In general how long will a 95+ KA last - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

jdkruger4 · 06-19-2002, 09:13 AM

I found a 95 240 that seems to be in good shape but it has 119K miles on it... the price is nice but im gonna need to drive this car daily for probly 3 to 4 years (college) before i can afford an SR swap... though i suppose there are alot of KA on here pretty cheap. How much would it cost to have a shop swap in another 95+ KA if the engine did go out?

*sykikchimp* · 06-19-2002, 10:48 AM

the engine +drivetrain itself should last for a Long time..  200k + miles it's the auxillary shit that starts going out round 150k miles.. like starter, etc..

guidot · 06-19-2002, 11:35 AM

We have a member of 240sx.org up here in MA that has 230k on his 95.  He beats it up too.  Never rebuilt, just replaces timing chain at 177k.  Has all bolt-ons too.  UR pulley, cat back N1, HS header, 8mm wires, Injen SRi.  all the good stuff!

1997 240SX SE · 06-19-2002, 02:35 PM

Hey guidot. Where in MA are you guys?? I haven't met anyone yet from MA with a 240SX. email me at [email protected] and let me know if there are any meets.

Sorry I know this has nothing to do with the Topic but it was the first time I saw someone from MA reply.

9524tee · 06-20-2002, 03:30 AM

it should last awhile its a strong motor , i had an older 240sx it was a 90 , sohc , it was running fine at 160k until someone hit me and totaled my car =( i have a 95 now its got 101k runs perfect, and i drive the crap out of it ive had no problems at all with my motor yet...

Fibercus · 06-21-2002, 01:42 AM

My KA has 119K on right now, and it still running awesome.

I was wondering, has anyone here ever added bolt-ons to a KA with this much mileage? Right now its all stock

flipboi13 · 06-21-2002, 04:57 AM

Iron cast KA with regular maintenance = 1 tough motor, i love it!!  Iron cast engines last longer than aluminum engines if you are planning on keeping it awhile.  Nothing wrong with SRs, but in 30-40 years (lol) they become very hard and will tend to warp and crack after 10-20 years of use from now.  I know, that a long time, but it doesn't hurt to know.

06-19-2002, 09:13 AM	#1
jdkruger4 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found a 95 240 that seems to be in good shape but it has 119K miles on it... the price is nice but im gonna need to drive this car daily for probly 3 to 4 years (college) before i can afford an SR swap... though i suppose there are alot of KA on here pretty cheap. How much would it cost to have a shop swap in another 95+ KA if the engine did go out? __________________ stock '91 240sx, black, LE w/ 90k miles, and high performance spoiler rust that was poorly "fixed"

06-19-2002, 10:48 AM	#2
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the engine +drivetrain itself should last for a Long time..  200k + miles it's the auxillary shit that starts going out round 150k miles.. like starter, etc.. __________________

06-19-2002, 11:35 AM	#3
guidot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cape Cod, MA Age: 45 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We have a member of 240sx.org up here in MA that has 230k on his 95.  He beats it up too.  Never rebuilt, just replaces timing chain at 177k.  Has all bolt-ons too.  UR pulley, cat back N1, HS header, 8mm wires, Injen SRi.  all the good stuff! __________________ -Jeff T. 96 240SX 240SXONE http://www.240sxone.com

06-20-2002, 03:30 AM	#5
9524tee Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it should last awhile its a strong motor , i had an older 240sx it was a 90 , sohc , it was running fine at 160k until someone hit me and totaled my car =( i have a 95 now its got 101k runs perfect, and i drive the crap out of it ive had no problems at all with my motor yet... __________________ Nancy Kappa Monkey Squad

06-19-2002, 02:35 PM	#4
1997 240SX SE Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guidot. Where in MA are you guys?? I haven't met anyone yet from MA with a 240SX. email me at [email protected] and let me know if there are any meets. Sorry I know this has nothing to do with the Topic but it was the first time I saw someone from MA reply.

06-21-2002, 01:42 AM	#6
Fibercus BANNED Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Canyon Country, CA Age: 44 Posts: 714 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My KA has 119K on right now, and it still running awesome. I was wondering, has anyone here ever added bolt-ons to a KA with this much mileage? Right now its all stock

06-21-2002, 04:57 AM	#7
flipboi13 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Iron cast KA with regular maintenance = 1 tough motor, i love it!!  Iron cast engines last longer than aluminum engines if you are planning on keeping it awhile.  Nothing wrong with SRs, but in 30-40 years (lol) they become very hard and will tend to warp and crack after 10-20 years of use from now.  I know, that a long time, but it doesn't hurt to know.