Pics are on pages 1 and 2 and a full write-up of the problems I faced will be available at the end when I have finished later this week. ]]> KAestate 2006-07-03T03:42:01-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1902021#1902021 Quote, originally posted by apollo7 The only V8 swap I know of that worked well was by using the all aluminum Buick V8 from the 60's. I believe it was 218 cubic inches, 175 stock horsepower. It weighs only 75 lbs more than an L20B! The engine you are thinking of is the Buick/Rover 215. It was available in a few cars from 1960-1963. The Rovers came with the all aluminum block which actually weighed 40lbs less than the L20B. The 1963 Jetfire II 215 came with an optional water-cooled turbo capable of 5psi. That peticular engine was the most powerful in stock form and produced 214HP and 220 lb-ft of torque. I quickly decided against that swap as I sought parts for it before I bought a thing for the swap. The parts are ALMOST impossible to find and if you do find them it may not be worth the money it would cost to build one. Quote, originally posted by apollo7 raquo;The only V8 swap I know of that worked well was by using the all aluminum Buick V8 from the 60's. I believe it was 218 cubic inches, 175 stock horsepower. It weighs only 75 lbs more than an L20B!

The engine you are thinking of is the Buick/Rover 215. It was available in a few cars from 1960-1963. The Rovers came with the all aluminum block which actually weighed 40lbs less than the L20B. The 1963 Jetfire II 215 came with an optional water-cooled turbo capable of 5psi. That peticular engine was the most powerful in stock form and produced 214HP and 220 lb-ft of torque. I quickly decided against that swap as I sought parts for it before I bought a thing for the swap. The parts are ALMOST impossible to find and if you do find them it may not be worth the money it would cost to build one. ]]> KAestate 2006-07-03T03:35:50-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1842898#1842898 The only V8 swap I know of that worked well was by using the all aluminum Buick V8 from the 60's. I believe it was 218 cubic inches, 175 stock horsepower. It weighs only 75 lbs more than an L20B! A place called McIntosh Auto Parts at one time could get a lot of performance parts for them. They were located in Atlanta, GA. apollo7 2006-06-02T03:27:39-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1813635#1813635 i know this is a kinda old post my bad...v8's ruin 510's....go with sr20det, ca18det, vg30, or ka24 TwoDoorDime 2006-05-17T00:14:15-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1813633#1813633 rb motors are to long for the 510. they will fit in the engine bay but you will have to cut up the firewall and will be shifting in back seat. There is a guy building one now but its going through VERY extensive mods. the whole car is being cut up to fit it and its supposedly the only rb 510. Its not finished yet but ill try and find pics. TwoDoorDime 2006-05-17T00:13:04-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1636484#1636484 I saw a RB26DETT at a show in Orlando. Sick car, It had just bolt ons and it was in the low 11's ]]> emperor_lunchbox 2006-02-17T19:52:33-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1624141#1624141 Quote, originally posted by nsrZ32 If you're going to swap an engine into a datsun/nissan.....swap in a datsun or nissan engine. Not an american V8. I've seen 510's with turbocharged KA's in them, SR swaps, RB swaps, even one with a VG30 swap. Lots of quality motors are available within the nissan family.you have seen a RB engine in a 510can you get pics.....there is no way they would fit unless, you cut the firewall back quite a lot....so it would only be done for a race/track car.....I have seen pics of a 7MGTE in a 510....they cut the firewall back heaps in that one Quote, originally posted by nsrZ32 raquo;If you're going to swap an engine into a datsun/nissan.....swap in a datsun or nissan engine. Not an american V8.

I've seen 510's with turbocharged KA's in them, SR swaps, RB swaps, even one with a VG30 swap. Lots of quality motors are available within the nissan family.

you have seen a RB engine in a 510?
can you get pics?.....there is no way they would fit unless, you cut the firewall back quite a lot....so it would only be done for a race/track car.....

I have seen pics of a 7MGTE in a 510....they cut the firewall back heaps in that one ]]> datsunboy 2006-02-11T14:15:11-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1614119#1614119 I'll probably end up going sr20, it seems easier. Rb25 would be awesome but looking under the hood I don't think it will fit very well. codyisbad 2006-02-06T16:33:42-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1613951#1613951 i say you go sr with it... imo srdrps13 2006-02-06T14:49:25-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1613918#1613918 RB would be a tough fit... seems like it barely fits in its own engine bay. continental_drift 2006-02-06T14:30:53-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1613852#1613852 Quote, originally posted by compression stay away from straight six engines, they are way long for the nose of the 510. There is not much room up there, but anything can be done with enough time and money.There are some V8 swaps around, a VG30DETT, and even a Supra 7MGTE, and lots of V6's, SR20's, KA24's. take your pick. the supra 7MGTE is a inline motor! just so you know i'd go with SR, or the KA personnaly. Then if i really wanted to spent money i'd go with a RB motor or the Godfatheer 2JZGTTE motor! Quote, originally posted by compression raquo;stay away from straight six engines, they are way long for the nose of the 510. There is not much room up there, but anything can be done with enough time and money.
There are some V8 swaps around, a VG30DETT, and even a Supra 7MGTE, and lots of V6's, SR20's, KA24's.
take your pick. the supra 7MGTE is a inline motor! just so you know i'd go with SR, or the KA personnaly. Then if i really wanted to spent money i'd go with a RB motor or the Godfatheer 2JZGTTE motor! ]]> Flicktitty 2006-02-06T13:51:59-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1613803#1613803 stay away from straight six engines, they are way long for the nose of the 510. There is not much room up there, but anything can be done with enough time and money.There are some V8 swaps around, a VG30DETT, and even a Supra 7MGTE, and lots of V6's, SR20's, KA24's. take your pick. There are some V8 swaps around, a VG30DETT, and even a Supra 7MGTE, and lots of V6's, SR20's, KA24's.
take your pick. ]]> compression 2006-02-06T13:27:53-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1610677#1610677 I have a KA24det. Its great. Its not to hard to do, but you have to know what your doing. If you don't know what your doing then put a sr or a VG30 and you should have no problems. nb07bcar 2006-02-04T14:43:48-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1608325#1608325 If you're going to swap an engine into a datsun/nissan.....swap in a datsun or nissan engine. Not an american V8. I've seen 510's with turbocharged KA's in them, SR swaps, RB swaps, even one with a VG30 swap. Lots of quality motors are available within the nissan family. I've seen 510's with turbocharged KA's in them, SR swaps, RB swaps, even one with a VG30 swap. Lots of quality motors are available within the nissan family. ]]> nsrZ32 2006-02-03T05:41:55-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=156800;postid=1607390#1607390 I am about th buy a 71 510 2dr. It has a built up L20 with a blown engine. I am looking into what can be swapped into them. Obviously a sr20 will work, but does anyone know if a rb25 will fit, or even a V8 like a corvette ls6. Just curious to find out if anyone has done anything really crazy like that. codyisbad 2006-02-02T17:57:28-08:00