1980 510

[Reigelalex]

Hey ratsun people,

 

New to the forums and just bought a 1980 510. Kind of new to the whole 510 scene, so I'm a fan of the 1970 round headlights and the 1980 has the square ones, do people usually do conversions or am I stuck with what I got pretty much?

[flatcat19]

The A10 is nothing like the PL510 you wish you had gotten.

 

 

Nothing wrong with your A10 though.

 

 

You can get round lights. You just need to find a 1979 A10/510 that has the lights you want.

You'll need grill, headlights, headlight buckets, and all the hardware.

 

Welcome to Ratsun. Post some pics.

[datzenmike]

You have an '80-'81 A10 also known as the HL510 but it's a '510' in name only and only in N. America to capitalize on the original name to generate sales. To prevent confusion we call them by their proper name the A10

 

Here's yours with rectangular headlamps and gauges as well as the newer NAPS Z20S engine...

 

 

 

The '78 '79 A10 had round headlamps and dash gauges and the old 2 liter L series engine

 

 

 

This is the original '68-'73 510 (Bluebird) Looks like a '69 model. Has IRS (independent rear suspension) and the small 1.6 liter L series engine.

 

 

 

Nothing wrong with an A10, I'd love to have one.

[KoHeartsGPA]

Ya post oics....

[Reigelalex]

Thanks for the comments guys.

It wasn't a bad find, only paid 1600 for it and it runs great. Slight overheating issues on the z20 bit planning to do a swap in the near future.

 

I'll post pictures when I get some.

[KoHeartsGPA]

Oics or ain't true!

[Reigelalex]

[flatcat19]

Whoa! Cool car.

 

 

What swap you thinking? KA is an easy affair since you already have the Z20.

[Reigelalex]

Whoa! Cool car.

 

 

What swap you thinking? KA is an easy affair since you already have the Z20.

 

Honestly, thinking about getting a 1jz in there somehow lol. I know people say to stay in the Nissan family

[flatcat19]

Nope. 2 too many cylinders. No room.

 

 

You'd be surprised how good that will be with the KA.

Like I said earlier, bolt in affair.

 

 

Want a JZ motor? Buy a Cressida.

[Lockleaf]

1jz won't fit without serious surgery. If you need 6 cylinders go vg or vq. If you need jdm status, go sr20 or vq25. If you want a fun bad ass running driving car, just go ka. But, if you must 1jz it, be sure you have the time, money, and essential skills before you turn the first bolt.

 

It's a cool car. When you are ready to part with your z20, I might be interested in picking up a few parts.

[Reigelalex]

I understand the 1jz will definitely need some surgery, but I think we can git er done. And if it all fails, then an sr20 it is.

 

And I literally just bought the car like 4 hours ago lol, I'll get back to you in a year or so. Haha

[flatcat19]

If it fails, you won't have a car left to put any motor in.

 

 

Welcome to Datsun. Not ruin a Datsun.

[Reigelalex]

If it fails, you won't have a car left to put any motor in.

 

 

Welcome to Datsun. Not ruin a Datsun.

 

Lol, I'm pretty sure I'll still have a car. It's a project for a reason bud. Gotta try new things. But honestly, if it doesn't fit, then a f20c would work :P

[flatcat19]

When I removed too much from the engine bay of my A10 the strut towers collapsed in on themselves.

 

 

I say don't for a reason.

[Reigelalex]

When I removed too much from the engine bay of my A10 the strut towers collapsed in on themselves.

 

 

I say don't for a reason.

That's a good reason not to then, should

Of said that from the beginning. Lol. I really want those round headlights :/ bleh

[flatcat19]

Go KA. You'll like it. Plenty of power and cheap.

 

 

Another possibility for the lights...find a 1979 210. Grill, lights, fenders. Boom!

[Reigelalex]

Go KA. You'll like it. Plenty of power and cheap.

 

 

Another possibility for the lights...find a 1979 210. Grill, lights, fenders. Boom!

I'm not worried about the cost that much. But I'm not rich or anything lol.

And flatcat, you the man! Boom!

[datzenmike]

The fenders and hood stayed the same through the A10 run. To get the 'round eye' front you simply need the '78/79 grill, headlamp pots and the round headlamps. You will also need to poke out two of the electrical wires from the plug and swap them on the low beams. The rectangular lamp plugs are physically the same, but wired differently from the round.

 

That's too nice a car to fuck it up with a boat anchor weight engine, that don't fit. The fact you mention it tells me you've never done a swap before. If it fails you'll go SR? There will be no going back on a one way street. Do your homework! Chopping the car up to make it fit gets no fucks given. I would be over the moon thrilled if you fit a VG engine in there, now that IS doable with lots of work and it's almost the same weight as the KA. Tons and tons of torque, power and after market support (and Nissan, but I would support almost any 4 or V6 that actually fits)

[Reigelalex]

The fenders and hood stayed the same through the A10 run. To get the 'round eye' front you simply need the '78/79 grill, headlamp pots and the round headlamps. You will also need to poke out two of the electrical wires from the plug and swap them on the low beams. The rectangular lamp plugs are physically the same, but wired differently from the round.

 

That's too nice a car to fuck it up with a boat anchor weight engine, that don't fit. The fact you mention it tells me you've never done a swap before. If it fails you'll go SR? There will be no going back on a one way street. Do your homework! Chopping the car up to make it fit gets no fucks given. I would be over the moon thrilled if you fit a VG engine in there, now that IS doable with lots of work and it's almost the same weight as the KA. Tons and tons of torque, power and after market support (and Nissan, but I would support almost any 4 or V6 that actually fits)

Thanks mike, you make a lot of sense. It's still a while before then, I never said I'll do it tomorrow lol. But thanks bud, I'm just taking in everything everyone is saying. And as far as swaps, I have done swaps, but every topic about 510 swaps from ratsun to nicoclub forums all say different things and suggest different ways, everyone is quick to bitch but not to help. It's always, "don't do it" or shit like that. Lol.

[flatcat19]

The information people have was not free.

The knowledge collected costs money.

 

Can't blame someone for not writing you a book about the collective experience.

 

Also...your new. We see 'you' come and go.

New guy says he's doing this swap or that swap. Our collective experience sees that u finished swap on CL or at the Pull N Save months later.

 

 

We ain't hatin. We just want to see Datsuns on the road.

It would be a shame to see your car never hit the road again.

[KoHeartsGPA]

You're on the right track listening to experience, nice looking datto, those rims compliment it very nicely :)

[flatcat19]

I think it's a rad car.

 

 

And with a little more reading...fuck a swap. Find an L20B front cover and an L series peanut head to really wake your current motor up.

 

That, in my eye, is way cooler than any swap.

[datzenmike]

Thanks mike, you make a lot of sense. It's still a while before then, I never said I'll do it tomorrow lol. But thanks bud, I'm just taking in everything everyone is saying. And as far as swaps, I have done swaps, but every topic about 510 swaps from ratsun to nicoclub forums all say different things and suggest different ways, everyone is quick to bitch but not to help. It's always, "don't do it" or shit like that. Lol.

 

Hey, if it was harsh sounding it's even harsher seeing an A10 scrapped. That's a nice car and although the original 510s are great I would rather have an A10.

[Reigelalex]

I appreciate the love guys.

I understand where you guys are coming from. :)

I'll be sure to post once I get the ball moving!