Wow, less than 10k miles before she let go!

[KATwo40]

Well, that certainly was a $2500 well spent (engine alone). Turns out, one of my rod bearings ate itself, resulting in a really nice knock. I limped 'er home before she could come out the side of the block.

So, with due dilligence, the engine is being parted out. Very very soon, I'll be selling the following items:

Arias 8.8:1 (.020)K1-Technologies (Turbo240.com) rods (one will need machined)12lb KA flywheelKA 5spdFMICCustom IC pipesDriveshaft

The turbo, downpipe and custom bottom mount manifold have been traded for a low mileage 5.0 motorset.

And that's about it. I'm picking up the 5.0 V8 and T5 trans next week to stuff into the 240. Now I can get **** like $175 high performance cams and $100 high performance intake manifolds, instead of $200 crank pullies and such, like on the KA.

I'll post up the F/S thread when this boat anchor is plucked.

[Chezedik]

How is the head? I know you have the other, but I would like one with buckets and shims.

Also, how much for the rods and pistons.

I know you are probably trying to sell the whole thing first, but if not, let me know.

Also, worst case, you still don't have the head with buckets and shims, do you?

[myRed240]

Dang, sorry to hear of your loss!

Keep us updated with the 5.0 install.

[KATwo40]

The head is perfect. It's mildly ported and all that jazz, both cams intact. I'll certainly sell it.

Rods/pistons, not really sure yet. I'm figurin', like...$300 for the set? I paid over that for just the pistons, and over $400 for the rods.

[Chezedik]

Keep me posted, I know that you don't want to keep a block, but that is all I am looking for now. Did you say that the stocker you had lying around was missing the buckets? Just want to be sure.

[myRed240]

How much are you looking to sell the head for?

[daconkiftador]

let me know about that flywheel.. sorry to hear your loss, that F'n sucks..

[turbo2nr]

damm that sucks. damm ka-t.. well good luck on the 5.0 project

#2 for pistons + rods let me know

[Florida240sx]

Any idea what the cause was? Oil? Over Rev? Not torqued down?

[S13FX]

Hey you talking about the 302? If so grats man, thats one of the swaps I'm looking at for my future projects.

[Jookmasta]

hey is that driveshaft an abs one? sorry to hear of the loss. man that wasnt long at all. wonder what could've caused it to just wear like that. anyways, welcome to the v8 world. be sure to make a thread of the install.

[sniperbill3]

Dude that sucks, well that happens. So... that is gonna be one sweet 240 with a 5.0 v8. Keep me posted sniperbill3

[WDRacing]

Friggin bummer man...time to press on with the next project though.

[Craving4Boost]

Are you going to figure out why the bearing failed like that? Sounds kind of fishy to me... It can't possibly be "too weak."

[KATwo40]

90% of bearing failure is caused by some contaminant in the oil, in the bearing surface or the like.

I'll examine it once it's opened up, but I'm not fixing this motor. I don't regret the project by any means, but I won't do it again. It's back to the basics for me. I can spray this 5.0 with a 150 shot all day long and have no worries, makin' over 300whp no problem.

[Edub1]

What's the weight of the 5.0 campared to the KA? I think if I was to do a V8 I'd go Chevy but I'm sure the 5.0 will get the job done too.

[KATwo40]

5.0 + alluminum heads = 40lbs more than KA stock....

That's less than Turbo + WG + FMIC + extra pipes.

Subtract for the fuel injection system, which I'm replacing with a good ol' Edelbrock carb, and you about equal weight to the KA.

Additionally, the 5.0 will fit easier, as it's narrow.

[Chezedik]

I was going to say, I thought that a modern 302 was only about 15lbs more. If it had the aluminum heads and intake mani. You should def keep injection though, since it's capabilities are much better than ECCS and you already have the Moates, right? They make an adapter for a Ford PROM.

[WDRacing]

Carb setups are THE best way to do a quick and cheap swap. If you ever wanted to run boost, you can simply add a spacer to the carb and install fuel injectors that are variable with the boost. Simple, easy and works awsome.

Not to mention a nitrous plate setup for a carb is like 4 bucks...

EFI is great, but the benefits of carbs for a quick and staright forward swap outweigh EFI IMO.

I think he's had enough with tuning and efi for awhile and is ready to settle for some easy/reliable fun.

I've been doing A Metric Ton of research on similar setups as of late and have some really good idea's. Of course mine always involve boost, cause I'm not a friggin puss

[KATwo40]

LMAO! I'll prolly toss a Kenne Bell on it later, but for now, just driving the damn car without shiz breakin' would be nice.

And you hit the nail on the head. Carb'd V8 = low budget, fast as hell, reliable, all in the same vehicle...OMG!

[gaehrings13]

I've always thought about putting the 5.0 in my car. I had a 5.0 gt that I couldve got everything from but had to sell it. DAMNIT!

[Chezedik]

Still gas mileage would be nice.

[Edub1]

You don't need to go back to the stone age - sure carbs are easy but there are tons of EFI motors in junkyards too. All you need is the ECU to go with them.

I guess it depends on what you are using the car for. If it's for drag just carb it and spray it. If it's for regular driving EFI is a must. Try getting 10MPG at today's gas prices.

Plus, tuning of American cars is light years more advanced than ours. I have a shop that specializes in Mustang tuning right around the corner and one for GM tuning on the other corner.

[Chezedik]

But that is also in Detroit. But I agree if you just take the harness and ECU with you, then you don't need to tune (at least right away).

[gaehrings13]

Ya, if I did it I would have to use fuel injection. The mustang I had was a 5.0 efi and it wasn't great at gas but it wasn't really that bad either. To me its okay but then again I would probably turbocharge the 5.0 also. I could imagine in boost you will probably see the gas gauge going down lol.

[Logan76]

Which alluminum heads are you going with? GT40's? the 302 is a good motor, should work out alot better for you than that KA has.

[babowc]

lmk about the flywheel.what brand/price

[SeanC]

i will take the pistons and rods. i sent you an email a couple days ago about them.

[KATwo40]

Got your mail, Sean. I'll be ready to disassemble in a week or two, so it'll be just a bit more time.

So, rods/pistons are already commited, the rest I'll list with prices when it's all apart.

And yes, Edub, I could use the EFI, but frankly, I'm tired of all the damn wiring hassles, etc. that go along with such a swap. If I were to EFI this car, I'd use the stock 240sx harness, add some injector wires, plug in the AEM EMS and be done with it.

However, this is a super budget swap. I'll have less than $1000 in the whole deal, running and driving, every day.

I don't daily this car anymore, BTW, so the mpg doesn't really mean anything to me. Carbs work for the strip, occasional street play and curvies. In fact, many corner carvers use carbs, such as a set of Mikuni's, Dellorto's, etc.

EFI, Schme-fi on this project. lol

[WDRacing]

A 6-71 Blower and a Demon carb would be SWEEEEEEET.

But you're still a PUSS.