# Killed the KA looking into a swap any ideas? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [February 4, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268 "2010-02-04T11:11:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![shane-s13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shane-s13/32/5761_2.png) [@shane-s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/shane-s13)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/1 "2010-02-04T11:11:18Z")
so i killed my KA in my 1990 s-13 put the rod through the block and now im looking for more power. i have been told about putting in a SR20 or an RB series motor im just looking for anyone out there who has done one of these and has any advice for me and if anyone has any motors for sale. thanks. ---
**Author:** ![5cott](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/5cott/32/5737_2.png) [@5cott](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/5cott)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/2 "2010-02-04T11:13:59Z")
SR20 is Easy, cheap parts, moderate power RB20 is a bit more work, more power but more expensive parts. Up to you, both are fairly easy, SR is a direct drop in and change wiring harness. ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/3 "2010-02-04T11:31:29Z")
SR for you! NO RB!!! STAY AWAY!! ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/4 "2010-02-04T11:32:17Z")
Forgot to say…SEARCH!!! ---
**Author:** ![5cott](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/5cott/32/5737_2.png) [@5cott](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/5cott)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/5 "2010-02-04T11:35:37Z")
SR20 = [http://www.son240sx.org/forums/search.php?searchid=421361](http://www.son240sx.org/forums/search.php?searchid=421361) ---
**Author:** ![Cyprian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cyprian/32/25410_2.png) [@Cyprian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cyprian)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/6 "2010-02-04T11:42:50Z")
Eff that. Weld 2 V12’s together, mount seat on roof, call it a day. ---
**Author:** ![5cott](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/5cott/32/5737_2.png) [@5cott](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/5cott)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/7 "2010-02-04T11:46:20Z")
> [@where to get a kilt?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-kilt/25911/15): > > Eff that. Weld 2 V12’s together, mount seat on roof, call it a day. :bsflag: Only 2? 4! One for each wheel, drive it with 2 hydrauic switches to steer and THEN, and ONLY then, may you call it a day. ---
**Author:** ![BRA\_GANZAAAAAA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bra_ganzaaaaaa/32/5673_2.png) [@BRA\_GANZAAAAAA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BRA_GANZAAAAAA)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/8 "2010-02-04T13:29:07Z")
how the hell did u put a rob throug the block in the first place ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/9 "2010-02-04T13:34:19Z")
And the motor battle continues… ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Motorhead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@Darth\_Motorhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darth_Motorhead)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/10 "2010-02-04T13:35:31Z")
[RIWORX.com](http://RIWORX.com) ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/11 "2010-02-04T14:10:04Z")
> [@Free AutoCheck.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-autocheck/25231/9): > > And the motor battle continues… :/: ---
**Author:** ![Wongger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/41988e/32.png) [@Wongger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wongger)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/12 "2010-02-04T14:13:21Z")
Buy my ka!!! Its faster then the sohc!!! Buy it now! ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/13 "2010-02-04T14:14:59Z")
> [@Wongger"](#): > > Buy my ka!!! Its faster then the sohc!!! Buy it now! WAY faster! twin cams are unbelievably powerful! DO IT!😛 ---
**Author:** ![Wongger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/41988e/32.png) [@Wongger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wongger)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/14 "2010-02-04T14:24:37Z")
I know, Plus it comes with a 5 SPD tranny OMG! BUY ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/15 "2010-02-04T14:26:24Z")
What a DEAL! OMFG!!! ---
**Author:** ![MIKE-240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike-240sx/32/5665_2.png) [@MIKE-240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MIKE-240sx)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/16 "2010-02-04T14:26:24Z")
i have a motor coming out from a 96 s14 ?! $200.00 for just the motor ---
**Author:** ![Wongger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/41988e/32.png) [@Wongger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wongger)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/17 "2010-02-04T14:28:26Z")
^^ Not as good as mine. No 5 SPD tranny, YOU DONT UNDERSTAND. ITS UNREAL! and SUPER FAST ---
**Author:** ![Feint](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71e660/32.png) [@Feint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Feint)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/18 "2010-02-04T15:04:14Z")
> [@where to get a kilt?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-kilt/25911/18): > > i have a motor coming out from a 96 s14 ?! $200.00 for just the motor Good luck. I sold my KA motor and trans for 140, 182xxx, 95 S14, great condition. That motor got ridiculous gas mileage, I swear, a Nissan truck topped a lonely Civic and gave birth to that motor, because KA’s shouldn’t be that good on gas. Also 2nd the RB is poo. It looks ugly under the hood, there’s NO ROOM to work on them, and it feels like a piece of poo in a 240. Where it Is heavy up front it just ruins the handling of a car, and there’s a lot of custom work involved of course. It also cost more $$$ in the end, $$$$ better spent on an SR20, perhaps a V6. RB’s sound like a squirrel trapped between a far mans butt cheeks at idle. It’s pretty horrendous man. ---
**Author:** ![Philly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/philly/32/5748_2.png) [@Philly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Philly)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/19 "2010-02-04T15:16:06Z")
> [@Skate pics \*56k\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/skate-pics-56k/25791/167): > > Good luck. I sold my KA motor and trans for 140, 182xxx, 95 S14, great condition. That I sold my 97 with 110kms and an auto tranny for $350 😃 ---
**Author:** ![240racer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/240racer/32/5682_2.png) [@240racer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240racer)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268/20 "2010-02-04T15:35:25Z")
> [@Free AutoCheck.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-autocheck/25231/8): > > how the hell did u put a rob throug the block in the first place I’ve done it too… rod bearing seizes, rod breaks, goes straight through block? I have no idea either lol [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/killed-the-ka-looking-into-a-swap-any-ideas/131268.md?page=2)