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IchigoMae · 05-09-2003, 05:24 PM

So, Any KA-Ters Break their stock rods? just wanna kno if it commonly occurs. The price of them aftermarket rods are slapping me silly. I can live with the price of pistons.

*Jeff240sx* · 05-09-2003, 05:58 PM

Rods don't usually break due to power, but rather overheating or lack of oil. Ask Ace :P
Yea, rods are really expensive. They are reliable up to the 360rwhp levels, and after that, nobody has really attempted. How much power are you hoping for?
-Jeff

240racer · 05-09-2003, 06:02 PM

the other reason to get stronger rods is to raise the redline because they are one of the two main limiting factors. The other is valve float.

IchigoMae · 05-09-2003, 06:12 PM

Im not planning on going over 300hp. i just want good balanced power for drifitng.

kalieaire · 05-09-2003, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by IchigoMae
Im not planning on going over 300hp. i just want good balanced power for drifitng.

the biggest thing that can help you drift is Skill.

You don't buy skill, you earn it.

Go to the drift events, and get instruction from the instructors.

If I'm not mistaken, there's a San Diego Drift event in late July. I suggest you attend that.

However, if you do insist on finding some 'miracle' hardware to help you drift, get a 2-way clutch type lsd.

Your KA stock has plenty of power to get you to drift. Anyone that tells you otherwise is a mere -twit-.

JasonNagra · 05-09-2003, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by kalieaire
the biggest thing that can help you drift is Skill.

You don't buy skill, you earn it.

Go to the drift events, and get instruction from the instructors.

If I'm not mistaken, there's a San Diego Drift event in late July. I suggest you attend that.

However, if you do insist on finding some 'miracle' hardware to help you drift, get a 2-way clutch type lsd.

Your KA stock has plenty of power to get you to drift. Anyone that tells you otherwise is a mere -twit-.

Amen.

IchigoMae · 05-09-2003, 10:29 PM

You think i dont know that??? how bout i fix my blown engine first. i cant join the drift events with out an engine right? yu want me to push my car there? I would get an LSD but now i gotta pay $2000 for my dam engine. I never knew i couldnt buy skill. wow how bout that.

kalieaire · 05-09-2003, 10:53 PM

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Originally posted by IchigoMae
You think i dont know that??? how bout i fix my blown engine first. i cant join the drift events with out an engine right? yu want me to push my car there? I would get an LSD but now i gotta pay $2000 for my dam engine. I never knew i couldnt buy skill. wow how bout that.

go stick in a stock block then. if your intents are to work on drifting, save money and stay off that ka-t for the time being.

if you need a block, my friend in torrance might have one plus a head for you from a 91. uhm.. don't expect there to be any internals left though.

FastBack 240 · 05-10-2003, 12:20 AM

I have a stock block perfect internals and 92 head for sale if intersted lemme know. Dirt cheap!!!!

kalieaire · 05-10-2003, 12:36 AM

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Originally posted by kalieaire
go stick in a stock block then. if your intents are to work on drifting, save money and stay off that ka-t for the time being.

if you need a block, my friend in torrance might have one plus a head for you from a 91. uhm.. don't expect there to be any internals left though.

i meant free, just go pick up.

05-09-2003, 05:24 PM	#1
IchigoMae Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: socal Age: 41 Posts: 353 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Any KA-Ters Break their stock rods? So, Any KA-Ters Break their stock rods? just wanna kno if it commonly occurs. The price of them aftermarket rods are slapping me silly. I can live with the price of pistons. __________________

05-09-2003, 05:58 PM	#2
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rods don't usually break due to power, but rather overheating or lack of oil. Ask Ace :P Yea, rods are really expensive. They are reliable up to the 360rwhp levels, and after that, nobody has really attempted. How much power are you hoping for? -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

05-09-2003, 06:02 PM	#3
240racer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 46 Posts: 574 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the other reason to get stronger rods is to raise the redline because they are one of the two main limiting factors. The other is valve float. __________________ Adam '89 coupe KA24DE+T 14.1 @ 104 MPH '88 Celica All-Trac turbo stock, but no more ecu codes!!

05-09-2003, 06:12 PM	#4
IchigoMae Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: socal Age: 41 Posts: 353 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Im not planning on going over 300hp. i just want good balanced power for drifitng. __________________

05-09-2003, 10:29 PM	#7
IchigoMae Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: socal Age: 41 Posts: 353 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	You think i dont know that??? how bout i fix my blown engine first. i cant join the drift events with out an engine right? yu want me to push my car there? I would get an LSD but now i gotta pay $2000 for my dam engine. I never knew i couldnt buy skill. wow how bout that. __________________ Last edited by IchigoMae; 05-09-2003 at 10:33 PM..

05-10-2003, 12:20 AM	#9
FastBack 240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Motor City......MI Age: 39 Posts: 859 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a stock block perfect internals and 92 head for sale if intersted lemme know. Dirt cheap!!!!