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    Default ka24e swap to a sr20det

    is it possible in a nissian kingcab?

    stupid question but im curious

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    From what I understand, the shape of the oil pan (due to the design of the oil sump) makes you need to basically make a new subframe for the SR to sit in. That's the only major roadblock I've heard of, there may be more.

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    Just a thought, but I'd rather cut and weld a pan than a frame.

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    The oil sump itself is the issue. You could probably switch to a dry-sump system instead. But thats' $$$$$$$$$$$$.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpecV_Scott
    From what I understand, the shape of the oil pan (due to the design of the oil sump) makes you need to basically make a new subframe for the SR to sit in. That's the only major roadblock I've heard of, there may be more.

    so the subframe would bolt to the mounts or?

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    Seen it done before, never tackled one though.

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    That would be pretty cool.

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    Another issue is the shifter, which will sit about 6" back from the stock location (unless you use the KA truck tranny, but thats up to you). Also, the steering shaft and the exhaust hit, but thats nothign that cant be fixed.

    I say hit it.


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    can you say 4wd sr.....
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    well i think im going to try and do this somewhat soon iu just need tof igure out everything that might get in my way with it

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    another question the leaf springs in the back would it be possible to remove those and replace with coil overs?

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    for the purpose of?
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    Quote Originally Posted by sebastianHoff
    for the purpose of?

    the leafs rub when ever i take a turn somewhat hard

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    I'd smile if I went to a drift event and saw a swaped truck taking names.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big J
    I'd smile if I went to a drift event and saw a swaped truck taking names.
    thats what im aiming for lol

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    Where do you stay? If you really want to do it, let me know.

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    dahlonega ga close to gainsville

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    the mini truck guys make lowering kits, you should try that before you try to install coil springs.
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    you can switch to an IRS rear end but it is a lot of work. The rear end of the Hardbody is about 6" narrower than the 240, so you cant use the 240 rear subframe without a lot of custom narrowing work. Another option is to use an FB or FC RX7 rear end, it still requires a lot of work but it is about the right width. Custom driveshaft needed, of course.

    this will give you any number of options for the rear, but the front is pretty much going to be torsion bars in the end, which sux. Id worry more about the front than the back, and also how you are going to keep the rear end from breaking loose when you dont want it to.


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