Drivin Nissan

Ok, now i did some searching, but didnt come up with an answer cause every topic seemed to dance around the answer to my question.
The question I had was: Are Altima cam shafts compatible with the 240sx KADE, and would I be alright to used them if I cant find 240 cams??

Like I said I searched but every topic seemed to be centered around the rumor that the altima cams gave a power increase when used in combo with the 240 cams. Im not that concerned wit the power increase right now, I just want to get it running and then worry about performance after the car is kosher for the most part. So if anybody could shed some light on this situation, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

redpotatoes

No, Altima's cam are not to be used. On S13(91-94) 240" intake and 248" exhaust cams are used. On S14(95-98) 232" intake and exhaust are used. Swapping cams from S13 to S14 is common, either drop both cams in or drop 2 exhaust cams in with little modification.

ConceptS14

^ what he said. what you've read about using Altima cams are not true.

Drivin Nissan

Im not so sure i know what your saying. It seems, from what your saying, as if I can used cams from any dohc 240, but not the altima. Is that right????
So I cannot use the altima cams????...even though the engine is the same (KA24DE)????....Isnt it??

redpotatoes

Do Not Use Altima cams.

Drivin Nissan

Hahahaha......ok thanks for clearing that up. On the other hand though, why would the Altima cams not work though???? Arent they the same engine (KA24DE)????

BigVinnie

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Several reasons...
The ka24de timing chain for the altima has a different combination of links.
Location of the distributor is different.
Rear cam seals are different.
Overall it won't work.
Thats like saying I'll put a front Wheel drive Altima engine, in my rear wheel drive 240sx.......

Drivin Nissan

thanks for info.......youll have to excuse me cause Im still learning about these engines. Im a nissan guy and have been for a long time, but it was always Maximas that I did research on and learned pretty well. thanks again