Ka24de ?

[tugg]

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

[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

[vsiev]

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

[KenOhki2112]

Originally Posted by 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

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

[tugg]

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.

[ghostchild316]

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...

[KenOhki2112]

Originally Posted by tugg

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.

[tugg]

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...?

[KenOhki2112]

Originally Posted by tugg

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?

[240sxAddict]

Originally Posted by KenOhki2112

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

[tugg]

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.

[vsiev]

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....

[DWF Engineering]

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.

[stealthj]

Originally Posted by DWF Engineering

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

[Autofreefindersguy]

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