S12 Drifter

2jz is overplayed... but it's overplayed for a reason it actually works.

yes the kiddies on zilvia do seem kinda stupid... can barely wrench on their own cars without asking for help.

ATLspeed

you want 400hp with a 6k budget....build the KA, get nistune, s366 BW, 550cc+ injectors.....be happy.

I had a 400hp KA and it was fun, I now have a 2j making roughly 420+ (dyno'd at 372hp with an ebay t70 now running a holset hx40 and its def faster)

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93 s13 Vert - 2jz/cd009 -- parted/sold
95 Supra Turbo

S12 Drifter

I've never owned a runnign ka and i can see this is a better option from a budget standpoint.

DJ 21o3

Do a lot of research but to save yourself time and money in the future, take your time and build it right. use the money to buy a 2JZ or RB and then keep saving up and building the engine or getting parts ready for the swap. I would rather have a reliable DD 300 hp SR20 than an unreliable 500 hp KA monster that is a time bomb that will blow any day.

DJ 21o3

Since I plan on a SR swap, here are some basic numbers you should know for an idea...this is assuming you dont find any awesome deals.

SR20DET + Tranny = 2-3k
Making sure the SR is reliable = $100-$1000
Getting a shop to do the swap = $500-$1000 (you get what you pay for)
Boltons and other mods = the sky is the limit, but you get what you pay for...

S12 Drifter

HOW IS A KA A TIME BOMB IF YOU FULLY FUCKING FORGED THE ENTIRE BOTTOM END WITH ACL BEARINGS, EAGLE RODS AND WEISCO PISTONS?!?!?!!?

seriously!!! explain this to me. i would like to educate my self on something you clearly know.

(But i agree RB is a badass swap but not for the weak if you dont know about engines and how they operate and work dont bother with a RB)

RB = real brains because thats what it takes to work on one and figure out the little problems it has.

DJ 21o3

Holy crap, keep your tampon in. I was using it as an example.

You can do whatever you want to any engine but if the tune is bad, any engine could be a time bomb...hence why i was using it as an example in taking your time and doing everything right.

I know KA's can be extremely reliable if built and tuned right, as I plan on building the KA24 in my Nissan Frontier to be my lil tow rig. lol

STEEZxIT

RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH.

and then you'll realize 2jz is the right way to go. an N/A-T build is the most cost effective and reliable way to get big power into your 240. but theres a lot of research involved.

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HyperTek

want 400hp dd, buy a camaro or mustang, tons of aftermarket for making horsepower in those. =)

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DJ-of-E

240sx, the next Honda. TURBO JUST KICK IN YOOOOOO1!!!!!!!!

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Phlip

Your car
your budget
you know what you are capable of
I refuse to believe that asking strangers to make a decision for you will help

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