yea so... performance wise, how do the stock SOHC (89-94) engines compare to the DOHC (95+) engines? Also, how reliable does a 240sx get? Any idea how many miles it can take before it starts to die? I'm considering a 240sx as my first car, so I'd like to know.

Sorry if these questions come off as "stupid", but If you wouldnt mind helping me out, I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

all 240's 91 and up were dohc. only 89-90 were sohc. sohc engiens are junk.

 

oh ok my bad. thanks for the heads up

Ok so how long do these things last?

 

SOHC = 89+90. DOHC=91+. The 89-94 years indicate the S13 240 model (i.e. the one's with pop-up lights). The 95-98 years indicate the S14 240 model.

Basically any engine can last if you treat it right. With my experience as well as many others, the KA will probably outlive us. My '91 has 130k on it and it runs perfectly fine. Some have 200k+ and are still tracking them with no ill-effects. Mine has ran with too much oil, not enough oil, overheating. And it still runs like a champ. So mileage on a KA isn't really a big deal, plus KA's are so cheap, you could probably haggle one for practically free off of one of the SR20 owners.

Hope that helps ya.

 

Look at Evan's car

 

BUT ka's are now rare and pretty damn extinct..

 

Thanks for the help so far guys

OK so im assuming a KA is the stock motor? Anyways, I'm looking at a 91 s13. Actually i prefer the looks of the s13 over the s14. Call me weird if you choose. lol

When/If i check the car out, what should I look out for?

 

check sig for wierdness

 

sohc are great if u dont have money fora swap yet......

 

the single slammers arent the worst thing you culd be stuck with, if you treat them right they will run forever. i have one in my pick 'em up and it has never had a problem. i would however, suggest that you get a DOHC simply because they are newer (relatively) and easy to make good power on. ive heard of people putting down some decent numbers on the SOHC so that could be an option for you.