gkw619’s 521

[gkw619]

Good morning guys. I’m pretty new to the 521’s, so I figured I should start my own thread for the question/suggestion that I know will be coming.

 

I have a 72 521. I plan on completely stripping her down to the chasis and building her back up with tasteful mod’s and updating. I’ll be posting photo’s of the process as we go along. 

[datzenmike]

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Can't wait to see it.

 

You should see Ray's 521. He lives down there somewhere.

[gkw619]

21 minutes ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

Can't wait to see it.

 

You should see Ray's 521. He lives down there somewhere.

If you give me is user I’ll ask him if I can come check it out!

[mrbigtanker]

You already contacted me and I don't live in San Diego.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Sorry, up 15 a bit.

[gkw619]

14 hours ago, mrbigtanker said:

You already contacted me and I don't live in San Diego.

Where about are you located. I’m constantly reading your thread/build. I would love to check it out in person and talk shop, if you ever available sir. 

[mrbigtanker]

I’m in Eastvale. 

[gkw619]

So here she is in all her glory!
 

 

 

[gkw619]

So I’m looking of doing a KA24DE swap. I’ve been looking around but no luck so far if anyone has a connect to one that would be great!

[Satisaii]

So much better a starting point than mine was.  But then I don't feel so bad about tearing up a nicer one.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I wouldn't touch the body. Looks great.

 

There's an old saying - A vehicle can be restored 100 times over, but it's only original once.

[gkw619]

2 hours ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

I wouldn't touch the body. Looks great.

 

There's an old saying - A vehicle can be restored 100 times over, but it's only original once.

I completely understand that but there are a few rot and rust spots that need attention. Plus it gives me a chance to do everything in phases with my son!

[thisismatt]

4 hours ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

I wouldn't touch the body. Looks great.

 

There's an old saying - A vehicle can be restored 100 times over, but it's only original once.

Looks like it's got a bunch of touch-up/respray, probably its share of hidden surprises.

 

KA is starting to feel pretty old to me. Why not something newer?

[gkw619]

41 minutes ago, thisismatt said:

Looks like it's got a bunch of touch-up/respray, probably its share of hidden surprises.

 

KA is starting to feel pretty old to me. Why not something newer?

What do you have in mind? I’m open to suggestions. If I did got KA it would definitely be a turbo.

[thisismatt]

Are you hell bent on keeping it Nissan?

[NC85ST]

That’s definitely not the original paint on that truck. 

[mrbigtanker]

Everything has been done as far as engine swap. I’m definitely the most unique, however not cheap to build but different. Put a gtr engine. 

[gkw619]

It’s all possible I suppose, but I’m either going to take on an L20B or KA24DET or SR build. I’m gonna keep her true to her roots and stay Nissan for powertrain. 

[mainer311]

13 hours ago, mrbigtanker said:

I’m definitely the most unique, however not cheap to build but different.

He’s talking about himself, BTW. Not his engine swap.

[mainer311]

Aluminum block SR’s are hard to beat. Keeps the front end light, with plenty of power.

[mrbigtanker]

1 hour ago, mainer311 said:

He’s talking about himself, BTW. Not his engine swap.

Dammm you, your on to me. 

[gkw619]

So just an update since I finally got back from over sea:

 

Going with a ka24e, with mikuni 44’s, with an s14 trans I’m rebuilding. 
 

One major issues is the wire for the car. I’ve ripped out the old and looking a build a new one. Was thinking about going with the American autowire highway 22, any thought or suggestions?

[d.p]

Look at thread for swapping a KA above. There are a couple guys that sell harnesses.  @Icehouse sells a kit IIRC. 

[d.p]