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Tru2Blu · 03-18-2006, 09:33 PM

This is what happened, im comming down route 1, having fun with a SE-R. So i put the pedal to the metal for about half mile, when i got off the gas and looked behind me and theres alot of smoke and some in the car. what could this be?

cburwell · 03-18-2006, 09:47 PM

What color was the smoke? Any oil in the coolant? What motor is this (SR20 or QR25)?

Tru2Blu · 03-18-2006, 09:52 PM

The Smoke was white, and the motor is KA24.

SpendOne · 03-18-2006, 10:27 PM

Compression test the motor.

**auk113** · 03-19-2006, 12:32 AM

blown HG, get a new motors it's going to be cheeper then replacing the HG by it self

cburwell · 03-19-2006, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auk113

blown HG, get a new motors it's going to be cheeper then replacing the HG by it self

Unless he does the work himself.

A compression test should be in order.

Tru2Blu · 03-19-2006, 05:33 AM

What about rebuilding and boosting? cheaper than SR swap?

s14drftstn · 03-19-2006, 09:02 AM

First compression test the motor!

2point4DSM · 03-19-2006, 09:53 AM

Sometimes a compression test won't show anything. Best way to check for a blown headgasket is to rule out any other external/internal coolant leaks. Look for oil in the coolant and the coolant system getting pressurized enough to push coolant out the reservoir when driven hard.

ho1ywars · 03-19-2006, 05:57 PM

we just did a compression test.

145 - 150 - 150 - 150

motor has 180k on it.. could it just be oil?

koho2731 · 03-19-2006, 07:23 PM

Like will said you need to ck for oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil. Also how did the plugs look when you pulled them?

Tru2blu an sr swap is all ways nice, but it'll most likely be about the same in price to do either

Tru2Blu · 03-19-2006, 07:45 PM

i feel you on the sr swap. the plugs were white? dont know what that mean, and there is alot of oil on the engine itself.

**auk113** · 03-20-2006, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tru2Blu

i feel you on the sr swap. the plugs were white? dont know what that mean, and there is alot of oil on the engine itself.

white = running lean
oil = check seals

doing a HG is harder to do it if the engine is in the car, i've done several 240 and it's alot ez-er to take the engine out and put one in.

normal compretion for a KA is around 180-190, considering you have 150 across the board it could be that your rings are worn, i wouldn't put a turbo on that engine it won't last 3 month, if you want to go KAT you gonna have to rebuild it

Tru2Blu · 03-20-2006, 02:27 AM

^ understood. whick is better KA-T or SR20? thanks for all the help.

**auk113** · 03-20-2006, 11:23 AM

at the end both will cost you the same? i would say if your engine was top shape i would go KA-T, but in your case SR might be ez-er. in order to go KA-t you need to replace the rings/HG/bore-hone the block/new pistons

at the end it's your personal prefirence.
ka = cheeper initial startup (cheep ka-t kits, but won't last long on high boost, parts are ez to find)
sr = cheeper in the long run (suports more hp on stock block, parts cost more)

highmilehatch · 03-23-2006, 08:25 PM

If your interested in a block, I have a 92 KA, along with the cylinder head. Used, over 100k, but it might be better than what you've got now. I also have a 91-93 redtop SR20DET complete engine set in stock. If you interested in anything, shoot me a PM.

03-18-2006, 09:33 PM	#1
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	Blown Head Gasket This is what happened, im comming down route 1, having fun with a SE-R. So i put the pedal to the metal for about half mile, when i got off the gas and looked behind me and theres alot of smoke and some in the car. what could this be? __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

03-18-2006, 09:47 PM	#2
cburwell Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #303 iTrader: (0)	What color was the smoke? Any oil in the coolant? What motor is this (SR20 or QR25)? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "The Corvette took nearly 25 years to sell 500,000 units; the Z does it in fewer than 10."

03-18-2006, 09:52 PM	#3
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	The Smoke was white, and the motor is KA24. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

03-18-2006, 10:27 PM	#4
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	Compression test the motor. __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN

03-19-2006, 12:32 AM	#5
auk113 Administrator Admin Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Feastervilly/NE Philly Member #89 iTrader: (1)	blown HG, get a new motors it's going to be cheeper then replacing the HG by it self __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-19-2006, 05:33 AM	#7
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	What about rebuilding and boosting? cheaper than SR swap? __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

03-19-2006, 09:02 AM	#8
s14drftstn Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Warminster Member #1484 My Ride: 2 black s14s, blacktop SR and 20g KA-T. s13 vert iTrader: (0)	First compression test the motor!

03-19-2006, 09:53 AM	#9
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	Sometimes a compression test won't show anything. Best way to check for a blown headgasket is to rule out any other external/internal coolant leaks. Look for oil in the coolant and the coolant system getting pressurized enough to push coolant out the reservoir when driven hard. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

03-19-2006, 05:57 PM	#10
ho1ywars Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ewing, New Jersey Member #282 My Ride: S14, EF, 600RR iTrader: (2)	we just did a compression test. 145 - 150 - 150 - 150 motor has 180k on it.. could it just be oil?

03-19-2006, 07:23 PM	#11
koho2731 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover, DE Member #997 My Ride: 95 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (1)	Like will said you need to ck for oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil. Also how did the plugs look when you pulled them? Tru2blu an sr swap is all ways nice, but it'll most likely be about the same in price to do either

03-19-2006, 07:45 PM	#12
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	i feel you on the sr swap. the plugs were white? dont know what that mean, and there is alot of oil on the engine itself. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

03-20-2006, 02:27 AM	#14
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	^ understood. whick is better KA-T or SR20? thanks for all the help. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

03-20-2006, 11:23 AM	#15
auk113 Administrator Admin Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Feastervilly/NE Philly Member #89 iTrader: (1)	at the end both will cost you the same? i would say if your engine was top shape i would go KA-T, but in your case SR might be ez-er. in order to go KA-t you need to replace the rings/HG/bore-hone the block/new pistons at the end it's your personal prefirence. ka = cheeper initial startup (cheep ka-t kits, but won't last long on high boost, parts are ez to find) sr = cheeper in the long run (suports more hp on stock block, parts cost more) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-23-2006, 08:25 PM	#16
highmilehatch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PA Member #929 iTrader: (3)	If your interested in a block, I have a 92 KA, along with the cylinder head. Used, over 100k, but it might be better than what you've got now. I also have a 91-93 redtop SR20DET complete engine set in stock. If you interested in anything, shoot me a PM. __________________ 92 SC300 - 2JZGTE 93 Civic Si - 11.3@125 stock block pump gas FOR SALE

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