240 swapping a Nissan hardbody

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Sgtgorillaman
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I just bought a 94 hardbody from my boss it just a shell and I wanna know how hard is it to drop a motor from a 180sx


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centralcoaster33
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Car: 1997 Nissan 240SX #5
Location: Central Coast, CA

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Welcome to NICO Club!

It's just about as hard as dropping in the stock KA, but with a few extra bits, like the wire harness, ECU and turbo stuff. It should all fit though, swap some mounts and such. The KA could fit into a 180sx, I think it goes both ways. Ah, it's been done! Here's a link to a thread (it's pretty old so don't bother to reply in there). Sadly, I see no pictures. I like pictures.
what-ca18det-in-a-nissan-hardbody-with- ... 12784.html

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centralcoaster33
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Car: 1997 Nissan 240SX #5
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Here's two more older threads discussing the topic. Do a little research and save your money. This will be a fun project!

ca-in-a-hardbody-pick-up-t447083.html
ca18det-into-a-hardbody-t215521.html


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