deciding what engine

*Pretend that RB25DET is not an option anymore*


I'm just curious as to what you guys would do. I am leaning towards the RB at the moment. Anyone know what the stock internals can take in a KA24E?

swap in a ka24de.

Then T it

It'll be the best in the end. U can pick up a KA for pretty cheap.

go ca18 nobodies got them really and youd be pretty original out here. But if you got the money hit up the rb


edit: joe fuck your ka lol and ligourird your ka is what joe could only imagine and dream his to be hahahah 1 day joe 1 day

i was thinking about getting the ka24de and turboing, but for the price of the turbo kits, i can get an RB with money left over for parts like down pipe, thermostat, ect.

the CA would be sweet though, but hard to get above 300 whp

pick the engine for what you want to do with it. RB = drag
KA = everything else

If you want the best bang for the buck, get the KA.
Nice thing about the KA is there's lots of parts, unlike the RB and the CA.
On second thought, don't buy a KA, that way they'll be cheaper when I need spares!

i think the Rb can be good for auto-x and other stuff too, downside is an extra 120ish lbs?

what is this going to be setup for drifting, drag, autocross???

Yea good question rob. But I mean if you want it to be able to compete in all events pretty good I'd go ka. I just think with that motor and a good setup it would be a very balanced car in all 3 events. Plus the ka-t's look sick w/that top-mount

i would have to agree with a-town-sr ka is most likely the best for any events so i vote ka24e-T

i wouldnt do drag. auto-x, and try out drifting once or twice.

to bad i already voted ca18det because id definatly have to re-nig on that and vote ka that is if you want it to just be a balanced set up with many options in switching to whatever it is youd like to achieve

Yea just go ka-t like I said ull be able to adjust setups and what not but you could also do that with whatever but hey its your call if it were me just way price and quality. Remember you get what you pay for so dont try and hold back when getting a motor. Being cheap gets you cheap shit

Anyone know of any turbo kits under 3k for the ka24e?

im pretty sure there are no kits

maybe if i piece together my own kit... i just think that 5k is a bit overinflated. who knows, I got plenty of time until i get the cash for a swap or bolt-on turbo

http://www.import-autoperformance.com/turbo%20kits/240sxstage1.html

found one, special deal if you are with NICO too

sweet i mite consider get that instead of an sr

i think that if i stick with KA, it will be with the single cam.

no dont stay single cam.

JGS has some nice kits for the de and the E.

U can easlie piece together a turbo kit for 3k. But dont forget tuning. It is not optional.

yea, I know tuning is important. are there any aftermarket cams for the sohc KA? If not, then swapping in a dohc seems like a good idea

dohc for sure no questions asked lock the topic and end it at that. Ka-t end of story

If you want balance, you should go with a lighter motor. The front end of the s13 is a bit heavy anyway. Personally I would say your best bang for you buck is the SR. Its fairly cheap and a lot of people have them. Parts are everywhere. Ka-T is more for just strait power... same with RB. CA... fuck that. Pos 1.8L. There is a reason hardly anyone has these... they suck. They get them to be diffrent. Diffrent isn't always better.

everyone underestimates the CA... it's sooo sad...

Pff... CA is worthless junk

hahahah ca>sr