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s13_whoa · 03-05-2014, 03:57 AM

Sup guys so i have a kade with a blown head & i decided to pull the motor and rebuild it, full rebuild not just the head. I want to in the future go Ka-t but for the moment when i do the rebuild i want to run just Kade. But since im rebuilding and having it apart i want to prep it as much as i can for Ka-t later on. Do all i need is just forged pistons , rods & i believe cams and crank? I will be getting ARP bolts/studs. Im planning on reaching atleast 300-400hp no more than that. Any suggestions i can while i have the motor out? I will be getting it machined and resurfaced also the head and block. Any help please would be very appreciated.

sil80dude · 03-05-2014, 02:02 PM

I would just rebuild it with new oem head parts, timing chain kit and go with 8.5:1 pistons, rods and bearings get the crank cleaned up and balanced. You have to get it balanced as it isnt fully counter weighted. Metal cosworth HG and a new oem gasket set and new oem studs. With a t3 turbo like a gt3071r you will make easy 350-400hp at the crank and you will be very happy. KA-T.org is a good website to checkout aswell.

d_nice · 03-05-2014, 04:52 PM

^^^yes exactly what he said. their is alot of good information and different set up they are using. also its what ur pockets can handle..

GroundPerformance · 03-05-2014, 04:55 PM

Forged Pistons/Rods, Metal HG and ARP fasteners are good to have at that WHP goal. GL on the rebuild.

s13_whoa · 03-05-2014, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GroundPerformance

Forged Pistons/Rods, Metal HG and ARP fasteners are good to have at that WHP goal. GL on the rebuild.

Quote:

Originally Posted by d_nice

^^^yes exactly what he said. their is alot of good information and different set up they are using. also its what ur pockets can handle..

Quote:

Originally Posted by sil80dude

I would just rebuild it with new oem head parts, timing chain kit and go with 8.5:1 pistons, rods and bearings get the crank cleaned up and balanced. You have to get it balanced as it isnt fully counter weighted. Metal cosworth HG and a new oem gasket set and new oem studs. With a t3 turbo like a gt3071r you will make easy 350-400hp at the crank and you will be very happy. KA-T.org is a good website to checkout aswell.

Thanks appreciate it guys.

BoostSlideWayz · 03-05-2014, 11:16 PM

Sounds like you have a good plan, Personally i dont think the cams are a must incase your on a budget. But Upgraded cams are always nice.

Personally, i bought a bran new head that was literally an OEM bran new one a guy had just put on his ka24e and crashed it 500 miles later for 300 dollars the whole engine.

I took the bran new head with the block i built and mated them together and they work great. No problems what ever.

May i suggest Arais pistons and Eagle Rods ? I personally have been running them and love em.

Lastly, spend most your time at the machine shop when you get your pistons and rods.

03-05-2014, 03:57 AM	#1
s13_whoa Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Future Ka-t hopefully Sup guys so i have a kade with a blown head & i decided to pull the motor and rebuild it, full rebuild not just the head. I want to in the future go Ka-t but for the moment when i do the rebuild i want to run just Kade. But since im rebuilding and having it apart i want to prep it as much as i can for Ka-t later on. Do all i need is just forged pistons , rods & i believe cams and crank? I will be getting ARP bolts/studs. Im planning on reaching atleast 300-400hp no more than that. Any suggestions i can while i have the motor out? I will be getting it machined and resurfaced also the head and block. Any help please would be very appreciated.

03-05-2014, 04:55 PM	#4
GroundPerformance Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 1,477 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Forged Pistons/Rods, Metal HG and ARP fasteners are good to have at that WHP goal. GL on the rebuild. __________________ SoCal KA24DET/KA24ET Owners << Join the FB Group >>

03-05-2014, 11:16 PM	#6
BoostSlideWayz Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lebec Age: 32 Posts: 1,686 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sounds like you have a good plan, Personally i dont think the cams are a must incase your on a budget. But Upgraded cams are always nice. Personally, i bought a bran new head that was literally an OEM bran new one a guy had just put on his ka24e and crashed it 500 miles later for 300 dollars the whole engine. I took the bran new head with the block i built and mated them together and they work great. No problems what ever. May i suggest Arais pistons and Eagle Rods ? I personally have been running them and love em. Lastly, spend most your time at the machine shop when you get your pistons and rods. __________________ 1994 toyota supra...... n-a D= 1992 nissan 240sx KA24E-T fully Built =D

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03-05-2014, 02:02 PM	#2
sil80dude Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: canada Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would just rebuild it with new oem head parts, timing chain kit and go with 8.5:1 pistons, rods and bearings get the crank cleaned up and balanced. You have to get it balanced as it isnt fully counter weighted. Metal cosworth HG and a new oem gasket set and new oem studs. With a t3 turbo like a gt3071r you will make easy 350-400hp at the crank and you will be very happy. KA-T.org is a good website to checkout aswell.

03-05-2014, 04:52 PM	#3
d_nice Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: florida Age: 40 Posts: 3,592 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	^^^yes exactly what he said. their is alot of good information and different set up they are using. also its what ur pockets can handle..