Ka24de ?

i'm thinking about getting a 240sx, but i'm curious where can i get a KA24DE that isn't over 80k mileage?

Also i'm using the 240sx as a daily driving vehicle, so would it be a good idea to add a supercharger to it?

Thnx

Tugg

Looking at the other posts it seems that a supercharger is not possible. so i guess i'm just looking for the KA24DE. thanks

there are many under 80k just have to find them. I mean find a 97 or 98 they have low mileage.

Looking at the other posts it seems that a supercharger is not possible. so i guess i'm just looking for the KA24DE. thanks

Supercharger isn't impossible, Actualy less work goes into it than a turbo install. I plan on Supercharging my KA =\

Whats recommended for daily driving changes on the 240sx? like tires, should i change my intake/exhaust, etc?

and kenohki i'm a total noob so can u explain? i did a search and most ppl said there wasn't one made for 240sx.

If you're a total n00b you dont need to be worrying about making your car go faster,you need to be doing research first...

Whats recommended for daily driving changes on the 240sx? like tires, should i change my intake/exhaust, etc?

and kenohki i'm a total noob so can u explain? i did a search and most ppl said there wasn't one made for 240sx.

How much money do you want to spend? Just because there isn't a kit doesn't mean it can't be done. If you Turbo it for daily driving you're going to need to give it a LOT of attention, if you're pretty new to the automotive scene I wouldn't advise it- Unless you're rich and can pay the mechanic bills.

lol what i ment by i'm a total noob is dont be surprised if i dont know something.

i have done research but i havn't had any application / experiance in anything yet. What do you guys recommend i do first to my 240sx...?

lol what i ment by i'm a total noob is dont be surprised if i dont know something.

i have done research but i havn't had any application / experiance in anything yet. What do you guys recommend i do first to my 240sx...?

Learn to drive it and Fix all of the cars mechanical problems before you start moding it out. Again, how much money do you want to spend on it?

Learn to drive it and Fix all of the cars mechanical problems before you start moding it out. Again, how much money do you want to spend on it?
that is true thats how i start it fix every mechanical problem before any mod its safer to that

i planned to spend around 2k in the beggining, then slowly add on maybe once a month- once every 2 months. I decided to use the original car engine till it dies out.

if you plan to use an 80k engine till it dies....good luck...going to take you several years(like 7-9) for you to do anything with the internals of the car....

A guy here in Waco has 6 KA24DEs w/ transmissions / complete except for the cut hoses and harness, all about 80K miles, $100 each, delivery extra. The reason, he said, is that the KA24DE will go about 400K miles without a majar overhaul if its properly maintained. The only things you need to replace ever are the accessories, timing chain, valve shims, and electronics. Though these things can cost more than a whole engine and transmission from a salvage dealer, they're less labor intensive than changing the entire engine; not to mention the fact that the used engine may have the same problems.

The moral to this tale is that unless you just want years of trouble free service from your car you should just keep the engine thats in it, tune it up and fix minor things as they come along.

A guy here in Waco has 6 KA24DEs w/ transmissions / complete except for the cut hoses and harness, all about 80K miles, $100 each, delivery extra. The reason, he said, is that the KA24DE will go about 400K miles without a majar overhaul if its properly maintained. The only things you need to replace ever are the accessories, timing chain, valve shims, and electronics. Though these things can cost more than a whole engine and transmission from a salvage dealer, they're less labor intensive than changing the entire engine; not to mention the fact that the used engine may have the same problems.

The moral to this tale is that unless you just want years of trouble free service from your car you should just keep the engine thats in it, tune it up and fix minor things as they come along.
lol 400k

Interesting, I wonder who has the most miles on a orig.91+ 2.4 DOHC engine?

I know an old guy with a 92' (first owner) that has 210K. I asked him how much work has gone into the engine and he told me he thinks he changed the sparkplugs a few years back and that was about it.

Of course he has treated that car VERY well, I would be shocked to hear that his tach has ever gone over 4000.

Interesting, I wonder who has the most miles on a orig.91+ 2.4 DOHC engine?

When I bought my 91 for $2900 it had 192K miles, mechanically excellent, perfect body and decent interior.The maintenance record was things like alternator, water pump, and clutch; all installed within 10K miles of when I bought it. It had no suspicious ticks or rattles from in the engine and used no oil. Hell, the oil was still gold at the 3K mile change interval. Now with 226K on it nothing has changed. I changed the clutch master/slave cylinders, brake pads, oil and spark plugs since I bought it. The AC is original, never been charged and still blows cold.

I've got a test pipe in place of the catalytic converter, unbaffled muffler, S-AFC w/ ignition and fuel tuning, and striped behind the front seats (- 150 lbs, roughly; it weighted 2800 even before stripping and with stock exhaust). It pulls low 15s consistently. Next pay check I'll buy JWT S1 cam, adj. sprockets, new timing chain, and re-shim; paycheck after that is custom short intake w/ relocated battery, wide band EGO w/ A:F gauge, pyrometer, and JWT header. I'll enjoy that for a while until I'm able to get a big trim T28 or T3.

BTW: on my car, after installing the AFC I noticed the stock tach reads about 500 rpm HIGHER than the digital readout on the AFC; revlimiter engages at about 6950 rpm by the AFC reading. Anybody else notice this on their 240SX?

Very interesting, I love hearing how great these engines are...I have owned many RX-7's, both Turbo's & NA and I like the torque of the 240's as well as the better gas mileage...I have 169k on my 93 240 SX SE now and it runs like new or better with my Intake & custom hi-flow exhaust! Anyone else?