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Old May 3, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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78 B210 build/KA swap

I've been trying to get to this for a while now. . .let the fun begin
Started with the simple *****. Cleaned up the engine bay and prepped the crossmember to fab up some new mounts. Not bad for 2 hours. Should be able to shoehorn it in tomorrow and get something mocked up. After i get mounts made i'll take the KA back out, do up the engine bay, clean up and paint motor as well as give it a decent overhaul. Best use of down time durring job searching ever. . .

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Old May 4, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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is that the KA trans or the A14 trans on there?
Old May 5, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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Niether. Its a Yugo 6 speed
Old May 5, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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000ooh! Purdy! Yugo 6speed bolts right up to the KA? Or is that the KA's bell housing?
Old May 5, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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More pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old May 7, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Haha, yes yes. Its the KA tranny. I will post pics soon but not much else has happened. The motor and tranny are in the car and i finished the mounts but thats it. Been kinda busy.
Old May 8, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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good stuff apollo, dont forget to post at ratsun too, those guys would love to see this one. (if you havent already) looks good tho, were gonna need some video
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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BUMP for an old thread but im looking for an update
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Haha. . ooooh Zdriver. . .i loved this place. Now i feel old and fuddy duddy with no time or motivation to use the internets like i used to so the updates have all but stopped. . .

As for the B210. .
Moved the workspace to a different location for the Z, B and the Charger.
Engine/tranny installed
wiring is taking forever and being a biiiootttcchh.

Just a little pictoral update. . .
Towed the B to the new spot via little old beat up truck
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new home
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engine installed
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My new friend, Bhalu. Helps keep away the baddies at the shop and gives me peace of mind that the toys are somewhat safer. Canine citizen award pending. He's a G.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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ok i remember seeing this on ratsun i think now...you have a link to a build page....im daily driving my b210 right now (with a few mods) but instead of spending 4-500 on a bigger modified A14...im just going to go ka....T lol so im looking for others that have done it (in the states) and that is a huge pain in the ***.

What i think i am going to do is completely strip a 240sx of its wiring harness and all and just run the stock stuff and hack in the b210 lights etc, or ill go standalone and keep the b210 light harness and all and just run the standalone for the motor, but by far wiring seems like the biggest pain in the *** for these cars....but i might just get the Hopped up Aseries and rock it untill i can get the KA completely sorted and then as a back up....but that extra 75-50 hp on a stock KA is sooo much more appealing.



pics of my 74 4dr b210


Old Nov 24, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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Nice b210!! Yea the wiring is whats been holding me back. I got all the diagrams int he world, ive seperated the charging systems loom and the engine management but other than that its still waiting for me to jump on it. Which brings me to ...

!!!!Calling all local Datsun/Nissan nuts!!! WIRING PARTY!!!

Help me get this bastard running!! Brews, food and fun times to be had!! Lemme know if you can help and when!!!
Old Nov 25, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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I would be there if you were closer man. Wiring is kind of one of my knacks. Hope you get it figured out. And people come over, and give you a hand. Good luck man.
Old Nov 28, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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dude ratsun has a how to wire a ka into anything thread. it gives step by step exactly what and where with wire colors. check it out. wish i could help more by being there, would be driving in a weekend.

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/53...into-anything/
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Thanks for the reference, Shady. I was able to close in on the key components, based on the diagram, and now i just need to clarify a few things. From the relay setup they have going, i tap in to the harness without completely cuting it and splice in to the B210 harness? Or is there another method? They give the diagram but not a clear method on how to get it setup. .

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