Guidelines

How much boost can a KA24DE take?

How much boost can a KA24DE take?

A safe goal is around 350 rwhp on a stock block with a good tune.

How much HP can a stock KA24DE handle?

^ the stock motor can handle 509whp ( Not proven by Back Yark Productions) but dyno proven somewhere in the 440whp. Reliably your looking at around 300-350whp. Personally i wouldnt go over 280whp or over 10-11psi on a medium sized turbo. SAFCII is fine as long as its tuned properly and your timing is setup correctly.

Can you turbo a ka?

With that being said, it comes with a turbo which is probably a bit on the large side for the engine. The Nissan KA has become a wildly popular engine for turbo upgrades.

How much HP can a sr20det handle?

When built properly, the SR20 can reliably support more than 700 hp at the wheels. For those seeking a reliable, cost-effective engine swap that is practically a drop in for the S13 and S14 240SX, look no further.

Is the KA24DE a good engine?

It may seem adequate power numbers for a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter engine, which handed it a ratio of slightly greater than 1hp per cubic inch, but it certainly wasn’t anything to yell from the rooftops about in stock form. The KA24DE is an excellent candidates for a stroker kit.

How long do KA24DE engines last?

Most KAs last probelm free between 150k-250k miles. They will need regular maintenance, but you shouldn’t have any major problems.

Can you turbo a KA24E?

Although it is technically possible to run a turbocharger on the stock KA24E or KA24DE injectors, a minimum of 370cc/min is recommended for any turbo setup.

How much horsepower can you get out of a 240SX?

Without any internal engine modification the RB26DETT can handle approximately 600-horsepower with only tuning, turbocharger, and intercooler upgrades.

What’s the difference between KA24DE and KA24E?

KA24E is a single cam motor and KA24DE is a dual overhead cam. The KA24DE has more horsepower and torque. The KA24E has higher compression ratio. The tranmissions and alot of the accessories are the same.

How much horsepower does a Nissan KA24DE have?

Using big turbocharger you can gain about 500 horsepower on stock pistons. However, it is advisable not running a risk and using forged pistons (CR= 8.5-9) to make your KA24 really powerful. Also it is better to do head porting, install cams 264/264, valve springs, big valves, etc.

Is there a stroker kit for the KA24DE?

Also stroker kits for KA24DE are available. They have crankshaft with 102mm piston stroke, 165mm connecting rods and 90mm pistons. This kit will let increasing displacement to 2.6L, but it will reduce max RPM. Such kits are rather expensive, it would be more efficient to make KA24DET.

What’s the rev limiter on a Nissan KA24DE?

It reduced rev limiter to 6,400 RPM. The version for SUV and large cars used long length intake manifold and camshafts, meant for low-end to the mid-range torque. Such engines had 6,100 RPM rev limiter. KA24DE engine has no hydraulic lifters, therefore from time to time it is necessary to adjust the valves.

How often should I Change my Nissan KA24DE engine?

Valve clearance on cold engine: inlet and exhaust 0.28-0.36 mm. The engine has timing chain, which should be changed utterly rarely, usually every 180,000-200,000 miles of mileage (300,000 km). KA24 firing order is 1-3-4-2. Along with KA24DE, 2L KA20DE was produced. In 2004 KA24DE engine was substituted for more modern 2.5L QR25DE.