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esceda · 01-29-2018, 01:15 AM

Hi guys,
Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this, if so let me know miss thank you!

So I was offered a deal for an sr20 and wasnt planning on taking my KA out but I’m still debating on whether to get a new shell or removing my KA and selling it. The chassis has 114k miles and is finally where I want it body wise but I feel like I’d be losing a shit ton of money either way I build from shell or selling the KA. I just want to know how much you guys think this fully rebuilt KA motor could sell for. I’m nowhere near expecting as much as I paid since you can practically build a pretty decent sr20 but I’d love your guys’ input. I attached some pics to get an overview of what has been replaced.

Ka24de with 114k original miles
Pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/JR9j9

5280VertDET · 01-29-2018, 08:52 AM

Keep the KA, turbo, enjoy. You're only going to be more upside down on the car if you swap it.

tuzzio · 01-29-2018, 10:14 AM

You could likely have a t28 ka-t for around $1,000. Stock for stock, the internals are rated the same and a KA has more displacement. Kind've a no brainer, if you ask me.

afishysilvia · 01-29-2018, 10:17 AM

Theres going to be far to many people on here that are either KA or SR. My 2 cents, the KA is bigger (obviously) and you can get more parts readily available at the local part stores. I understand we are in California so there are lots of shops and stores that stock SR parts but Im meaning if you needed a gasket, tube, whatever you can hit up the local Vatozone and grab something.

I feel a better questions is whats the purpose of the car? Track or daily?

esceda · 01-29-2018, 04:15 PM

Thank you for all your guys’ input, but as my main question as well, what do you think this KA would be worth to sell?

***FaLKoN240*** · 01-29-2018, 09:30 PM

It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay. It also depends if you did a stock rebuild or not.

esceda · 01-29-2018, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay. It also depends if you did a stock rebuild or not.

yeah it was a stock rebuild

***FaLKoN240*** · 01-30-2018, 10:25 AM

Post up what you want for it or trade it for an SR.

Caveat: a lot of SRs are beat up to shit so keep that in mind when trading a rebuilt motor for a used unknown condition one.

afishysilvia · 01-30-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by esceda

yeah it was a stock rebuild

You would be lucky to get someone to pay $500 for that motor with receipts of said work. I would start with doing some compression numbers to go with it. I wouldn't trade for any other engine, sell it and then buy the motor you want. On trades....someone is always the victor.

01-29-2018, 01:15 AM	#1
esceda Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much is this worth? Hi guys, Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this, if so let me know miss thank you! So I was offered a deal for an sr20 and wasnt planning on taking my KA out but I’m still debating on whether to get a new shell or removing my KA and selling it. The chassis has 114k miles and is finally where I want it body wise but I feel like I’d be losing a shit ton of money either way I build from shell or selling the KA. I just want to know how much you guys think this fully rebuilt KA motor could sell for. I’m nowhere near expecting as much as I paid since you can practically build a pretty decent sr20 but I’d love your guys’ input. I attached some pics to get an overview of what has been replaced. Ka24de with 114k original miles Pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/JR9j9

01-29-2018, 08:52 AM	#2
5280VertDET Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Denver Age: 40 Posts: 2,052 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Keep the KA, turbo, enjoy. You're only going to be more upside down on the car if you swap it. __________________ S13 Vert \| SR \| PE1420 \| 5-Speed \| 15x9.5 - 0 \|

01-29-2018, 09:30 PM	#6
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay. It also depends if you did a stock rebuild or not. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

01-30-2018, 10:25 AM	#8
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Post up what you want for it or trade it for an SR. Caveat: a lot of SRs are beat up to shit so keep that in mind when trading a rebuilt motor for a used unknown condition one. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

01-29-2018, 10:14 AM	#3
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,605 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You could likely have a t28 ka-t for around $1,000. Stock for stock, the internals are rated the same and a KA has more displacement. Kind've a no brainer, if you ask me.

01-29-2018, 10:17 AM	#4
afishysilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 3,409 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: afishysilvia Feedback Score: 31 reviews	Theres going to be far to many people on here that are either KA or SR. My 2 cents, the KA is bigger (obviously) and you can get more parts readily available at the local part stores. I understand we are in California so there are lots of shops and stores that stock SR parts but Im meaning if you needed a gasket, tube, whatever you can hit up the local Vatozone and grab something. I feel a better questions is whats the purpose of the car? Track or daily?

01-29-2018, 04:15 PM	#5
esceda Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you for all your guys’ input, but as my main question as well, what do you think this KA would be worth to sell?