driveshaft querstion

[turbodrig]

ok so i have a 93 nissan d21 hardbody.. im swapping into it a ka24det which is slightly built with what i believe is a s13 transmission. i have two questions idk the answer to. will my driveshaft yoke fit into the transmission and how do you know if i have a s13 or s14 trans? thanks any help will greatly apreciated

[turbodrig]

nothing? anything

[biggie]

I doubt the yoke would fit, but you can try. I would assume the length of DS would be different as well. Given you're putting this much into it, I'd order a 1-piece alum DS from a sponsor, they should be able to do custom length if needed.

For S13 vs S14, easiest way would be to see if there is a CAS hole in the top of the bellhousing right at the motor, if there is a hole S14, if not S13. Though either will work and is almost the same length (S14 has a goldish metal dust cover pressed into the tailshaft, that can be removed easily if needed).

[Hijacker]

Looking at the service manuals, the KA equipped hardbody uses the same transmission as the 240s. So I would assume that the spline count on your D21 driveshaft should work.

[biggie]

Looking at the service manuals, the KA equipped hardbody uses the same transmission as the 240s. So I would assume that the spline count on your D21 driveshaft should work.

That is assuming the d21 was 5 speed though.

[Hijacker]

I'm also assuming he ran the SOHC KA originally as well. The VG model had a different trans.

[turbodrig]

yes my ka is a five speed and so is the one goin in it. my truck does have a sohc so i figured since it is a s13 trans it would be much difference since they ran the single cam in those to

[Hijacker]

Like I said, comparing the transes in the FSMs leads me to believe you should be ok.