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    turning a 2.4L sideways

    Ok...I have a unique project here...

    Ok, I have a 1972 Datsun 510 with a 90hp motor in it...it'll work for now, but, not cutting it.

    What I'm wondering is...whats involved in running a 2.4L in a RWD configuration? Like mounts, trans, etc?


    Basically...all the Nissan guys are putting big bucks and big turbo kits on their KAs, etc, and getting 250hp out of it. Well...a stock SRT4 setup is making that.

    Would an AX-15 from the older 2.5 Dakotas bolt up? There's a guy on another forum running one of those behind a v8 built up with jeep parts and its holding up...so...would that work?

    And...how would one mount it sideways? What about the intake and exhaust mani?

    Thanks guys. I know it'd probably be a lot of fabrication, but, it'd be cool, and be funny to blow everyones minds when they saw a Dodge motor in there...haha. I just like the bodys of the cars, though...the engine selection...eww.


    It is hilarious watching these guys put mega bucks into their 16 valves and their "JDM" engine swaps, not making huge power though. Hell...half the 8 valve guys here are making as much if not more with minor bolt ons...hahahha

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Find a RWD block, fab/modify manifolds, bolt up the AX15, have some fun.

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Ah...great links! thank you!

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    I want to do the same thing to my Conquest

    Edit: another good link

    http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/showthread.php?t=4740

    Hmm, I have a Suzuki Samurai waiting for a cool engine swap too...
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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Quote Originally Posted by Force Fed Mopar View Post
    I want to do the same thing to my Conquest

    Edit: another good link

    http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/showthread.php?t=4740

    Hmm, I have a Suzuki Samurai waiting for a cool engine swap too...
    I went to Tech School with a kid that was in the process of putting a stroked SRT4 engine in his Conquest. Lost contact with him over the years.. Wonder if he ever finished it..

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Why not an RB25 swap?

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    inline 6 will not fit without cutting the firewall...but...a lot of great info in a short amount of time...you guys are awesome!

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Quote Originally Posted by BadAssPerformance View Post
    Why not an RB25 swap?
    Because RB25's suck...
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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Quote Originally Posted by Force Fed Mopar View Post
    Because RB25's suck...
    Expensive too and getting harder to find.
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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Very very true.

    But...these JDM SR20DETs are being dropped in making 300hp and these guys are spending upwards of $5k.

    For probably $3k if I don't shop around, I could probably build a 300hp SRT4 motor...lol

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Yeah but even a N/A us sr20 would be pretty peppy in a lighter car.

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Quote Originally Posted by strang3majik View Post
    Very very true.

    But...these JDM SR20DETs are being dropped in making 300hp and these guys are spending upwards of $5k.

    For probably $3k if I don't shop around, I could probably build a 300hp SRT4 motor...lol
    I have a friend who might still have an SR20DET for sale if it didnt end up in a Nissan 240 hatch... he also has a '72ish 240Z that the RB25 is supposed to be going into. He had it in a Nissan 240 coupe and it was a fun ride.

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    But a turbo 2.4

    The whole time I owned my SRT, I dreamed of how fun it would've been in a RWD platform...the torque curve it just perfect...basically, it'd be a ball........especially in a car that weighs a hair over 1900lbs wet


    and here's the car for those who care...lol


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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    I like those old 510's, they have a cool look to them.
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    Those Nissan guys are pretty anal about having Nissan only engines in their cars. Hell go for an 8v it's simple. Just like the car. Or ls1 it. That never fails.

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    +1, Nissan/Satsun ppl are typically pretty loyal to their engines... Here's th eones I mentioned and have hauled before. Suggested the 2.4L Dodge motor for the 240Z and gat a sad face back, LOL

    EDIT: The Nissan never ran with the VGT... only with the tiny JDM turbo, but still fast
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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Fastest that car ever went was behind that Dakota

    But, I know what you're saying about the Nissan guys...but, I'm not a Nissan guy...lol

    Bet I'd be the talk of the 510 meet

    And...honestly, a 2.5L turbo in the Dakota configuration would probably be pretty stout...hahaha.



    But, in all seriousness...the transmission out of a 2.5L dakota, would that bolt up to a 2.4L? And what transmission is that? Please tell me AX-15...and that it would bolt up...lol

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    Re: turning a 2.4L sideways

    Quote Originally Posted by strang3majik View Post
    Fastest that car ever went was behind that Dakota

    But, I know what you're saying about the Nissan guys...but, I'm not a Nissan guy...lol

    Bet I'd be the talk of the 510 meet

    And...honestly, a 2.5L turbo in the Dakota configuration would probably be pretty stout...hahaha.



    But, in all seriousness...the transmission out of a 2.5L dakota, would that bolt up to a 2.4L? And what transmission is that? Please tell me AX-15...and that it would bolt up...lol
    Read that link I posted The 94-95 Dakota bell would bolt up, with the same issue as we have in the cars, that 1 bellhousing bolt that is offset.

    But, if you read that link, there is a 2.4 5-spd rwd bell that will bolt up properly. And yes, it is an AX15 trans.
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