Datsun/S-14

[Z U L8R]

i already got a ka in my 510 :P , sr ftl


pfffffffffffffft

Dave

[projectRDM]

Originally Posted by Skyn

My KA is already gone someone bought it and everyone else is selling theres for way too much like 1500 or 2000 out here its ridiculous

You're a moron. In 14 years of working on nothing but 240s I have never seen anyone sell a KA for more than $750. And that was in 1998 on a 6k mile engine.

Originally Posted by Skyn

if i could get another Ka i would but im not in cali =(

haha

They sold KAs outside of California. A lot in fact. I can find a dozen in one phone call.

Originally Posted by Skyn

and if i do get a KA all i need is the motor itself my tranny is still good it just has to be for a 96

Adapting a old ass engine into an OBD-II chassis really is stupid. But you've proven your intelligence already, have at it. It's not like you're the first kid on here to completely ruin a decent car.

[Skyn]

Well to solve all problems i ordered a RB26 that will be here in july so =P

but now i need a good cheap Ka to throw in for now hahah and maybe ill juat make it a KA-T

[WagDatto]

So.... Hold on a sec. You wanted a car to put-put around town in because you already have a track car. To fill the requirement, you wanted an old crappy motor that many of the Datsun guys are swapping out for KA's and SR's... But when that fell through you decided on a RB26..?

But you want to put a KA in it in the mean time.....

Why not just put a KA in it and dump money into your "track car?"

[Skyn]

Track car is finished lol and i cant leave my daily sitting in the driveway for its my only street legal car and it didnt fall through i got a deal on an RB from a friend so why not deal was motor harness tranny and everythign else i would need + labor for a good price

[projectRDM]

The RB still won't pass OBD-II inspection. But have at it.

[Skyn]

lol itll pass when you know people lol

[ThatGuy]

Originally Posted by Skyn

lol itll pass when you know people lol

Then why even say anything about trying to keep it "legal" to begin with?

[SexPanda]

this thread fails...

in an unrelated note... Im going to need a cheap KA sometime within the next year for my datsun... Preferably tranny, ecu, harness and all the accessories... Anyone know a good place around the midwest for that?

[ericcastro]

Hey, I got this 1995 Porche.
And I wanted to put a 1977 VW super beetle engine into it, think it will fit???

I dont need HP, Its just to get around town.

[pallnet]

That's my car in the picture of the engine install. The car handles very well but I don't race much. I take more satisfaction in building what I want as a personal challange.
For those of you who talk bad about a strong, powerful, reliable, cheap to build, easy to work on, easy to find parts for just about anywhere in the USA, and simple HP engine like the "L", you have no clue what you're talking about. I've built a few "L"s, repaired and modded many so I know what I'm talking about. The name "PALLNET" is known in the first and second generation Z world, my turbo S30 that I sold a few years back didn't have a nice paint job but it was a monster to say the least.

I had most of my $$ invested in suspension and bolt on's but the engine was built for cheap and powerful.


So I had plenty of spare engine goods laying around the garage and I picked up a very nice S13 2 toned coupe for $500.00 with a horrible rod knock in the stock KA. In my spare time I put the engine together with very little custom fab, the engine sat on stock mounts on a stock RB X-member. Sure my situation was a little different then some who would wonder about installing this engine in the S13, I put it in because I had everything to do the job and I know for a fact that the "L" is a damn good motor. Yes, the "L" turbo sounds FUCKIN AWESOME coming out of my SS N1 3" exhaust.

Not everyone is replacing the "L" with it's younger brother the "RB" and trust me when I tell you that the KA is a damn good motor but no where near the torque as the "L" so that swap don't happen too often.

At the moment the car is running but kinda running flakeing on me because of a failing AFM intake air temp sensor. It's not a big deal though because the EFI and the engine is coming out of the car soon. I have a turbo stroker "L" going into the car with SDS, a nice custom turbo and a Z32 5speed conversion. This car is quick right now and fun but the engine is stock. I'm not sure if it is as quick as my Z used to be but I can tell you it's all the fun of my Z but a nicer ride on our rough shitty streets.

To the guy who wants to put an "L" in your car, just do what you want cause it's your car and you need to make you happy not you trying to make others happy with your car. Below is a few pics and links for you to look at. Email me if you have any questions about the swap I will be more then happy to help you but don't be upset if I don't write back right away cause I have 2 jobs.





















L28ET (OLD SCHOOL) into an S13 coupe. - 240SX Forums

L28ET into the S13 coupe - HybridZ

My .02$
Thanks
pallnet