Red 71 4dr - Carbed KA24DE

[demo243]

And headlight/wiper switches. I just replace those with aftermarket because also 40+ years old...   ^_^

 

I am planning on replacing those. thinking about using a toggle switch for the headlight, wiper and hazards

[EastBay521]

Thanks- I'm leaning toward the black on red

The biggest thing in terms of wiring is going to get it to work with the stock turn signal stalk and ignition

Bigger issues have arisen though....

Apparently both KA heads I have are no good. Being told by the machine shop that they have head gasket material embedded in the head.... And can't seem to find a rebuilt head that doesn't require a good core deposit....

ebay? I bought a rebuilt head for my civic for about $300 and like a $30-$60 Core Charge I Dont Remember. But it came with a 3year Unlimited Mile warranty aswell which kinda had me sold. Could be wrong about the 3year part but thats what comes to mind first ill check

[EastBay521]

I actually have a good s14 head that has been resurfaced and valve seals changed. I might also have the receipt from the machine shop still ill have to check of youre interested.

[demo243]

ebay? I bought a rebuilt head for my civic for about $300 and like a $30-$60 Core Charge I Dont Remember. But it came with a 3year Unlimited Mile warranty aswell which kinda had me sold. Could be wrong about the 3year part but thats what comes to mind first ill check

I was looking on eBay .... But it appears that they only have Altima heads available..... They say they will fit the 240.... But I don't believe them.

 

I actually have a good s14 head that has been resurfaced and valve seals changed. I might also have the receipt from the machine shop still ill have to check of youre interested.

Definitely interested I'll shoot you a pm

[datsunfreak]

 it appears that they only have Altima heads available..... They say they will fit the 240.... But I don't believe them.

 

If you look at the ribs in the front of the head on the Altima engine, it looks like it's a different casting?

[datsunfreak]

Looking at pics of both heads side by side it's a definite maybe...    :rofl:

[demo243]

Looking at pics of both heads side by side it's a definite maybe... :rofl:

Also if you look at the cams one of them is longer and there is an extra cam cap at the back

 

The distributor wouldn't mater since I'll be running carbs and megajolt....

 

Either way I don't feel like being a guinea pig. Did some research today ... While at work.... Got some calls to make on Monday

[Lozer]

How can both your heads be trash???? a good machine shop could pretty much make a damn head. 

You mah have to surface it a little past spec but then you run a spacer or thicker gasket.  

[demo243]

How can both your heads be trash???? a good machine shop could pretty much make a damn head.

You mah have to surface it a little past spec but then you run a spacer or thicker gasket.

Sounds like both were quite warped ....

[Lozer]

Takes 2 to 3 sessions of "cooking" but i can confirm it works

 

Grab a 3/8" plate of steel, drill the holes out for the head bolts. Straight edge the head to find the warpage, shim about double the size of the warpage and cook. The first session will take about half the warpage out the second session will take anouther half out. ect.... 

shit you can do this in your oven if the wife wont kill you.

 

Alternativly a new head is like 350 bucks .

[Lockleaf]

Really good machine shops actually do "unwarp" heads before machining them, if its bad enough

[demo243]

It was more of a question of it was worth them spending the time...

We're back in business though got one from rock auto basically the same as the eBay one- 3 year warranty yada yada yada



 

[demo243]

Update on the dash project

Got my sheet aluminum in- couldn't find anything thick enough locally so had to order some from online metals.com

Got it mocked and bent up. Forgot to take a final photo in the car but hope to have it fully mounted by the weekend. Then I'll pull it off order the gauges and get them mounted up.



Marked all my cuts and bends with a straight edge and a sharpie

then scored the cuts with a dremel then bent / broke them
off.

For the bends I clamped the metal between two 2x4s and used a third piece of the correct length to bend using the roundest edged 2x4 for the radius of the bends

[DatMo]

Update on the dash project

 

Got my sheet aluminum in- couldn't find anything thick enough locally so had to order some from online metals.com

 

Got it mocked and bent up. Forgot to take a final photo in the car but hope to have it fully mounted by the weekend. Then I'll pull it off order the gauges and get them mounted up.

 

 

 

 

 

Marked all my cuts and bends with a straight edge and a sharpie

 

then scored the cuts with a dremel then bent / broke them

off.

 

For the bends I clamped the metal between two 2x4s and used a third piece of the correct length to bend using the roundest edged 2x4 for the radius of the bends

I just made my own dash etc. couldn't be happier with it and excited to see how yours comes out.

[demo243]

I just made my own dash etc. couldn't be happier with it and excited to see how yours comes out.

Post a photo interested to see it

[TENDRIL]

rock auto head!? how much was it

[demo243]

Here are some photos completely bent and mostly mounted.

Still need to add two screw one the driver door edge

Don't think I'm going to add upper mounting points since the dash pad puts enough pressure on it

Leaving the plastic on till in get the gauge holes drilled

Going with speedo and tach behind the steering wheel and then water temp, oil pressure, volts, wideband afr , and fuel in the center where the radio/temp controls used to be

Going to put a 3 toggle switch plate near where the stock wiper/lights were for the wipers, lights and hazards. Gauge dimmer will probably go under that some where



Irs obviously homemade... But given my lack of sheet metal tools I'm pretty happy so far, especially for my first try

[demo243]

Oh---!!

 

I want to put a USB or cigarette lighter port on there as well for the phone charger and what not- anyone have any recommended units?

[DatMo]

Oh---!!

 

I want to put a USB or cigarette lighter port on there as well for the phone charger and what not- anyone have any recommended units?

I got a 2 insert 24a unit on Amazon for $7 and I'm more happy than anything else with it lol. I can't post pics from my computer but text me and I'll give you all you need in pics that I have haha

[demo243]

Little more progress

Got the fuse box and mega jolt mounted



Also got the block and everything back from the machine shop

 

[demo243]

Sorry Busta.... Blowing up your car.....

[DatMo]

Sorry Busta.... Blowing up your car.....

I noticed lol

[demo243]

Couple more updates -

 

Got most of the holes cut in the dash, just need to order the gauges and add the dimmer

 

 

 

 

Got an update from Ray at Garage Autohero - Pan is moving along

 

 

Went ahead cut the trans tunnel and test fit my spare block and trans - tossed one of my bad heads on top for reference

 

 

 

Trans seems to be sitting to low with a T3 Crossmember and 260z trans isolator.... giving the engine a bit of a tilt back. - Mocked up with 510 mounts with the upper soft mount holes in the lower crossmember holes... 

 

any thoughts? or remedies other then just adding a spacer between the trans isolator and crossmember?

[shacks510]

Trans seems to be sitting to low with a T3 Crossmember and 260z trans isolator.... giving the engine a bit of a tilt back. - Mocked up with 510 mounts with the upper soft mount holes in the lower crossmember holes...

 

any thoughts? or remedies other then just adding a spacer between the trans isolator and crossmember?

Yup. The $85 "bolt in" crossmember dips down way too low. If you're going to rip off someone else's product, it should at least work. I put a piece of 1" rectangle tubing and a 1/8" steel plate cut to the shape of the transmission mount flange between the trans and mount, and my hood barely clears the L valve cover.I meant to call months ago when I got it but every time I though about it, it pissed me off. I made it work so I let it be.

[demo243]

Yup. The $85 "bolt in" crossmember dips down way too low. If you're going to rip off someone else's product, it should at least work. I put a piece of 1" rectangle tubing and a 1/8" steel plate cut to the shape of the transmission mount flange between the trans and mount, and my hood barely clears the L valve cover.I meant to call months ago when I got it but every time I though about it, it pissed me off. I made it work so I let it be.

Bummer.... I bought mine months ago

 

It's weird with t3... I like there coil over kit and camber plates and the quality is good.... But their heatshield was all off and now this is off.... Bummer