spanky Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 has any one ever put a v8 or inline 6 in a roadster ? please let me know Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Seriously search, the pic skib posted is the very 1st result in google pics lol. v8 has been done plenty, I6 not really for reason's I have argued ad nauseam. The is a l28 in a roadster pic floating around if you look. edit: nvm on looking I guess, spoon it up lol. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Seriously search, the pic skib posted is the very 1st result in google pics lol. 2 seconds on google. "v8 datsun roadster" ;) Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 That is my new job........... :baby: Spoon feeding noobs Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I believe the red one to be the "Zoadster". I had heard that one is no longer with us. :( There is also a green one somewhere here in CA with a Ford 302. It's nicely done. Mark Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 That is my new job........... :baby: Spoon feeding noobs :rofl: that almost makes me want to change your title to "the spoon" Quote Link to comment
spanky Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 cool im trying to figer out what to do with my 66 roadster ? sale it or make a monster or a summer runabout but i realy need to spend my time on my 620 and 510 goon Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 cool im trying to figer out what to do with my 66 roadster ? sale it or make a monster or a summer runabout but i realy need to spend my time on my 620 and 510 goon just throw an SR20det in and drive it. plenty of power, no major fab work. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 chevy 383 call it done but you may seriously consider building a stronger frame for the bosy to sit on if you go that way Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/ and a few having done ford V8 swaps.. As for fab work, you'll have to cut the front crossmember for an SR20 swap I'd like to see an LS1 or VH45 Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sell it, so it doesn't turn into another hacked and unfinished swap. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sell it, so it doesn't turn into another hacked and unfinished swap. :lol: :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 could swap a miata engine into it and it fit pretty well and be a fairly simple swap, same with the KA24 Quote Link to comment
spanky Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 i finish my swaps and i dont hack anything up i fab it to look clean and simple just need some info to help me make up my mind thanks Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Just see too many botched swaps end up on craigslist. If the Roadster runs fine with it's original style engine, I'd leave it alone. If it has no engine, of the engine is dead, then consider doing the swap. But a V8 would be the absolute LAST choice I would consider,.......no wait, I won't even consider a V8.....or an L6 for that matter. I would consider a KA24DE or SR20 though. In a car that's SOOOOO light to begin with, throwing a V8 or L6 under the hood is a horrible idea as far as handling goes. Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 chevy 383 call it done but you may seriously consider building a stronger frame for the bosy to sit on if you go that way Have you seen a Roadster frame? You could probably drop a Peterbuilt in it with no problems. :lol: I am actually planning to build my next Roadster with a Q45 drivetrain. Now, it will be a tube frame car not because of any weakness in the frame, rather it's pretty narrow and the x member is a huge obsticle. And the stock front end parts are so freaking ridiculous :blink: . Not going to buy another set of stock ball joints, if you know what I mean. Mark Quote Link to comment
exit64 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 i finish my swaps and i dont hack anything up i fab it to look clean and simple just need some info to help me make up my mind thanks Get over to 311s.org and check out the work of Spriso in the "member's ride" section. Then you can decide whether you are a hack or not. :lol: I wouldn't want all the weight of a V8 hanging out there in front as the car is pretty balanced with a 4 banger for a mill. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Get over to 311s.org and check out the work of Spriso in the "member's ride" section. Then you can decide whether you are a hack or not. :lol: I wouldn't want all the weight of a V8 hanging out there in front as the car is pretty balanced with a 4 banger for a mill. Aeromotive's light racing V6 aluminum block uses all Nissan standard internals and is good for 1000 Horse Power without the intake restrictors NASCAR insists on installing. Several have unofficially been imported into Japan for 300Z "upgrades". Bet it would not upset the center of gravity too much, can't say how many seconds the frame would last though. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Took me a while to find this again. It's a chevy 3.6 into a Roadster with camaro 5 speed. Check out the work done here . Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Roadster with Ford 302: Full story at: Ford V8 roadster Quote Link to comment
exit64 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Yet another fine example why you shouldn't drink from unmarked bottles. A BRG roadster topped off with a double hood scoop. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 A Youtube of the above roadster Quote Link to comment
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