79 620 L28 SWAP

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79datsun620
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Joined: Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:38 pm
Car: 1979 datsun 620 pickup

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im intrested in putting my 76 280z L28 in my 79 datsun 620. can i do this without modifing the motor mounting points on the frame. if you have any info on this swap i would appreciate your imput


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NM50
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The 6cyl.engine is too long for the engine bay.We ran one in a 620 drag truck.It does bolt in but no radiator.The weight transfer was horrible.Get a nissan motorsports catalog.Most of the best L engine parts are in it.Also google L monster motors.That LZ24 sounds wicked.

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79datsun620
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Car: 1979 datsun 620 pickup

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thanks, i know ive seen a pic of one on the internet,looked cramed. i just put a L18 in that ive rebuilt with some motorsports parts and ive got a bottom end knock. so im just a little discouraged with this engine. but it looks like im gona pull it back out and put a crank and bearing set in it.

i appreciate the imfo


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