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IchigoMae
05-09-2003, 05:24 PM
So, Any KA-Ters Break their stock rods? just wanna kno if it commonly occurs. The price of them aftermarket rods are slapping me silly. I can live with the price of pistons.:o
Jeff240sx
05-09-2003, 05:58 PM
Rods don't usually break due to power, but rather overheating or lack of oil. Ask Ace :P
Yea, rods are really expensive. They are reliable up to the 360rwhp levels, and after that, nobody has really attempted. How much power are you hoping for?
-Jeff
240racer
05-09-2003, 06:02 PM
the other reason to get stronger rods is to raise the redline because they are one of the two main limiting factors. The other is valve float.
IchigoMae
05-09-2003, 06:12 PM
Im not planning on going over 300hp. i just want good balanced power for drifitng.
kalieaire
05-09-2003, 08:56 PM
Originally posted by IchigoMae
Im not planning on going over 300hp. i just want good balanced power for drifitng.

the biggest thing that can help you drift is Skill.

You don't buy skill, you earn it.

Go to the drift events, and get instruction from the instructors.

If I'm not mistaken, there's a San Diego Drift event in late July. I suggest you attend that.

However, if you do insist on finding some 'miracle' hardware to help you drift, get a 2-way clutch type lsd.

Your KA stock has plenty of power to get you to drift. Anyone that tells you otherwise is a mere -twit-.
JasonNagra
05-09-2003, 10:17 PM
Originally posted by kalieaire
the biggest thing that can help you drift is Skill.

You don't buy skill, you earn it.

Go to the drift events, and get instruction from the instructors.

If I'm not mistaken, there's a San Diego Drift event in late July. I suggest you attend that.

However, if you do insist on finding some 'miracle' hardware to help you drift, get a 2-way clutch type lsd.

Your KA stock has plenty of power to get you to drift. Anyone that tells you otherwise is a mere -twit-.

Amen.
IchigoMae
05-09-2003, 10:29 PM
You think i dont know that??? how bout i fix my blown engine first. i cant join the drift events with out an engine right? yu want me to push my car there? I would get an LSD but now i gotta pay $2000 for my dam engine. I never knew i couldnt buy skill. wow how bout that.
kalieaire
05-09-2003, 10:53 PM
Originally posted by IchigoMae
You think i dont know that??? how bout i fix my blown engine first. i cant join the drift events with out an engine right? yu want me to push my car there? I would get an LSD but now i gotta pay $2000 for my dam engine. I never knew i couldnt buy skill. wow how bout that.

go stick in a stock block then. if your intents are to work on drifting, save money and stay off that ka-t for the time being.

if you need a block, my friend in torrance might have one plus a head for you from a 91. uhm.. don't expect there to be any internals left though.
FastBack 240
05-10-2003, 12:20 AM
I have a stock block perfect internals and 92 head for sale if intersted lemme know. Dirt cheap!!!!
kalieaire
05-10-2003, 12:36 AM
Originally posted by kalieaire
go stick in a stock block then. if your intents are to work on drifting, save money and stay off that ka-t for the time being.

if you need a block, my friend in torrance might have one plus a head for you from a 91. uhm.. don't expect there to be any internals left though.

i meant free, just go pick up.