gkw619 Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 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. 2 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 Can't wait to see it. You should see Ray's 521. He lives down there somewhere. Quote Link to comment
gkw619 Posted March 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 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! Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 You already contacted me and I don't live in San Diego. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 Sorry, up 15 a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment
gkw619 Posted March 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 I’m in Eastvale. Quote Link to comment
gkw619 Posted March 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 So here she is in all her glory! 5 Quote Link to comment
gkw619 Posted March 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 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! Quote Link to comment
Satisaii Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 So much better a starting point than mine was. But then I don't feel so bad about tearing up a nicer one. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 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. 2 Quote Link to comment
gkw619 Posted March 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 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! 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 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? 1 Quote Link to comment
gkw619 Posted March 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Are you hell bent on keeping it Nissan? Quote Link to comment
NC85ST Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 That’s definitely not the original paint on that truck. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment
gkw619 Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 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. 1 2 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Aluminum block SR’s are hard to beat. Keeps the front end light, with plenty of power. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, mainer311 said: He’s talking about himself, BTW. Not his engine swap. Dammm you, your on to me. Quote Link to comment
gkw619 Posted June 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 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? Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 Look at thread for swapping a KA above. There are a couple guys that sell harnesses. @Icehouse sells a kit IIRC. Quote Link to comment
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