510 with a VG3000 swap (noob)

[NeedMoreBoost]

im really interested in the 510s and im looking for a nice one to buy however i dont have the time or knowledge to do a full project by myself. i was first looking for a sr20 or ka24 but i found i nice 510 with a nissan vg3000 swap and it looks legit. im still a noob to the datsuns so i dont know what engine that is, all i have heard of is the sr and ka. does anyone know what car that engine is from and if it is reliable and powerful in the 510? thanks






Modified by NeedMoreBoost at 11:17 AM 6/7/2008

[akwikz]

As a street car that is one of the best engine swaps to have. A 510 with a VG30 will seriously move. They have plenty of torque. As for that particular car, there is a problem. It has the Hardbody/Pathfinder intake manifold. I would also question if it is a Hardbody/Pathfinder engine. They are a bit different from the one in the 300ZX. Different cams and a slightly different poweband obviously as it came out of a truck. Back to the original point though. The engine is fine, but you will need to get an intake manifold from a 200SX in order to get a hood on that car. Right now, a hood will not close. The Truck and 300ZX manifolds are too tall. The 200SX has aslight slope to it and will allow a stock hood to close properly.

Brian

[NeedMoreBoost]

so basically it is a good swap for street use and will still pull like a beast? and if the engine is from the truck rather than the 300zx, will it still be a good buy? and the guy that has it has a fiberglass hood that is held with pins so i wouldnt have to worry about the clearence. if the fiberglass hood fits do you think a stock hood would still fit?

thanks for the info, it is greatly appretiated - Nick

[VGDime]

I actually own this car now and ill tell you that this is one sweet ride. I am glad i got it... Thanks for the review on the motor as it gave me some things to look for. It has a fiberglass hood on it and clears the intake just fine. Now if i can just find parts to get the speedometer to work. If any one has the pars that attach to the transmission that will allow me to screw a 1/4 Square cable to i am willing to buy them asap.

Thanks

VP

[NeedMoreBoost]

nice buy. did the guy that you bought it from have any timeslips or anything? and how much did you end up paying for it?

[VGDime]

No time slips or any thing... this car was never on the track as far as i can tell and what i was told... It is a nice ride for sure...

[nsrZ32]

Very nice dime!

Post up some more pictures of it