Rudde120086 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hey guys I have a 1972 datsun 1200 and I have plans on doing a ka24de swap. They don't make kits or motor mounts for a datsun 1200. They make kits for the 510s and trucks so I was wondering if anyone on the forum has done this swap, please help thanks 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Yes, its been done. Buy a welder and start welding. No kits, not a honda. Quote Link to comment
Rudde120086 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Yea it's not a Honda lol, where I'm stuck is the crossmember and mounts if you catch my drift 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 So go read the answer in the identical thread you started. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I've been working on a KA24E swap into a 1200 on and off for a few years now. If I had to do it again I wouldn't. 2 Quote Link to comment
Rudde120086 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I've been working on a KA24E swap into a 1200 on and off for a few years now. If I had to do it again I wouldn't. oh ok,was it that bad, what crossmember did you Quote Link to comment
That4doorKiD Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 mhmm Quote Link to comment
That4doorKiD Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 They (Datsun1200.com) have done l-series swaps on 1200's, which have the same motor mounts as K ans SR. I think you need a Ute member to start off with and from there is cutting the tunnle and making a tranny mount. From there self explanatory same as every other swap. probably really hard to fit Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 On my 1200 sedan project I was looking at swapping in an A10 crossmember. Honestly, It looks pretty straightforward. My plan: Redrill the LCA holes in the crossmember to match what the 1200 wants. Redrill the frame mounting holes in the crossmember to line up with the 1200 frame holes. Trim off any excess from the outside edges of the crossmember. Bolt into car. If you can find an A10 donor in the junkyard, you could also use the LCAs, TC rods, etc for later swapping in 280ZX struts/brakes. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 They don't make kits or motor mounts for a datsun 1200. They make kits for the 510s and trucks Also, there are places that makes swap kits for 1200s, they just aren't in the US. ;) In Australia these cars are just as popular as 510s, if not more so. They know what's up. B) I have this crossmember in my car now, and a KA24 should be a straight bolt-in using this. http://www.maddat.com.au/fitting-kits/1200-b110/sr20-datsun-1200-engine-fitting-kit 3 Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Also, there are places that makes swap kits for 1200s, they just aren't in the US. ;) In Australia these cars are just as popular as 510s, if not more so. They know what's up. B) I have this crossmember in my car now, and a KA24 should be a straight bolt-in using this. http://www.maddat.com.au/fitting-kits/1200-b110/sr20-datsun-1200-engine-fitting-kit So pretty. Then I look at the price :o 1 Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 I've been working on a KA24E swap into a 1200 on and off for a few years now. If I had to do it again I wouldn't. Also, build log: http://nwdatsuns.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=63&start=140 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 So pretty. Then I look at the price :o Yeah, I just bought the crossmember and urethane mounts. Everything else I made myself. ^_^ FYI, with the current exchange rate that's $910 US. If you want it, but aren't in a huge rush, I suggest keeping an eye on the exchange rates. They can fluctuate a lot. I bought my parts from Maddat at a time when it was around 2-1, so the whole kit would've only been about $600. I watch the yen weekly because when it's down is the only time I order stuff from Japan. :rofl: 2 Quote Link to comment
Datsunny72 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Also if your car was originally a 5spd you will need to cut tranny tunnel... automatic tunnels require no work Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 The 1200 didn't come with a 5 speed in fact even the later B-210 didn't have one until April '76. 1 Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 I've thought about swapping my 1200 but the A series is just such a cute little motor. 4 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 The 1200 didn't come with a 5 speed In some markets it did. ^_^ But he was using the term "5 speed" generically to mean a manual transmission. ;) Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 I've thought about swapping my 1200 but the A series is just such a cute little motor. Yes it is. :wub: 4 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Cute?.....ppppfffftttt. That right there is sexy. If it were mine, I don't know if i would drive it or take it out back and have my way with it B). 3 Quote Link to comment
datsa73 Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 I did the full swap 3 years ago. Custom fabbed everything. It's a lot of work. You have to be creative to get it done but it's worth it. '73 2 Door Sedan KA24DR, Twin Weber 38/38 Sync. Crower Stage 2 Cams / Supertech SS Valves Forge Arias Pistons/ Eagle Rods Eaton M62 SC 12 lbs. Boost / 175hp Progressive Nitrous GM 2 Speed Poweglide/Transbrake 3500 Stall Narrowed Ford 8.8 Posi 4.30 gears 2 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 This needs more engine bay photos.^^^^^ Quote Link to comment
datsa73 Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Here's a picture under the hood and the car. Any questions just ask. 6 Quote Link to comment
_chiefjt Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 What kind of distributor and how did you get it to work? Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 nice set up just curious why the carbed draw through turbo rather than fuel injected turbo video sounded great Quote Link to comment
datsa73 Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 It's a draw through supercharger. I'm not a real big turbo fan. The distributor is an MSD Chevy V8 using every other contact. It was fabbed by using the shaft of the stock KA and the upper half of the MSD. Ran a 11.49 last week at Pacific Raceway in Kent, WA. 200hp shot of nitrous on top of 10 1bs of boost. Quote Link to comment
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