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My new 72' Datsun 510 station wagon


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Get a tow rig for a tow rig. 510s really shouldn't be used for towing, other than maybe a 4' trailer for autocross tires. That's about it. And seriously, 350? That's like crapping on the Datsun heart. Iron pig 350 sucks. If you go LS1, then I can't really argue. (It still ain't right though.) Go browse cl for a 2wd Ford pickup tow pig, keep the 510 stock for now, minus that damn hood scoop.

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I wouldn't recommend towing with your 510.. it's light, and the unibody will be prone to distortion. I say you should flip it, and sell it to someone that actually wants a Datsun.

the only reason i am towing is because i am stationed in virginia i am just on leave in cali, but hey if i didnt want it i wouldnt of bought it, i would only change the engine because i want the deep bellowing sound of a v8, i its my project car i want to see if i can make it fast. im seriously getting rid of that dammed hood scoop its kinda gay. how about if i put a nissan rb25det engine and tranni on it, that would be better right?

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I don't want to tell ya what to do but here goes.( Leave it alone,) Just get rid of that silly hood thing and drive it. For the $$$ and time your going to put into it to make it fast you can buy a fast car. RB25 will never work without cutting the fire wall or radiator support.

 

Your on track to ruin a really good wagon.

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This is what will happen if you just leave it and paint it red. Your a young man so these kinda chicks will be all over your shit. trust me.

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Looks like you scored on that wagon, but unless you have lots of experience in swapping motors stick to simple swaps like a KA (if you do a swap at all) the s2000 motor is cool but not easy. the VG30 can be swapped with a kit from vg30.com, and lots of guys have done the SR. the RB is a bad idea in my opinion because you have to cut up the car so much, and the 350 is just stupid. :no:

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