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PARAD0X · 07-17-2003, 12:01 AM

I'm just trying to check which engines are preferred. I'm guaging for future reference.

DuffMan · 07-22-2003, 01:56 PM

what, no FJ

YOU DIE NOW

GotDriftS14 · 07-25-2003, 03:24 AM

FJ20ET OWNS ALL. damn tall engine though.

my weapon of choice would be a RB30DE, such as the one featured in this car...

check this beast out: www.z-blackbird.com/furukawa.htm

RB30E block
RB25 pistons
RB26 head
R33 crank & crank pulley
Fujitsubo SUS headers
"sill beer" suspension
BNR32 brakes
R33 GTR wheels

hot damn! all in one hot little R31. if only i had one wish...

fastpace · 08-06-2003, 01:27 PM

rb25det
rb26dett
rb20det
sr20

CrispMofo · 08-10-2003, 07:06 AM

sr redtop coz you can find them low mileage and not lose an arm and leg paying for it.
i wants the ca18 if it's likely to find one with low mileage.

720_datsun · 08-28-2003, 07:03 PM

are you trying to say the KA24de isnt a good motor? is that what your trying to say? die die die

:hammer:

zero.counter · 11-09-2003, 06:09 PM

KA24DE(T)
RB25DET
(Red Top) SR20DET

sgm · 11-10-2003, 12:42 AM

ka24deT!!!!

Skidd_MARK · 11-10-2003, 01:23 AM

ca and fj power!

No Motiv · 12-08-2003, 07:33 AM

KA's are good. But hes doing this for refrence so....i dont think he cares. SR red top.

S14TiNMAN · 12-19-2003, 01:07 PM

blacktop sr20det. rb26dett.

Ghettokracker71 · 01-05-2004, 01:52 PM

FJ20

I'd have to vote for the RB-X (RB28DETT) from the NISMO 400R myself,if this is a nissan only JDM question

97DubTruck · 01-06-2004, 05:49 PM

dusty's 280 motor is pretty bad if he'd get the thing tuned already. anyway blacktop sr is looking pretty good after ka-t of course.

nokeone · 01-09-2004, 02:09 PM

s14 sr...bang for the buck...mods...ease of getting..etc..

*ca18guy* · 01-28-2004, 03:37 PM

Why are people bringing up the KA? The thread is about 'JDM' engines

Ghettokracker71 · 01-29-2004, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ca18guy

Why are people bringing up the KA? The thread is about 'JDM' engines

I think he was saying that he still likes his KA more than a blacktop...lol

nightwalker · 03-04-2004, 03:06 PM

SR20det mofo!! After much research and thought, that's what my poison will be. I've got a private test only center smog hook up, and enough knowledge about them SR's -> swapping the motor into other people's cars (guinea pigs! haha!) Plus, the SR is lighter than the KA. SR with turbo plumbing and shiet is still lighter than NA KA24DE. 300hp at the wheels SR is all I'm looking for. Fast spool up and lightweight. See you guys at the touge.

ICKY · 03-05-2004, 07:39 PM

IMO, i think KA-T is the way to go, plus, its cheaper. The SR is gonna become very expecive since the drift scene has blown up. Puts out more power than an SR, SR puts what... 170-190hp at the wheels? Greddy's KA-T kit puts 215-220 at the wheels? but if i had to choose JDM engine, id say S14 black top SR.

davenavarro1 · 03-07-2004, 06:00 PM

i think that putting a turbo kit in a ka motor is the most dumbest thing you've ever put in your car. it cost $3000 US. the only way i would buy a ka-t kit if the engine is new or has a few thousand miles on it, thats it. for $3000, you could get a sr20det motor with less mileage and more reliable than a ka24de. also, 250 hp in the wheels on an sr20 det only requires an exhaust and an intake.

nightwalker · 03-08-2004, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by davenavarro1

250 hp in the wheels on an sr20 det only requires an exhaust and an intake.

can you show me how thats done? because none of my friends with SRs are putting that to the wheels with their intake + exhaust.

Salty_X · 03-08-2004, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by davenavarro1

i think that putting a turbo kit in a ka motor is the most dumbest thing you've ever put in your car. it cost $3000 US.

People have done a turbo KA for much less, some have done it for more, putting a set price on something like that is crazy.

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for $3000, you could get a sr20det motor with less mileage and more reliable than a ka24de. also, 250 hp in the wheels on an sr20 det only requires an exhaust and an intake.

Jesus himself couldn't prove that the SR is more reliable than the KA, and neither can you. And considering the reason why people buy engines that have been sitting in a junkyard for who knows how long or have just been pulled out of some drifter's crashed ride (hint: it's not to drive their "new" $2000+ engine like a grandma), reliability shouldn't even be an issue. People shouldn't be expecting their SR to last forever when they punish it all the time...

Don't forget that an intake and exhaust cost money, at least $600 US, so you're up to 3600 going by your numbers, if you're lucky. There's a lot of little things that go along with doing a swap, and with the cost of SRs going up and away I wouldn't expect to have a properly done swap for less than 4 Gs.

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Originally Posted by nightwalker

can you show me how thats done? because none of my friends with SRs are putting that to the wheels with their intake + exhaust.

He forgot the part about the boost controller...

Oh oops, what is thread about again? Oh yeah...
I choose a blacktop SR, because it's more discrete than the redtop.

nightwalker · 03-08-2004, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Salty X

He forgot the part about the boost controller...

...for the people who know, a SR with a 3 inch exhaust automatically boosts 10lbs. Most turbo cars will automatically boost more with a uncorked exhaust. That still doesn't translate into 250 at the wheels. That and the fact that the MAF takes a crap right before 250, and the stock turbo craps at 12-14psi.

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Originally Posted by Salty X

I choose a blacktop SR, because it's more discrete than the redtop.

I got a can of black crinkle paint for you Salty, even less conspicous than a glossy valve cover.

Salty_X · 03-08-2004, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nightwalker

...for the people who know

I know that

Most people seem to make 240-250whp at around 1 bar, which would require some sort of boost controller. Of course the turbo and maf aren't going to like it that much, but it does work. How long it'll last is, umm...

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I got a can of black crinkle paint for you Salty, even less conspicous than a glossy valve cover.

Eww spray paint? Flat black powdercoat would be cool, but a dirty blacktop would probably be most inconspicuous.

UcanTry · 04-05-2004, 12:04 PM

depends on money, if you got money RB

kenshinS14sks · 05-04-2004, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davenavarro1

i think that putting a turbo kit in a ka motor is the most dumbest thing you've ever put in your car

you tryin to start another war?? YOUR probably the dumbest thing you put in your car. and that was a joke so don't take it to heart~

Bbandit · 05-22-2004, 10:41 AM

guys.. lets not start.. its getting old

I'd go with blacktop SR, I think SR is the best engine choice for 240sx. It wont upset the balance of the car since this is the engine choice that nissan engineers decided to put into the S chassis.
plus, I like the simplicity of SR swap into 240sx. and you will still have room in the engine bay since its still a 4 banger.. more room = looks cleaner

driftyour40 · 05-25-2004, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightwalker

SR20det mofo!! After much research and thought, that's what my poison will be. I've got a private test only center smog hook up, and enough knowledge about them SR's -> swapping the motor into other people's cars (guinea pigs! haha!) Plus, the SR is lighter than the KA. SR with turbo plumbing and shiet is still lighter than NA KA24DE. 300hp at the wheels SR is all I'm looking for. Fast spool up and lightweight. See you guys at the touge.

im with him, no lag touge machine

blacktop s14 SR

elevator · 05-25-2004, 06:25 AM

I can't believe no one has mentioned a 2JZ! But this RB is kind of cool.

elevator · 05-25-2004, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davenavarro1

i think that putting a turbo kit in a ka motor is the most dumbest thing you've ever put in your car.

Which is more better? "Most dumbest"? or "more dumber"?

wootwoot · 08-17-2004, 04:19 PM

ca18det for jdm = )

View Poll Results: Which JDM engine would you prefer in your car
S13 SR20DET	58	21.80%
S14 SR20DET	45	16.92%
S15 SR20DET	18	6.77%
RB20DET	12	4.51%
RB25DET	41	15.41%
RB26DETT	64	24.06%
CA18DET	28	10.53%
Voters: 266. You may not vote on this poll

07-17-2003, 12:01 AM	#1
PARAD0X Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 38 Posts: 498 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	JDM Engine Preference I'm just trying to check which engines are preferred. I'm guaging for future reference.

07-25-2003, 03:24 AM	#3
GotDriftS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Jose Age: 41 Posts: 556 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FJ20ET OWNS ALL. damn tall engine though. my weapon of choice would be a RB30DE, such as the one featured in this car... check this beast out: www.z-blackbird.com/furukawa.htm RB30E block RB25 pistons RB26 head R33 crank & crank pulley Fujitsubo SUS headers "sill beer" suspension BNR32 brakes R33 GTR wheels hot damn! all in one hot little R31. if only i had one wish... __________________ Last edited by GotDriftS14; 07-25-2003 at 03:27 AM..

08-06-2003, 01:27 PM	#4
fastpace Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Age: 42 Posts: 689 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: fastpace Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rb25det rb26dett rb20det sr20 __________________ life is what you make of it!!!! "well, I go out, I do the practice, I think about it and I concentrate on one small thing I can change that will have an effect. I make that change then I go out and drive to my maximum." -Ayrton Senna

11-10-2003, 01:23 AM	#9
Skidd_MARK Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San jose Age: 41 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ca and fj power! __________________ janky ass s12 w/ nice 15 " inch bling blings!

07-22-2003, 01:56 PM	#2
DuffMan Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 2,517 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what, no FJ YOU DIE NOW

08-10-2003, 07:06 AM	#5
CrispMofo Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boston, MA Age: 42 Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sr redtop coz you can find them low mileage and not lose an arm and leg paying for it. i wants the ca18 if it's likely to find one with low mileage.

08-28-2003, 07:03 PM	#6
720_datsun Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Peterson AFB Age: 39 Posts: 436 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	are you trying to say the KA24de isnt a good motor? is that what your trying to say? die die die :hammer:

11-09-2003, 06:09 PM	#7
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KA24DE(T) RB25DET (Red Top) SR20DET

11-10-2003, 12:42 AM	#8
sgm Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: nOrCaL Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ka24deT!!!!

12-08-2003, 07:33 AM	#10
No Motiv Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KA's are good. But hes doing this for refrence so....i dont think he cares. SR red top. __________________ -Austin My name is Shake-Zula, the mic rulah, the old schoolah, you wanna trip, I'll break it to ya. Frylock and I'm on top rock you like a cop, Meatwad you're up next with your knock-knock. Meatwad make the money see, Meatwad get the honeys G. Drivin in my car, livin like a star, ice on my fingers and my toes and I'm a Taurus. Cause we are the Aqua Teens, make the homeys say ho and the girlies wanna scream.

12-19-2003, 01:07 PM	#11
S14TiNMAN Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: san francisco bay area Age: 38 Posts: 240 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	blacktop sr20det. rb26dett. __________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RIP JAM 31902 K.I.S. [keepin' it sideways] 95'SE 91' BASE--->NEW PROJECT

01-05-2004, 01:52 PM	#12
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 37 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FJ20 I'd have to vote for the RB-X (RB28DETT) from the NISMO 400R myself,if this is a nissan only JDM question

01-06-2004, 05:49 PM	#13
97DubTruck Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: location, location Posts: 532 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dusty's 280 motor is pretty bad if he'd get the thing tuned already. anyway blacktop sr is looking pretty good after ka-t of course.

01-09-2004, 02:09 PM	#14
nokeone on strike three. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Age: 45 Posts: 3,282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s14 sr...bang for the buck...mods...ease of getting..etc.. __________________ panda; rockin your socks from the Bay to LA to SD, yay! Pink GodziRa

01-28-2004, 03:37 PM	#15
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why are people bringing up the KA? The thread is about 'JDM' engines

03-04-2004, 03:06 PM	#17
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 45 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR20det mofo!! After much research and thought, that's what my poison will be. I've got a private test only center smog hook up, and enough knowledge about them SR's -> swapping the motor into other people's cars (guinea pigs! haha!) Plus, the SR is lighter than the KA. SR with turbo plumbing and shiet is still lighter than NA KA24DE. 300hp at the wheels SR is all I'm looking for. Fast spool up and lightweight. See you guys at the touge. __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

03-05-2004, 07:39 PM	#18
ICKY Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Va Beach Age: 36 Posts: 582 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IMO, i think KA-T is the way to go, plus, its cheaper. The SR is gonna become very expecive since the drift scene has blown up. Puts out more power than an SR, SR puts what... 170-190hp at the wheels? Greddy's KA-T kit puts 215-220 at the wheels? but if i had to choose JDM engine, id say S14 black top SR.

03-07-2004, 06:00 PM	#19
davenavarro1 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: toronto Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think that putting a turbo kit in a ka motor is the most dumbest thing you've ever put in your car. it cost $3000 US. the only way i would buy a ka-t kit if the engine is new or has a few thousand miles on it, thats it. for $3000, you could get a sr20det motor with less mileage and more reliable than a ka24de. also, 250 hp in the wheels on an sr20 det only requires an exhaust and an intake.

04-05-2004, 12:04 PM	#24
UcanTry Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ................ Posts: 568 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	depends on money, if you got money RB __________________

05-22-2004, 10:41 AM	#26
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 42 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	guys.. lets not start.. its getting old I'd go with blacktop SR, I think SR is the best engine choice for 240sx. It wont upset the balance of the car since this is the engine choice that nissan engineers decided to put into the S chassis. plus, I like the simplicity of SR swap into 240sx. and you will still have room in the engine bay since its still a 4 banger.. more room = looks cleaner __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

05-25-2004, 06:25 AM	#28
elevator Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 71 Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't believe no one has mentioned a 2JZ! But this RB is kind of cool.

08-17-2004, 04:19 PM	#30
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 38 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ca18det for jdm = )