Who has Highest Miles on NA KA24??? or most money into maintaing a KA

[FallbrookS13]

mine has 167,000 right now. i wanna know who has the highest milleage on a naturally aspirated Ka24 single or dual cam, and what kind of major problems have they had???? and what the hell why not also...... who has put the most money into maintaining their KA. NOT UPGRADING JUST MAINTAING...
ok this should be interesting if I get a lot of resposes, which i hope

[DriftDragon28]

Mine says 211K and change. its looks rebuilt but runs STRONG. just did a tune up on it.

[dmaestro]

224k
still runnin strong
timing chain makin noise atm though.

[Zenki_S14]

Mine's an S14 and I got 177,000 miles. I did a lot of driving, but I don't abuse it as much as some of you guys. Haha. Recently, I replaced my radiator, which wasn't expensive because I got it for $180 and put it in myself. My stock radiator lasted 9 years!!! Can you believe that? that's pretty good.

[esthirteen]

heh, my '90 has 109k on it right now. Spent about $60 on it to put a straight pipe through on exhaust, cause resonator had huge hole. Also brake pads, and 2 oil changes.

[s14slide]

my s14(95) is about to roll over to 216K. Still runs strong and I've abused the crap out of it since 130K when I bought it. Pretty much just oil changes(EVERY 3K), brakes, rotors, replaced a bent wheel, new shocks(stole them off of my bro's s14), took care of a few rust spots, new ignition wires, and replaced anything that wears when it does. I am constantly trying to break something, but it never really does, no smoke out the tailpipe or anything like that. Just a tick from the cam/chain. Other than that, I've been running an Apex'i N1 since I bought it, installed and removed headers, ghetto rigged intake, took off clutch fan and running the a/c fan only(since the weather cooled off), had some springs and broke one, so I'm running stock springs again. Thats all I can think of for now.

[phrozen]

206k and change, and that beast is running strong. compression is good just need to reaplace the timing chain and clutch.

[SilviaSativa]

Wow, glad to see with a little money and care, you can easily get 225,000 miles! I'm at 170K right now(165K when purchased) I was worried I was gonna have to rebuild or swap in another KA around 200K (suspension/brakes before SR ;) )

[phrozen]

im gonna try to go for 300k after i do a little tune up:D

[Enan]

176,000 miles. and I drive 160 plus every day ..all I do is put gas in and check the oil once a week...she still has lots of go in her yet

[Startours7]

181,300 as of this morning.
1.Clutch
1.Clutch master cyl.
1.Front main seal
1.Valve cover gasket

[nokeone]

191,500 and was running VERY strong with at least 1 eight hour drift event a month...

only thing to ever go wrong was a cracked radiator...replaced for $120 and that was it....

too bad it was wrecked a week ago...

took out the cams last night as it was a 91 and my boy with a 95 wanted them...PERFECT condition..internals looked flawless!!

[AutoRnD]

i have over 300k miles on my car..
daily driver as well as drifted in every competition i can find..
in terms of crap that has broken...
i broke my clutch pedal
brake master and slave needed to be replaced and my clutch master also was replaced..
other than that.. i have decent compression 170 170 160 150
make about 155 hp to the wheels
and this is on a 92 240...
oh yeah i also replace the clutch alot...
but other than that.. it runs like a champ

[phrozen]

nissan makes some great engines... ive seen some z guys get well over 300k and 1 300z get 450+k miles think i heard of someone talking of 500k mile mark but i dont remember

[hurleyboi514]

197k, and still runs well... id like to do another compression test and see how its doing...

[Fastback180]

Mine was at 250k when I put in the DOHC.

[RoNiN240sx]

150k, so far only a couple oil changes and brake pads

[SR20DETpwr]

When I bought my 240 a little over a year ago it had 245k miles on it -------- AND then it died after three months. The motor wasn't bad, so I know it could've went longer. It had an electrical problem. Whenever I drove it and came to a stop I had to keep the revs up or it would die. Sometimes after dying it wouldn't start at all until it sat overnight, and then it eventually got to the point where I turned the key in the ignition and absolutely none of the electronics came on - NOTHING! That gave me an excuse to do the swap. But yeah, nissan makes some strong motors.

[THX1138]

Looking at you folks with over 200K, I can almost thing Sadie's still a youngster at 155K.

The car had 43K when I bought it 7.5 years ago. Ran dino oil for a couple of years, then swithed to synthetic about 75K. Replaced the water pump at 115K, and AC compressor at around 140K. Removed upper timing chain guide just for the hell of it, and got rid of the clutch fan about four months ago 'cause it was cracked and looked like it might fly apart. No other engine room mods yet.

It's daily driven, usually fairly hard once it's warmed up, and autocrossed about once a month. I'll probably buy something new(er) in the next several months, but when she doesn't have to do commuter duty, that's when the fun can start.

[doriftokouki]

silvia s14

[Toahk]

258,800 miles.



http://www.eniety.com/pichost/pic/00001.JPG

[S13SilviaGirl]

geez not bad for almot 300K and 258K....lookin good!

[azn_romeox]

1990 240sx fastback
92,000k
Rebuilt 2 times
timing chain, new block, pistons, camshafts........a bunch of stuff. I'm dumping this motor soon.

It runs great after the 2nd rebuild. Just need to clean the egr and intake manifold but its cost me over $2500 in repairs in the last year.

[amolao]

I only had periodic oil changes, exhaust system (2nd), (3rd) brake pads, (second) clutch, new chain, engine never open other than that. Drive it to work and thats about it.......Oh!, 3 years in storage and ......well check my home page for the rest of the story.....this is some crazy mofo"..........
This engine is bullet proof and the best part ..... is not a Porsche.......

:D :D :D

[NinjaGaiden]

I have 116,500 miles on my coupe. Just got it this summer, the only thing I have done is give it oil changes (synthetic). Runs very strong. Also, I drive the shit out of it, but no drifting or track.

I decided to wait for the engine to die before getting an SR20 into it.......I guess i'm waiting for a while.

[FallbrookS13]

wow lots of replys. awesome. thanks for sharing guys........hey sometimes if i run my car really really hard for a period of time it will begin to tick. the ticking gets louder as i accelerate, and then soon enough it goes away, like probably 10min after it starts. anyone else expierence this???? that is probably the only weird thing my motor does other than that it runs awesome. i do need to replace motor mounts though, any sudgestions besides the obvious nismo mounts?
thanks
-drew
and o yeah...NORCAL_DRIFTER for 258800 miles your car is really clean looking. it looks like it has never been crashed. clean S13

[blitz180]

about those mounts kazama makes engine mounts... you can get em at raretrick..... and i have like 140-somethin thousand on mine....

[Toahk]

I actually just painted it last week, you dont wanna see what 258k miles does to a car's paint job haha.

[brianglawson]

mine wqas blown when i got the car but the odo syas like 270,xxx

[S13CRAVE]

Originally posted by blitz180
about those mounts kazama makes engine mounts... you can get em at raretrick..... and i have like 140-somethin thousand on mine....

DO NOT BUY FROM RARETRICK! If you value your hard earned money and your sanity, do not buy from them. They swore to me that the parts I ordered would take less than a month. 4 months later I got the parts and was forced to pay almost double what I was quoted. I'm not doing that shit ever again.:hammer: :mad:

-Ian

[wanganwonder]

i think i win the opposite award for best year/mileage ratio . . . 91k on my '89 :bow:

[nismo skyline]

167k on my 91

clutch master cyclinder
brake master cyclinder
valve cover oil gasket
antenna mask
3 cans of seafoam
fuel filter

[amolao]

just kidding... My 89 has actually less mileage than yours because when I bought, the dealer had 10,000 miles on my baby....now let's talk condition wise:D :D

how clean and "original" is yours???/:p


Nothing like the first (89) 240 SX..........gotta love them!

[brianglawson]

her eis mine with 270,XXX on it....hehehe

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/411000-411999/411958_14_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/411000-411999/411958_13_full.jpg

[Bbandit]

^^^omg and you still drive is around?????

mine is 168k, 91 S13
1 clutch
1 clutch master cylinder
2 clutch slave cylinders

[brianglawson]

Originally posted by Bbandit
^^^omg and you still drive is around?????

mine is 168k, 91 S13
1 clutch
1 clutch master cylinder
2 clutch slave cylinders

hell no, it was blown when i got it, but it lasted through some odd 270,XXX miles......i have an sr in it now starting it up tomorrow , cant wait:)

[xLSTONEx]

M girlfriend's dad has 326,000 on his KA, but it is an SOHC in a truck. But still, not even a problem with it either.

[weirdstyles.net]

aboot 155,000

Okay, get ready:

Replaced

Engine
Headlight motors
Headlight relays
Headlight switches
Still havnt fixxed the headlights
Valve cover
Injector O-Rings
Coolant Temp Sensor
Alternater (x2)
Water Pump
Belts (4th time last week)
Plugs twice
Wires
Cap/Rotor
Fuel Filter


Should've done

Rebuilt the bastard when I had it out (motor)
TIMING CHAING WHEN I HAD IT OUT!!!
Had bay cleaned when I had it out
Aftermarket injectors and rails
New/conversion transmission (5-speed)


Thank god im getting a new car....

[Kookaburraz]

242k on the stock engine when I pulled it and replaced with a 47k S14 long block. 2000 miles later, I swapped the head off the old engine onto the new one, so the engine as it sits in the car is S14 block, 60k miles, S13 head, 255k miles. Perfect compression :D

Here's a pic took last year...
https://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/brjones/miles.jpg

[LanceS13]

Wow! And I thought I had a lot of miles...I'll roll over 209,000 by next weekend. Those miles include 3 track days, 30+ autocrosses, and alot of hard street driving. I've replaced the clutch (upgrade), radiator (upgrade), exhaust (upgrade), water pump, starter, plug wires, cap/rotor, plugs, belts, oil/filter, fuel filtler (upgrade), and brake rotors/pads (upgrade). The timing chain is rattling pretty badly from hitting the guide, though.

[stealthj]

ehh my convert has 119 k miles on it, and it looks liek the front seal is going bad.... :(

i drive it like a grandma its an automatic neevr raced...time to replace that....

all my 240's have given me problems.... one day i almost decided to sell my cars and get a honda accord....lol

but then i thought, am i :bs: 'ing myself??

[allmotorKA]

Originally posted by Kookaburraz

Here's a pic took last year...
https://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/brjones/miles.jpg

Great pic...but you should have taken it while going 24 MPH at 2400 RPM :D

[Rennen]

89 KA24E with an alleged 128,000

bought it with 109,000
on the trip driving it back home, the radiator crapped out on me, stranding me in Gainsville, FL where the dealership promptly raped me for a new one ($800 :down: )

overrevved it in KC breaking the timing guides off, took it to the dealership where I again paid far too much ($850) Also bent a valve, so it smokes a lot since then.

Then there is all the little stuff like oil changes, new dash, new seat(drivers side one sheared off), plugs, fuel filter, headlights, burned through 2 sets of tires:D, car washes, etc. I figure my 20k miles of KA ownership has cost me about $2k

But recently the car has held up quite well to my abuse. I have flogged it in many autocrosses, and each autocross is a 200 mile round trip. Each time it brings me home in one piece. Plus, now I have learned my lesson and will never take it to a dealership for service ever again:)

-Matt

[nokeone]

that picture takes some thinking ahead..:)..nicely done..

[MadScientist]

DO NOT BUY FROM RARETRICK! If you value your hard earned money and your sanity, do not buy from them. They swore to me that the parts I ordered would take less than a month. 4 months later I got the parts and was forced to pay almost double what I was quoted. I'm not doing that shit ever again.:hammer: :mad:

-Ian


If anyone is really interested... here is the truth of what Ian thinks is bad service!

First I get an AIM from him about a Tomei Headgasket Gasket, and he request I order for him. I never get an order off the web-site, nor does he call and give me his information... but the whole time he is sending me AIM about wanting this item. He Finnaly orders 3 months later and adds a set of Samco Hoses for a CA18 in the order. Samco doesn't stock the CA hoses in the US So it was special Order from them... 3 months later Samco delivers to him. The Tomei Headgasket was listed on my site from which he ordered from... but he still implies to this day I have overcharged him... not charged twice... but charged double the amount! When you order off my site you have a recipt to print with your Sub-Total... this amount never changed, and shipping was maybe $20.

Ian, I am sick of calling :bs: on all of your negative post about my company... you know your in the wrong, so please... lay off!

[Ghettokracker71]

back on topic....107K,just did "new" MAF (THANKS NGHTWALKER:)),new MAF connector,new fuel filter,fogged intake(seafoam)......very violent idle.....cut off on me sometimes....and GEUSS WHAT? I've had it back since friday,running fine...and today,the MF decides not to run right again! YAYY! Back to that mechanic....

MAF w/80k->$45 shipped
Seafoam->$5-10(can't remeber:()
Fuel filter->can't remeber(damnit!...grr!)
Mechanic->$88....and counting.... :down:

EDIT:Shes had more stuff done to her....I can't half remeber what,I've got all the receipts I just don't feel like getting them out for a post...I've only had her since decemeber

[Ghettokracker71]

her eis mine with 270,XXX on it....hehehe

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/411000-411999/411958_14_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/411000-411999/411958_13_full.jpg
EIS? wtf happened to your valve cover? ...please explain!

[ultraprince]

210,XXX in a S14. hopefully she'll hold up until i get a rebuild or swap.

[hookedup240]

125k on my 91...runs great

[Pepperoni]

almost 140,000 miles on my '92. It's runnin great..hasn't cost me much for maintenance, just the usual tune ups and stuff. The top timing chain guide hasn't broken yet and is still strong...but maybe the lower one has broken. Gonna keep the KA still it dies,then it's time for the SR

[Irving18m]

Just got my 1990 240 was 132k miles, previously owned by a Helicopter pilot/mechanic. Car is in great condition! :)

[Pank]

137k on my 95 zenki, runs like a champ. took the top timing chain guide off and planning on rebuilding a head.

AFTER I drive it from NC to california, and back then, so i should be at about 145k when i get back.

[420sx]

wow cant you let this old thread die??? posted more than a year ago what the fuck

[silviaz]

268 000km
rebuilt engine at 181 000km

runs great.

190/185/190/185

[EchoOfSilence]

216k sohc

might be a rebuild, passes smog but only gets 160 miles to a tank..........

[sil80forme]

27OK miles and stilL runnin strong, COMPRESSION 174 all cylinders, and dynoed on thursday 146hp at the wheels 152 torque, who knows what that is at the crank but. anyway i think this motor will last well above 400k sooo, oh yeah this motor was also turbo for about 150 miles or soo at 15 psi with no tuning, then sold turbo kit and now N/A again lol

[nightwalker]

250K. 89 fastback. I average 20k a year.

[S14Crossovr]

140K ona 96

[AllenRPS13]

118000 miles on my 92 240sx fastback

[SimpleSexy180]

89 ka24e 180,000k (174,000 when i bought it). Only replaced valve cover gasket, spark plugs, injector o-rings, fuel filter, fan clutch, coolant overflow tank. Run strong :)

[bouncin_180]

168 xxx ... 93 dohc ... drove the heck outta the car no problems =) ... until i added a cold air and left it on during heavy rain n ended up playing in a puddle(seemed like a freaking river tho HAHA) around the corner hydrolock ... and been M.I.A. since lol ... all i ever replaced was high pressure power steering line, reg oil changes, and tires , oh and the best the koolest 91 oct gas yes ... i miss that beast

[sepulchral]

15kxdfbdfbdhtdfxjxthtththdtfffffffffffffffffff

[reefer1114]

old thread but i got about 179XXX Miles on my baby.

[AN89HATCH]

mines at 190k and about to be turboed for the second time

[HyperTek]

167xxx and recently lost torque, maybe its going out....

[Antihero983]

ive got 123k on mine, im the third owner, and the last owner took no care of this car whatsoever. however, it still has the original exhaust, i mean the one from the day it rolled off the assembly line mind you, and other than a bad clutch and a few dents, she runs great. :rawk:

[ThatGuy]

Irving18m, please do not revive any more old threads. Make sure to check the post dates before making a new post. This thread was over a year old when you brought it back.

[TUnity2]

My friends SOHC KA went to 244,000. and the only reason he took the motor out was because he swapped in an SR. My SOHC has about 122,000

[sideviewcivic]

mine just celebrated 180k miles today. and still pulls damn hard too.

[tastyratz]

1990 sohc, perfect compression and 77k miles, had 68k on it when I got it last summer. ive got alot of cash into my car but not maintaining the ka :P lol I couldnt help but make a dick post, it was just too easy lol

[JaeTea]

1990 sohc, perfect compression and 77k miles, had 68k on it when I got it last summer. ive got alot of cash into my car but not maintaining the ka :P lol I couldnt help but make a dick post, it was just too easy lol

58K on my 90 SOHC, 54K when I bought it last year. :fawkd:

No I'm not joking.

Replaced all the wear and tear items as soon as I got it.

With proper maintenance I think any engine can run up to AT LEAST 100K and not be a honda.

[tastyratz]

noooooooooooooooo dammit! I HAD the lowest mile sohc around you suck! lol. oh well you and me are the lowest mile sohc's around still.

[toraji]

i'm at 248k on a s14 zenki. I've had great luck with this car.

only replaced alternator about a year ago, a clutch, brakes, fluids.
I'm the second owner, but I dont think the previous owner did much more than a clutch.

I have z brakes, LSD, shocks springs and strut tower bars.

[biggie]

Fun story for those who are bored.

Bought my '92 in '95 with 23K on it. Did 5 speed swap at the beginning of last year had about 163K. After swap, was on the way to friend's house to work on something else, looked down at 80mph and Temp was past H on gauge. Stopped and finally after letting it cool and pouring coolant in made it to friend's house.

Found out water pump had leaked all coolant out. Replaced water pump, installed temp gauge and oil pressure guage. Still ran hot, finally figured out that headgasket was blown, only leaking pressure into coolant at higher RPMs. Bought new KA with 80K miles on it, installed along with some other fun parts on the car. Had it running 2 weeks and got hit by an 18-wheeler, car totalled.

Now, bought '93 with a '96 engine at about 160K miles and the 80K mile engine is backup for when the turbo blows the old one. Bad year last year.

[GhostFace]

58K on my 90 SOHC, 54K when I bought it last year. :fawkd:

No I'm not joking.

Replaced all the wear and tear items as soon as I got it.

With proper maintenance I think any engine can run up to AT LEAST 100K and not be a honda.



my 1990 has 52k miles, and 40 somethin when i got it

[DrSiD202]

i think mines around 220