jb1200 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Well sounds good, consider bridgeported 13b? Not exactly perfect for the street more like full on race car, but the power made by porting a rotary is ridonkulous Yeah when I was looking into getting the 13B rebuilt that was one of the options. Quote Link to comment
its_karl Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Could be worse, at least it's not a 6 cylinder cummins.... Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Could be worse, at least it's not a 6 cylinder cummins.... Thats actually better... Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Whats wrong with Cummins i ran those in my rigs and that is the best in my opinion,Cat's are great but to pricey. Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Shouldn't be any harder to get in there than a SBC. A nicely detailed 8V71 would be cool. 2-stroke diesels are sexy. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 4BT SWAP!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I am following this thread. Do it to it, jb1200!!! Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 What's the advantage(s) over the original suspensions? Wouldn't a Klotz brake kit and some heavier springs be cheaper/easier/more compact? I agree, the Morrisun-Klotz brake upgrade would be neat, along with a heavier spring, and R & P setup Quote Link to comment
Syncro Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Whats wrong with Cummins i ran those in my rigs and that is the best in my opinion,Cat's are great but to pricey. you talking about a cum-apart? Quote Link to comment
Danfinny Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Followed, this is going be fun. Let me know if you need any help JB.. well besides the engine sling... as soon as i get that back ill let you know. 1 Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 ^^Speaking of swaps that make more sense than a SBC...^^^ Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 ^^Speaking of swaps that make more sense than a SBC...^^^ If it really was a early Nova I'd agree. 1200s are made with such light gage metal that latching the rear seat belts together sucks the quarter panels in. If this was a aluminum block SBC or some other high end motor of that size we might be more confident that the rest of the car is being built to the necessary standard. But when you are using a heavy and less desirable engine it speaks of not having the resources to do it right. But time tells no lies. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 If it really was a early Nova I'd agree. 1200s are made with such light gage metal that latching the rear seat belts together sucks the quarter panels in. If this was a aluminum block SBC or some other high end motor of that size we might be more confident that the rest of the car is being built to the necessary standard. But when you are using a heavy and less desirable engine it speaks of not having the resources to do it right. But time tells no lies. I was recently stripping a '71 coupe when I had to cut out a rear valance for a project that I am doing. I trimmed a small flat panel section and it measured .03055 thick...pretty thin guage. Like you said "time tells no lies" I say: time tells---always... Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I was actually referring to the 3800 swap in Danfinny's 510. 1 Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 just because you can do something doesn't always mean you should 1 Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Promises have been made. It must be done! 1 Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 this thread makes my brain hurt you say you dont care about handling my question is this why are you even working on a datsun? if you want a nova buy a nova there still out there idk like i said i get it big engine little car but come on the next rule in hotrodding is lighter is better if your so insistant on a v8 at least go ls alot lighter and better power save the 307 for something its good for like a truck 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 For now he has the 307. Once converted and the heavy lifting is over a different V8 could be easier to swap in. Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hey look what the UPS man just dropped off at the crib....my 19" X 22" GM Double Pass W/ Oil Cooler. With the push type fan. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'm watching,keep it up i know this will be bad ass. 1 Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Followed, this is going be fun. Let me know if you need any help JB.. well besides the engine sling... as soon as i get that back ill let you know. Ok Dan I will definitely call you if I need anything. Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Straight axle in front of the grill, headers coming out the fender wells. Now I get it. If you are going to butcher it don't hold back on us 1 Quote Link to comment
its_karl Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Whats wrong with Cummins i ran those in my rigs and that is the best in my opinion,Cat's are great but to pricey. ohh there's nothing wrong with any of the engines discussed, I meant simply he could be putting an even heavier engine than the 307 Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Look what I picked up today.....T56 6spd tranny Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Look what I picked up today.....T56 6spd tranny That little 307 will really be sleepin' in 6th. What rearend are you planning on using, and what ratio? Quote Link to comment
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