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gt7152b · 08-17-2001, 09:16 AM

What should I offer for a '92 with 92,000 miles and a spun rod bearing. Owner says the only blemish is on driver's seat.

My plan is to tear down the engine, have crank reground, bore cylinders (if necessary) for turbo pistons, replace bearings, head work, big ass turbo, MSD injectors, custom ECU. How much HP should I be making? What is the next weakest link in the KA besides the pistons?

misnomer · 08-17-2001, 10:07 AM

$1400 is #### cheap for a '92. I don't know what a spun rod bearing is, but unless it costs $3600 to repair, you're well below the value of the car.

gt7152b · 08-17-2001, 11:58 AM

I would have to replace the bearings and have the crank reground. Might as well do a full rebuild on it.

08-18-2001, 06:21 PM

Nice price for a 240. I bought a '91 with 70K for $1500.00 with the following problems:
-Rip in the driver's seat
-Digital speedo works for only 5 secs at start-up
-Power locks not working.
So, definitely go for $1400.00. You'll want to do all the engine work after you buy the car anyway. The tranny can handle some 3-400 HP, has excellent gear ratio, and with the big-ass turbo and all the other crap, you should be at about maybe 250-300? (just a guess).

BUY THE CAR!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Irena

(Edited by s13grl at 6:29 pm on Aug. 18, 2001)

lunatik · 08-18-2001, 06:31 PM

GT,
     Buy that thing, and drop the SR into it!  Then you can upgrade from there.  

*transient* · 08-19-2001, 09:46 AM

I paid 2600 for my 1990.

08-17-2001, 09:16 AM	#1
gt7152b Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What should I offer for a '92 with 92,000 miles and a spun rod bearing. Owner says the only blemish is on driver's seat. My plan is to tear down the engine, have crank reground, bore cylinders (if necessary) for turbo pistons, replace bearings, head work, big ass turbo, MSD injectors, custom ECU. How much HP should I be making? What is the next weakest link in the KA besides the pistons?

08-17-2001, 10:07 AM	#2
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$1400 is #### cheap for a '92. I don't know what a spun rod bearing is, but unless it costs $3600 to repair, you're well below the value of the car.

08-17-2001, 11:58 AM	#3
gt7152b Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would have to replace the bearings and have the crank reground. Might as well do a full rebuild on it.

08-18-2001, 06:21 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	Nice price for a 240. I bought a '91 with 70K for $1500.00 with the following problems: -Rip in the driver's seat -Digital speedo works for only 5 secs at start-up -Power locks not working. So, definitely go for $1400.00. You'll want to do all the engine work after you buy the car anyway. The tranny can handle some 3-400 HP, has excellent gear ratio, and with the big-ass turbo and all the other crap, you should be at about maybe 250-300? (just a guess). BUY THE CAR!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> Irena (Edited by s13grl at 6:29 pm on Aug. 18, 2001)

08-18-2001, 06:31 PM	#5
lunatik Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2001 Location: Largo, Florida Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GT,      Buy that thing, and drop the SR into it!  Then you can upgrade from there.

08-19-2001, 09:46 AM	#6
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 40 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I paid 2600 for my 1990.