Ka crate engine

[B-Rod15]

Hi guys I'm not sure if I'm putting this in the right place but anyways, I was hoping you guys could recommend some companies in SoCal or any website that can provide me with a quality ka24de crate engine ... Also, what are your opinions on the e-bay crate engines that come in different stages; anyone having experience with those? Thanks in advance!!

,Bobby

[4-20sx]

y not just build one from the bottom up?

[B-Rod15]

Well I was going to build the crate engine.. The only reason I don't want to buy some random person's Ka is because I don't trust people on the condition they say its in. I got burned when I bought my 240;it seem to run great when I first got it then a couple months later, one thing after another started to go on in it. So i figured instead of dropping money into a beat engine why not save up and buy a reliable crate engine that is already refurbished and build it how I want it

[Edwin562]

Well I was going to build the crate engine.. The only reason I don't want to buy some random person's Ka is because I don't trust people on the condition they say its in. I got burned when I bought my 240;it seem to run great when I first got it then a couple months later, one thing after another started to go on in it. So i figured instead of dropping money into a beat engine why not save up and buy a reliable crate engine that is already refurbished and build it how I want it

I do agree with you on this. Only way to buy a used motor is to see it run and test drive it before its pulled. the rebuild it. thats what i did to my Ka-t.

[B-Rod15]

I do agree with you on this. Only way to buy a used motor is to see it run and test drive it before its pulled. the rebuild it. thats what i did to my Ka-t.

Exactly, and how often do you have someone that has the motor still in the car when they have it for sale.. Almost never haha. Would you happen to know any places or websites to buy an engine from ?

[Edwin562]

me personally no, why not try calling a deal near by and ask. it wont hurt asking...

[B-Rod15]

me personally no, why not try calling a deal near by and ask. it wont hurt asking...

Yea that's true.

[4-20sx]

well if your block is still good, then rebuild it. =P

[B-Rod15]

Need the car running for the time being, that's why I was going to build the other engine on the side.

[Jaliscano]

that's what i did, i still have the motor i took out when i swapped in my full built ka in, let me know if you wanna buy it and rebuild it..

[kewilso3]

autozone sells em for like $2k with a 3 year warranty

[future]

Who gives a fuck on the condition? You said your going to rebuild it anyways

[4-20sx]

^^^ what he said. But you need a good block. There's some on eBay for 200bucks

[B-Rod15]

autozone sells em for like $2k with a 3 year warranty

Really? I got to go check that out.

[B-Rod15]

Who gives a fuck on the condition? You said your going to rebuild it anyways

Gotta have a good base regardless if I'm going to rebuild it .. I'm not trying to buy a blown engine with 300000 miles on it , understand ?

[Okinawandrifter87]

HRT Performance (http://www.handcraftedracing.com/KA24DEcrate.html)

[B-Rod15]

HRT Performance (http://www.handcraftedracing.com/KA24DEcrate.html)

Have you had any experience with them ?

[future]

No. Thats dumb. Buy a blown engine for $50 localy and do a full rebuild. Condition no matter. You need a decent block and crank. Your gonna hone/bore it .20 over any ways and get new bearings for the crank after you get it polished. Simple. Its plain fucjing retarted to buy a brand new crate motor just to get it bule printed again

[B-Rod15]

No. Thats dumb. Buy a blown engine for $50 localy and do a full rebuild. Condition no matter. You need a decent block and crank. Your gonna hone/bore it .20 over any ways and get new bearings for the crank after you get it polished. Simple. Its plain fucjing retarted to buy a brand new crate motor just to get it bule printed again

Alright I get what your saying... you live in chino ?? I think I've seen you around

[Rancimo322]

i have a sohc block u can rebuild. or shot to a junk they are rich with engines and supper cheap for what u want to do..

[B-Rod15]

i have a sohc block u can rebuild. or shot to a junk they are rich with engines and supper cheap for what u want to do..
I'm looking for a DOHC but thanks.. I think I will be calling a few the local yards pretty soon

[kruked]

Dude, you'll wind up paying even more at the junk yard. Just buy a blown kade from a local forum member, (check ones cool points, that's what they are for) scrounge up a hundred smackaroos and build the block. All you need is a good base if you're rebuilding it..block, head, crack. Call it a day!

[spacedog]

I have a dual cam KA out of a 5spd 95 s14 with a blown head gasket. It was pulled at around 130K miles. Its been sitting in my garage ever since I sold my S14 (had plans to build it up for a turbo). PM me if you're interested. It's located in 90201.

[odmoht]

there u gooo lol