ggzilla Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 dont really think my stock motor is up to the task of living another coupl years even after a rebuild A rebuilt Datsun 521 motor will last for decades, even when used on the freeway. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 A rebuilt Datsun 521 motor will last for decades, even when used on the freeway. I agree with this statement, just keep oil and water in the engine. Quote Link to comment
christ510 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 A rebuilt Datsun 521 motor will last for decades, even when used on the freeway. Heck my 1971 Datsun Rv has just 76k orig mi's and still runs great! Quote Link to comment
dirtydiesel Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I agree with this statement, just keep oil and water in the engine. as long as you keep them in there respective quarters Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 i dont really have the money or time. i want my truck for the winter. and i want to get close to the same milage as my ninja.... You anwsered your own question!!!!!!!!!!! wasnt this simple Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 The 91-94 4.0 is a dog motor,head gaskets,lifters etc. the second gen(95-99 I belive) 4.0(explorer,ranger etc) is a decent motor Except for the Idle control valve,gets dirty pretty easy,and makes an annoying humm howl type of sound from the air intake. I have put 21,000 miles on mine(95) in the past 9 months,its has 311,000 KM on it now. Still going strong for a pos ford :lol: :blink: But I like Datsuns motors better :cool: Quote Link to comment
Kisor Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Ive ben looking for a chart of comparison weights but its hard to get it all compiled I guess. http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Engine_Swaps Tried to cut and paste but it all ran together... very bottom of page is a general chart Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I would go with the L motor and spend your time and extra monies on 5 speed swap if you want better gas mileage.and disc brakes , if you want to actually stop. If you can`t get second gear tire bark from a 1600 in a 521 your not doing it right.. Quote Link to comment
Ken_B Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 If you can`t get second gear tire bark from a 1600 in a 521 your not doing it right.. What he said :devil: Quote Link to comment
Tweeker521 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 You can fit a 350 5.7l v8 in these trucks so go for it if it floats ur boat Quote Link to comment
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