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hks1one · 10-09-2007, 12:02 PM

i have a KA24DE in my s13....idk if to swap cuz sr20 are 2.0 liters turbo..and if i turbo my KA24DE then ill have 2.4 liters turbo..and i heard it has more tourqe. What should i do? Swap? Or tubo KA? is it hard to turbo a KA? thanks..let me kno guys

Bubba · 10-09-2007, 12:05 PM

For a little more than an SR swap you can do a nice turbo on the KA. I have seen almost 400whp on a stock bottom end.

hks1one · 10-09-2007, 12:06 PM

i also heard it was very complicated...What would i have to do???

Jung918 · 10-09-2007, 12:13 PM

I plan on going ka~t. I decided to go with the 2.4 liter partially due to more torque, easier to find parts for the engine, plus it would be easier to get back to stock form in case I get sent to the referee. Either way, make sure you don't skimp out on your engine management. Too many idiots spend money on the turbo and skimp out on the tune. Then they cry like a little girl when the engine fails. Don't fall into that category.

hks1one · 10-09-2007, 12:17 PM

ok so i get an Engine management system....fmic,bov,hotpipe,3 inch piping,test pipe....what else???

Anto · 10-09-2007, 12:18 PM

Check out the KA24DET FAQ thread at the top of the page.
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=62609

I don't know how the smog laws are in FL, but in CA you'd be better off going KA-T, due to the fact that if you DO get caught, you'd just have to take off the turbo parts compared to the entire engine.

If your KA is already busted, it might be more economical to go SR, since the price of a complete rebuild, IIRC is roughly $1k more, something like that.

What are you going to be using the car for?
Serious track use = SR has the top end.
DD = KA is fantastic

hks1one · 10-09-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Anto

Check out the KA24DET FAQ thread at the top of the page.
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=62609

I don't know how the smog laws are in FL, but in CA you'd be better off going KA-T, due to the fact that if you DO get caught, you'd just have to take off the turbo parts compared to the entire engine.

If your KA is already busted, it might be more economical to go SR, since the price of a complete rebuild, IIRC is roughly $1k more, something like that.

What are you going to be using the car for?
Serious track use = SR has the top end.
DD = KA is fantastic

DD?? im not going for serious high horsepower...just at least 250 and up...and im goin to drift..

eclipse_dsm · 10-09-2007, 01:28 PM

I would turbo the KA if you feel it's still in great shape. You could get that 250+ HP which just a basic turbo kit. T28,FMIC,370cc and decent rom tune and exhuast. Then go higher later when needed. Good thing with this is that all your parts will be re usable should you go to SR route. except the turbo manifold. Both are excellent motors.

beetlejuice · 10-09-2007, 01:53 PM

For around $1k, you get get 250hp out of the ka with a t25.

There's a thread on zilvia regarding a budget build or something that illustrates everything you need.

Also, check ka-t.org for the best info on turbocharging the ka.

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An sr20 swap with bolt ons can get you 250hp.

But you're looking at $3k or so for a complete swap, plus another $1k or so in mods.

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You don't need 250hp to drift.

Master your stock engine, and suspension, then go from there.

!Zar! · 10-09-2007, 02:11 PM

Only reason why it would sound complicated to turbo a ka is only if you don't understand how turbo's work.

If you go into the project thinking, "It won't happen to me" Then chances are it'll blow your motor if you're cheap.

As long as your motor still has compression and is in good running shape, there is no reason why you couldn't go ka-t.

If you have any questions, feel free to pm me...

koifish · 10-09-2007, 02:33 PM

could u used a stock sr exaust components for ka-t

eclipse_dsm · 10-09-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by koifish

could u used a stock sr exaust components for ka-t

If you meant the Exhaust or Turbo manifold from an SR. That would be NO. everything else should be good components for KA-T like. SR Turbo, elbow and downpipe.

hks1one · 10-09-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eclipse_dsm

If you meant the Exhaust or Turbo manifold from an SR. That would be NO. everything else should be good components for KA-T like. SR Turbo, elbow and downpipe.

"should be" lol dont kno for sure...but thanks guys you have been great help...i still have plenty of time to think about it. i would like to learn more on how to turbo and what parts i would need.

*ManoNegra* · 10-09-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hks1one

What should i do? Swap? thanks..let me kno guys

Stay in school and learn proper grammar.

10-09-2007, 12:02 PM	#1
hks1one Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: miami Age: 34 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ka Question i have a KA24DE in my s13....idk if to swap cuz sr20 are 2.0 liters turbo..and if i turbo my KA24DE then ill have 2.4 liters turbo..and i heard it has more tourqe. What should i do? Swap? Or tubo KA? is it hard to turbo a KA? thanks..let me kno guys

10-09-2007, 12:05 PM	#2
Bubba Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Age: 41 Posts: 352 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	For a little more than an SR swap you can do a nice turbo on the KA. I have seen almost 400whp on a stock bottom end. __________________ Good at wrenching, terrible at electrical. Lord help me... HAHAHA

10-09-2007, 12:13 PM	#4
Jung918 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,203 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I plan on going ka~t. I decided to go with the 2.4 liter partially due to more torque, easier to find parts for the engine, plus it would be easier to get back to stock form in case I get sent to the referee. Either way, make sure you don't skimp out on your engine management. Too many idiots spend money on the turbo and skimp out on the tune. Then they cry like a little girl when the engine fails. Don't fall into that category. __________________ Sale: Hello Kitty Horn Button S14 Rear Valences K.Y. Gordon the Thief (Tony Chen)

10-09-2007, 01:53 PM	#9
beetlejuice Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Me? Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For around $1k, you get get 250hp out of the ka with a t25. There's a thread on zilvia regarding a budget build or something that illustrates everything you need. Also, check ka-t.org for the best info on turbocharging the ka. ___________________________________________ An sr20 swap with bolt ons can get you 250hp. But you're looking at $3k or so for a complete swap, plus another $1k or so in mods. ___________________________________________ You don't need 250hp to drift. Master your stock engine, and suspension, then go from there. __________________ jollydwarf.com

10-09-2007, 02:11 PM	#10
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Only reason why it would sound complicated to turbo a ka is only if you don't understand how turbo's work. If you go into the project thinking, "It won't happen to me" Then chances are it'll blow your motor if you're cheap. As long as your motor still has compression and is in good running shape, there is no reason why you couldn't go ka-t. If you have any questions, feel free to pm me... __________________

10-09-2007, 12:06 PM	#3
hks1one Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: miami Age: 34 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i also heard it was very complicated...What would i have to do???

10-09-2007, 12:17 PM	#5
hks1one Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: miami Age: 34 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok so i get an Engine management system....fmic,bov,hotpipe,3 inch piping,test pipe....what else???

10-09-2007, 12:18 PM	#6
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Check out the KA24DET FAQ thread at the top of the page. http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=62609 I don't know how the smog laws are in FL, but in CA you'd be better off going KA-T, due to the fact that if you DO get caught, you'd just have to take off the turbo parts compared to the entire engine. If your KA is already busted, it might be more economical to go SR, since the price of a complete rebuild, IIRC is roughly $1k more, something like that. What are you going to be using the car for? Serious track use = SR has the top end. DD = KA is fantastic

10-09-2007, 01:28 PM	#8
eclipse_dsm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: DriftHeaven Posts: 411 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I would turbo the KA if you feel it's still in great shape. You could get that 250+ HP which just a basic turbo kit. T28,FMIC,370cc and decent rom tune and exhuast. Then go higher later when needed. Good thing with this is that all your parts will be re usable should you go to SR route. except the turbo manifold. Both are excellent motors.

10-09-2007, 02:33 PM	#11
koifish Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: arleta Age: 36 Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	could u used a stock sr exaust components for ka-t