5psi turbo

[kenwood guy]

ok let me get this once and for all with 1 or 2k to toss around what can I do with the exsiting engine or can I get a swap??? (remember 1or2k....3 not to sure) I would like to have about 215 to 230 hp to the wheels any good ideas " Im thinking about getting "laughing gas"(Nitro) but can the enging handle that??? any good Ideas????

[nissanfanatic]

Originally Posted by kenwood guy

169 seems low to me

If you are going to say get a SR because it comes with 205hp, then forget it. It is 166whp so there isn't much of a difference, mind you this is using formulas and not dyno proven, so there could be plus or minus either way. Nitrous is very potent in the right hands, but very lethal in the wrong. It is much the same as a turbo in the sense that tuning is key. Post a different thread on nitrous and see if you get some hits. Get a compression check in the meantime just to see how well the engine you have can handle power upgrades.

[kenwood guy]

ok how much would an SR engine along with turbo cost me??O and by the way I found this link on another forum the guy said they had the low prices would you agree??? http://www.totaljdm.com/index.cfm

[nissanfanatic]

It seems like a pretty good deal other than the fact that you have to pay for an uncut wiring harness, ignitor chip and the MAFS. I would just get one from www.srswap.com because they have been reccomended by many people on here. I have a KA-T preference though.

[kenwood guy]

hmmm why do prefer the Ka-t i guessing the price for preformence ratio?? I like the ka-t but seem everyone is talking about the sr what do you think??

[nissanfanatic]

The SR is overrated in my opinion. The reason most prefer the SR is because most of the people on here want to drift. The SR has a nice broad powerband and a decent redline. I am a drag and street race kind of guy. I want all speed and the KA is very torquey which really delivers in the quarter. Besides that, if something on the KA breaks, I can get it very easily in the US and probably not even have to mail order it. The SR on the other hand usually requires ordering parts. IF you blow a KA engine, you can get another one from a junkyard for about $400. If you blow a SR engine, start saving and put the KA back in. If you read the FAQ, it even says in there that the KA is the engine of choice for drag racing. The price is pretty good too. I have spent about $600 so far and have a Revhard manifold and a Turbonetics wastegate on the way. I plan on running 5psi until I can upgrade the fuel system then I'm gonna turn it up to about 7 or so. I may just get a LSD.

[turbo2nr]

Originally Posted by nissanfanatic

The SR is overrated in my opinion. The reason most prefer the SR is because most of the people on here want to drift. The SR has a nice broad powerband and a decent redline. I am a drag and street race kind of guy. I want all speed and the KA is very torquey which really delivers in the quarter. Besides that, if something on the KA breaks, I can get it very easily in the US and probably not even have to mail order it. The SR on the other hand usually requires ordering parts. IF you blow a KA engine, you can get another one from a junkyard for about $400. If you blow a SR engine, start saving and put the KA back in. If you read the FAQ, it even says in there that the KA is the engine of choice for drag racing. The price is pretty good too. I have spent about $600 so far and have a Revhard manifold and a Turbonetics wastegate on the way. I plan on running 5psi until I can upgrade the fuel system then I'm gonna turn it up to about 7 or so. I may just get a LSD.

haha we agree on something lolz
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[kenwood guy]

well I think drifting is kool but im more of a race guy myself so your saying the stock engine is very good as long as turbo is added to it??

[turbo2nr]

most peole go for sr b/c thier ka has lots of milage and most sr has less milage so its a newer motor.
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[kenwood guy]

what about a lower miles ka?

[nissanfanatic]

No. Any engine can be messed up by one of two things. If the engine is in bad condition, or the setup is not properly tuned. Tuning is the number one cause of engine failures. Miles aren't really the measurement for the condition of the engine. Some say that you may have good compression but the bearing might be bad. This is usually false because the cylinders undergo a lot of wear as well. But the stock engine should be safe for up to 10 psi tuned properly. Many say it is good for up to 12 on stock internals but I wouldn't pust the cast pistons if you have some miles on them. As I said before, over 5 is not attainable without injectors and fuel management. Do a compression test and see if you come up with between 155-179. I know you won't have 179, but if you have around 160, your engine is in good shape. One guy on 240sxforums had 175 after 150k. Make sure you don't have more than 14 between the cylinders.

[nissanfanatic]

Originally Posted by turbo2nr

haha we agree on something lolz
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What is that supposed to mean? I usually agree with you.lol

[kenwood guy]

wow your good with cars. anyway now about this compression thing first of all im yet to get a 240sx because I lack the money but when I do is it more important to look at the miles of car or find someway to get a compression test?? (im gussing you would have to remove the engine to check oh no!) but i dont want to grab a weak Ka engine let alone an even cheap 240sx that gives me trouble what should I do??

[turbo2nr]

Originally Posted by nissanfanatic

What is that supposed to mean? I usually agree with you.lol

wopps sorrie wrong person i got you confused with some one else..
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[kenwood guy]

wow your good with cars. anyway now about this compression thing first of all im yet to get a 240sx because I lack the money but when I do is it more important to look at the miles of car or find someway to get a compression test?? (im gussing you would have to remove the engine to check oh no!) but i dont want to grab a weak Ka engine let alone an even cheap 240sx that gives me trouble what should I do??