Can't let MG's have all the fun.

[FoxyRoadster]

Hi, I've got a 1968 Datsun Roadster, I'm currently prepping it for a motor swap.. I know its gonna be some type of GM 60* v6 not sure yet on which one yet 100% as the motor that will be in it.. So I'll be lurking and reading more.

[ForcedFirebird]

Welcome

3500's are getting readily available, and Dave has gotten 270whp N/A with his...

I have been regularly looking for a 210 (for the right price, of course) for a 60* swap

[Guest]

I have a 1973 240Z that I plan to install a 3500 in. I have the 3500 on a stand, but just did a bunch of work turbocharging the 2.8L in it, so I'm going to run with it for a year or two, while I build the 3500, unless I blow up the 2.8L(s) that I have then a 3500 will be going in sooner.

[Scott_68B]

All I can tell you is, you'll LOVE it! Please post some pics when you get the chance. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

-- Scott

[FoxyRoadster]

I'm not sure on the motor size just yet, I've got an old 2.8L I can have but its got an auto which would have to be replace as I wont drive an automatic car.


as for pictures here you go:
http://www.foxyroadster.com/img/index.php?cat=4 don't mind the rust. lol

[Scott_68B]

Nice! A diamond in the rough. Is the car a unibody or does it have a frame under it? Looks like you have plenty of room for one of our V6's in the engine compartment. Looks like a fun project. How long do you think it will take to get it on the road?

-- Scott

[FoxyRoadster]

Nice! A diamond in the rough. Is the car a unibody or does it have a frame under it? Looks like you have plenty of room for one of our V6's in the engine compartment. Looks like a fun project. How long do you think it will take to get it on the road?

-- Scott

Frame, those pictures a little out of date. I'm waiting on better weather as I'm pulling the body off the frame to make this swap easier. lol

[RidgeRunner]

Cool! I like those old Datsuns.

Kind of sorta maybe halfway unrelated perhaps, I've pondered swapping a 60v6 into my '84 Nissan pickemuptruck.

[Canyonero]

I'd consider selling my perfect '81 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel to get a Datsun 510 and a 60º swap. But I can't do that until I get the title sorted out on the I-Mark anyway...

[Canyonero]

Cool! I like those old Datsuns.

Kind of sorta maybe halfway unrelated perhaps, I've pondered swapping a 60v6 into my '84 Nissan pickemuptruck.

Do it. You can use an Isuzu 4x4 Tranny, they're tough and have the 60º bell housing. Which side is your front driveshaft on?

Or is it a 2wd? Can get an Isuzu tranny from a 91-92 2wd Rodeo.

[RidgeRunner]

At the risk of drawing fire for hijacking the thread...

I don't remember which side the front driveshaft is on, but it's kind of irrelevant - it's got a divorced transfer case.

And now back to your regularly scheduled topic... Datsun roadster with a 60v6!