# KA24E vs. KA24DE **URL:** \ **Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive\ **Created:** [June 26, 2007, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210 "2007-06-26T16:15:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dconz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/838e76/32.png) [@Dconz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dconz)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/1 "2007-06-26T16:15:43Z")
Fellas, I picked up a 1990 Nissan King Cab with a blown motor …way beyond rebuild status or so the gaping hole in the side of the block would indicate! I have been hunting around for a replacement motor and have been trying to avoid a swap of any kind. The truck has the SOHC KA, but all I have been able to find around FS is the DOHC KA. How much hassel if any to go with the DOHC as a replacement??? Thanks… ---
**Author:** ![kouki240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8dc957/32.png) [@kouki240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kouki240)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/2 "2007-06-26T21:14:05Z")
> [@Dconz](#): > > How much hassel if any to go with the DOHC as a replacement??? Very little. Some minor wiring, relocating some p/s lines, and a couple other small things. 9/10 on the easy scale. ---
**Author:** ![Dconz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/838e76/32.png) [@Dconz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dconz)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/3 "2007-06-26T21:22:06Z")
Thanks for the reply No ECU differences that will haunt me? ---
**Author:** ![imported\_brian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b3f665/32.png) [@imported\_brian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_brian)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/4 "2007-06-26T22:08:02Z")
not as long as you have the DOCH one. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![kouki240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8dc957/32.png) [@kouki240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kouki240)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/5 "2007-06-26T22:20:43Z")
^ Yes you need the DE ECU and the brown harness. ---
**Author:** ![silvia\_s13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac8455/32.png) [@silvia\_s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silvia_s13)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/6 "2007-06-26T22:48:58Z")
Read this. Most of the info is on page 2. [http://nissancustoms.com/viewtopic.php?t=5726&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20](http://nissancustoms.com/viewtopic.php?t=5726&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20) Its not that common of a swap because there is little gain and because it causes some headaches. The hardbody never came with a DE engine. Frontiers did. ---
**Author:** ![Jay\_Nismo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@Jay\_Nismo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jay_Nismo)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2007, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/7 "2007-06-27T00:40:39Z")
I may have a complete KA24E SOHC with tranny for sale soon. Actually I may have a whole parts car for sale very soon, I will know within a week if we have to part it out or get it on the road! The Engine had the timing belt done along with guides just about 2 years ago and it has been sitting for a year. It also had a brand new clutch when the engine work was done as well! ---
**Author:** ![Dconz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/838e76/32.png) [@Dconz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dconz)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/8 "2007-06-27T14:59:54Z")
Thanks for the info, I am just going to hold out for the E and save some hassels. > [@Jay\_Nismo](#): > > I may have a complete KA24E SOHC with tranny for sale soon. Actually I may have a whole parts car for sale very soon, I will know within a week if we have to part it out or get it on the road! > The Engine had the timing belt done along with guides just about 2 years ago and it has been sitting for a year. It also had a brand new clutch when the engine work was done as well! Let me know, I really dont need a tranny but depending on the price I may still be interested. Where are you in AB? …Dan ---
**Author:** ![Jay\_Nismo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@Jay\_Nismo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jay_Nismo)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/9 "2007-06-28T02:15:03Z")
I’m in St Albert and the car is in Edmonton! If we have to part it out, I will give you a good deal on it! As soon as I know for sure I will be in touch! ---
**Author:** ![TyPhOOn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/typhoon/32/5800_2.png) [@TyPhOOn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TyPhOOn)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/10 "2007-06-28T08:52:07Z")
I think it would be a good idea to just get it running with a KA24E and save the hassle of modifying stuff to get it to work … even if it is documented or not ---
**Author:** ![Red\_To\_Rip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Red\_To\_Rip](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Red_To_Rip)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/11 "2007-06-28T10:08:59Z")
i have a KA24DE with the 5 speed tranny for sale. pm me if your interested. i did a swap on my 240 from a blown ka24e to another ka24e. VERY easy swap, straight forward. engine out, other engine in, drive away. ---
**Author:** ![silvia\_s13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac8455/32.png) [@silvia\_s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silvia_s13)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/12 "2007-06-28T23:30:14Z")
> [@Red\*To\*Rip](#): > > i have a KA24DE with the 5 speed tranny for sale. > pm me if your interested. > i did a swap on my 240 from a blown ka24e to another ka24e. > VERY easy swap, straight forward. > engine out, other engine in, drive away. do you even read his post? :? :roll: ---
**Author:** ![Jay\_Nismo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@Jay\_Nismo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jay_Nismo)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2007, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka24e-vs-ka24de/147210/13 "2007-06-30T01:40:54Z")
Sorry man, I wanted to let you know that at this point the car will not be parted out!