what do you think about the ka24E
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 16
what do you think about the ka24E
Picking up an 89 240 coupe this saturday, pretty much first project nissan car and have oh so much to learn.
PLanning on going na with the sohc motor(130,xxx), any input would be appreciated, wish me luck.
PLanning on going na with the sohc motor(130,xxx), any input would be appreciated, wish me luck.
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 141
From: Rochester,wa
i think its a great engine but i like the KA24DE better. But if its in good shape you can get good power out of it check this out. you might of seen it.http://www.ka-t.org/jordan.htm
Re: what do you think about the ka24E
Originally posted by chuxxmixx
Picking up an 89 240 coupe this saturday, pretty much first project nissan car and have oh so much to learn.
PLanning on going na with the sohc motor(130,xxx), any input would be appreciated, wish me luck.
Picking up an 89 240 coupe this saturday, pretty much first project nissan car and have oh so much to learn.
PLanning on going na with the sohc motor(130,xxx), any input would be appreciated, wish me luck.
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 141
From: Rochester,wa
I agree the KA is a great power house that most people dont know about. Im doing a KADE turbo project and if you look at the numbers more offten then not the KA will make more power then the SR with the same setup and if it doesn' t beat it then it will just be behind it and kill it with torque.
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 189
1) Do a compression and leakdown check to make sure it's still healthy
2) Replace the fuel pump with a Walbro 255
3) Install a wet single point nitrous kit from any of the major manufacturers, and jet it for 60 hp.
4) Profit!
2) Replace the fuel pump with a Walbro 255
3) Install a wet single point nitrous kit from any of the major manufacturers, and jet it for 60 hp.
4) Profit!
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 16
Picked up the car from New York, hell of a drive but it was worth it, very clean and good conditition.
What are some thigns that i can do at home to check to see if the engine is still and will be running strong?
What are some thigns that i can do at home to check to see if the engine is still and will be running strong?
Contributing Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,634
From: Hershey, PA
Re: Re: what do you think about the ka24E
Originally posted by BigVinnie
Well I agree with S13 first off, I'm tired of the nooby little kiddy's that are riding the ***** of JDM drifters and go SR, and don't understand the potential of the engine that they threw away. The KA has MAD potential, and is a great engine to use. If ever in the need to find parts for your KAE you can P.M me.
Well I agree with S13 first off, I'm tired of the nooby little kiddy's that are riding the ***** of JDM drifters and go SR, and don't understand the potential of the engine that they threw away. The KA has MAD potential, and is a great engine to use. If ever in the need to find parts for your KAE you can P.M me.
Contributing Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 651
From: PA
I'm not sure of the leakdown test, but if it's what it sounds like just check to make sure nothing is leaking from engine??? lol
Anyway the compression test is a piece of cake, you just need to get the right gauge for it with the proper extention. What you do is take out one of your spark plugs and gently tighten the extention off the gauge until it's just snug. Then throw the key in the ignition and let the engine try to turn over a couple of times. Read the gauge. Easier to do with two people, one to sit in the car, and one to work the gauge.
Anyway the compression test is a piece of cake, you just need to get the right gauge for it with the proper extention. What you do is take out one of your spark plugs and gently tighten the extention off the gauge until it's just snug. Then throw the key in the ignition and let the engine try to turn over a couple of times. Read the gauge. Easier to do with two people, one to sit in the car, and one to work the gauge.
