Swapped engines and can't get it to start :(

[Florida240sx]

I swapped engines and can't get the dam thing to run. When we shoot starter fluid in the intake it almost takes off but stopped because didn't want to crack a piston. I got 2 hoses that are missign and not hooked up but it's the real small ones. My friends ripped all my crap off so I got no idea where my hoses go.There any diagrams pics of where all our lines run?

[Structure240sx]

did you have to re-install the distributor? does it start at all? IACV hose hooked up (next to throttle body)? are u getting fuel or spark?

[frapjap]

Timing issue most likely. Look for the thead titled SWAP! ka24e to ka24de

[Florida240sx]

same engine. ka24e i'm getting spark to the plugs.couple vaccum lines...but should just make the car not idle right

[yellow_jacket]

If the car did not immediately fire up with starting fluid, but instead chugged a little then you probably have the distributor off one tooth. More than likely, it is one tooth retarded.

[Florida240sx]

Car starts while spraying ether.But dies immediately.My friends had the fuel lines reversed....what can the problem be now? Getting spark.

[frapjap]

Please, check the timing.

[benemorius]

Indeed - check that timing. Also check fuel pressure. And what was that about fuel lines?

[Florida240sx]

My dad checked the timing for me. dist. c ap was never removed.Maybe clogged injectors?

[benemorius]

Clogged injectors? Maybe....

Also check fuel pressure. And what was that about fuel lines?

[frapjap]

The car has to be running in order to use a timing light. My distributor was never removed either, but it was still waaaaaay retarted. Also, what year engine and what year chassis are you using? if its a dohc into a sohc chassis, youre going to need the 91-93 series distributor.

[gumby]

is the fuel pump working? maybe the relays shot

[Florida240sx]

fuel pump is working i just swapped a blown ka24e with one that was running been sitting for a while though but was indoors