# My '89 240sx KA24det powered **URL:** \ **Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive\ **Created:** [October 22, 2007, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101 "2007-10-22T13:30:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Scat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Scat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Scat)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/1 "2007-10-22T13:30:18Z")
Alright, so my car is an '89 240sx and I’ve just recently swapped in a stock 91 ka24de. I’m also in the process of re-painting it right now. I’m still working out a few bugs, and I need to get an alignment and dyno tune, but it runs(for now :lol:) and should be completed by spring '08. I think the pics and mod list speak for themselves, and I’m probably forgetting a few things, but I’ll shut up now. Comments, feedback and critisism welcome, as long as this doesn’t turn into another sr vs ca vs ka thread. Oh, and I don’t need to hear about how shitty the AR wheels are, I will get better wheels when i have the cash :E I’m open to wheel suggestions! Thanks for lookin Engine: Bone stock 91 ka24de with emissions shit removed Garrett/Precision GT3076R hybrid turbo 0.63 A/R 84 trim custom made oil and coolant lines for turbo Ground Zero tubular stainless turbo manifold Tial 38mm wastegate @ 0.6 bar Tial bov NGK bk7re spark plugs Deutschwerks 740cc injectors AEM EMS w/3.5bar MAP sensor Koyo radiator Bings fmic 20x8x3.5 custom 2.5" charge piping w/ urban performance couplers 3" DP to test pipe to HKS dual dragger exhaust Battery re-located to trunk walbro 255lph fuel pump autometer guages Drivetrain: RPS Max Street clutch B&M short shifter Bings engine and tranny mounts 180sx vlsd Agency braided SS clutch and brake lines Suspension: very mild stitch welding around shock towers f&r Megan street coilovers Bings.ca full multi-link Bings tension rods and tie rods ST f&r sway bars custom made ‘power brace’ bings solid aluminum subframe bushings megan strut tower bars AR 16x7 5 spoke wheels 205 falken tires (fk451 front)(ze512 rears aka shittiest tires ever!) ![http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6915/s13kat064ft4.jpg](http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6915/s13kat064ft4.jpg) ![http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/701/s13kat069mu6.jpg](http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/701/s13kat069mu6.jpg) ![http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1389/s13kat068wl2.jpg](http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1389/s13kat068wl2.jpg) ![http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6966/s13kat062pg2.jpg](http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6966/s13kat062pg2.jpg) Tension rod brace re-inforcements I did ![http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5460/s13ka24det015yw7.jpg](http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5460/s13ka24det015yw7.jpg) RPS Max Street clutch ![http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5946/s13kat048ps0.jpg](http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5946/s13kat048ps0.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MrRage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mrrage/32/5804_2.png) [@MrRage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrRage)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/2 "2007-10-22T14:43:01Z")
Awsome man… Just in time for winter :E lol ---
**Author:** ![silviadrftr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@silviadrftr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silviadrftr)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/3 "2007-10-22T15:30:38Z")
nice that turbo should be really responsive thats a good looking setup! ---
**Author:** ![RS13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/46a35a/32.png) [@RS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RS13)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/4 "2007-10-22T16:09:42Z")
Nice set-up bug holy rust batman in the second last pic ---
**Author:** ![Scat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Scat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Scat)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/5 "2007-10-22T18:04:26Z")
Thanks for the comments guys > [@RS13](#): > > Nice set-up bug holy rust batman in the second last pic Looks alot worse in that pic for some reason than it really was. It was just surface rust and sanded out no problem. ---
**Author:** ![Lo\_2enz0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90db22/32.png) [@Lo\_2enz0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lo_2enz0)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2007, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/6 "2007-10-23T22:15:31Z")
your going to need a heat shield dude. that brake fluid is going to just cook ---
**Author:** ![lourens13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e19b73/32.png) [@lourens13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lourens13)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2007, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/7 "2007-10-23T22:29:59Z")
> [@Lo)2enz0](#): > > your going to need a heat shield dude. that brake fluid is going to just cook My thoughts exactly. ---
**Author:** ![Scat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Scat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Scat)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2007, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/8 "2007-10-24T08:58:57Z")
> [@Lo)2enz0](#): > > your going to need a heat shield dude. that brake fluid is going to just cook Haha, I have one but I’m going to wrap up the downpipe before I put the shield on. Clearance between the DP flange and brake lines is a cunt hair at best :lol: It’s still a work in progress and I have a few things to do yet before its good to go. ---
**Author:** ![Styles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Styles](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Styles)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2007, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/9 "2007-10-24T12:37:31Z")
That looks tight, man. Good work. :partyman: ---
**Author:** ![Nis240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a9a28c/32.png) [@Nis240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nis240)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2007, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/10 "2007-10-24T18:32:50Z")
Looks good dude, time for a built engine, 20 psi and 400 hp!!! ---
**Author:** ![Scat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Scat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Scat)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/11 "2007-10-25T13:23:53Z")
> [@Nis240](#): > > Looks good dude, time for a built engine, 20 psi and 400 hp!!! Thanks Flavman I can’t decide whether to build the motor next, or upgrade the wheels/tires/brakes :? It’s tough since I haven’t driven it in its current state yet. ---
**Author:** ![jdms13rhd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f05b48/32.png) [@jdms13rhd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdms13rhd)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/12 "2007-10-25T14:52:40Z")
I dont think that will be up to you to decide. Motor first 😛 Looks good tho. You should get a fan shroud from Rob and a electric fan 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![silviadrftr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@silviadrftr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silviadrftr)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/13 "2007-10-25T15:28:16Z")
> [@Scat](#): > > [quote=Nis240]Looks good dude, time for a built engine, 20 psi and 400 hp!!! Thanks Flavman I can’t decide whether to build the motor next, or upgrade the wheels/tires/brakes :? It’s tough since I haven’t driven it in its current state yet.[/quote] you will see, it will pop, if you do decide to build an engine jsut buy an ams long block! ---
**Author:** ![apex\_drifter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@apex\_drifter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/apex_drifter)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/14 "2007-10-25T17:50:37Z")
> [@silviadrftr](#): > > you will see, it will pop, if you do decide to build an engine just buy an **AMS** long block! x2!! It’ll save you a bunch of headaches and foul language. . . ---
**Author:** ![Scat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Scat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Scat)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-89-240sx-ka24det-powered/148101/15 "2007-10-29T18:35:17Z")
> [@silviadrftr](#): > > you will see, it will pop, if you do decide to build an engine jsut buy an ams long block! Of course it’s just a matter of time before it blows :lol: The ams route seems to be the easiest and most cost effective.