is a L20B worth it?

[Dude its Robert]

I just picked up my first Datsun, its a '72 521. Its a running project but I love it already :)

 

Anyway to the question.

I want to know if I should build up the L20B already swapped in or should I swap something else in? If so what?

I want to stay in the Nissan family.

[oldskoolvws]

All about preference, style and $$$

 

Parts readily available for each.

[Dude its Robert]

Well I hear the L20B is a good motor. I don't need it to be amazing but I was planning on attempting sleeper.

Im a student with a part time job so money is a little tight.

[datzenmike]

I had a '71 in the late '70s and swapped in a car L20B. Probably a bit faster through the gears but most of all I liked the increased torque at lower speeds that the L16 couldn't give. It was lots of fun.

 

If I were you Id enjoy the L20B and do some minor build ups. Drive the truck for a while and learn all you can about slipping a KA24E and transmission in. This is not for beginners.

[wayno]

I had a '71 in the late '70s and swapped in a car L20B. Probably a bit faster through the gears but most of all I liked the increased torque at lower speeds that the L16 couldn't give. It was lots of fun.

 

If I were you Id enjoy the L20B and do some minor build ups. Drive the truck for a while and learn all you can about slipping a KA24E and transmission in. This is not for beginners.

 

 

I agree with datzenmike, just drive the shit out of it for now, and later when the funds are available, and you have a better idea of the available options, then dive into the conversion process.

[Dude its Robert]

Okay that's what I was thinking I figure it should be able to push enough power for me.

Thanks for the help :)

Aide note: anybody got a spare rear view mirror, just the mirror, I have the mount still and a tailgate with everything?

 

[Dude its Robert]

Stupid auto correct -.- side note*

[mrbigtanker]

I would listen to those guys.I just built a 2.3 and i think the L20b would have been just fine.

[Dude its Robert]

Thank you everybody, your input is much appreciated

[Royal Sierra]

I have an l20b in my 521. The thing scoots.

[banzai510(hainz)]

Im a student with a part time job so money is a little tight.

 

If this is your only vehicle buy soem good toola and keep them in the truck, volt meter

 

a in car volt meter device and get a eleltronic ignition conversion or a Matchbox ignition. Reliability will go way up.

 

new batt cables.

 

grease the drive line and front kingpins ck the oil trans ,swapp new antifreeze.

do all these and see how you like spending money.

[Dude its Robert]

Yes is my only vehicle and okay ill work on that stuff

[jon521]

i <3 my L20b