How to tell specifics of your truck? - Infamous Nissan

Spearguy · 06-12-2022, 12:21 AM

I see how people on here know exactly what engine and trans they have. Are you looking that up with a vin number? How does one approach this? I’m a noob to mechanics so any info helps, thanks.

alabama_lowlife · 06-12-2022, 12:27 AM

Look at the sticker in the driver side door jamb. It’s got the info

alabama_lowlife · 06-12-2022, 12:29 AM

Since you have a 96 the engine is the KA24E, as that was the only option.

Spearguy · 06-12-2022, 04:05 AM

Thanks for the info. Since you are apparantly the guy to ask, I have a question about a possible engine rebuild, I cant find any forged crankshafts on the internet. Know of any sources? Also do you know of any build specs that I could look at? Like a blueprint if you will. I can build it if its on a sheet infront of me but couldnt come up with one myself.

alabama_lowlife · 06-12-2022, 02:35 PM

The factory service manual should have all the necessary measurements. I’ve never needed to replace the crankshaft so I’m not sure where it would be best to find one. https://www.nicoclub.com/service-man...20Truck/em.pdf

ahardb0dy · 06-12-2022, 03:03 PM

I can decode the vin number to tell you date of manufacture, original color and codes, options , etc.

dvdswan · 06-12-2022, 03:06 PM

FSM is here... www.nicoclub.com/fsm/hardbody

you can get performance parts here

https://www.ojperformance.com/vehicles/nissan/

Spearguy · 06-12-2022, 06:36 PM

Dang thanks for the help fellas! DVD swan I’ve looked at the oj performance page and no crankshaft in site. Do you guys think a stock crankshaft will hold up to a turbocharger and high rpm’s if rods and pistons are all forged?

dvdswan · 06-13-2022, 01:33 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQEL_lvhVZY

Spearguy · 06-15-2022, 06:28 PM

DVD Swan do you think that a 4wd will have enough room to clear that whole setup under the hood. How would I go about setting up piston size valve size turbo size etc? I am looking to set up a more efficient gas getter with some power for coming on the highway etc/ high rpm hill climbs I am not trying to make insane power or anything like that 500 hp is more than enough I would be exicited to see 400 in the truck but right now it is absolutley unacceptably slow.

06-12-2022, 12:21 AM	#1
Spearguy Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 5 Vehicle: 96’Nissan xe 4wd 4cyl Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How to tell specifics of your truck? I see how people on here know exactly what engine and trans they have. Are you looking that up with a vin number? How does one approach this? I’m a noob to mechanics so any info helps, thanks.

06-12-2022, 12:27 AM	#2
alabama_lowlife Owner and Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Brockton, Alabama Age: 42 Posts: 10,877 Vehicle: 2012 370Z, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody x2, 1994 Hardbody Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 2,260 Times in 1,857 Posts	Look at the sticker in the driver side door jamb. It’s got the info __________________

06-12-2022, 12:29 AM	#3
alabama_lowlife Owner and Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Brockton, Alabama Age: 42 Posts: 10,877 Vehicle: 2012 370Z, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody x2, 1994 Hardbody Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 2,260 Times in 1,857 Posts	Since you have a 96 the engine is the KA24E, as that was the only option. __________________

06-12-2022, 02:35 PM	#5
alabama_lowlife Owner and Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Brockton, Alabama Age: 42 Posts: 10,877 Vehicle: 2012 370Z, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody x2, 1994 Hardbody Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 2,260 Times in 1,857 Posts	The factory service manual should have all the necessary measurements. I’ve never needed to replace the crankshaft so I’m not sure where it would be best to find one. https://www.nicoclub.com/service-man...20Truck/em.pdf __________________

06-12-2022, 03:03 PM	#6
ahardb0dy The Post Count Whore Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sorrento, Florida Age: 56 Posts: 8,009 Vehicle: 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Thanks: 71 Thanked 1,037 Times in 942 Posts	I can decode the vin number to tell you date of manufacture, original color and codes, options , etc. __________________ My name is Tony and I'm a Infamousaholic Current truck - 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner , (formerly owned: 1993 Nissan Hardbody king cab 2wd, 90 Nissan Sentra, 94 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4, 05 Nissan Titan, 87 Nissan SE-V6 4x4 king cab, 94 Infiniti Q45t & 80 Datsun 310GX )

06-12-2022, 04:05 AM	#4
Spearguy Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 5 Vehicle: 96’Nissan xe 4wd 4cyl Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the info. Since you are apparantly the guy to ask, I have a question about a possible engine rebuild, I cant find any forged crankshafts on the internet. Know of any sources? Also do you know of any build specs that I could look at? Like a blueprint if you will. I can build it if its on a sheet infront of me but couldnt come up with one myself.

06-12-2022, 03:06 PM	#7
dvdswan Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 5,739 Vehicle: 96 HB Thanks: 223 Thanked 926 Times in 807 Posts	FSM is here... www.nicoclub.com/fsm/hardbody you can get performance parts here https://www.ojperformance.com/vehicles/nissan/ __________________ Dave 96 HB XE SAS'd D44 3-link on 35s http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2618002

06-12-2022, 06:36 PM	#8
Spearguy Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 5 Vehicle: 96’Nissan xe 4wd 4cyl Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dang thanks for the help fellas! DVD swan I’ve looked at the oj performance page and no crankshaft in site. Do you guys think a stock crankshaft will hold up to a turbocharger and high rpm’s if rods and pistons are all forged?

06-13-2022, 01:33 AM	#9
dvdswan Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 5,739 Vehicle: 96 HB Thanks: 223 Thanked 926 Times in 807 Posts	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQEL_lvhVZY __________________ Dave 96 HB XE SAS'd D44 3-link on 35s http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2618002

06-15-2022, 06:28 PM	#10
Spearguy Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 5 Vehicle: 96’Nissan xe 4wd 4cyl Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	4wd DVD Swan do you think that a 4wd will have enough room to clear that whole setup under the hood. How would I go about setting up piston size valve size turbo size etc? I am looking to set up a more efficient gas getter with some power for coming on the highway etc/ high rpm hill climbs I am not trying to make insane power or anything like that 500 hp is more than enough I would be exicited to see 400 in the truck but right now it is absolutley unacceptably slow.

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