# KA24DE Questions.
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive
**Created:** [October 23, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477 "2007-10-23T19:48:38Z")
**Posts on this page:** 11
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### Author:  [@RB26DETT\_S13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RB26DETT_S13)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/1 "2007-10-23T19:48:38Z")
I am in the process of overhauling one of my KA’s because I want to Turbo it.
If I put in the following performance parts:
Pistons
Connecting Rods
Camshafts
Crank
Valves
Vale springs & Retainers
Main, Rod and Thrust Bearings
Block Sleeves
Crankshafts
What kind of power increases would I see? Is there any aspect I am wasting my time with? Do I need to do all this for optimal performance?
If you guys could let me know that would be great.
If I am missing anything too please let me know.
Thanks.
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### Author:  [@Cal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2007, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/2 "2007-10-23T19:54:09Z")
You will need at least one crank, and two to three crankshafts at least if you are looking to turbo the KA.
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### Author:  [@sidewayz240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewayz240)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2007, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/3 "2007-10-23T20:13:40Z")
What you listed for the most part are not modifications for power, rather for reliablity. The power is in the turbo, intake, fuel and exhaust systems and of course a good tune.
What is your power goal for the motor?
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### Author:  [@RB26DETT\_S13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RB26DETT_S13)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2007, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/4 "2007-10-23T23:34:41Z")
> [@hey now](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey-now/14133/50):
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> What you listed for the most part are not modifications for power, rather for reliablity. The power is in the turbo, intake, fuel and exhaust systems and of course a good tune.
>
> What is your power goal for the motor?
I think I want between 400-600hp. Will a KA support that?
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### Author:  [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)
#### Post date: [October 24, 2007, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/5 "2007-10-24T04:24:18Z")
yes a ka-t will support. Ka’s have supported as much as 515whp on a stock block with a cometic head gasket. How long that motor will run really depends on how well of a tune it has. All the parts u mentioned are great to get. But like mentioned u need the fuel intake and turbo to support all of it
[www.ka-t.org](http://www.ka-t.org) is all you need. This site tells u everything u need for a turbo ka.
Better yet here you go, turbo ka for dummies
[http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6263](http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6263)
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### Author:  [@racerx240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/racerx240sx)
#### Post date: [October 25, 2007, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/6 "2007-10-25T09:57:34Z")
I would also recommend figuring out what kind of compression ratio you want. As the higher the compression ratio the more chances you blow your bottom end. If you go too low of a comression ratio you loose your initial torque. The turbo helps in the long run when it has had a chance to kick in. So make sure you do your research. By the way I would not recommend changeing all that at once. I would suggest getting another KA engine that you can bolt on the turbo and get a feel for it get your turbo setup done. If you are willing to take your time and experiment on a crap block you will be able to tune alot better and have agood idea of what your results will be it would also involve pulling that crap engine out and putting your good engine in once you have figured out what you want to do. This way you dont put unnecessary wear on all those new components you are going to be spending unnecessarily. Just a suggestion.
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### Author:  [@KoukiS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KoukiS14)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2007, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/7 "2007-10-26T08:02:11Z")
With the amount of money and time you will spend building your own block I recommend ordering a fully built and ready to rock KA motor from AMS.
This way you know what you are getting will work properly and has been proven to be good for very high hp numbers. Not saying you dont know how to put a motor together but home style rebuilds are always risky.
[http://www.amsperformance.com/store/index.php?cPath=24\_62\_303](http://www.amsperformance.com/store/index.php?cPath=24_62_303)
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### Author:  [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2007, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/8 "2007-10-26T12:59:53Z")
^^^^^awesome motors…ive contemplated getting one of those if i were to go ka-t. They are super built and well priced.
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### Author:  [@RB26DETT\_S13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RB26DETT_S13)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2007, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/9 "2007-10-28T11:11:10Z")
> [@speeding ticket from out of state](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/speeding-ticket-from-out-of-state/14662/4):
>
> With the amount of money and time you will spend building your own block I recommend ordering a fully built and ready to rock KA motor from AMS.
>
> This way you know what you are getting will work properly and has been proven to be good for very high hp numbers. Not saying you dont know how to put a motor together but home style rebuilds are always risky.
>
> [http://www.amsperformance.com/store/index.php?cPath=24\_62\_303](http://www.amsperformance.com/store/index.php?cPath=24_62_303)
That website was very helpful, and am strongly considering one of their engines now. Thanks.
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### Author:  [@kollo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kollo)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2007, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/10 "2007-10-28T11:27:08Z")
you could put a huge turbo on that and run some pretty high bosst probably 4-600 hp depends on the turbo and boost level
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### Author:  [@John\_sinopoli](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/John_sinopoli)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2007, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24de-questions/110477/11 "2007-10-28T11:30:47Z")
ya so u need to get low compression pistons and cams with minamal valve overlaps and a crank would be nice and valves and retainers