Solid Nissan KA24DE Budget Build!

This week Mike takes a look at the often overlooked Nissan KA24DE engine and shows us why it may deserve a second look before tossing it in the trash and building an SR20! 0:00 - Introduction 4:23 - Manley Rods (PN 14006-4) 9:39 - Bottom end 11:00 - Main bearings 12:05 - Rod bearings 12:32 - JE FSR Pistons (PN 317925) 17:48 - Rings 19:37 - Prepping the block and cylinder head 24:30 - Cylinder head 26:45 - Performance upgrade options 28:30 - VQ Cam followers 29:25 - Valves 29:52 - Conclusion LINKS: READ MORE on MotoIQ.com! http://www.motoiq.com/ FOLLOW US on Instagram:   / motoiq   LIKE US on Facebook:   / motoiq  

K-series Short Block Guide
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K-series Short Block Guide

Building the TURBOCHARGED Nissan KA24DE!
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Building the TURBOCHARGED Nissan KA24DE!

Why Flat Tappet Cams REALLY Fail (It's NOT Just The Oil)
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Why Flat Tappet Cams REALLY Fail (It's NOT Just The Oil)

How to Build a Bulletproof 400 Horsepower Nissan SR20 Engine!
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How to Build a Bulletproof 400 Horsepower Nissan SR20 Engine!

The Lancia V4: The Weirdest Engine We’ve Ever Built
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The Lancia V4: The Weirdest Engine We’ve Ever Built

Turbo UPGRADE for my KA24DE
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Turbo UPGRADE for my KA24DE

Learn something new about the KA24DE engines!  Lets chat about them.
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Learn something new about the KA24DE engines! Lets chat about them.

Building the Naturally Aspirated Nissan KA24DE!
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Building the Naturally Aspirated Nissan KA24DE!

How to Build a 4AG Stroker: How to assemble, Measuring, Machining & Cam Timing Explained
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How to Build a 4AG Stroker: How to assemble, Measuring, Machining & Cam Timing Explained

10 LT Pistons Measured: Which Should You Run?
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10 LT Pistons Measured: Which Should You Run?

950+HP Nissan KA-T 240sx " The Ugly Duckling"
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950+HP Nissan KA-T 240sx " The Ugly Duckling"

TOTALLY LOCKED UP Nissan 240SX KA24DE Engine Puts Up A BIG FIGHT! Hardest Teardown This Year!
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TOTALLY LOCKED UP Nissan 240SX KA24DE Engine Puts Up A BIG FIGHT! Hardest Teardown This Year!

How to Get 150hp/liter from your Honda!
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How to Get 150hp/liter from your Honda!

🤔 What's so special about Nissan SR20DET  |  TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
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🤔 What's so special about Nissan SR20DET | TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

KA24DE Rebuild! Checking bearing clearance. Engine assembly!
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KA24DE Rebuild! Checking bearing clearance. Engine assembly!

How To Build A 450HP Small Block Chevy From Start To Dyno Testing:
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How To Build A 450HP Small Block Chevy From Start To Dyno Testing:

COMPRESSION RATIO: HOW to CALCULATE, MODIFY and CHOOSE the BEST one - BOOST SCHOOL #10
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COMPRESSION RATIO: HOW to CALCULATE, MODIFY and CHOOSE the BEST one - BOOST SCHOOL #10

We Restored a 70 Year Old Boat to Explore Alaska… Will It Float?
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We Restored a 70 Year Old Boat to Explore Alaska… Will It Float?

How to Build a Subaru EJ Engine that won't BLOW UP!
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How to Build a Subaru EJ Engine that won't BLOW UP!

Building a 1000HP AWD Honda K24 | 2.2L DESTROKER For 10,000RPM (Jay Builds our NEW ENGINE!)
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Building a 1000HP AWD Honda K24 | 2.2L DESTROKER For 10,000RPM (Jay Builds our NEW ENGINE!)

The Right Way to Build an LS Engine
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The Right Way to Build an LS Engine

Is 2025 the Year of the Minitruck?  'Bagging a Nissan Hardbody
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Is 2025 the Year of the Minitruck? 'Bagging a Nissan Hardbody

I NEVER KNEW A KA24DET COULD SOUND THIS GOOD! (4K)
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I NEVER KNEW A KA24DET COULD SOUND THIS GOOD! (4K)

Super short-stroke engine 2 - making it rev past 10,000 RPM
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Super short-stroke engine 2 - making it rev past 10,000 RPM