mhub91 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Here's the rundown.... I've got a '79 Datsun Stanza / HLA510 and I've received a great running KA24DE full swap. ECU, Harness, Trans and everything else from a good friend for free. (W ell, I swapped an SR into his 240sx so he gave me his KA) I'm just looking for some advice. Should I sell the DOHC KA for some $$$ to fund a L20 build, or swap the KA? Quote Link to comment
Logical1 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Swap that beast in! Sounds like you have most of what you need and also the know-how to get it done. It would be awesome to see a later model 510 with a swap :w00t: Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Swap to KA. Show us how it's done. And send me your 5 speed in the process of it! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm curious as to know where the shifter comes out at. Been checking out how close the ebrake is to the shifter since I've gotten mine. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Well, shit. I've been leaning towards the KA swap already... Can someone tell me what an awesome running L20B + 4spd is worth? Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Swap that beast in! Sounds like you have most of what you need and also the know-how to get it done. It would be awesome to see a later model 510 with a swap :w00t: I think you're right. Stanza 510's, for one, aren't common. And they're most definitely not common with a DOHC KA swap either. Quote Link to comment
510SSS Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Stay Old School, The way the car was meant to be driven. Dont toss in some modern DOHC which will ruin the classic driving experience, which is why you got a Datsun in the first place. A mildly built L20b with a set of Mikunis or Webers is going to sound 100x more badass and unique than some stamped out KA motor. Build it yourself and you will realize the satisfaction is so much more than slapping in a pre-built engine. The KA is also much heavier than the L20b which will throw off the light precision handling of the car. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 The KA is barely heavier than the L20B. Light precision handling from an A10. Ha. Funny guy. Heavy, clunky, 4 linked 80's rice box. Not quite the same 510 as previous iterations. Mmmm...fuel injection goodness. Winter driving FTW. I say get some. Not many to be found on the web, so you may be on your own for most of it. I doubt it will be difficult. Watching! Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 You should thrash the fuck outta the L20b and the weakass 4spd,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, then swap. not joking we are kinda in the market for a cheap KA setup,, but we`re looking for single cam though. :) Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm watching to see fitment of trans. KA-E sounds too perfect in one of these. Quote Link to comment
Logical1 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 You should thrash the fuck outta the L20b and the weakass 4spd,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, then swap. not joking :) This. Seriously though, stomping the crap (and tinkering with) my L18 has been a riot while I got to know my car. Also gave me time to to learn it inside and out, collect the parts I need for my swap and take care of anything that needed doing before dropping a major power plant in. The L series will always have a piece of my heart and it is truly unreal how much abuse they will take! 1 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Ill sell you a perfect L20 to build plus some cash for your KA stuff... Im just up the road from you :) Hell, the L20 is in Tacoma haha. As mentioned youll be a pioneer as Ive not heard of many KA-A10s. Youll have to head out into unknown territory to get the swap done. Im sure its nothing crazy, but there still will be some speed bumps youll have to work out on your own. L-Series are a great engine and I think any well built L20 will be a blast to drive. Throw in a decent cam, an upgraded carb, and an EI dizzy mated up to a 5-spd and you should be a fucking star. Quote Link to comment
Uber Deaf One Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Stay Old School, The way the car was meant to be driven. Dont toss in some modern DOHC which will ruin the classic driving experience, which is why you got a Datsun in the first place. A mildly built L20b with a set of Mikunis or Webers is going to sound 100x more badass and unique than some stamped out KA motor. Build it yourself and you will realize the satisfaction is so much more than slapping in a pre-built engine. The KA is also much heavier than the L20b which will throw off the light precision handling of the car. What's modern about a KA? 1 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 What's modern about a KA? Its more modern than a carbed L-series... Quote Link to comment
uieluck Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Sell both... Then buy a 'real' 510! Hahahhahaha. :w00t: :blush: Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Sell both... Then buy a 'real' 510! Hahahhahaha. :w00t: :blush: :rofl: Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Do it! you dont have to flip the cross member either! that a sign from the datto gods! 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Do it! you dont have to flip the cross member either! that a sign from the datto gods! It should drop and bolt right in. Can/AM box. Done. Lock it up! Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 off topic, but OK - Here's my next question for you fellas, which is seriously embarassing due to the fact I'm a toyota tech and have a mecca of tools..... but does anyone have an engine hoist i can borrow in the tacoma area? anyway, I have abused the HELL out of that L20 I'm very pleased with how those little guys hold up. Surprisingly the A10 can light'em up! And I've contacted the dude selling can/am's and I'm saving for one now. I'm certain I've got the hardest part of all out of the way, and that's getting the KA. But now, throw some ideas at me for what I'll need, or problems I may encounter.... I think I've read somewhere that someone said i'd need larger fuel lines... why? Shoot! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 If you are building up the KA for power you might need larger lines.If you plan to keep it stock the stock lines should be fine. You will want to change out all the stock rubber lines for the high pressure fuel line. You will need to pick up a fuel pump, I used an airtex E1000 inline pump on my 620. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks Redeye. Appreciate the input. No, the KA will be stock. I think 150 ish stock HP will be just fine :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
johnydrifts Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I too have a 86 720 and im trying to get some information on someone who has done ka24de swap. Was it hard adjusting the motor mounts and tranny? What will I need besides the engine, tranny, ecu and harness? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I too have a 86 720 and im trying to get some information on someone who has done ka24de swap. Was it hard adjusting the motor mounts and tranny? What will I need besides the engine, tranny, ecu and harness? Your own thread? It should be really straight forward for your purposes. Quote Link to comment
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