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banshee_rider909 · 11-22-2011, 01:05 AM

Ok guys i bought a 95 zenki and it has a ka24det with around 180k miles...now im going to swap out the motor just don't know what motor to get...should i stay ka24det or sr20? What has more potential in hp and tq and also what motor offers more parts(after market parts) please i really would appreciate your opinions thanks!

badbob2121 · 11-22-2011, 10:57 AM

I dont have the energy right now to find a clever way to call you a dumbass and tell you to search

so that is it...

Simply google KA vs SR, its a topic that has been covered and debated far too many times

fullthrottle · 11-22-2011, 10:59 AM

Lol Bobby too funny

airman · 11-22-2011, 02:51 PM

Oh my God dude...come on now. This is one of the most HIGHLY debated topic on every nissan board.

They're two different animals. You know what? I'll spoon-feed you some info while we have your attention - it's about to rain cold, hard facts up in here.

SR20:
JDM-Tyte Factor
Plug and play (in a sense, drop the engine in, wire it up)
Higher-revving
SLIGHTLY lighter-weight (aluminum block AND head)
Perhaps a slightly larger aftermarket availability (ebay/etc parts)

KA24(D)ET
Larger OEM part availability (autozone, etc)
Awesome torque
Engine is already in the car
A lot of potential (350hp+) for $2-3k

Just the basics. Most of the other stuff is honestly just the same. Engine components (cams rods pistons hardware etc) availability is the same. Costs are about the same, too.

The decision is up to you. Both are good choices. Both have their headaches. I like my KA because I like torque and have a fully built KA for the same price as stock SR.

zspeedrft · 11-22-2011, 03:29 PM

swap a b16 into it

hazukijitsu · 11-22-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zspeedrft

swap a b16 into it

LOL! VTEC kicked in yo!

JSimpson · 11-22-2011, 03:43 PM

dude you have to be shitting me... there is no need to ask this in 2011... most people will say SR, some will say KAT... They say KAT has more torque, but not enough to justify... still laggy as hell compared to 6 or 8 cyl... SR feels better in high revs, more support, lighter, and is just overall better haha

!Zar! · 11-22-2011, 04:02 PM

If your car already has a ka-t setup, why change it?

Just rock it till it explodes.

rcdad123 · 11-23-2011, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

If your car already has a ka-t setup, why change it?

Just rock it till it explodes.

just re ring it and hone the cylinders. do a valve job and replace timing parts and engine bearings. if the crank is not damaged, just have it polished. with all that and new seals and gaskets and water pump, you got another 40-60 thousand miles of reliable boost. don`t have to worry about re plumbing the intercooler, new exhaust down pipe, and new wiring.

airman · 11-23-2011, 08:19 AM

The truth. If you already have all of the provisions inside of the car setup for a turbo KA, might as well keep it that way. Perhaps instead of spending $2k on an SR swap, use that money to build the KA with forged components and get Nistune/Megasquirt.

mewantkouki · 11-23-2011, 08:56 AM

Do a KA bottom end with an SR head.

airman · 11-23-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mewantkouki

Do a KA bottom end with an SR head.

Please tell me you're not serious, lol!

**Phlip** · 11-23-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbob2121

I dont have the energy right now to find a clever way to call you a dumbass and tell you to search

so that is it...

Simply google KA vs SR, its a topic that has been covered and debated far too many times

I am not about to let this continue

11-22-2011, 01:05 AM	#1
banshee_rider909 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Inland Empire Age: 32 Posts: 812 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Ka24det or sr20? Ok guys i bought a 95 zenki and it has a ka24det with around 180k miles...now im going to swap out the motor just don't know what motor to get...should i stay ka24det or sr20? What has more potential in hp and tq and also what motor offers more parts(after market parts) please i really would appreciate your opinions thanks!

11-22-2011, 10:57 AM	#2
badbob2121 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St. Louis Age: 37 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: badbob2121 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I dont have the energy right now to find a clever way to call you a dumbass and tell you to search so that is it... Simply google KA vs SR, its a topic that has been covered and debated far too many times __________________ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM = BOBBY_LS13

11-22-2011, 02:51 PM	#4
airman Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Clemson, SC Age: 35 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Oh my God dude...come on now. This is one of the most HIGHLY debated topic on every nissan board. They're two different animals. You know what? I'll spoon-feed you some info while we have your attention - it's about to rain cold, hard facts up in here. SR20: JDM-Tyte Factor Plug and play (in a sense, drop the engine in, wire it up) Higher-revving SLIGHTLY lighter-weight (aluminum block AND head) Perhaps a slightly larger aftermarket availability (ebay/etc parts) KA24(D)ET Larger OEM part availability (autozone, etc) Awesome torque Engine is already in the car A lot of potential (350hp+) for $2-3k Just the basics. Most of the other stuff is honestly just the same. Engine components (cams rods pistons hardware etc) availability is the same. Costs are about the same, too. The decision is up to you. Both are good choices. Both have their headaches. I like my KA because I like torque and have a fully built KA for the same price as stock SR. __________________ 2014 Absurdity Build RIP S13 KA-T HX35 419whp

11-22-2011, 03:29 PM	#5
zspeedrft Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LoS AnGeLeS Age: 41 Posts: 1,562 Trader Rating: (54) Feedback Score: 54 reviews	swap a b16 into it __________________

11-22-2011, 04:02 PM	#8
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	If your car already has a ka-t setup, why change it? Just rock it till it explodes. __________________

11-22-2011, 10:59 AM	#3
fullthrottle Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saint Louis, MO Age: 38 Posts: 661 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Lol Bobby too funny

11-22-2011, 03:43 PM	#7
JSimpson Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	dude you have to be shitting me... there is no need to ask this in 2011... most people will say SR, some will say KAT... They say KAT has more torque, but not enough to justify... still laggy as hell compared to 6 or 8 cyl... SR feels better in high revs, more support, lighter, and is just overall better haha

11-23-2011, 08:19 AM	#10
airman Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Clemson, SC Age: 35 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The truth. If you already have all of the provisions inside of the car setup for a turbo KA, might as well keep it that way. Perhaps instead of spending $2k on an SR swap, use that money to build the KA with forged components and get Nistune/Megasquirt. __________________ 2014 Absurdity Build RIP S13 KA-T HX35 419whp

11-23-2011, 08:56 AM	#11
mewantkouki Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Age: 38 Posts: 1,250 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	Do a KA bottom end with an SR head.