Buick powered Datsun 510

[Z chopper]

that car would be a beast to drive down the street or track for that matter.

[MikeRL411]

So! Are you going to use the 455 Buick Electra cast Aluminum front drums with the shrink fit Iron liners? The 1970 Buick 455 block with 1971 Stage 1 heads will take unleaded gas and still put out way too much torque and Horsepower! Good luck!

[BuickPoweredDatsun]

So! Are you going to use the 455 Buick Electra cast Aluminum front drums with the shrink fit Iron liners? The 1970 Buick 455 block with 1971 Stage 1 heads will take unleaded gas and still put out way too much torque and Horsepower! Good luck!

 

Actually its a 76 Block im running cause it had the best oiling system of the for the Buick 455s. Im running Ta Performance aluminum heads, good weight saving, plus flows better then a fully ported/polished iron stage 1 head. The motor is built pretty well, 11.5:1 forged pistons, roller rockers, high rise intake, 850 quick fuel carb, decent cam. I can sneak pump gas in it too

[BuickPoweredDatsun]

that car would be a beast to drive down the street or track for that matter.

 

 

Well I am putting it together to drive on the street, they're not fun IMO when they're just track cars.

[67 411]

I like it a lot, it sounds great.

[BuickPoweredDatsun]

Well, workin on the wiring now. Has anyone swapped out there turn signal/dimmer switch for anything else? Im looking at one out of a Rx7 so that I can do the wiring properly, but seein if there is any common swap. Thanks.

[ggzilla]

I've seen where they fit newer Datsun/Nissan turn signals, probably from a new 510 or Stanza or Sentra.

[BuickPoweredDatsun]

Pulled the turn signal, wiper/ headlight switch off a 78 280z at the local salvage yard yesterday. Played with my tester and got everything figured out so looks like i'll be using that. Fits column diameter perfectly, so should work nice.

[BuickPoweredDatsun]

Well I drove it yesterday to the local car show, I didnt even get out of it before being flocked around. (I also parked away from the main event) No, I didnt get on it though, I wanted to but I dont wanna draw attention yet.

[ggzilla]

Good on ya, showing the Datsun spirit. And Buick power!

[Pedro]

This car is seriously tuff.

[RoadRace]

i put a 455 buick in a 76 280z 17 years ago. the 455 buick 35 lbs heavier than a SBC. over 100lbs lighter than a BBC. the motor set back nicely so that #1 cyl was on the on the front axle. i used the th400 that i got with the motor - i pulled the whole thing, motor and trans from a 1970 225 at the scrap yard for $125. that was the first and only year for the 360hp/510 ft lb motor. but it had the small 1/2 oil galleries. the car was all datsun except for the motor and trans, the swap took 9 days and $200. it ran 12.8. I changed the exhaust a bit and put an alum intake (B4B) and it ran 11.9. tires were 245 60 14s i pulled from the garbage bin behind a local tire store...those were the days!

 

this 510 is pretty cool - and well done, i'm glad to see that others are thinking buick.

[I'm BLUE]

just plain cool ,,, :cool:

 

I just have a giant smile on my face every-time I check on this thread :D

 

impressive !!!

 

Just an addition to buick ,,, :) ,,, ( not the same engine I know , but still very cool ,,, buick v-6 I believe ? )

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KPxGxUiyoQ

[BuickPoweredDatsun]

Race season is starting up next month, so hopefully I'll be posting some times up. Last time at the track it decided to break both axles on the launch. We're all together though, ready to go.

 

Working on my tow truck now though, building a 53 chevy 5 window with a 5.9 cummins. Hopefully I'll be done wit that soon enough to make it down in a couple months.

[Dime Dave]

I have a buddy that is gathering parts to build a V8 510 Wagon. 500ci Caddy engine with a Dana 60 rear. I can't wait for when he gets rolling on that build.

[67 411]

Hey make a buid thread for the chevy in the non datsun section. I have a 50 chevy and would love to see what your doing with yours.