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Datsun b210, 1200, and 210 L-series swap info


philip1

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So you want to install an L-series in your B-210/120y? Here is how I did it.

 

tools you will need in addition to your tool kit:

engine hoist

jack stands creeper

sawzall or cut-off tool

drill

floor jack

 

 

What you will need:

1969-73 510/1600 front crossmember

1969-73 510/1600 radiator and hoses grab the 510 heater hoses too

1969-73 510 clutch line

B210/210y automatic or GX driveshaft (1200 guys will need to build a driveshaft)

L-16 to L/Z-22 engine

280z 5 speed (1200 guys use the '79 200sx trans you will have to "modify" the tunnel to fit)

1969-73 510/1600 transmission mount

4 large fender washers to match the trans mount bolts

4 nuts to match the trans mount bolts

custom made exhaust 2 inch or bigger

 

OK now that we have our parts lets get started...

1. remove everything associated with the A-series engine.

2. now that all that is out it's time to swap the crossmember

a mark the holes that the crossmember are bolted to

b unbolt all suspension pieces from crossmember

c unbolt crossmember ( you will notice there are 6 holes for the crossmember)

d bolt in the 510/1600 crossmember using the holes that you marked

e reinstall all suspension pieces

3. now that you have the crossmember done cut the bumpout for the radiator out this is best done from the front

4. mock up the radiator and mark for the bolt holes

a drill holes to mount the radiator

b set radiator aside

5. Bolt together the engine and trans including clutch and assundries

6. swap out the clutch line and secure as you see fit ( I installed the clip from a Z)

7. cut the tunnel 4.5 inches back from the origional shifter location.

8. slide in your engine and transmission

a use your floor jack to lift the trans into position

b bolt on the stock crossmember mark the floorpan to match the crossmember

c drill holes to match the crossmember

d using the fender washers bolt in the trans crossmember

9. install driveshaft

10. wire up ignition and sensors add wire as needed

11. install radiator and hook up hoses

12. hook up fuel lines

13. fill all fluids (don't forget the transmission)

14. fire it up

 

 

Remember you just doubled the weight on the nose of your car so think about your brakes and springs

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I've been told it's a lot easier with a B310 (79-82 210). Take our B310 front subframe and replace with '79-81 510 subframe, complete with engine, and swap radiator and coolant hoses to match. Never actually TRIED it though.

 

Nisssan actually built a B210 with an L-series from the factory- called the Sunny Excellent. Just not imported here.

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I've been told it's a lot easier with a B310 (79-82 210). Take our B310 front subframe and replace with '79-81 510 subframe, complete with engine, and swap radiator and coolant hoses to match. Never actually TRIED it though.

 

Nisssan actually built a B210 with an L-series from the factory- called the Sunny Excellent. Just not imported here.

 

That is where my parts list came from but the transmission cross member is NLA so a nice drill takes care of that problem

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  • 7 years later...

Doing this now with my LZ23 with pl510 crossmember in my 76 b210.....

 

Engine sits WAY too far forward. No room for radiator. I've only got abouy 2" from Core support to engine.

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Stock B210 crossmember, 620 radiator with electric fans. Tower mount was a piece of channel on drivers side with a inch thick rubber piece, passenger side was just metal no rubber mount. He said he had a custom driveshaft made but was not aware of the 510 crossmember or driveshaft comparability and had just fabbed stuff to work.

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Just wanted to say thanks for this.  A nice simple list is a fantastic way to start.

 

I have started my swap parts grab for my 74' 4-Door B210 with a PL510 cross-member and a 2 door 510 drive shaft.

 

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I'm probably going to go with the added expense of having my driveshaft adjusted to what I need, mostly because it's a more beefy version and I'd rather not have it fail on me at 75mph on SoCal freeways ;)

 

Slowly but surely building my parts up. 

 

The way i'm going it'll probably be a few years lol

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