1982 Datsun 210

[tdb.bower]

Hey, new to the forum. A buddy of mine recently picked up a 82 210, i being more familiar with toyota engines (3tc/4a all that good stuff) was looking for a little insight on what would be a good route to take for adding a little more power to his car. I had suggested swapping in a 3tc but he had asked me to figure if there was a way to get a good bit of power out of what i think is a a14? engine. I had browsed around the forums and couldnt seem to find much a of a build for this particular model, i was also confused as to if this is considered a 310 by a post i had read on here. All comments greatly appreciated, id love to see his Dat go against my Corolla someday.

 

Thanks

[Eagle_Adam]

if anything its a b310 or a 210 - just not a b210. (when ordering parts call it a 210) Its confusing i know, it took me a bit. Your best bet for more power is a motor swap or a set of side draft carbs

[tdb.bower]

Whats a pretty common motor swap for these cars? As i said a 3tc will definitely fit and shouldnt be to much of a hassle but i never like switching up makes, can get confusing when it comes to wiring and what not.

[Eagle_Adam]

only one ive seen swapped into a 210 is a KA motor ill see if i can find the thread

[Eagle_Adam]

here is one http://community.ratsun.net/topic/45238-sohc-ka-79-210/

[Eagle_Adam]

here is another - http://community.ratsun.net/topic/27666-burleighs-ka-210-sedan-build/

[Eagle_Adam]

and here is a "how to" (kinda) - http://community.ratsun.net/topic/537-how-to-wire-a-ka-ca-sr-and-vg-into-anything/

[ggzilla]

you can get 150 hp out of an A14, but only by spending $$$

 

Toyoda 3T is sometime swapped in. More often is the 4A.

 

But the 2.4 liter Nissan engines go right in: 16-valve KA24DE or the lowpower Z24. You can use 100% bolt-in parts, no custom driveshaft needed.