# KA-T **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [January 30, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-t/112822 "2008-01-30T18:23:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 30
**Author:** ![draggone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5fc32e/32.png) [@draggone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/draggone)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-t/112822/30 "2008-01-31T14:33:44Z")
> [@The new york times asks....Wheres Bucky?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-york-times-asks-wheres-bucky/14626/47): > > I actually went with an SR swap vs the KA-T… > however before hand I was quite gung-ho about the KA-T (fan of the low end torque) > however…through my research, throwing on a turbo kit and running it on 10psi is fine and the engine can easily take it. However, tuning is key here. If you have a good tune, you should be okay. You can re-inforce you engine to the tilt and have reinforced internals, but it would still blow with a bad tune. > > If you really want, the only thing I would replace would be the connecting rods…apparently on the ka they’re a bit weak. (not to mention trying to lower the compression a bit) > > anyways, hope this helps and good luck on the project! Wrong!!! the stock rods are good for 450whp or 500whp, the weak piont on the ka is the pistons. Change the piston, put in ARP rod bolts main bolts, get a good tune( JWT, AEM, etc) not SAFC. KA24de half built with stock head, block comes with CP or Wiseco pistons, APR head bolts, rod bolt, ACL bearings, cometic gasket. for $2000.00 with eagle Rods $2300.00 If you put dual valve springs and cams you would be able to rev up to 7500, instead of 6grand. Nitescreen you have seen what a KA24DE-t can do!!! lol. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-t/112822)._