My son wanted help putting his transmission back in his 240SX ...

"John Norris (AngryDrifter)" (angrydrifter) 02/01/2014 at 18:54 • Filed to: None

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... I told him I had something more important to do first.

Thisnewformatisrubbish > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 02/01/2014 at 18:56

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I did a 240 5 speed swap alone. Tell him to nut up.

Dsscats > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 02/01/2014 at 18:59

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I just bought a 300zx. Appropriate timing.

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > Thisnewformatisrubbish 02/01/2014 at 19:02

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KA24DE?

Thisnewformatisrubbish > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 02/01/2014 at 19:40

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Yep. Swapped the digital cluster for analog, some kybs, and skinny tires. Mine was a coupe. I flew from kc to new york, drove it home and drove it stock until the auto grenaded. Then I drove like a hoon until family needs came first.
Previously had a turbo 200 s12. Next is a 510 idx, patience. Damn patience.

gavinski91 > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 02/01/2014 at 19:53

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It's definitely doable by yourself. My buddy did so much work on his 240 that he was able to do a full engine/transmission swap in an hour and a half by himself.

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > Thisnewformatisrubbish 02/01/2014 at 20:01

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It's done now. But his has an SR20DET and that seems to be a tighter fit than the KA. Had to do some mechanic gymnastics to get it back in.

His friend has a KA24 and needs a new clutch. Just curious if that is going to be as painful.

I think swapping the SR20 in for the KA was easier than transmission removal and install for the clutch repair of the SR20. Of course the SR swap was a year ago. The transmission install was last night / today.

Thisnewformatisrubbish > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 02/01/2014 at 20:14

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Just loosen the motor mounts, goes pretty easy. The angle, clearance isn't the worst I've experienced. Getting the auto pilot out for the swap, was brutal while laying under a car.

evil2win > Dsscats 02/01/2014 at 22:13

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My son bought a 300ZX a few years back. I helped him put a transmission in it. In return he helped me do a 5 speed swap in my BMW 2002. fun times.

Dsscats > evil2win 02/01/2014 at 22:31

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Nice! Auto or manual? (Assuming manual)

evil2win > Dsscats 02/01/2014 at 22:41

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Manual of course.