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Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 11:37 AM

Hey all, my names Rob and I'm new to the forum. Im looking into getting a 97 240sx. Well the car i found has a KA24DE engine swap in it with 80k miles.Would it be a good idea to get a car with an engine swap? I know a mechanic who would be willing to look at the car for me. Another question, do you think insurance would be high for this car? I will try to get a quote from state farm soon also. Thank you for any feedback.

***enkei2k*** · 07-13-2012, 11:40 AM

The car came with the KA stock...unless the original motor blew and they swapped in another KA.

Insurance depends on your location. Get quotes from various online insurance companies to get your answer.

Searching is your friend.

KendallH · 07-13-2012, 11:52 AM

Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 12:07 PM

just looking for help man. if you wanna be sarcastic post somewhere else. trying to get advice from people who know more then me.

chuki.s13.coupe. · 07-13-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

The car came with the KA stock...unless the original motor blew and they swapped in another KA.

Insurance depends on your location. Get quotes from various online insurance companies to get your answer.

Searching is your friend.

Why didn't you lock this thread?

Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 12:12 PM

can i just get some suggestions? the guy said he put in an engine swap and i just want to know is it bad to go for a car with an engine swap.

93s13vert · 07-13-2012, 12:30 PM

^ ok you should do a little bit more searching...

However, the KA24DE is the stock motor the came in this car. It is possible the the motor in it blew so he "Swapped" another KA24DE in its place. This doesn't necessarily mean it's bad, but i would have someone that is mechanically inclined to look over the car and make sure that the swap was done correctly. Do a compression test to see how the motor is running. Do a leak down test to see if there is any leakage anywhere... just go with the plan of having a mechanic look at it, if you trust them and they say its good and the price is right then why not get it?

Search...

badbob2121 · 07-13-2012, 12:48 PM

Google

Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 12:54 PM

Well sorry for waisting everyone's time. I just wanted to hear some opinions from people who own a 240 and know more then me. Ill use google then.

xoxide · 07-13-2012, 01:01 PM

Thanks for stopping by... Feel free to never log in again.

Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 01:03 PM

I'll make sure of it.

eek · 07-13-2012, 01:31 PM

What difference does it make if it is a 240sx, civic, mustang, or so on? Car is a car, if you have a shop that your family uses to do repairs on their cars, ask the owner/mechanic that your looking at a used car and would like them to check it out to make sure everything is working 100%. Basic used car buying 101. If the seller is legit they should have no problem bringing it to a shop of YOUR choice and having a mechanic check it out ON YOUR DIME obviously. From there you can check for leaks, major accidents, and other things that may need to be addressed. Now your mechanic can tell you what is wrong and advise you on if the car mechanically is good or not. Just because it has a swap doesn't mean it is bad, ask the seller questions, why was the motor swapped out? Who did the swap? When was it done? ETC... You get the idea.

Your getting FLAMED simply because all of this info could have been easily sourced online via Google or your favorite search engine.

Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 01:56 PM

Okay thank you for that. I just don't understand why it's a big deal to ask people on here who personally own the same type of car for some suggestions and help. I came to the forum because the people on the forums seems to know A LOT about there specfic type of cars. I didn't want to go on google and put in the wrong questions and get bad answers. That's why I came here.

Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 01:59 PM

I mean isn't that what the forum is about? Helping each other with their cars and talking about them?

EnemyS15 · 07-13-2012, 02:02 PM

yeah but when the same subject has been covered 28923789037572 times , it becomes a nuisance and annoying.... you want answers.... SEARCH FOR THEM BEFORE ASKING THEM... if you think they are basic questions... then they have been asked trillions of times...

xoxide · 07-13-2012, 02:40 PM

Not to mention there is a nice thread called "small questions thread" ... perfect for this question.

Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 02:50 PM

Okay well I'm sorry. I'm new to forums and just found out about them not to long ago. I didn't know there was a search thing or the "small questions thread". My friend told me to come sign up and just start a thread. He didn't give me any other details. Now I know. Thanks for the people who actually helped.

Okinawandrifter87 · 07-13-2012, 02:52 PM

Also why would we want to help you when you did nothing to research? You can't expect to be spoon fed all your life.

If you want real results do google searches first, then come here and say " Hey I used these search names and couldn't find anything, could you guys at least point me in the right direction?"

It at least shows some initiative and that your not the average noob who knows nothing.

flaggr82 · 07-13-2012, 03:03 PM

Get the car inspected, buy it, and give it hell. Just don't go out thinkin your dk and get yourself hurt. I pay just under 60 bucks a month full coverage through geico but i'm pushing 30. Also people on here wanna talk about more interesting things...just sayin.

booey13 · 07-13-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuki.s13.coupe.

Why didn't you lock this thread?

No kidding.

Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 03:11 PM

I never said I wanted to be spoon fed. I just wanted to know what you all think about the engine swap deal. I wanted to hear other peoples opinions. I was just asking for suggestions and if it's a good idea to try and take a look at it. Is that really that much of a problem? If its really that much of a problem that people ask questions like this, why do you take the time to yell at them or even look at their thread?

Iamthethunder · 07-13-2012, 03:16 PM

might as well delete the thread

coupesallday! · 07-13-2012, 03:20 PM

and stop bumping it.....

Walperstyle · 07-14-2012, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iamthethunder

Well sorry for waisting everyone's time. I just wanted to hear some opinions from people who own a 240 and know more then me. Ill use google then.

Don't be offended. Its just the situation you are in. You don't know anything about the car, and neither does the seller.

Drill the seller for information... then post it here for comic relief.

xoxide · 07-14-2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iamthethunder

why do you take the time to yell at them or even look at their thread?

Because its more fun to yell at you than it is to spoon feed you.

WristWork · 08-10-2012, 04:36 AM

Why comment on a thread that's 41 days old?

naw_speed · 08-10-2012, 05:09 AM

bump for no damn reason, just cause i'm flippin bored and still half a sleep...

drscooper · 08-10-2012, 07:33 AM

bump because i love zilva's comments!

***enkei2k*** · 08-10-2012, 07:41 AM

Should have locked this when I had the chance earlier.

07-13-2012, 11:37 AM	#1
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First car possibility? New member Hey all, my names Rob and I'm new to the forum. Im looking into getting a 97 240sx. Well the car i found has a KA24DE engine swap in it with 80k miles.Would it be a good idea to get a car with an engine swap? I know a mechanic who would be willing to look at the car for me. Another question, do you think insurance would be high for this car? I will try to get a quote from state farm soon also. Thank you for any feedback.

07-13-2012, 11:40 AM	#2
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 40 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	The car came with the KA stock...unless the original motor blew and they swapped in another KA. Insurance depends on your location. Get quotes from various online insurance companies to get your answer. Searching is your friend. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

07-13-2012, 12:48 PM	#8
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07-13-2012, 02:52 PM	#18
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Also why would we want to help you when you did nothing to research? You can't expect to be spoon fed all your life. If you want real results do google searches first, then come here and say " Hey I used these search names and couldn't find anything, could you guys at least point me in the right direction?" It at least shows some initiative and that your not the average noob who knows nothing. __________________ Driftphreak87

08-10-2012, 05:09 AM	#27
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07-13-2012, 11:52 AM	#3
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07-13-2012, 12:07 PM	#4
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just looking for help man. if you wanna be sarcastic post somewhere else. trying to get advice from people who know more then me.

07-13-2012, 12:12 PM	#6
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can i just get some suggestions? the guy said he put in an engine swap and i just want to know is it bad to go for a car with an engine swap.

07-13-2012, 12:30 PM	#7
93s13vert Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NJ Age: 38 Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^ ok you should do a little bit more searching... However, the KA24DE is the stock motor the came in this car. It is possible the the motor in it blew so he "Swapped" another KA24DE in its place. This doesn't necessarily mean it's bad, but i would have someone that is mechanically inclined to look over the car and make sure that the swap was done correctly. Do a compression test to see how the motor is running. Do a leak down test to see if there is any leakage anywhere... just go with the plan of having a mechanic look at it, if you trust them and they say its good and the price is right then why not get it? Search...

07-13-2012, 12:54 PM	#9
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well sorry for waisting everyone's time. I just wanted to hear some opinions from people who own a 240 and know more then me. Ill use google then.

07-13-2012, 01:01 PM	#10
xoxide Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 2,807 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Thanks for stopping by... Feel free to never log in again.

07-13-2012, 01:03 PM	#11
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll make sure of it.

07-13-2012, 01:31 PM	#12
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 44 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	What difference does it make if it is a 240sx, civic, mustang, or so on? Car is a car, if you have a shop that your family uses to do repairs on their cars, ask the owner/mechanic that your looking at a used car and would like them to check it out to make sure everything is working 100%. Basic used car buying 101. If the seller is legit they should have no problem bringing it to a shop of YOUR choice and having a mechanic check it out ON YOUR DIME obviously. From there you can check for leaks, major accidents, and other things that may need to be addressed. Now your mechanic can tell you what is wrong and advise you on if the car mechanically is good or not. Just because it has a swap doesn't mean it is bad, ask the seller questions, why was the motor swapped out? Who did the swap? When was it done? ETC... You get the idea. Your getting FLAMED simply because all of this info could have been easily sourced online via Google or your favorite search engine.

07-13-2012, 01:56 PM	#13
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay thank you for that. I just don't understand why it's a big deal to ask people on here who personally own the same type of car for some suggestions and help. I came to the forum because the people on the forums seems to know A LOT about there specfic type of cars. I didn't want to go on google and put in the wrong questions and get bad answers. That's why I came here.

07-13-2012, 01:59 PM	#14
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I mean isn't that what the forum is about? Helping each other with their cars and talking about them?

07-13-2012, 02:02 PM	#15
EnemyS15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,677 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	yeah but when the same subject has been covered 28923789037572 times , it becomes a nuisance and annoying.... you want answers.... SEARCH FOR THEM BEFORE ASKING THEM... if you think they are basic questions... then they have been asked trillions of times...

07-13-2012, 02:40 PM	#16
xoxide Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 2,807 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Not to mention there is a nice thread called "small questions thread" ... perfect for this question.

07-13-2012, 02:50 PM	#17
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay well I'm sorry. I'm new to forums and just found out about them not to long ago. I didn't know there was a search thing or the "small questions thread". My friend told me to come sign up and just start a thread. He didn't give me any other details. Now I know. Thanks for the people who actually helped.

07-13-2012, 03:03 PM	#19
flaggr82 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get the car inspected, buy it, and give it hell. Just don't go out thinkin your dk and get yourself hurt. I pay just under 60 bucks a month full coverage through geico but i'm pushing 30. Also people on here wanna talk about more interesting things...just sayin.

07-13-2012, 03:11 PM	#21
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I never said I wanted to be spoon fed. I just wanted to know what you all think about the engine swap deal. I wanted to hear other peoples opinions. I was just asking for suggestions and if it's a good idea to try and take a look at it. Is that really that much of a problem? If its really that much of a problem that people ask questions like this, why do you take the time to yell at them or even look at their thread?

07-13-2012, 03:16 PM	#22
Iamthethunder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	might as well delete the thread

07-13-2012, 03:20 PM	#23
coupesallday! Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 661,Lancaster,CA Posts: 3,234 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	and stop bumping it.....

08-10-2012, 04:36 AM	#26
WristWork Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 742 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Why comment on a thread that's 41 days old?

08-10-2012, 07:33 AM	#28
drscooper Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: homegrown Posts: 799 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bump because i love zilva's comments!

08-10-2012, 07:41 AM	#29
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 40 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Should have locked this when I had the chance earlier. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

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