so...i might be getting a 510...

[DALAZ_68]

yeah...co worker apperantly has a family member with one in storage at there house that hasnt seen the light of day in over 5 yrs...

so... im really considering...pulling the CA out of the track car and into the 510...sell my DD coupe and DD/track my CA all day...since i wont have to worry about smog...

i already searched around and found the Mckinney crossmembers, plus other Ausie site that have there own that include modded swaybar...

the only things id need to do iswiringFMIC pippingbuy radiatorExaust manifold (due to oem hitting steering box)fuel cell (to avoid fireball death)

and id be good to go...

I actually have a spare KA out of a 98 i kept from a part out i did that i could ITB...but a loud as f*** ITB is not bueno in a neighborhood of white old people...

any thoughts...

pics to come once i actually go take a look at it...

i just dont see any real downers for it...lighter chassis, less wasted power, awesome classic...i dunno...

its been something ive been considering for a while now...

[spooled240]

not having to smog it is a BIG plus imo.

I personally want a 240z with a RB for those 3 good reasons you just mentioned

[cdkilla]

What's smog? Jk. Guess I forget how awesome it is to live in hicksville and not have to worry about that kind of stuff.

[Ca_Silvia]

CA510 = Very nice

ITB Anything = f*** the neighbours that s*** is to cool for school

[mydato]

I have a Datsun 510 here in Australia with a CA18DET conversion. Car weighs 1100kg with me in it and a full tank of fuel. The CA is currently pumping out 185kw at the wheels. It bloody quick and it will munch many cars on the road and the track. Some pics just to help you make up your mind

In race trimIn street trim

Buy it. It's an easy conversion.

[DALAZ_68]

dude...throw downt he info here please...PLEASE!!!

[mydato]

What would you like to know mate? Post up the info you need so I can help ya. Cheers

[DALAZ_68]

What would you like to know mate? Post up the info you need so I can help ya. Cheers

what rad you using? fitment?Manifold for exhaust?intergrated wiring?kits for conversion, ur thoughts?

i herd from another CA510 that someone used an s13 chopped subframe, i kinda wanna do the same to keep using my KAAZ, unless there are other options (minus welded)?

driveshaft length?

coilover opyions?

little things i might run into?

any help is great

forums that specialize on these (i herd aaussi forums were the best, i just dont know which)

[AZhitman]

Brad, if you run across an extra front corner marker (the pointed one), I'd like to buy it off you!

[float_6969]

No-brainer to me if the chassis is in good shape. Do some research. Find out where they rust at (floor pans and rocker panels IIRC) and any other common problems they might have. If it all checks out, I'd say go for it.

[DALAZ_68]

No-brainer to me if the chassis is in good shape. Do some research. Find out where they rust at (floor pans and rocker panels IIRC) and any other common problems they might have. If it all checks out, I'd say go for it.

i might just do that...assuming its in great condition as im told it is...i might just do it...

it all depends on the car...if not, i might just consider findign a wagon...

i already started saving pages on my comps desktops of parts and OEM parts to do a clean OE restore job...

i just need people who know this car to help me out on the swap and info...which im still tryin tot find forums for it...

[r34 gtr]

I believe you need to buy it. If I were given the chance, even if I had no money, I would impulse buy the s*** out of a 510. Ramen? Soooo worth it.

[DALAZ_68]

it didnt help that i told my pops and he said "do it, i havent owned a 510 since ur brother was born, maybe you can put that damn motor in the back yard into it (talking about my spare 98' KA)"

LOL

[91rs13]

Please do not think twice about this, just do it. I really , really regret selling my 510. Lightweight, blast to drive, FUN car. I have thought about trying to pick up another one to do a CA conversion.

Check out these guyshttp://www.maddat.com.au/1600.php

I think they had a supplier in the US to work through, I just cannot remember who it was.

[dattodude]

Michael Spreadbury was the US distributor. Long time datto devotee.I met him at the All Datsun meet in Shasta 1999.

But the guys at Maddat are good to work with. I use their steering box brace and coilover kit with adjustable camber tops on my 1200.

In Australia too it's better to tinker with pre-1973 cars due to pollution and relaxed safety standards.

[DALAZ_68]

ill deff look into it over the weekend...so funny, i found another shell from a buddy of mine...no motor no trans ready for luvin...i might actually go thru with it im so excited

[mydato]

I used the Maddat kit. Everything droped in nice and easy. There is way too much info to give you on a forum. I have a post running here of the conversion.http://www.ozdat.com/forum/vie...t=135

The pages before shed a bit of info on the restoration and L series and L18 EFI setup.

This link is for Ozdat forum index. http://www.ozdat.com/forum/index.phpMake sure you sign up otherwise you will not be able to see everything.You will find all the info you'd ever need on Ozdat by either searching or putting up a post. We need more Yanks on the site anyway. I'd say buy the car they are getting rarer by the day (over here anyway) Still plenty on parts around for them. They are fast out hadle many modern cars and are f***ing fast. Cheers

[mydato]

Brad, if you run across an extra front corner marker (the pointed one), I'd like to buy it off you!

Go here mate http://www.datsunrestore.com/photo2.html

The third item down. These guys are pretty good only a bit expensive the parts are genuine Nissan unless stated.

[dattodude]

Aren't the 68 models front fender lights a different smaller shape to the 70-72?There are 2 sorts (3 counting the american rectangular ones).

[mydato]

Yes 68 and 69 use smaller combo front lights and side markers. The larger side marker items fit with a bit of handy work with a file. My previous datto which was a 68 had the later model side markers fitted.

[DALAZ_68]

sick...im gratefull for everthing posted...ill deff start signing on to some sites later tonight...

thanks you all...ill keep this thread going...i might be able to post pics soon...

btw...anyone successfully get an AC system (with a CA) to work in the 510?
Modified by DALAZ_68 at 9:44 AM 4/9/2010

[DALAZ_68]

so apperantly the one that my co worker told me about has a new L series motor (she couldnt remember what the numbers were...lol...no headers...apperantly no rust either...which, im doubt full it was a good inspection on a 30+ year old car...

[AZhitman]

Aren't the 68 models front fender lights a different smaller shape to the 70-72?There are 2 sorts (3 counting the american rectangular ones).

Correct.

I have a pair of the 69 ones, which are larger and taper evenly at the front.

I need ONE of the 68 lights, which is tapered down only on one side and is smaller.

[DALAZ_68]

so here are the pics i got from one of my buddies...






the interior is not in the best condition...missing door panels...

the cars been sitting for 3 yrs...

[ska69]

me soooo want it!

just buy it!

[TurboSauce]

no rust?

[DALAZ_68]

ska69-seriously thinking about it...but the fact its sat for so long, im pretty sure ima have to drain the tank somehow...

TurboSauce-she's checked the fender wells and the engine bay and no rust...she forgot to check the floor though...sigh...

i wanna say its a 69 model...

another thing, anyone know if a working A/C has ever been done?

[Dan1200sss]

do it !!! i live over in New Zealand and have a gloss black ca18det powered 510 that iv been building up a nasty wee ca for to replace the old lightly modified ca and even with just 284bhp it was a 2jz killer. easily the coolest car iv driven and im never gonna make the mistake of selling it so you shouldnt make the mistake of not owning one ;P

[float_6969]

DDDooooo IIIEEETTTT!

[AZhitman]

AC is easy in a Dime.

Where are you located?