jrock4224 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I believe Indy talked about mid engine at one time. This would solve engine height issues. Actually Indy is closer to is dream than he realizes. i suggested a mid motor about 6 pages ago and didn't we all suggest motors then too ... the point being nothing has happened since then(well except for some more useable parts ere removed...)...so like someone said in the very rare 510 thread...... why not just stop posting and bumping this thread to the top ...its funny how everyone bashes anyone and everyone who cuts up a 510 yet for some :confused: reason this gets praised ... ... yet this.......lets just call it what it is another saveable 510 gone...fer goshes sake the trunk has been cut off... :angel: :angel: :angel: :confused: :confused: :confused: :crying: Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 . REAR: 16x8 +12 Panasports 215/40/16 tires ....... . FRONT: 16x7 +0 . 195/40/16 tires .... no spacers, 510 struts, rubs on front fenders bad Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 1999 and 1994 Miata's are over 4" wider than a 510,, and the front suspension towers are above the tops of the front tires ... I want a stock 510 hood ... I already gave up on any motor fitting under there, I might as well let the tires hit the hood .. :rofl: I was looking at some dwarf car / sprint legend car IFS kits and lightweight hubs/brakes with 4x114 bolt patterns ... because moped/golf cart motor But everything and anything I do from here will be expensive .... . so for now, I'm happy that it finally looks how I wanted it to look 8 years ago: Link to comment
izzo Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Just don't touch the white 510 in the car port ;) 1 Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 What about a honda gold wing engine and trans? It's a boxer type engine, it's 1600+ ccs, they are plentiful and cheap because they have been around for yeaaaaars.... Plus they are a drive shaft design, so you could make a custom drive shaft and keep things simple and have the mot.or up front where it belongs. It's also water cooled, so you could reinstall a heater if you want. I bet it will fit under the hood too Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Just don't touch the white 510 in the car port ;) 1 Link to comment
qwkphkr Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Somehow Indy got it back together and put an LS1 in it...oh and he moved to South Florida. Sadly after all that work, he's grown bored and put it up for sale... http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3667304521.html 1 Link to comment
VintageRice Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 How'd he get that rear camber with a 8.8 ford ? Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 How'd he get that rear camber with a 8.8 ford ? Ford has IRS and Solid Axle 8.8 setup's. Could be a custom center section with adapters to cv's/halfshafts. But IDK what is what or if it actually exists. Link to comment
bonvo Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 i suggested a mid motor about 6 pages ago and didn't we all suggest motors then too ... the point being nothing has happened since then(well except for some more useable parts ere removed...)...so like someone said in the very rare 510 thread...... why not just stop posting and bumping this thread to the top ...its funny how everyone bashes anyone and everyone who cuts up a 510 yet for some :confused: reason this gets praised ... ... yet this.......lets just call it what it is another saveable 510 gone...fer goshes sake the trunk has been cut off... :angel: :angel: :angel: :confused: :confused: :confused: :crying: you never saw it in person i did lets just say with the rust it had all that cutting would of had to of happened anyway thats why this is praised he took a car that was already heavily rusted and went to town though i do like the mid engine idea with it being a 4 door you can easily get in and access the engine to work on it its been done to a 2 door integra i dont see why it cant be done with this Link to comment
Spoona_Jay21 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 DUDE! 4BT THE BITCH! Naw just kiddin, if you want a cruiser, and want a 2.0L, Run a U20 out of a roadster. that is alot lower than an L series and still keep it Datsun. that is a solve to the motor issue. or even an A-Series, or an R16. toss side drafts on it and your set. 1 Link to comment
DaBlist Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Really Ratty Rusty Rinsomniacs Link to comment
jalen Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Indy send the 510 in half I will weld the body back together and hang it on my wall :rofl: Link to comment
INDY510 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 dry sump an L16..... Lean it over like 20 degrees and use whatever transmission orients correctly to it. No only that, but as long as you have a good enough skid plate you could have the engine 1/2 inch off the ground. You don't have to settle for a non-datsun engine, just open your mind to other solutions. Also by bringing the firewall back 4 inches more you could gain the clearance needed without crazy modifications to the engine. Yeah,, I tried that like 100 pages ago .... ... why does everyone think a "car" motor would fit under the hood???? .... it's impossible Link to comment
INDY510 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 The oil pan is on the ground,,, and the valve cover's hitting the hood: .... She still had rocker panels,,, and was 6-8" higher than she sits now: Link to comment
INDY510 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 . and seeing as this thread is now just hypothetical banter about motr/suspenion/chassis swaps that would all be sticking through the hood/fenders .... might as well get back to where I left off updating pics .... and the reason I gave up on any Nissan motor The CA18DE non turbo would be great if I had a safe chassis/suspension/welding ..... . or wanted a 510 that high off the ground 1 Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 lol i remember that dry sump idea.... that motor was entoomed in the front yard grass if i remember correct....that was one of my favorite parts....the first pic i posted is one of the reasons i found ratsun......16's on a super dumped 510 g00lge search netted that photo and i came here to read more.... i like the 521 frame idea but like black deaths truck .... irs rear end....i like the last pic too......i can sympathize with rust issues .....i seen em and dealt with them..... Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 i want that ca 18 ....my dream motor....lol....save it for anew four door indy... Link to comment
Laecaon Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Its time to go electric motor. Double A arm suspension with horizontal laid coilovers. Link to comment
INDY510 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 . I want a GSXR 1000 , Hayabusa, or Yamaha R1 / FZ1 motor in the passenger seat like this: .... no hood clearance issues 1 Link to comment
INDY510 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 . This is where I stopped posting motor pics .... but now that eveyone thinks the rest of this car is ready for a motor .... :rofl: .... why the firewall got so hacked: Link to comment
DAT510 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 That craigs ad is bullshit btw lol Look at the strut towers.. Not only that, lookie what I found s Indy: 13B? They are tiny motors, would produce great power for that 1500lb(?) car. I'd address the welds and the floor/ rear suspension geometry first. Link to comment
bonvo Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Indy:13B? They are tiny motors, would produce great power for that 1500lb(?) car. I'd address the welds and the floor/ rear suspension geometry first. i mentioned rotary earlier on as well Link to comment
DAT510 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 i mentioned rotary earlier on as well I saw that, its a great option. Plus, whats the fuss on not running a hood if you could use a dry sump L? The trade off is well worth it, I mean it is Ratty Rusty Ruby right? Link to comment
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