parts already lol

[bentsprocket]

Ok here's what I got on the car already

SuspensionEibach Pro kitKYB AGXFront and Rear Strut barsAdjustable rear upper control arms

Engine your usualcheapo cold air intakess header obx3" catback

InteriorCustom upolsterPilot steering wheelNissan shift knobobx not so short shifteroil pressure voltmeter and watertemp under CD playerand little things

Exterior17 X 7 ICW Rims http://www.gotwheelsandtires.c...M.JPG180sx tail lights (real ones)

and sleek look no ugly body kit just missing spoiler where jerk ripped it off trying to break into car

[SmithSR]

I vote for SR and getting the half cut.

[D1SR240]

I say SR also, I think it will be more reliable for the power your aming for in your price range.

[BadMojo]

I vote for SR and getting the half cut.

I agree. KA-T is a great way to go, but the sheer amount of aftermarket goodies for the SR makes cranking more power out of the engine so much easier with so many more options. Just out of curiousity, are you going to be installing the engine yourself?

[bentsprocket]

yes, My brother and me are both mech's turn wrenches all day and I have 5 years experience in Avionics so wiring is no prob. lol well off to sleep. thanks so far, I should've made this a poll

[PantherRacer]

Shoots you should have said you were a mechanic earlier! Get the SR and go crazy! have fun kids

[TurboSilvia7587]

Well I have set in the back row of NICOCLUB for awhile and have posted some but read more. Mostly for the fear of someone bashing my advice and ride (obviously not pictured). However, I do take in everyone's opinion and judge with clairvoyance. I have scratched the surface of other forums but none have so many smart and correct answers.

I have $3500 to spend on fixing my 93 S13 HB. On the home from work I redlined it twice line locking it for some guys who said 240’s with NA KA suck. I drove about 5 minutes worth then the worst thing in the world of all motors happened it dropped a valve down onto a piston. Man that’s cool huh? So I had no choice to park it for a month and humiliate myself driving the wife’s Echo. Anyways before you criticize look what I drove for a month.

Now, to the point and this not “which is better” but, more like what do you think I should do. To whom who reads you know the amount I have to spend. Should I rebuild my KA or go ahead and jump on the SR route? Keep in mind I love both the KA-T and SR both inadvertently have one goal to have BOOST in “YOUR” S13 or S14. That is my goal too, 240rwhp – 290rwhp is more like my goal. However, I do favor the SR and nonetheless have to rebuild to KA-T. Which is realistic with this amount of money?

I have a half cut 180sx available (April 8) but I want a FMIC and Hotpipe with Greddy Bov. I do know I do need some other stuff trust me I know we have a crap load of info here I have already read via the SEARCH. The half cut comes with driveshaft and VLSD btw

Do you guys think I can pull this off? Is this amount of money going to work for me?Thanks guys whatever happens their will be a lot of pic’s and video’s when done. Down time is expected Sorry for the length

How many miles did u have on the KA?

[bentsprocket]

real quickly I am on my way to work....

148,312

That's 4 trips from Oceanside, CA to Winston-Salem, NC you know 2 there and 2 back duh...

and one from Pensacola FL where I bought the car with 62K on it in 1998.

First upset with car and it's been the best I have ever owned.

[HashiriyaS14]

Post some pics of the car, sounds like it has some damned respectable stuff done to it already.

[Luke]

Dude, with the high mileage, go with the SR definately. Reasons:- Lower mileage to work with means better reliability.- Swapping the engine will be signifigantly less work than rebuilding and turbo-ing. If it being easy is a factor...- Aftermarket support for the SR is so much larger than the KA, hands down.

I'm not going to knock the KA's potential. The SR is just the best option with the mileage your KA went down at and you relying on this as your daily driver. Get the SR for reliable power...

[PantherRacer]

Yeah, like he said you'd need torebuild the KA before you turbo it, yet another point toward SR....you know you want to(unless you splurge on an RB lol)

[The 240 kid]

Yeah, like he said you'd need torebuild the KA before you turbo it, yet another point toward SR....you know you want to(unless you splurge on an RB lol)

For his price range, I don't know if an RB is a good choice.

[wickedpelf]

just got me sr powered s13 back LOVE IT WOULDNT TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING

[bentsprocket]

Well guys I was fooling myself thinking I could rebuild my KA plus boost it at the same time and stay in budget. So I bought a half-cut today from Jarco. Micheal is really cool over the phone. I did check out our sponsors places but, for the money I got more with Jarco (a lot more). He sent me the video two minutes into our conversation and I just watched it a sec ago for the first time. Like no Loved what is seen. I should have it before April 15th. Downside, it has a Mani leak. Nothing used is perfect. I will have to say I am utterly impressed with the comments given on this post Thanks guys. I promise the pics when I get some good ones It's always dark when I get home. BTW I guess FMIC and hotpipe w/bov will have to wait. I am getting a gasket set and clutch. Common sense or sixth one is telling me to.. again thanks

[skydragoness]

The only thing i'd like to chime in with that no one mentioned yet is OE part availability. There's going to be down-time waiting for any OE parts that you might need if they fail unexpectedly. And any US sites that do sell OE parts for the SR20det charge a crapload.

Good luck with your engine. My bf has a jdm VG30dett front clip coming soon to replace his n/a VG ( severe rod-knock). So it will be quite an experience.

And TAKE PICS!!

[Luke]

The only thing i'd like to chime in with that no one mentioned yet is OE part availability. There's going to be down-time waiting for any OE parts that you might need if they fail unexpectedly. And any US sites that do sell OE parts for the SR20det charge a crapload.

It's not quite as bad as you think. A buttload of parts are interchangable from the b13 se-r sentra(with the sr20de) and most trans parts can be borrowed from the 240sx. I also bought an oem nissan jdm water pump for $60, courtesyparts.com.

[bentsprocket]

Ok here's what I got

1. S13 half-cut w/ fuel pump plus whole rear suspension and driveshaft. $2895#2. Hold your breath.....Complete engine gasket set*, new waterpump, and thermostat from courtesyparts$210. 3. Spec stage 2 from Enjuku$319 free shipping on Spec clutches 4.BIG SMILE ON FACE....

and don't laugh here some old pics I just put on http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/683058

sold strut bars today to help pay for some of this stuff so no pics of them...sorry ebay blue light specials from K-mart hardware section anyways#can't tell shipping sorry would be bad business on my part*consist of upper gasket set plus. Front cover sealFront crank oilsealValve cover gasket (center)Throttle body gasketRear Main sealT-25 inlet and outlet gaskets

I hope this covers everything

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Modified by bentsprocket at 6:43 AM 3/31/2005