A12 CYLINDER HEAD/H72

[JDOM310]

i found a kit for a webber conversion carb is anyone have any idea if worth it? thanks road W

[ggzilla]

Datsun 210 did not come with A12 engine

Datsun 310 did not come with A12 engine

 

Weber 32/36 is about $300 brand new from reputable companies that warranty and support it, like RedlineWeber in socal.

 

Buying a used Weber is like buying any old carb. Buyer beware.

[JDOM310]

cool thanks for the info i have been buying from rockauto and looking at translated pages from japan, << difficult to order from ... but i was cleaning up my car and saw a tag that read a14s now its back to the drawing board on what to buy and i think i am going with a new webber carb, thats affortable, looking at their chart to see what matches my engine. i will be so happy when its just able to be my daily driver . its idle is so bad man and my mechanic said he wouldnt be able to work on rebuilding the carb so i looked for a few places and they are quoting around 500 to rebuild . already dropped 500 to get it smogged and a new catalytic converter . baby steps on this one.

[ggzilla]

So which car do you have? Got a pic?

 

A remanufactured carb is $170. Depending on model, year, and emission type (CALIFORNIA, FEDERAL, or CANADA).

[JDOM310]

i have a 1980 210sl hatch back ill try to upload some pics tommorow

[JDOM310]

Gzilla  you know of anyone on here who might know of shops in San diego or orange county who could do good work on datsun? or specialize on them that can be recommended?

[ggzilla]

Yourself. You'll care more about your car than any mechanic will. Get a repair manual and follow it.

 

Remanufactured carb is $192 at NAPA.

http://m.napaonline.com/parts/PartsDetail.aspx?k=BKNNCRDAT206_0451900749

[JDOM310]

ggzilla. this is true  man i should have rephrased that , my ride is on the street and i cant do all the work lack of garage and stuff that manual is on its way by the way awsome help . thank you.

[JDOM310]

ggzilla anyone with input im trying to find get one of these twin carb setups you guys have posted on here and found a thread where you help a guy with a A14 like mine not sure though if anyone knows where to find a intake manifold for A14 , the one the guy had on the thread was i believe for A12 ?

[ggzilla]

Buy one

 

http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Intake_manifold#Suppliers

[JDOM310]

which brand would you recommend Lynx or redline?

[ggzilla]

Either one. Whatever is still in stock.

[bonvo]

your in so cal you have to smog this car you will NEVER pass smog with anything but the original equipment it MIGHT pass the sniffer but never pass visual if you want to keep it so you can drive it on the street keep it stock 

[JDOM310]

any examples of setups for CA Dr.F

[bonvo]

what? the only thing smog legal in california is the original factory carb with emissions controls in tact 

[JDOM310]

i was really looking forward to building up the A14, GGzilla mentioned a ca18det swap but that is a little out of my range plus i like the old school A series

[ggzilla]

Yes, there is no smog-legal replacement carb for California. For 1974-1978 there is, but not for 1979-1982.

 

If you live in one if the 42 counties in California that don't require smog testing, then no worries.

[JDOM310]

ya just checked , not in any of those counties , good o'l CA

[JDOM310]

not sure what next move would be all these builds look awsome but if i was forced to part ways with an investment like that it would suck man , found the manifold and used webbers on sale, rebuild... shame.

[ggzilla]

Trade up to a pre-1975 Datsun?

 

Or, swap in a 1980 engine? Junkyard L20B is a bolt-in and makes more power than a $5000 A14. As long as you keep stock emissions it is legal in CA to swap same year or newer engine.

[JDOM310]

yeah theres always that route... thanks fellas. appreciate the help