slayer Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 lately i have been thinking about investing in a cheap xcab 4x4 720 for winter driving. but i was wondering could you bolt up a KA to the transmission for a little more power? or would you have to change the tranny and transfer case? thanks Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 That's funny. I have contemplated the same build. :D Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 81 and newer, yes, motor mounts... I don't think so. Close but a little 'tweaking' is necessary. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) bolt up yes, dunno about engine mounts cool thing if you use your current trans, you wont have to change drivelines or have them modified since ka trans are different sizes than the 720 **edit but tell you what, in my 4x4 im just running stock z24 with 216k miles on it, weber carb. its got enough go to get around in the mud, ruff trails, hills etc. running 31 or 32" buckshots i forget whats on there. nice beefy tire. Edited September 1, 2009 by h2theizzo Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Buy mine! $1200 cash and you can drive it home at 50 mph. Fix the ujoints before you go and drive home at 65 mph. Gets great mileage! :D Quote Link to comment
steve g Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 keep in mind that the hardbody trucks are getting cheaper and cheaper to buy.... i think after the time and cost of doing a swap it may not be worth it. The 720s do awesome in the snow and i think personally they have a tad more "grunt" under a heavy load at low RPMs like when driving in deep snow or sand or mud. I know i didnt do anything here to answer your question but i had to throw in my .02 Quote Link to comment
slayer Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 i have owned 2 720's before and this is my 4th 620... i love the way the 720 4x4 handle in the snow... that is why i was thinking that if i put a little better motor i would get even better gas mileage and even more power.... i have seen 2 of the 720 kc 4x4's lately running and driving.... for less then $1000 Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) dont think it would be to expensive to do the swap really. If you went with a KA24DE then it would probably cost a few bucks, but the ka24e is cheap enough it seems ***Edit Slodat has a ka24e for 350. I have seen them on CL for about 200-350. Id make him a fair offer. Edited September 2, 2009 by h2theizzo Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Buy mine! $1200 cash and you can drive it home at 50 mph. Fix the ujoints before you go and drive home at 65 mph. Gets great mileage! :D Didn't see any pics on your profile page. Do you have any you can show? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Didn't see any pics on your profile page. Do you have any you can show? not sure if its still listed jester, but the spokane CL had it and a few pictures, it looked clean he also had a build page for when he bought it and rebuild the engine, ill try and find you a link. it looked pretty clean Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 That's allright. I need something to do anyway. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 to late :D http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=7137 http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=11104 Quote Link to comment
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