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Gesturewithoutmotion · 02-02-2003, 05:13 PM

ok then let me pose this question. on the ka with some forged pistons and the 98 - 00 (??) altima rings, and stock rods/crank... would a kit be reliable at stock boost? i mean knowing the way i do things i'd probably purchase a high efficiency radiator and other safe guards so that's not a problem... but would building the bottom end with just pistons suffice for a sturdy bottom end at the 7psi level?
also what are some fuel upgrades you would recommend? or should i just go gung-ho and get a standalone engine managment?

*Jeff240sx* · 02-02-2003, 05:21 PM

You can get a JWT ecu, 50# injectors, fuel rail, and fuel pump to get you to 7psi. It will also get you to 15psi, on the stock KA bottom end. Look at d240t2. The KA isn't weak by any means. And the rods are extremely overbuilt for the engine, and can handle that. The weakest point are the pistons, and you can definatly get away with the setup above with forged pistons with ease.
-Jeff

Gesturewithoutmotion · 02-02-2003, 05:59 PM

ok... sorry to steal the topic but one last question.
would you say it was better to grab the Nsport kit or would you recommend building your own kit and doing the above fueling?
thanks... i'm just building an info database...

*Jeff240sx* · 02-02-2003, 06:36 PM

Use the PM if you're gonna steal a topic. Since this has already been asked, I'll answer.
Get the parts piece by piece if you have time. If you don't, and have the cash, then get a kit.
If you piece everything together, you will get a better kit for cheaper (cuz the kits come with cheaper, lower quality parts.)
-Jeff

thx247 · 02-04-2003, 02:17 PM

build your own kit. You can price out parts cheaper, you'll learn more about what it is you have under the hood other than "a kit." And you know how to upgrade your kit when the time comes that you want more boost.

Just reading about how turbo chargers affect an engines output, I don't really see why you cannot run a well tuned KA into the 350's without any major trouble. Sure its going to require a standalone and a well versed tuner to tune it...but reliability costs money so...no worries.

No I do not have the money for a MK4 supra. lol. so expensive.

I do have the money and time for a 350hp 240sx though.

(Going standalone on the Sr as well)

sL103 · 02-04-2003, 08:20 PM

actually its a good site for OEM parts as well as Nissan Motorsport parts AKA NISMO

http://www.courtesyparts.com/nismo/s13/index.html

just say you are a tt.net member

Shawn

02-02-2003, 05:21 PM	#32
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	You can get a JWT ecu, 50# injectors, fuel rail, and fuel pump to get you to 7psi. It will also get you to 15psi, on the stock KA bottom end. Look at d240t2. The KA isn't weak by any means. And the rods are extremely overbuilt for the engine, and can handle that. The weakest point are the pistons, and you can definatly get away with the setup above with forged pistons with ease. -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

02-02-2003, 06:36 PM	#34
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	Use the PM if you're gonna steal a topic. Since this has already been asked, I'll answer. Get the parts piece by piece if you have time. If you don't, and have the cash, then get a kit. If you piece everything together, you will get a better kit for cheaper (cuz the kits come with cheaper, lower quality parts.) -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

02-04-2003, 08:20 PM	#36
sL103 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bloomington ,IL Age: 44 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a link that might help actually its a good site for OEM parts as well as Nissan Motorsport parts AKA NISMO http://www.courtesyparts.com/nismo/s13/index.html just say you are a tt.net member Shawn

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02-02-2003, 05:13 PM	#31
Gesturewithoutmotion Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orlando, Fl Age: 43 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok then let me pose this question. on the ka with some forged pistons and the 98 - 00 (??) altima rings, and stock rods/crank... would a kit be reliable at stock boost? i mean knowing the way i do things i'd probably purchase a high efficiency radiator and other safe guards so that's not a problem... but would building the bottom end with just pistons suffice for a sturdy bottom end at the 7psi level? also what are some fuel upgrades you would recommend? or should i just go gung-ho and get a standalone engine managment?

02-02-2003, 05:59 PM	#33
Gesturewithoutmotion Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orlando, Fl Age: 43 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok... sorry to steal the topic but one last question. would you say it was better to grab the Nsport kit or would you recommend building your own kit and doing the above fueling? thanks... i'm just building an info database...

02-04-2003, 02:17 PM	#35
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	build your own kit. You can price out parts cheaper, you'll learn more about what it is you have under the hood other than "a kit." And you know how to upgrade your kit when the time comes that you want more boost. Just reading about how turbo chargers affect an engines output, I don't really see why you cannot run a well tuned KA into the 350's without any major trouble. Sure its going to require a standalone and a well versed tuner to tune it...but reliability costs money so...no worries. No I do not have the money for a MK4 supra. lol. so expensive. I do have the money and time for a 350hp 240sx though. (Going standalone on the Sr as well)