how much money would i spend to break 200WHP on a KA?

[thisisastickup]

thinking about putting one in my 510, but i'm not exactly rich. i'd be happy with 200, and 250 would be ideal, but i don't know too much about these engines. telling me how much, and what parts i'd have to throw at it would be awesome.

thanks, sorry for the noob post.

[steve shadows]

...30,000 $

[Nismoknightska-t]

around 2000$ with a t25 setup..

[Ali 556]

USED Sr T25 = 150$
Ebay mani = 100$
8-1 FMU = ?
Sr 370cc = 50$ ?
ebay IC = 150-300

most of the stuff is used of course

and that's about it

[Razi]

You don't use upgraded injectors with a FMU setup.

[4x4le]

USED Sr T25 = 150$
Ebay mani = 100$
8-1 FMU = ?
Sr 370cc = 50$ ?
ebay IC = 150-300

most of the stuff is used of course

and that's about it

It can be done on a budget without going way cheap on what you use. I would suggest a s15 t28 as a turbo choice. You can find them reasonable used or you can get one for around $700 new. They can bring you right at or over 300whp.
You can find decent for your needs intercoolers new for 300-450 that are name brand. Sometimes with piping.
You can get 550cc injectors for around $400
A walbro 255lph pump for $100
A turbo xs bov for $120
And since you have no timing control (which is essential) with a fmu and since you actually screw your timing up with a safc I suggest a full nistune setup for $500
You will probably be maxing out the maf too but you can pickup a q45 maf for around $80

So +/- 300whp with a very responsive turbo on that will be really effecient on pump gas at 15psi you can do for around $2350 plus some odds and ends using good new parts mostly.