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Originally Posted by Frank_Jaeger
A boosted KA, with the added weight of a turbo, piping, IC, and the rest of the turbo bits, weighs the same as an LS1 swap. If Nissan didn't want their "name" ruined maybe they should have shipped the 240sx with an engine that didn't need swapping.
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A LS1 with a borg warner 4 speed is about 590 lbs if you go automatic it is still heaver, a KA with 5 speed is about 445 lbs, the turbo may weigh 25 lbs and the piping / intercooler etc about 20 lbs. The transmissions are about 20 lbs difference so most of the extra weight is in the front of the car.
As for the motor the car was built in 79 and at the time it was good. In 1979 why didn't ford put a 725 HP supercharged motor in the mustang?
I agree that Nissan needs a RWD sports car.
I am all for power and am building a second car, 98 BMW 328i and I am getting the same " Install a LS1 " from other people. I decided to keep the 2.8 litre and supercharge it which should give me 360hp, not bad for a car that small and it is still a BMW.
About 30 years ago I had a 73 vega with a 427 L-88 pushing 600 hp, I do not want another straight line car.
These 2 projects are the first since then and may be out of touch with some of the new technology but I like to keep a car true to form even if it costs a little more and may need a little extra work.
Good luck in your build HBT.