1989 240SX Wiring Question

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xs04298
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Joined: Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:09 am
Car: 1989 240SX Hatch/1991 240sx SE hatch

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I recently purchased a 1989 240sx hatchback that is in desperate need of an engine, i am leaning on the lines for now of putting a DOHC KA in it, because there is little sence in rebuilding the less powerfull less reliable SOHC unit that is in it now, but I am not sure how well that engine will match up? I know that the power steering is on the wrong side as well as the AC system, but what I dont know is if the Wiring Harness will match up to the new engine. Does anyone know, or have done this conversion before?

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USDM240
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Joined: Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:21 am
Car: 1993 Nissan 240SX Limited Edition 'vert

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ive done the swap a few times and the SOHC harness is not the same as the DOHC harness. you will need:

DOHC engine (SOHC transmission will botl up)DOHC ECU and harnessDOHC pwr steering lines

you wont be able to use your stock A/C system unless you have some custom lines made. all in all, it really isnt worth teh hassle. just yank the system.


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