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I had this problem recently and wasn't able to track one down. I resorted to buying a new crossmember with a mount from a 280zx which are readily available. My understanding is that the GM mount would only work with a new crossmember unless you did some modifications yourself. The one I saw referenced is on Amazon. You can search "Energy Suspension 3.1108R Transmission Mount for GM " but need someone else to say if it would work with some modifications or not. There are several new crossmembers available that work with more readily available mounts such as Zcardepot, techno toy, and Troy Ermish.

I know this topic has been beat to death but cruising different threads has lead me to different conclusions on what will actually fit. I have a '72 510 2 door sedan and looking to get some 15 x 7 wheels. I really like the look of the classic Hayashi wheels so was thinking about getting some Rota Shakotans. Looking for an idea of what offset would be best to choose. I see I can get some +15 offset wheels but I know additional offsets are available if they would fit better. I am currently running a completely stock suspension on my car. I plan to upgrade the suspension later on to a coilover setup (not exactly sure which one yet). I know it is kind of reverse logic to get wheels before doing the suspension but I need new tires and would rather get a set for some new wheels than just put new tires on the old OEM wheels. The picture below kind of gives an idea of the look I like. From the info I gathered that car is running 15x7 Shakotans with a +4 offset. It says the fenders were rolled which I am hoping to avoid if I can run a different offset. Also I would like to keep from having too much camber on the rear wheels.

Nice looking '72 two door. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-510-/291819847047?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43f1d17d87:g:aw8AAOSwRgJXiVsA&item=291819847047

Luckily this was in a 521 that was running fine until recently. The owner just decided to take out the L16 and do a SR20 swap instead of replacing the head gasket. Had typical head gasket symptoms of white smoke and a little bit of coolant in the #4 piston chamber. Stopped driving on it as soon as he saw smoke so hopefully when I take off the head everything looks to be in good shape. I have a 510 I am working on that this could possibly go in but looking to rebuild this mostly for the experience. Also would be practice if I ever wanted to rebuild the 510 L16 engine. Doesn't need to be stock specs at all just want it to run well. Sounds like there are some possible upgrades I could do to it I can look into. Thanks all for the help, gives me some places to look before I attempt the rebuild.

Hi all, first post here. I just acquired a full L16 engine and 4 speed trans from a 521 and am not sure what I should do with it. It has a blown head gasket so I was planning on taking it apart and rebuilding it. I wanted to learn to perform a full engine rebuild and bought the L series engine rebuild book to help with the task. After looking for rebuild kits it became apparent that people haven't made kits for some time now for the L16s. Is just buying a gasket kit and replacing the head gasket to get the motor usable my best option now? Piecing together all the parts seems like it may be difficult and expensive and I don't really want to throw that much money at this engine since I don't really know what I want to do with it yet. Just looking for some opinions on what my best option will be. Thanks.