# which would be better? sr20 or ka24

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**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [May 26, 2009, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-would-be-better-sr20-or-ka24/124811 "2009-05-26T19:50:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![AhmadG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ahmadg/32/5577_2.png) [@AhmadG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AhmadG)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2009, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-would-be-better-sr20-or-ka24/124811/53 "2009-05-29T10:16:36Z")

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> [@What does your desktop look like? (Now NSFW)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-does-your-desktop-look-like-now-nsfw/6316/137):
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> wow! i suppose every 240sx owner has a rape-me bumper sticker…
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> $900 just for pistons $800 for cams and $400 for dual fans, only the greddy turbo kit is 3000-4500 there are others cheaper. check ebay for prices. and sr20s arent race ready from factory & especially not when bought used from jdm importers.
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> & to the op  
> is it 800 for the ka24de installed? if not look elsewhere.

Listen man, for people who have their work done at a shop, they get charged ridiculous fees. I guess its worth it to them because the job is done correctly and there’s somebody to blame if something gets fucked up.

I got a quote for a basic SR swap, 2500 for the motor, and 2000 for labour. I am not going to say who, as it would be counterproductive drama.

This is for a stock used 16-18 year old JDM 4 cylinder engine with unknown mileage, no mods whatsoever, just a downpipe. $4500 for 170whp at a shop.

Learn to do things yourself, and you can have a NICE setup for the same price.

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