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tranzilla · 04-02-2004, 01:35 PM

I have 116k on my s14 KA motor. Is that too many miles to put on a turbo kit?

*sykikchimp* · 04-02-2004, 01:36 PM

Really depends on how the motor was treated.

A compression test, and leak down test will tell you.

tranzilla · 04-02-2004, 01:40 PM

thanks alot.

*sykikchimp* · 04-02-2004, 01:53 PM

for reference, My engine tested with 165psi +/-1psi accross the board, and had 3% leakdown. I've got a 110K miles, and plan to turbo mine. An accountant owned it before me that didn't even know it was RWD, and drove it for 90,000 miles!

Ghettokracker71 · 04-02-2004, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sykikchimp

An accountant owned it before me that didn't even know it was RWD, and drove it for 90,000 miles!

Was the accountant a female at least? lol thats sad either way

SilviaDriver · 04-02-2004, 03:19 PM

milage doesnt mean a damn thing. its all bout compression and leak down numbers

*sykikchimp* · 04-02-2004, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghettokracker71

Was the accountant a female at least? lol thats sad either way

lol.. nope. it was the dudes first car out of college. he seemed like he probably drove like grandma. Car still has the original clutch. lol

mellojoe · 04-02-2004, 04:50 PM

Yeah, just do a good check out of the motor. If you do go through with it, you might consider doing a solid tune up on it. new gaskets all the way around.

CrazyS13 · 04-03-2004, 09:09 AM

My turbo SOHC has 145k+ i run 5 psi daily, turn it to 8 once and a while. Just change your oil often/check often and it should be set. Make sure you get a good dyno tune also.

-John

Maeda · 04-03-2004, 02:31 PM

DO IT. You'll never go back. Be sure to have an extra 5 or 6 bills in case the motor DOES decide to go.

BETTER YET, Get another KA and build the bottom end and wait for the motor to go.

Mr. Spool · 04-03-2004, 05:59 PM

Deffinitly get another motor just incase the other ones goes. Mine went with only 74k on it. You can find another engine for quite cheap, usually around 150 if you look for a while.

Var · 04-03-2004, 06:18 PM

got mine with 132K on it still on the original clutch. previous owner didnt know the difference between it and an altima except this had 2 less doors.

04-02-2004, 01:35 PM	#1
tranzilla Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bay Area in CA Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	116k too much to turbo? I have 116k on my s14 KA motor. Is that too many miles to put on a turbo kit?

04-02-2004, 01:36 PM	#2
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Really depends on how the motor was treated. A compression test, and leak down test will tell you. __________________

04-02-2004, 01:53 PM	#4
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for reference, My engine tested with 165psi +/-1psi accross the board, and had 3% leakdown. I've got a 110K miles, and plan to turbo mine. An accountant owned it before me that didn't even know it was RWD, and drove it for 90,000 miles! __________________

04-02-2004, 04:50 PM	#8
mellojoe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ARKANSAS Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, just do a good check out of the motor. If you do go through with it, you might consider doing a solid tune up on it. new gaskets all the way around. __________________

04-03-2004, 09:09 AM	#9
CrazyS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Smallest state... Age: 40 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My turbo SOHC has 145k+ i run 5 psi daily, turn it to 8 once and a while. Just change your oil often/check often and it should be set. Make sure you get a good dyno tune also. -John __________________ SOHC KAT, 6 psi...

04-02-2004, 01:40 PM	#3
tranzilla Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bay Area in CA Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks alot.

04-02-2004, 03:19 PM	#6
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	milage doesnt mean a damn thing. its all bout compression and leak down numbers

04-03-2004, 02:31 PM	#10
Maeda Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Camp Snake Bite, CA RIP Posts: 2,356 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Maeda Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DO IT. You'll never go back. Be sure to have an extra 5 or 6 bills in case the motor DOES decide to go. BETTER YET, Get another KA and build the bottom end and wait for the motor to go. __________________

04-03-2004, 05:59 PM	#11
Mr. Spool Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Side, Michigan Age: 44 Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Deffinitly get another motor just incase the other ones goes. Mine went with only 74k on it. You can find another engine for quite cheap, usually around 150 if you look for a while. __________________ 96' SE Turbo'd Super 60, S-AFC, SMIC, 370cc Injectors, Open Air BOV, Warblo 255 pump, Stage 3 Clutch Kyb agx, Sportline Springs Full body kit, Bomex rear, Drift sides, r34 front gunmetal rims, yok tires

04-03-2004, 06:18 PM	#12
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	got mine with 132K on it still on the original clutch. previous owner didnt know the difference between it and an altima except this had 2 less doors. __________________ Hi