Guest Citizen_Insane Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 My friend just found out that she's missing a cylinder (blown ring) in her 1970 datsun 710. Does anyone know of a swap I could do that would have moderate power and still be cheap? I have some experience with swaps, but I don't have a welder, so I can't fab up my own mounts. Are there any mount kits that would work (or could be minorly modified) to fit a newer Nissan engine (or maybe a used v8 )? Sorry this isn't Z related, and for not knowing anything about nissans/datsuns. Thanks -Kai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Does that 710 have an inline 6 or a 4 banger? If it's the 6, I'd asumme it's the same as the Z motor... if its a 4, I'd think a 240sx (or older 80's 200sx) engine would probly fit in nice... might even mount up to the stock engine mounts in the 710.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I believe they came with the L18 1800cc inline 4. Don't have any clue what would be compatible but an SR20DE or SR20DET with the appropriate tranny would make a nice ride. A GA16DE would be a nice motor for it also but mating it to a rear-drive tranny might take more work than it's worth. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Citizen_Insane Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 ^^ Sorry, I'm just going of what she was told. Will the L20B just drop right in with the stock mounts, or will I need custom mounts? THanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwik240z Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 If its a 1970 model it is probably a 510. If it is a 710 then yes an L20B will swap in. There are many internet clubs that cover the motors in those cars. The Datsun 510 email list(the Bluebird List) is a great place to ask your questions. You will need to subscribe (register) but they won't ask you to "do a Search" before they will answer your questions. The 510 is called a bluebird in Japan. You can register by following the info here: Bluebirds Mailing List -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribing In order to join the Bluebirds mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: listserv@bluebirds.datsun510.com with no Subject, and in the body of the message include the following: SUBSCRIBE BLUEBIRDS Firstname Lastname where Firstname and Lastname is of course, your real name. You do not need to include your E-Mail address. The Bluebirds list will automatically use the address you send the E-Mail from. Bluebird list Admin: Derek Garnier Bluebird Web Page: http://www.datsun510.com - Mailing list FAQ, charter and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Citizen_Insane Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Thanks for all the help guys *edit* --Can anyone tell me where to get an L20b? What car did they come out of? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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