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banshee_rider909
11-22-2011, 01:05 AM
Ok guys i bought a 95 zenki and it has a ka24det with around 180k miles...now im going to swap out the motor just don't know what motor to get...should i stay ka24det or sr20? What has more potential in hp and tq and also what motor offers more parts(after market parts) please i really would appreciate your opinions thanks!
badbob2121
11-22-2011, 10:57 AM
I dont have the energy right now to find a clever way to call you a dumbass and tell you to search

so that is it...

Simply google KA vs SR, its a topic that has been covered and debated far too many times
fullthrottle
11-22-2011, 10:59 AM
Lol Bobby too funny
airman
11-22-2011, 02:51 PM
Oh my God dude...come on now. This is one of the most HIGHLY debated topic on every nissan board.

They're two different animals. You know what? I'll spoon-feed you some info while we have your attention - it's about to rain cold, hard facts up in here.

SR20:
JDM-Tyte Factor
Plug and play (in a sense, drop the engine in, wire it up)
Higher-revving
SLIGHTLY lighter-weight (aluminum block AND head)
Perhaps a slightly larger aftermarket availability (ebay/etc parts)

KA24(D)ET
Larger OEM part availability (autozone, etc)
Awesome torque
Engine is already in the car
A lot of potential (350hp+) for $2-3k

Just the basics. Most of the other stuff is honestly just the same. Engine components (cams rods pistons hardware etc) availability is the same. Costs are about the same, too.

The decision is up to you. Both are good choices. Both have their headaches. I like my KA because I like torque and have a fully built KA for the same price as stock SR.
zspeedrft
11-22-2011, 03:29 PM
swap a b16 into it
hazukijitsu
11-22-2011, 03:37 PM
swap a b16 into it

LOL! VTEC kicked in yo!
JSimpson
11-22-2011, 03:43 PM
dude you have to be shitting me... there is no need to ask this in 2011... most people will say SR, some will say KAT... They say KAT has more torque, but not enough to justify... still laggy as hell compared to 6 or 8 cyl... SR feels better in high revs, more support, lighter, and is just overall better haha
!Zar!
11-22-2011, 04:02 PM
If your car already has a ka-t setup, why change it?

Just rock it till it explodes.
rcdad123
11-23-2011, 01:51 AM
If your car already has a ka-t setup, why change it?

Just rock it till it explodes.

just re ring it and hone the cylinders. do a valve job and replace timing parts and engine bearings. if the crank is not damaged, just have it polished. with all that and new seals and gaskets and water pump, you got another 40-60 thousand miles of reliable boost. don`t have to worry about re plumbing the intercooler, new exhaust down pipe, and new wiring.
airman
11-23-2011, 08:19 AM
The truth. If you already have all of the provisions inside of the car setup for a turbo KA, might as well keep it that way. Perhaps instead of spending $2k on an SR swap, use that money to build the KA with forged components and get Nistune/Megasquirt.
mewantkouki
11-23-2011, 08:56 AM
Do a KA bottom end with an SR head.
airman
11-23-2011, 10:05 AM
Do a KA bottom end with an SR head.

Please tell me you're not serious, lol!
:mepoke:
Phlip
11-23-2011, 10:15 AM
I dont have the energy right now to find a clever way to call you a dumbass and tell you to search

so that is it...

Simply google KA vs SR, its a topic that has been covered and debated far too many times

:stupid:
I am not about to let this continue