Datsun Parts Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 OK so here are some updated photos of the KA24DE (95 240SX) engine thats about to go into my 76 620 King Cab. Thanks to Jason Pope for all the help. He did a great job with the custom engine and trans direct bolt in brackets, and also managed my wiring loom to a simple 5 wire connection. Now the trick it to see if it runs as good as it looks. It will still take me another month or so to finish up the install, wiring, exhaust fab, radiator fab and and few other upgrades I have planned. I can not wait to have an air conditioned, fuel injected, 160HP automatic transmission 620. "I love the way old things look and the way new things work!" Quote Link to comment
nis720 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 That is super clean.... looking forward to seing progress on this. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I like it Al. Youll be ready for JCCS & the SWDP bbq ! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Any oil pan clearance issues? Quote Link to comment
slowdown Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 damn al that motor is lookin real sharp!!!! Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Thats way too nice, I think you should give it to me. LOL Going to be awesome. Larry Quote Link to comment
greengo Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 looking good .....keep up the clean work... Quote Link to comment
74datsun620 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Very cool, That KC is going to be awesome. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Nice and clean! That engine bay looks like it will be hell to clean, though! Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Damn Al, looks good. Glad I could help, my mission is to make sure all 620's are ka'd! :D Quote Link to comment
78kingcab Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 al you are a fucking pimp...when you dont think it get any better BAM in your face ...what did you do to get the 1 belt system...diff alt, modded water outlit, differnt water pump pullie...? Quote Link to comment
78kingcab Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 i cant stop looking at this very sexy Quote Link to comment
Z-train Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Where do you plan on putting the A/C compressor? Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 A work of art right there! Quote Link to comment
Datsun Parts Posted December 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 So just a quick update. My truck is now switching to a 5 speed as the automatic wiring is a nightmare! I also am adding a complete aftermarket Stinger ECU. Should be driving around the new year. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 The 5 speed will make it funner to drive. The 1st big show of the year is in March @ lake Perris if you can make it :D Quote Link to comment
GERMS Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 This is Nissan porn! You should be ashamed of yourself I'm only a lad! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
Datsun Parts Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I am shared this story with some of you, but here is an update for everyone else. Truck was finished with the KA conversion last month. Took it for a 2 mile (35 mph) test drive and it was perfect. I advised the shop I was concerned about the the length of the custom driveshaft, as it looked too short. Well guess what, at 80 MPH on the dyno the next day it came out and ruined everything. The trans tunnel was beat to hell, the driveshaft was ruined, the tail-shaft cracked, the bell-housing broke, the vibration was so bad it broke the casting ear around the starter on the block. So good news it the shop accepted full accountability and are paying to replace everything. So since I am starting over I am going to add a turbo. Notice the direct fire coil packs too. Should be done in a few months as I have to start all over, including a inner cooler. Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 :( Sad to hear this. I'm glad the shop is taking responsibility. Seems like not alot of places these days are willing to stand behind their work when facing a disaster of that magnitude. Way to get back in the saddle. Looks nice.. any videos? Pics of the damage? Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Which shop did you go with? Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 wow, sorry to hear that Al, good thing you're able to come back bigger and better! Quote Link to comment
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