nissan D21

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hulaboy01
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Car: 1987 Nissan D21 4x4

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I have a 1987 Nissan D21 5-speed 4x4 pickup standard cab. I'm looking into replacing the 4 cyl motor for more horse power. the truck is all stock. looking for a Total engine swap out. what engine would be a good fit. this will be a regular driving truck when I need to drive it. So, what do I need to make it happen. ty


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Rev_D21
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Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2003 9:49 pm
Car: 1986.5 D21 LB HD 2WD V6 5Speed
1991 D21 Reg 2WD Auto
1995 D21 Reg 2WD 5Spd
1996 D21 Reg 4WD 5Spd
2012 Versa 1.6S 5-Speed
Location: Somwhere in Western NY
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Welcome to NICO! You ask a tough question and one that I can only respond to by asking another question...How much money are you willing to spend on the project? That will ultimately determine what engine will be a good fit because these trucks have had a lot of different engines installed but it's all about how much the owner was willing to spend.

hulaboy01
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Car: 1987 Nissan D21 4x4

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I have the z24i engine and I would like to either have the ka24e or the Nissan v-6. as for money, looking to spend under 2 grand.

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Rev_D21
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Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2003 9:49 pm
Car: 1986.5 D21 LB HD 2WD V6 5Speed
1991 D21 Reg 2WD Auto
1995 D21 Reg 2WD 5Spd
1996 D21 Reg 4WD 5Spd
2012 Versa 1.6S 5-Speed
Location: Somwhere in Western NY
Contact:

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Quickest and easiest would be the KA24e swap.

hulaboy01
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Car: 1987 Nissan D21 4x4

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thank you. now, what do I need

hulaboy01
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Car: 1987 Nissan D21 4x4

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besides the engine, what other parts do I need.

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Rev_D21
Posts: 5946
Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2003 9:49 pm
Car: 1986.5 D21 LB HD 2WD V6 5Speed
1991 D21 Reg 2WD Auto
1995 D21 Reg 2WD 5Spd
1996 D21 Reg 4WD 5Spd
2012 Versa 1.6S 5-Speed
Location: Somwhere in Western NY
Contact:

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Wiring, ecm, engine mounts. If you can find a donor truck for parts go for it. It will make swapping much less stressful and pressed for time.

hulaboy01
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Car: 1987 Nissan D21 4x4

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is there a certain year or does it matter :crazy:


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