D21 4x4 SR20DE Swap Possible?

[STL SRT8]

Possible?

This is a 1996 D21 Nissan hardbody truck my Dad and I own and the engine (KA24E) blew about a week ago. Since KA24E engines are rare to find I figure an SR20DE would be better. This is a 4x4 truck too so how would that work?

Would the 5spd transmission from the hardbody bolt to the SR20? What about engine mounts? We wanna keep it 4x4 too.

[kibatheloanwolf]

Have you tried the very useful "Search" button?

[STL SRT8]

Yes I have and all I seem to find is 2wd info... Google returns the same results as well.

[kibatheloanwolf]

Might have to Fab sumn up man

[STL SRT8]

Right now I guess all I need to know is if the mount points will work and if the engine will mount to the 5spd thats already in the truck. If it won't I need to know if I get an SR20 with trans if that will mate to the transfer case. I found an RB swapped 4x4 D21 but that doesn't help me any LOL!

[seang]

Yeah, don't just limit yourself to this forum; Nico has lots of info. You can search for a long time, and find alot as well.

[STL SRT8]

I have found some info on just replacing the ka24e with a ka24de... So I think that may be a better solution and keeping with the 2.4L.

[95hb]

the mounting points are the same for the two engines and the transmission will work all you need is the sr bell housing