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shigitySxSe 01-17-2004 03:10 PM

so how much do rb's and the ca's usually run? (i know they vary, but approximately and not including installation) and would it be bad to consider turboing my ka bc it has almost 130,000 miles on it?

thanks...

-HyJynX- 01-17-2004 05:53 PM

RB20s usually cost...from 1300-2100, matters who you get it from. And CAs usually about 1500-2000. But remember RB20s all ready come more powerful than the CA, and can handle more HP and boost.

Neejay 01-17-2004 10:05 PM

hmm...
 
So basically rb20's are the best "bang for the buck"?

-HyJynX- 01-18-2004 12:20 AM

IMO, yep! Only downside(other then it being illegal)is the aftermarket. the AM isnt as big as the SR or RB25

chriswgsx 01-18-2004 10:23 AM

i got my sr20 for $1300 shipped. wiring harness was another 300

shigitySxSe 01-22-2004 05:35 PM

so about how much is the price difference between the rb20 and rb25?

onewaydrift 01-23-2004 08:12 AM

I love the Ka but I mean you will have to rebuild it to turbo charge it, Also I believe the pistons fromt he factory are weak and you will have to change them. But 4 grand vs 1,500 I dont know man... Check Ebay.

-HyJynX- 01-23-2004 10:54 AM


Originally posted by shigitySxSe
so about how much is the price difference between the rb20 and rb25?
rb20: 1400-2100 +shipping
RB25:3500-3700+shipping

-HyJynX- 01-23-2004 10:55 AM


Originally posted by onewaydrift
I love the Ka but I mean you will have to rebuild it to turbo charge it, Also I believe the pistons fromt he factory are weak and you will have to change them. But 4 grand vs 1,500 I dont know man... Check Ebay.
You can turbo a stock KA, but you cant run more then 7-8 boost with out upgrading some internals.

slidingsideways 01-23-2004 10:12 PM

i have been hearing some good things about the KA24DE's. they are becoming more respectful. i found a web site were these guys turbo'd there KA engine's and there pushing 400+ hp... here is the web site.
http://www.import-autoperformance.com/
some pretty cool stuff on this web site.

shigitySxSe 01-27-2004 02:58 PM

HyJynX, is there anything you dont like about the rb20's?
Or maybe anything negative that you've heard people say after theyve gone that route...
Because so far i think thats the direction im gonna take...
thanks

-HyJynX- 01-27-2004 03:04 PM

Only real negative thing is the aftermarket for it isnt as huge as the SR20...even the RB25 has a lil more aftermarket then RB20s. Other then that, every person that i know that has gotten a RB20 has been extremely happy with it.

shigitySxSe 01-28-2004 10:08 PM

Hrmmmm......i think im just gonna hope that a smaller aftermarket wont make me regret goin for an rb20 down the road. but we'll see.
thanks

dick 01-31-2004 08:37 AM

Me too. It is a wonder why people cook on stoves with IRON skillets instead of aluminum ones. Probally because Aluminum has a lower melting point then IRON!

rps13VEk 02-02-2004 11:52 PM

If you have the money, which i guess u dont, build the KA. The motor has a lot of potential, but not stock :( . The reason most people get an sr20 is because of the stock turbo. It makes it an easier application to upgrade...or something like that -_-


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