smokeybear Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 possible/reasonable?? a ka24e swap would be cool, but keeping with the old school style of the car would make me happier. if i can find a l28et for what it would cost to fix/replace my l16, i would be up for that. also, 521 and 510 mounts, the same or different?? i realize its a truck vs car situation, but its not much bigger than a car, but the front suspension is right?? Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 they fit the l28's in 510's so I dont see why not, with a little firewall bashing it could fit. peace. Quote Link to comment
71-521 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 510/521 mounts are different...you would have to butcher the firewall really good to make it fit...go KA and be the first KA 521 Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 go KA and be the first KA 521 Sounds like we got a bet going :D Quote Link to comment
71-521 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 hmmm, what you and your bro up to? or do I need to ask? Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 hmmm, what you and your bro up to? or do I need to ask? haha Still undecided just wanted to keep you on your toes :D Quote Link to comment
smokeybear Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 510/521 mounts are different...you would have to butcher the firewall really good to make it fit...go KA and be the first KA 521 ive considered it, but after all the bullshit i went thru with my s14, i really really really dislike the KA (timing chain bullshit, leaks like a mofo unless the gaskets are brand new etc etc) maybe a vg30 or something like that would be more fun. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hey man your bumming me out. Quote Link to comment
71-521 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I've been looking out for a fire sale on a KA myself after seeing all your work... I'd even put one in my 320 if I could... If you make up a harness for a 521 and decide to sell it, I'm first in line... I threw one away after getting it from S13black on NN cause it was rusty..should have kept it... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 You would loose your heater too! Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 that depends on what you have in mind for installation. What about the 620 with the L28 that moved the radiator to the bed. Put an electric fan on the radiator and you're fine. The firewall was left alone and the engine spanned the length of the engine compartment. But still, I don't know if the L28 would even fit lengthwise in the 521. If you are willing to cut up the truck for a turbo engine, why no put all that effort into a 4-cyl L20b turbo instead? Quote Link to comment
smokeybear Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 more info on this please, thats the first time i have heard of that. ive got a few people interested in my 521 at the moment but ive also had like 6 others interested and they were all tire kickers. also, lets say i just want a cheap way to get this thing running again (well i mean it runs, but leaks too much coolant to drive anywhere) what other cars/trucks could i pull a motor from to put in?? just incase it is a water jacket leak (which with my luck is probably exactly what it is) Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I thought you said you wanted an old engine? You sounded like you cared about the truck and wanted something fast and old school. A turbo Z engine is not going to be an easy drop in. If you want cheap, just fix the L16 in there! Or put an L20b (stock) from a 1975-79 Datsun 620 truck in yours. That's a bit more torque and pretty easy to do. Besides that, you can put any RWD 4-cyl engine in there. A CA18 might fit under the hood (height wise) where a KA24 is going to be pretty tall for that 521. Quote Link to comment
71-521 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 you've had 6 tire kickers? lets see some pictures and what are you asking for it seeing as how it's not running? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 On my 620 I measured from the back of the valve cover, (presumably you would want the L28 in the same place so that the tranny doesn't have to be moved too) to the engine side of the rad and it's only 25 inches. I suppose the motor could be moved back an inch and the rad removed for another couple of inches, so maybe 28". The 521 must be similar size with the L series engine. Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 The L28 does fit in a 620 without moving the tranny back... no radiator though. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Kevin, is that a 240 with 2 bbl downdraft? Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 I think it is a 620 there is a rad in the bed. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 I think it is a 620 there is a rad in the bed. Haha No, I meant is it a 240Z 2 bbl and manifold? Didn't they first come out with a 2bbl, then Hitatchi side drafts then EFI as they got bigger ? Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 I think it is one of those old holley 4bbl manifolds, Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Haha No, I meant is it a 240Z 2 bbl and manifold? Didn't they first come out with a 2bbl, then Hitatchi side drafts then EFI as they got bigger ? haha I was wondering what you where thinking :rolleyes: jk hehe Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 The 240Z came stock the first year with dual side drafts. 1970-74. Then went to FI in 1975 That is a 2.8L L28 with an aftermarket manifold to fit a 4-barrel. Also running a 75hp shot of Nitrous with a plate under the manifold. Quote Link to comment
smokeybear Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 what about like an l20 EFI setup with a miata supercharger (from one of their kits) and fab a manifold up. i think i might end up keeping mine and making it a project since ive got a good reliable DD now. Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 hmm those are interesting pics.. is that the one with the custom fire wall?? or i wonder what he had to do to it to make it fit.. hmm?? i dont think the turbo shit would clear the steering colum tho would it?? also what about the motor mounts are they custom? hmmm an im talkin for a 620 Quote Link to comment
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