1975 Datsun B210 HB 4Cyl. Engine Swap

[Grantakey]

just bought a '75 B210 and would like to know what are my closest engine swap options?

[themadscientist]

Why swap? You got the A-type engine, right?

[Grantakey]

I'm sorry i'm not the least bit mechanically savvy so i'm not sure but its rusted and in not to good of shape. I mean it does run but i would just like a swap...plus it has over 270k on it.

[elwesso]

Are you saying the engine is looking bad, or is the whole car rusty?

[Grantakey]

both are a little rusty but not bad at all...i just would like something better.

[themadscientist]

This

I'm sorry i'm not the least bit mechanically savvy

Does not jive with this

i would just like a swap

I would recommend not proceeding at all. Get a reliable car and save your money and time.

[Grantakey]

well the only reason I was considering it was because the labor would be free. And the car was only $500

[themadscientist]

No such thing as free. It might not seem like it, but everything imparts cost if not money on the front end, time, which could equate to money and/or peace of mind on the back end. You could wind up sinking $1500 into that "cheap" car trying to get it done then how much of a bargain did you get?

If it runs now, do a compression check, look for and correct fluid leaks, suspect hoses, belts, tires and brakes, change the oil and filter, flush the cooling system, give it a basic tuneup and drive the lil fella.

[elwesso]

Agreed... A swap is not going to be easy, and not well documented on a B210 most likely..... Even if you went with something "straight forward" like a KA, CA, or SR, it's still gonna be a lot of doing.. Mounting the engine is only half the battle, then you have all the other stuff like driveshaft, electrical, power steering, AC (if you want that).. It's all the little things that add up and make it a real PITA.

Just for comparison, when I had someone swap a 5-speed into my Q (long story), he had probably close to 180 hours over two weeks doing the swap.

[themadscientist]

What five speed bolts up to the VH45?

[nissangirl74]

Can you imagine a VH45 in a B210?

[Pento240sx]

What five speed bolts up to the VH45?

Yes i'm also kind of curious of this process

[sx moneypit]

What five speed bolts up to the VH45?

Z32 with an adapter from Wes.

[Bubba1]

just bought a '75 B210 and would like to know what are my closest engine swap options?

Briggs and Stratton? j/k

[float_6969]

You guys aren't being creative enough. If he has free labor, I vote L28T, LMAO!!! You might have to knock out the firewall or remove the core support, but it's doable.

[sx moneypit]

You guys aren't being creative enough. If he has free labor, I vote L28T, LMAO!!! You might have to knock out the firewall or remove the core support, but it's doable.

Funny,i thought about doing that in my 71 510 i used to own.

[float_6969]

LOL! That would have been a small ball of useless, tire smoking fun!

[sx moneypit]

Agreed, the car was a blast to drive even with the L16.

[themadscientist]

It looks like this.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A_1_tnUprE[/youtube]

[float_6969]

The CA is a popular swap for 510's in Australia. Even with minor bolt-on getting you to 200hp, they're pretty insane.

[sx moneypit]

That is one badass sounding L28!

CA18 would be cool also!

[themadscientist]

all motor with carbs.

[float_6969]

holy awesomeness, that sounded goood!

[themadscientist]

So, you need variable valve timing and DOHC four valve heads to make 100hp per liter with modern computer controls? Cute.

L-gata ain't got time fo dat!

[float_6969]

:

[Grantakey]

when would the odometer roll over on this '75 Datsun

[themadscientist]

1982

[Dattebayo]

haha smartass

[Grantakey]

title says 238,342 but odometer say 77,471

[themadscientist]

When was that mileage annotated on the title? You know it's at least 315813. Pretty tough little engine.