drag racer Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 hey guys, im new to the forum here and i thought i'd introduce myself. i just purchased a really rough 1978 datsun 620. i have since replaced most of the back half of the frame (still in progress) and am trying to find a new box for it. my plans are to make it a daily driver/ drag truck. im deciding between an sr20det motor, a mazda 13b, and a v8.. has anyone put a 13b into a 620? i might put it on bags and im debating chopping the top. between my father and i we have lots of mechanical experience, but is chopping the top too big a task? what about trying to install a 13b motor? im leaning away from the v8 because i want to keep the japanese/import theme. sorry for all the questions but thanks for the future input:) Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Welcome to Ratsun! we need pics but you came to the right place! Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Welcome. Sounds like a nice project, keep Nissan if you can.:D And there are a few chop top guys around the forum here that might have advise for you. Where are you located, fill out your profile info. There is an already chopped truck on the Portland craigslist. Might be easier to swap a cab. Quote Link to comment
slam_dat_sun Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hi welcome to ratsun PICS OR FAIL lol kidding but we love to see other peoples rides Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Welcome to Ratsun. You'll get hounded for pics if you don't get them up and you'll get hounded for more when you do get them up. (Yes, were picture whores) :D Quote Link to comment
drag racer Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 haha alright ill add pics when i can, how do you do it? :confused: i think i will just put spray on the stock motor until it blows up, then get the sr20, bad idea? how strong are the stock motors in these things? Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 haha alright ill add pics when i can, how do you do it? :confused: read this > http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=703 Quote Link to comment
73dat Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 welcome,did somebody mention we like pics,lots of pics..................:D Quote Link to comment
78kingcab Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 i like pics,,,where they at...i dont see pics........PICS!!!!!!!!:lol: Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Complete your profile with your location and vehicle type and year. Maybe a Titan V8 to keep the Japanese/import theme. Don't waste time blowing the L motor up. It's possible but they are tough. SR20DETs would be better suited to a 510 or light car not a heavier truck. Maybe a VG30i or E? It would have close to same power but way better low RPM torque to move a truck. They are cheap, indestructible and parts are everywhere. Quote Link to comment
drag racer Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 i looked at those a little and i like the vg30dett, i was hoping to keep the truck as a four cylinder but i really want a turbo motor.. :D Quote Link to comment
drag racer Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) okay here goes.. the old box, previous owner tried to fibreglass it.. someone tried to patch the floor with roofing metal Edited September 8, 2009 by drag racer Quote Link to comment
lukey Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 HOLY CRAP!!! mine isnt so rusty after all!!! hahahaha hey, seriously though, welcome to ratsun! Wher you from? I may have a really nice bed coming if you are interested. Quote Link to comment
drag racer Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 haha yeahh its pretty rusty, and it only has 26xxx km on it i believe:( its damn rusty for having such a fresh motor ! i live in ontario canada, but i'd be really interested in a bed if you've got one Quote Link to comment
sick620 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 welcome. im pretty new to. you should start a project thread! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Holy rusted metal Batman....:eek: Welcome aboard, looks like you got your work cut out... :D Quote Link to comment
SHADY280 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 hey another canadian!!! welcome. poor sucker in ont, that box is toast Quote Link to comment
drag racer Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 haha yeah, one of my good friend's dad owns a really amazing body shop, so i cant get my hands on a new box i am going to see what he can do with the one i have:D so how hard is it to put these trucks on bags? and how much does it cost, just a ballpark price? because if i am going to be notching the frame, i figure i might as well do it before i rebuild the whole thing. Quote Link to comment
King620 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Love the Swinger in the background!!! Quote Link to comment
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