ford 460 in a 620, i need you opinion.

[Craig]

Ok I just got a 1973 datsun 620 truck last week. I want to custom it out from top to bottom. I was thinking of using some type of datsun motor. today a 460 and trans from a 70s f250 fell in my lap. I want the ratsun community to help me decide. Please tell me why I should or shouldn't use the 460. Also what problems I might face. Thanks. I will get some pictures of the truck in the next few days.

[banzai510(hainz)]

You can find V8 Datsun already on Ebay from time to time cheap.

 

Too much power to the ground, front heavy. spend alot of money to still have a 3000$ rig if that.

 

build a Superperformance Cobra car with that motor

[Pacific coast Datsun]

Get the L motor running & enjoy it. Most swaps dont get finished.

[Craig]

I found out this will be more work then I am ready for right now. So I will rebuild the L16. Does anyone in so-cal have parts. Ill post a picture of the motor tonight. I know for sure I need a cam. It looks like a rust stick. any help would be great.

[banzai510(hainz)]

http://olddatsuns.com/620tech.htm

 

 

watch this

http://www.guba.com/watch/3000024223/Hainz-Datsun-L-Series-Engine-01-Timing-Tare-down-and-Rebuild

[Farmer Joe]

wow, im glad that your not like all the other assholes that get on here asking about how to put bigblock in their truck. some people just dont understand how intensive a swap like that is...

 

but anyways, keep on it with that L16. what you should do is try and sell that bigblock and get a running L20 and drop that in it!

[Slixon]

I'd just go for a KA swap, you want speed and reliability with the talk of the 460 swap. speed is possible with a L20 but you're SOL with reliability!

[Joss]

If I ever put a big block in a 620, it's going in the bed....

[datzenmike]

I'd just go for a KA swap, you want speed and reliability with the talk of the 460 swap. speed is possible with a L20 but you're SOL with reliability!

 

Huh? The L20B is at least as good, maybe the KA is a shade better?(who can really say) but you can fix an L20B on the side of the road with a scrounged piece of fence wire and a rock. Try that with your ECU/MAF/O2/TPS/CAS.

 

L20B: got gas and spark... it'll run.

 

KA: Got a code 666 WTF is a 666? Hey Damien! get the hook and tow it back to the shop.

[izzo]

Huh? The L20B is at least as good, maybe the KA is a shade better?(who can really say) but you can fix an L20B on the side of the road with a scrounged piece of fence wire and a rock. Try that with your ECU/MAF/O2/TPS/CAS.

 

L20B: got gas and spark... it'll run.

 

KA: Got a code 666 WTF is a 666? Hey Damien! get the hook and tow it back to the shop.

 

 

Damn straight, you tell em mike! L motors are very reliable.

[Craig]

I have also been told that the Chevy 4.3 can be done up good and have room in the 620. What do you all think of it? I am rebuilding the l16 for now. I have a lot of other things to fa as well. The pictures are posted in my other diss called my intro and 73 620

[Craig]

Anyone have an l20 in so-cal that they want to sell?

[Roadracer Al]

I'm always surprised that more people don't talk about putting v6 motors into 620s - looks to me like there'd be enough room. 200 hp is pretty easy from a v6!

[metalmonkey47]

I have also been told that the Chevy 4.3 can be done up good and have room in the 620. What do you all think of it? I am rebuilding the l16 for now. I have a lot of other things to fa as well. The pictures are posted in my other diss called my intro and 73 620

 

Yup, the Vortec 4.3's in the 96-up GMC Sierra/ other trucks was an excellent engine. They use a lot of parts in common with the SBC 350, because it is basically a 350 with 2 less cyl. Parts are east and cheap and the engines can be build well over 400HP.

[lumpy01]

im stckin a 4.3 in mine just dropped it off at the machine shop today, the original plan was to stick a 350 in it

[hardhead320]

im stckin a 4.3 in mine just dropped it off at the machine shop today, the original plan was to stick a 350 in it

Make sure you post some pics during project that will be fun one to watch!!!!

[herculesinwyoming]

yeah!!

I keep thinking buick 3800 supercharged from a grand prix or similar gm car.

 

zoom zoom

[Joss]

Buick Aluminum turbo v6.

[lumpy01]

Make sure you post some pics during project that will be fun one to watch!!!!

Sure u dont wanna help haha. i got it out of a 91 gmc syclone ive ben looking for parts but there way two rich for my blood ither gunna put a carb on it or get a parts truck an steal the computer an throttle body out of it.