1986-1997 Nissan D21 Hardbody Pickup Bolt-In LS Swap Kit

Our kits are completely bolt in and allow you to swap in any LS engine hooked up to a Fabbot adapter equipped AR5, two-piece 4L60 transmission* or any transmission with a mount location of 23”19/32 (+/- 1/2”) from the back of block. Engine oil pan and transmission belly is level with the bottom of frame. Skid plate is roughly 5/8” BELOW frame. 1/4” of clearance from oil pan to steering link. All parts are over-built, made from CNC cut 1/4” steel plate. The Kit comes with the following:

• Two LS Engine Mount Pairs (L/R)
• Transmission Mount
• Low Profile Front Crossmember/ Skid Plate
• Core Support Brackets

Direct fit on the following 2WD trucks:

• 1986-1997 NIssan D21

*4L60 has a larger width than the AR5 due to the shift lever and solenoids, the tunnel may require additional work. 

May work on 4WD trucks, depending on transfer case output location and front differential. No 4WD trucks were available for testing. 

Kit requires a Holley or Amazon LS 302-3 swap pan. No trimming or cutting of firewall required. GM Truck accessories can be used with this setup along with modification of the core support or AC condenser.

Please note, pre-orders are 5% off the full price and will build and ship within rolling 6 week production cycles. Due to this, delivery times may be extended depending on when you place your order.

Basic Installation Instructions:

1. Remove Stock Engine, Transmission, Transmission Crossmember and Front Crossmember.
2. Install core support brackets and mark holes to be drilled in core support. Drill holes, then cut the core support in two locations, directly above the radiator opening.
3. Install Engine Mount Plates onto LS engine. Leave bolts loose. 
4. Place LS Engine & Transmission in engine bay.
5. Lower Engine Mounts over stock metal pads.
6. Drill two holes in the torsion bar crossmember for the Transmission Mount & Install Transmission mount bolts via access holes on bottom of crossmember. Align mount and loosely install bolts.
7. Tighten Engine Mount nuts. Tighten transmission mount bolts. Tighten Engine Mount Plate bolts.
8. Install Front Crossmember/ Skidplate and tighten bolts.
9. Install core support brackets with center section of core support. Tighten all hardware.