The most reliable engine block Nissan ever produced: Ka24de
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KA24DE Information

Many owners will swap their ka24de with an sr20det especially when it comes to a 240sx application, is it worth it? 

If you must have more power under the hood, at least try to transform your ka24de into a KA-T (turbo), many have done so successfully & safely, as the stock ka24de block can handle up to 450 rwHp & in comparison to sr20det a KA-T can rack up +50 Hp more than a stock unmodified SR20.

Whatever your decision is, here are some helpful  specs & information on your ka24de.

The 2.4 L (2389 cc) was used in many Nissan cars and trucks. Most of KA24DE bound for the US were built in the Mexican city of Aguascalientes, with the exceptions of the 240SX and 1994-97 Altima (rebadged Bluebird SSS), which were manufactured in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the U13 Bluebird released in Australia with FWD configuration.


Ka24de Specifications

  • Bore × Stroke: 89.0 × 96.0 mm (3.50393 in. x 3.77952 in.)
  • Cubic Inch Displacement: 145cid
  • Max power: 155 hp (116 kW) @ 5600 rpm
  • Max torque: 160 ft·lb (217 Nm) @ 4400 rpm
  • Valve Configuration: DOHC, 16 valves
  • Compression ratio: 9.8:1, 9.5:1, 9.3:1


Ka24de Applications

  • 2000-2004 Xterra
  • 1998-2004 Frontier
  • 1993-2001 Altima
  • 1991-1998 240SX
  • 1997-2000 R'nessa (4WD model, Japan)
  • 1998-2001 Presage U30 (Japan)
  • 1999-2001 Bassara U30 (Japan)
  • 1993-1997  Bluebird U13
  • Isuzu COMO (Japanese: Isuzu COMO)
  • Nissan Largo

 

KA24E+T & KA24DE+


Aftermarket turbocharger kits are available for the KA24DE as well as many other Nissan engines. After the engine is turbocharged, it is generally referred to as a KA24DET. The KA24DET was never produced by Nissan. The "T" at the end of the engine code indicates that the engine is turbocharged. The turbocharger is added to increase power in Nissan's 2.4 L DOHC inline 4 engine. Some enthusiasts turbo charge their KA24E (SOHC) and they call it the KA24ET. This was also never produced by Nissan in a turbocharged version.

If you already swapped your engine with an sr20det engine, take a look what JDM Car Parts has to offer.



NISSAN : SR20det Starter


If you plan to repair or rebuild your SR20DET here is an SR20DET Service/Repair Shop Manual below:

NISSAN :  Service Manuals


KA24DE To SR20det Swap News

CA 1991 Nissan 240sx LE KA24DE 5speed.

2010-01-27
Orbital gel battery ( non spill-able) Just passed smog and tags up to date, SE-R front seats (nice and snug), dual electric fans, wired auxiliary fan to switch, aftermarket H4 headlight housing, Ready for SR20det swap or Rb25det, ...

IL FS: Hks springs, Holset, koyo, ka24de full swap - Zilvia.net ...

2010-01-22
S13 hatchback shell. HKS Valve Springs SR20det NEW- $180. Supertech ti dual springs & retainers KA24DE- $160. Avid Solid motor mounts KA/SR- $100. S13 KA Koyo radiator- $200. KA24DE DC Header- $100. Holset HX30W Turbo BRAND NEW- $400 ...

CA wtt: rebuilt ka24de ready for turbo... trade for sr20det cash ...

2010-02-03
friends rb20det running good now so i cant beat him no more used too.... now its time for me to upgrade... i want an sr20det swap im willing trade me ka24de rebuilt engine everything on the engine has 15k miles...i have a s14 so id ...