Just need some help

[Bayglez]

Recently I've bought a 1997 D22 4x2 Dual Cab, running a KA24E, just wondering if any one else has a d22 with the same motor and if so if they have found anyway to increase power as it seems quite a gutless engine?

 

[180degrees]

Good luck with that, like trying to turn iron into gold...

you could start with an exhaust system and extractors I guess, snorkel as well but the gains will be insignificant, only going to forced induction will you get significantly more power.

 

[Bayglez]

Yeah, I had the same opinion was just hoping there was anything else, a little less expensive

 

[Dion]

What vehicle are you coming out of? The KA24E is not a bad powerplant as Japanese utes go. Petrol power without crazy fuel consumption. There are a lot of hop ups available from the US because there are ka24e engines in the 200sx or something. Do your usual NA petrol mods - tuned length pipes, minimise intake restriction, long stroke kit etc.

 

[RustyNav09]

Maybe engine conversion to vg30 or vg33. Apparently they are almost direct swap. I haven't done it but someone has I'm sure. Or ad stated forced induction, tuned length pipes, long stroke, etc. Goodluck

 

[180degrees]

VG30 and VG33e are still pretty shit though, nothing to write home about except you can't kill them.

 

[Dion]

Maybe engine conversion to vg30 or vg33. Apparently they are almost direct swap. I haven't done it but someone has I'm sure.

Transmission, ecu, wiring, engine mounts, exhaust are all very different, an involved swap unless you have a whole donor vehicle sitting there to strip parts off.

 

[Rumpig]

Heres an article in the latest street machine.

A budget vg30 that makes 300kw. unopened engine,26psi running on gas.

 

[Bayglez]

I'm looking at getting a 2.5" exhaust system for the KA24E I've been quoted about $400 what do you all think?

 

[180degrees]

probably a good place to start maybe try to see if anyone makes some extractors

 

[Bayglez]

Anyone know a good place in the Newcastle area who would do the extractors?

 

[Bayglez]

I have recently had the exhaust replaced new 2" sports exhaust + extractors now I'm looking at the best way to minimize air flow restriction, any tips would be great.

Also recently put a hiclone in

 

[Bayglez]

Hey guys, sorry for the bump but I'm looking at doing a swap to either a KA24DE or a SR20DET anyone have any tips on to which may be the better alternative both cost wise and the amount of work involved

 

[Pinelli]

What have you got now? Purpose of the vehicle?

 

[Pinelli]

I have recently had the exhaust replaced new 2" sports exhaust + extractors now I'm looking at the best way to minimize air flow restriction, any tips would be great.

Also recently put a hiclone in

You could start by removing the Hiclone.

 

[Bayglez]

At the moment I am running a KA24E the vehicle is my daily get around plus toy.

The Hiclone actually made a positive difference in performance.

 

[Craig6789]

Maybe the engines starting to get a little tired? do u know history on the motor? rebuild could probably do wonders for an older motor.. if you have the time and another car to use while its out of commision

 

[Bayglez]

The motor was owned by an old bloke, when I first got it home I did a quick service, fuel filter, oil filter and oil. None of it looked like it had been changed since 1997.

 

[bobys]

At the moment I am running a KA24E the vehicle is my daily get around plus toy.

The Hiclone actually made a positive difference in performance.

Do these Hiclones actually work? I have read a bit about them but never spoke to someone with it in? ..... Thoughts?

 

[Bayglez]

Well I've found the Hiclone to have made a major difference but in saying that there were a few other things done at the same time so it's hard to tell what difference the Hiclone on its own has made.