Reliability of KA24DE-T vs. SR20DET?

[nissanfanatic]

The KA comes with a forged crank and forged rods. The only thing that really needs to be replaced is the pistons. And if what some people say on here is true, then the pistons are fine. The only problem I see is that most KA engines have a lot of miles on them. Besides that, why pay for less displacement when you can rebuild and turbo for the same price and no wiring? If you are going to do a swap, just go for the RB. I saw a guy at the track last night with an RB that he did himself.

[stealthj]

Originally Posted by nissanfanatic

The KA comes with a forged crank and forged rods. The only thing that really needs to be replaced is the pistons. And if what some people say on here is true, then the pistons are fine. The only problem I see is that most KA engines have a lot of miles on them. Besides that, why pay for less displacement when you can rebuild and turbo for the same price and no wiring? If you are going to do a swap, just go for the RB. I saw a guy at the track last night with an RB that he did himself.

once my CA18 blows or whatever the hell happens im going for a fully built for turbo KA !!

[TheLogikal1]

all i want is a stock 270r...

some teins, kaaz 2-way and a nice clutch would be great too...

after that, id drive with a smile so big you'd think i was in a ferrari

[gc8936]

I'm going to replaced the piston with JE once I blow them out; Until then thier doing just fine. But I am putting 103 oct. gas once and awhile when racing.

[saikou240]

how old are you gc8936?

any engine is pretty reliable as long as you take care of it. in other words, resist the urge to race every single civic on the road.

[stealthj]

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[saikou240]

forgot to do that, my bad stealth. gc8936, you're 1977? awesome, i hope you got a lotta advice on regular car repairs instead of just performance replacement parts. at least that's the general impression i get from older people. if you're a mechanic, mind if i pm you from time to time?

[gc8936]

Do not pay any attention to my profile it's all wrong, buddies messing around. Age 27 with a 92' kat, But can give advise to any questions you have.

[stealthj]

but u really are 27....

[EnjukuRacing240sx]

ok so if the sr is "more reliable", would that still be the case if he went out and got the sr stroker kit to make it a 2.2?

[SHO411]

My thought is go with the KA, if anything, the parts are available in large quantities (pull-a-part in GA, KA is only $90, for the whole engine), larger displacement, and for the price of getting an SR and then Installation, and not to mention parts that will have to be ordered from cali, emission worries, you can use that money to beef up the KA, put new and stronger components, machine the internals for higher RPM eg balancing the rreciprocating mass, including crank etc. Might come up to a little more than you would spend on the SR but you will be in a whole new level above the SR and ready for serious boost. The benefit of low end torque, you'll be able to smoke most SRs' if you boost the KA. But the SR looks more pretty, but good looks don't get you past the finish line. Once you get the SR and want to go to the next level, you will have spent alot more. But both motors are good options, depend on what you are going to use them for.
Drag & take off KA, drifting and road races SR20, but like I said you can always invest some into the KA and have it built for higher revs and keep you .4L displacement over the SR giving you the better option. Its all about the money. Speed costs, how fast can you afford to go. was given that card four years ago when I was 18 by a shop owner. found out the hard way.

[Chuki_breath]

yea the hard way sux.....i prefer ka just because its already in there and the nissan dealership has the parts available. Thats just me though, i need quick easy access being its my daily driver and all, maybe when im older and am suited financially ill bust out a rb25 or something. But for now i think a ka-t would be more than enough to make me smile.

[gc8936]

If you go with a stroker 2.2 $3500+ labor, you are going to pay out more. If you build up your KA, you have 2.4L plus alot of upgrades and still have money left. MY 92' KA-T 300fwhp with stock internals with fuel mag. upgrades still running. spend $2800 total

[publicenemy137]

my KA has too many miles on it. getting new internals would cost too much money. would rather go SR20 with low miles route, cheaper and more reliable

[SHO411]

Like I said 137, choice is yours, both are fine motors with benefits in there own ways, but rebuilding a KA and reinforcing it would be less than buying an SR and installing it. Rebuilding costs around $700, and the aftermarket parts maybe another $1500 (rods and pistons, think the crank is already forged), some good head work extra $300, all for a total of $2500.00, which is still cheaper than the cost of buying an SR and installing it.
SR $1500-$3000, w/wiring and ECU, installation cheapest I ever saw in ATL was $1300 all for a grand total of $3000-$4500. Your choice, still think the SR is Pretier than the KA, but would rather have the KA.