ka24de or ca18

sittin side way · 04-10-2008, 09:30 AM

Im about to get a 91 240sx wit a ka but the head is cracked should I get another engine or just buy the head

caseyman4285 · 04-10-2008, 11:14 PM

id get a new head depending on how good of shape the rest of the motor is in, ka's are cheap.

sittin side way · 04-11-2008, 06:59 AM

So the ka is cheaper than the ca18

caseyman4285 · 04-11-2008, 11:29 PM

you can find a good twin cam ka with tranny for about 400 bucks t6he ca is 1000+.

sittin side way · 04-13-2008, 10:51 AM

how much would the head cost

eomund240 · 04-13-2008, 04:05 PM

Where are you located? If your in So Cal, specifically the LA area, you might want to check out some of the import shops. One I've dealt with and have had a great experience with is RMJ motor sports. Great bunch of guys, Miguel is great to deal with too.

JonnySlick · 04-14-2008, 01:53 PM

if the KA's already in the car and was running good prior to the head crack ... then just replace the head and get back onto running sidewayz ... until the KA gernades, then CA it and be done!

now, if the car doesn't have a motor in it at all and you can afford it, i would strongly suggest doing the CA now.

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sittin side way User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	ka24de or ca18 Im about to get a 91 240sx wit a ka but the head is cracked should I get another engine or just buy the head

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04-10-2008, 11:14 PM	#2
caseyman4285 User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17	id get a new head depending on how good of shape the rest of the motor is in, ka's are cheap.

04-11-2008, 06:59 AM	#3
sittin side way User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	So the ka is cheaper than the ca18

04-11-2008, 11:29 PM	#4
caseyman4285 User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17	you can find a good twin cam ka with tranny for about 400 bucks t6he ca is 1000+.

04-13-2008, 10:51 AM	#5
sittin side way User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	how much would the head cost

04-13-2008, 04:05 PM	#6
eomund240 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So. Cal Posts: 306	Where are you located? If your in So Cal, specifically the LA area, you might want to check out some of the import shops. One I've dealt with and have had a great experience with is RMJ motor sports. Great bunch of guys, Miguel is great to deal with too.

04-14-2008, 01:53 PM	#7
JonnySlick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Just Moved to Crossville, TN from Las Vegas ... wow what a change! Posts: 448	if the KA's already in the car and was running good prior to the head crack ... then just replace the head and get back onto running sidewayz ... until the KA gernades, then CA it and be done! now, if the car doesn't have a motor in it at all and you can afford it, i would strongly suggest doing the CA now.