KA24e into a 620

[Z-train]

I stand corrected.No rack will fit in a 620 with the exception(possible) of a racing rack.:(So A/C is a no-go with out major $$.)I'm done with the KA-24 conversion.L-20b it will b!

[Icehouse]

There has to be a way... What about flopping the alternator to the drivers side? The passenger side should have more room with no steering box.

[yello620]

Why will NO rack fit into a 620. I am considering this conversion, along with several others. Yes I know that the entire steering column has to change, but i can deal with that. Is there a width problem? Clearance problem somewhere?

 

Thanks

Jason

[Z-train]

The frame is too narrow and the oil pan is too low.A racing rack MIGHT fit but those are $$$$$$$:eek:

 

The problem is bump steer.I'll be getting pics to Icehouse in the near future and he can put 'em up.

[nismopu]

we dry fitted a zcar rack up there once and it came damn close to being the right length for a rack conversion. Also, the zcar guys are upgrading to a subaru rack which is actually narrower slightly and the tie rods need to be lengthened to work in the z-car, plus its a power rack! Another small good power rack is the one found in mustang 2's and 80's t-birds/ fox box's. peace.

[Z-train]

Mustang II/Pinto/ T-bird rack is too long(wide)

[nismopu]

ok we need some pics for comparison because the z car one was damn close if i remember right. Also, what about the tiny ass racks used in the nissan pulsars? 84-89? Those things had MAD steering angle and loojed like geo racks! peace.

[Z-train]

Pics are coming!!!Remember,the width is not the only issue.The rack has to sit at a particular height(in relation to the a-frames) and the oil pan gets in the way.:mad:

[nismopu]

oil pans can be modified! hehehe

[Z-train]

This is true.But this is going to be my wifes driver,so there is a limit to what i will do to it.If it were a toy-different story.

[nismopu]

This is the 240sx ka24e right? If so you could just get an oil pan from a frontier or pick one up from a hardbody but the HB one you will have to modify to clear the main bearing girdle. On top of all this the pickup tube just bolts right on and in the proper location. peace.

[Z-train]

Negative-this is truck KA-24.

[kiznook]

you could always mount the A/C compressor facing rearward. Mount it to the fender-well somewhere out of the way, just need a longer belt and a custom bracket.

[Z-train]

Thought of that.Steering box STILL gets in the way.Not enough clearance to make the belt work.

:mad:

[kiznook]

put it on the other side

[Z-train]

When's the last time you were under the hood of a 620?:confused:

[kiznook]

a couple of weeks ago....With a KA in it too.

 

My point is, there IS a way to make it work. Don't give up. Especially if you already have a truck KA.

[datzenmike]

you could always mount the A/C compressor facing rearward. Mount it to the fender-well somewhere out of the way, just need a longer belt and a custom bracket.

 

If it was facing rearward it would run backwards plus it won't work on the fender-well there is too much engine movement. The belt would be too tight or too loose. It has to be physically mounted to the engine block so that it moves with it. It can be done.

[kiznook]

that's what solid motor mounts are for!!

 

Didn't think about the spinning backward problem. damn.

 

Either way, I have faith that it can be done. It's just a matter of putting out the extra effort. At least you don't have to worry about power steering :D

[project620]

i have a 92 240sx engine and tranny but a hardbody flywheel which starter should i use??????????:confused::confused:

[Icehouse]

I've always been confused when it comes to starters. I used the original starter off the rusty car on my KA, its an 37 year old factory starter and it still working (I can tell its on its way out) I think the starter has to match the tranny. But I don't really know, I just start test fitting :D Its nice having a box full of random nissan starters.

[project620]

how bout the emission BS the engine has.???? what stuff should i take off of it??? or left how it is.?

[nismopu]

I am positive you will have to use the 240sx starter because the bolts go through the tranny and thread into the starter on your setup. The truck starter isn't threaded so they go through the starter and thread into the tranny. Theres is no emmission BS on the KA other than an EGR valve, if you wish to disable it then unbolt it. Then cut the pipe of that leads to the exhaust manifold, cut it in the middle and just slide off both nuts. Then dig in your pockets for 6 cents, put the nickle in the egr sides nut and tighten it down. Secondly put the penny in the manifold port and tighten that nut in. Lastly bolt back on the EGR valve and make a block off plate later if you dont like it being there. peace.

[project620]

i found a good site that talks about how to remove all the stuff off. http://www.ka24et.com/diys/SOHCemissions/emissions.html check it out its really interesting.

[bonvo]

would the truck ka be better for the car swap as well considering its rear sump? no flipping the x member?