Skib Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Hey guys Im thinkin about picking up a B210 but Itl need an L swap if I do :lol: anyone got some rad pics for inspiration and an idea of figment? Quote Link to comment
skunk Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 do u have a b210 your lookin at? 2door,4door, fastback, coupe ?? Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 You will need the x-member from a car that came with an L-Motor. 510, 610 or 710 fit this bill. Tell us more about this B210... Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 L fits in as if the factory meant to do it. Oh, wait. The Datsun factory did fit L16 to B210. Quote Link to comment
b210in Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 L fits in as if the factory meant to do it. Oh, wait. The Datsun factory did fit L16 to B210. there is a member here with with a swaped l20b with su's Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 It's all bolt in, no fabrication needed. Use the short transmission (favorite is a 5-speed for 1st gen 200SX) and a B210 automatic driveshaft. Guys redrill holes in the P510 or HLA10 crossmember, 'cuase a factory B210 L16 crossmember is rare. Quote Link to comment
Nicholas7620 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I can't wait to see PICs, I may drive up to see it. :cool: You are definitely ambitious. :D Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 the last l swapped b210 was called the soki bomb and if I remember right frank did it. Ask dillon of jeff Quote Link to comment
Nicholas7620 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hey Skibbie, I found this on Ratsun. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/13912-datsun-b210-1200-and-210-l-series-swap-info/ and this http://community.ratsun.net/topic/103-1979-b210-l20-engine-swap/page__st__60 There's probably more. :P Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Skib you are getting me excited!!! Dooooo it! Quote Link to comment
LenRobertson Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Page from the Datsun1200 site: http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=L-series_Engine_Swap Len 1 Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) Actually, after hearing about how simple it would be to swap an L into the 210, I've been searching for a good L20B and 5speed for some time now! Screw the KA and VG idea I had, I didn't know the L20 would be a direct fit. Wait, I thought you hated those things because they were ugly? Edited September 1, 2010 by metalmonkey47 Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 why is skib the only one not posting in here.....correct me if i am wrong but the a 15 is 85hp the l20 is 100 but doesnt the l20 wiegh like twice that of an a15 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 L20B is around 260 lb. I believe. Quote Link to comment
Nicholas7620 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 why is skib the only one not posting in here.....correct me if i am wrong but the a 15 is 85hp the l20 is 100 but doesnt the l20 wiegh like twice that of an a15 Skib is on the insomniac thread :rolleyes: I'm not going to correct you, I think I weigh more than the A15 but not as much as the L20. I'm good for about two hp on a good day maybe less, maybe more. :D ;) Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Nah, it's not twice the weight. And even if it was, it's still worth doing as the engine is only a fraction of the total car weight. Power/weight will still increase, with resulting faster acceleration. A14 is 205 pounds, while L18 is 260 lbs. The best one for weight may be QR25DE -- 2.5 liters at only 267 lbs -- less than an L20B. Then your transmission and rear end capable of handling the L20B torque also weighs more. But it's all a net gain for performance, and a net drain for fuel economy. Yes, go the 210, it's a better handling and smoother riding car than the B210. More roomy too. But doesn't have the style of the B210, so go with what you like. L-series into B210 or into 210 is much easier than the L-into-Datsun 1200 swap, so keep that in mind if reading the Datsun1200.com article. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 welp an L powered Fisch honey bee is on the back burner now ;) was looking at one pending a sale of the goon later in the week a but a sweet trade came I just couldnt pass up :cool: Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Oics you fawker! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Check the sightings thread :lol: Quote Link to comment
Zona210 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Would an L24 from a 73 Z be along the same lines as far as difficulties as the L20? Found one for sale in my area, with tranny, for good price. No intentions of hijacking the thread, just didn't want to start a different one since it is still considered an L Series swap Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 L20 and L24 are virtually identical on the outside. Same deal for swaps -- difficult. For a 2-liter, the L20B swaps in very easy, will even fit under the stock B210 hood. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Nope Zona the L24 is a 6 cyl the L20B is 4. It would be major work to fit the extra two cylinders in a b210! And Skib, YOU ARE SUCH A TEASE!!!! Got me all excited! Quote Link to comment
Zona210 Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 That a bit more than I want to dive into. Thank for answers. Quote Link to comment
josh_t Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 sorry to bump but its relevant and i didnt want to start a new thread on the same subject. but from what i have read, i just need an l-series car crossmember and tranny mount, tranny, motor (obviously), and since i have an automatic i just use the stock driveshaft? and i just put new holes in the new crossmembers? sounds pretty simple once all the parts are acquired. what transmissions can i use? IIRC the 4WD D21 truck has a stubby 5 speed on the back of a Z24? doesnt that mount up to an l16? or is the flex plate a 6 bolt vs 5 bolt on the l16? Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 the real question is which crossmember will fit the narrow b210. the 610 has been discussed but redbanner tried and said it was too long. the steering linkage will probably have to be modified as well. Quote Link to comment
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