Rusty's smaller, older Japanese sister .. . Datsun 510 content

[indy510]

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Thanks everybody!!! .. .. . I pulled the donor motor today: .... stock Datsun 510 L-1600cc OHC 96HP ... .... but it sat outside for about 10 years:

[indy510]

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The oil pan is on the ground,,,,, and the valve cover's hitting the hood: ...





Moving the motor back towards the firewall...

The steering is hitting the oil pan,,,,,,,,nothing a sawzall can't fix ......










































































The motor is moved back 3 inches from stock,, and raised 2" ... .. . it "might" fit under the stock hood

.... .. I've been thinking about other motors though, . I'd love to hear some comments or ideas

[indy510]

Modified steering arms for a race 510,,, to match the raised LCA's on the crossmemeber... (before I hacked it up, to raise it more) ...
















The front control arms are raised at least 3" higher than stock ... ... and the crossmember is about 2" higher than a stock 510










Stock Datsun Mcpherson struts shortened 4 inches with KONI race inserts ...... No air bag would fit...

[evilstar]

i think i both **** and love this. lol ok i mostly love it. cant wait to see it done. Is the long term plan to keep it rusted or will you be replacing metal and getting it painted?

Have you tried turning that engine yet? Dont think you will have much luck with it but my fingers are crossed for you.

[Tubaman]

I'm liking the look of that engine...Fits the cars rat rod theme. Tho I doubt you are keeping it like that.

[Bobbythunder]

[Bronzit]

Rotary it! Super small and compact.
Just sayin'.

[tomshouse516]

Love the lows but seems like a bit of bootyfab imo

[rice4life]

l20b

plenty of power, and same size as the l16.

Just make the oil pan smaller, just do a little chop chop. As far as the valve cover goes, cut out part of the hood so they can see your valve cover, it will make it's coolness level go over 9000

[Xtra Big Kahuna]

LS series motor. Balls to the walls.

[coronawags]

I have never read a thread like this one in my life and thats a good thing. Amazing work mate so much attention to detail, also i actually lol'd at the unearthing of the engine and getting stuck. Keep it up.

[Nagah]

Why was the engine buried in the first place?

[Anonymoose]

Why was the engine buried in the first place?

Cultivation of horse power

[hellaunflush]

i love everything about this car, awesome build! i hope it blossoms into some more beauty!!!

[hinrichs]

finally read through all the pages, glad to see you saving this one and the work you are doing is awesome

keep up the good work