L18 Fit directly on A15 motor mounts without any mods?

[Mini-L320]

I got an L18 with a Suck Threw Turbo Setup, And I wanna Know if it will bolt Directly on my A15 motor mounts. it still has the A15 on it.

 

What should I go with, A 12A Rotary or

With the L18 with the Suck Threw Turbo Setup?

 

I got both engines in my garage waiting to go into something.

[Pumpkn210]

The 510s of those years are pretty much the same as the 210s. And they had Lmotors in them, I would look up the specs on the 510s. Maby you will get lucky and they will OTC!

[Mini-L320]

Yeah the 510 has a bigger Engine bay, just by a little bit. Yeah I got this L18 laying around with a Suck thru Turbo Setup. It should move my 210 pretty nice. if u get some info let me know, thanks.

[Pumpkn210]

I would try lookin at crossmembers to see if there is a notable difference!

[fisch]

I don't think it is a direct bolt in. At least not for a 1200. Datsun1200.com should have just about everything you need to learn! Gotta love that place!

 

L-engine swaps

 

I like the sound of this suck through turbo set-up! Is it one of the vintage setups? Pics!

[Mini-L320]

I'll get pictures soon. It was used for Rally Racing this engine it was on a 510. Its got work done to it. I've never heard it run yet, but it turns over smooth.

[Mini-L320]

My 5sp on the L18 has 2nd and 3th not staying in gear. Where can I find a new Synchronizer for this Tranny. It came of a 72 510 (if that helps)

[datzenmike]

Not really, the 510 never had a 5 speed option, so someone put one in from something. There are 4 I can think of but the easiest is likely a dogleg from a 200sx. Measure the length... if 26" then it's almost for sure an FS5W63A dogleg. They look like this:

 

 

It has a smooth aluminum case front and back sandwiching a steel adapter plate in the middle. Note the shifter type under the boot looks like this.

 

 

 

Alternately, it could be a longer FS5W71B at 31.5". Looks somewhat like the dogleg but has ribbing in the case and bell housing.

 

 

The FS5W63A is somewhat rare having come only in the '77-'79 200sx and as an optional 5 speed in the A10.

 

The L series FS5W71B is stronger and much more common having been introduced in '77 and used on the 620, 810/Maxima through '84 and the 280z and zx (non turbo) through '83 and the 1980 720.

 

If you have trouble rebuilding ($) or finding another dogleg you might consider an FS5W71B. You will need to shorten the driveshaft about 5" and mod the rear mount but it might be cheaper.

 

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[Mini-L320]

Hey thanks, I'll have to check that out then. I got it in my other garage, havent been there in a while but I will let you know.

[Pumpkn210]

I worked on a L-series 510 A10 goon today and the motor mounts look identical! Some measureing and checking would prolly pay off as far as the motormounts are concerned! I could have the guy do some measureing and take some pics if your interested! Gave him some free parts today so he owes me one :D

[Mini-L320]

Nah, thats fine. even if it doesnt line up perfectly I will customize whatever I need to install this setup.

[greybeard]

The threads here in the past about L motors in B-210 all have said the cross member gets changed to a

 

510 (some say PL510, Some say HL510) this is a bolt in according to the threads....

 

also came from the factory that way in japan for top line model....

 

so, a dog leg 5 speed and an L-20 should be a bolt in with the right combination of factory parts.

 

maybe some if this info got lost in the format switch...

[Mini-L320]

I havent taken mine out yet, when it gets a bit warmer over here Im definately dropping that L18, Turbo engine.

I will post pictures when i start the swap.