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Firephil · 09-11-2019, 11:08 AM

So we are picking up an already setup 240sx lemons car that has a rod knock in the KA24E. We are all capable mechanics but none of us have dealt with the s13 platform before. The biggest question is should we just rebuild this motor? Swap in another 4cyl? Go big with an LS swap? Motor budget is about $1500. Little more information- the head has been redone already and is in great condition and the 5spd has been recently professionally rebuilt.

Not being Silvia guys there is an intimidating about of information to sift through so I'm hoping to get everyone's expertise on this.

Coupes_FTW · 09-11-2019, 09:53 PM

don't rule out a 13b

jedi03 · 09-12-2019, 11:52 AM

change oil to 85w-90 and send it!

*brndck* · 09-12-2019, 01:09 PM

you can usually find another single cam for less than $3-400, i'd go that route.
run higher octane fuel and advance the timing and send it.

Firephil · 09-12-2019, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Coupes_FTW

don't rule out a 13b

Would this bolt to the stock transmission or is there an adapter? Would make a neat little swap

Firephil · 09-12-2019, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brndck

you can usually find another single cam for less than $3-400, i'd go that route.
run higher octane fuel and advance the timing and send it.

Where do I go to find one of these? I can find a sbc all day, no clue on the imports!!

*brndck* · 09-13-2019, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Firephil

Where do I go to find one of these? I can find a sbc all day, no clue on the imports!!

LKQ, the FS section here on zilvia, craigslist, Facebook marketplace, ebay even.

Coupes_FTW · 09-14-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Firephil

Would this bolt to the stock transmission or is there an adapter? Would make a neat little swap

it was a joke, don't put a fukcing rotary in it just find a used sohc and call it

Firephil · 09-15-2019, 06:30 PM

Anybody tell me if a stanza short block will bolt into the 240?

*brndck* · 09-16-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Firephil

Anybody tell me if a stanza short block will bolt into the 240?

I mean its a 4cyl, so physically it will fit, but
1: WHY
2: it will be way expensive to make custom mounts, wiring harness, find radiator hoses that will work, custom transmission adapter, all for a very low power engine
3: WHY???

Firephil · 09-16-2019, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brndck

I mean its a 4cyl, so physically it will fit, but
1: WHY
2: it will be way expensive to make custom mounts, wiring harness, find radiator hoses that will work, custom transmission adapter, all for a very low power engine
3: WHY???

Because it's a ka24e exactly like the one I have in the car and I only need the short block. That's why. Trying to find out if it is the same block since the stanza was fwd.

[240sx] · 09-16-2019, 09:42 AM

Where in Cali are you? Offer up always works too.

Pair of SOHC.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/747762455/

Offer only?
https://offerup.com/item/detail/699063642/

bent valves. Short block should be fine.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/745052363/

Firephil · 09-16-2019, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [240sx]

Where in Cali are you? Offer up always works too.

Pair of SOHC.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/747762455/

Offer only?
https://offerup.com/item/detail/699063642/

bent valves. Short block should be fine.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/745052363/

In the bay area.

Didn't even think to try OfferUp! Nice work!

09-11-2019, 11:08 AM	#1
Firephil Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lemons car help So we are picking up an already setup 240sx lemons car that has a rod knock in the KA24E. We are all capable mechanics but none of us have dealt with the s13 platform before. The biggest question is should we just rebuild this motor? Swap in another 4cyl? Go big with an LS swap? Motor budget is about $1500. Little more information- the head has been redone already and is in great condition and the 5spd has been recently professionally rebuilt. Not being Silvia guys there is an intimidating about of information to sift through so I'm hoping to get everyone's expertise on this.

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09-11-2019, 09:53 PM	#2
Coupes_FTW Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beaverton Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	don't rule out a 13b

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jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,786 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	change oil to 85w-90 and send it!

09-15-2019, 06:30 PM	#9
Firephil Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anybody tell me if a stanza short block will bolt into the 240?

09-16-2019, 09:42 AM	#12
[240sx] Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Highdesert Posts: 849 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Where in Cali are you? Offer up always works too. Pair of SOHC. https://offerup.com/item/detail/747762455/ Offer only? https://offerup.com/item/detail/699063642/ bent valves. Short block should be fine. https://offerup.com/item/detail/745052363/