HAM8URGER Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Ok, so this is my first Datsun and second project car.I bought my 1971 510 from an older gentleman in OR in April for $5,700. It is pretty much stock with a mikuni carb'd L20B, ok interior, pretty good paint and NO RUST. The car ran like garbage when it arrived but after my brother in laws' carb cleaning it seriously ran awesome. Here are some pics of it as it sits. Some bird shiz on the door Quote Link to comment
filthy forever Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 awesome find!!! shes nice. Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Now the plan is to get all of my needed parts for the build prior to tearing it apart. I'm not too concerned about cosmetic stuff so ill leave the paint, spray the engine bay black and call it good. Also, the interior will be taken care of later. Gonna clean it up really nice and replace anything that is nasty or falling apart but after everything else is done. So far this is what I have: KA24DE Haltec Sprint 500 Haltech WBC1 AEM MAP sensor Generic IAT Sens BC stage 3 cams BC valves springs and retainers head is ported 90mm Wiseco's 9.0:1 Pauter X beam rods Calico coated ACL Race bearings ARP Studs ARP turbo/manifold studs Xcessive Intake Manifold Cometic gasket 240sx 5 speed Exedy 4 puck Fidanza flywheel LS1 coil pack setup 05 JDM STi 3.90 clutch style R-180 Beta stub axles McKinney engine and trans crossmembers McKinney engine mounts Custom downpipe and traitor pipe exhaust GReddy TD05H-18G w/ upgraded Kamak STS Turbine Wheel and Kamak Billet Compressor wheel Isis T25/28 turbo manifold 280zx front struts Ermish Rear Coils 220 lb. T3 weld on coil kit 275 lb KYB AGX adjustable 95' Toyota MR2 inserts T3 camber plates T3 Steering Box Brace T3 Pitman / Idler arm braces Stainless brake lines 280zx front brakes Nissan Maxima Rear disk brake conversion A ton of AEM Gauges and custom Speedhut speedo, tach and fuel gauges DGR front sump sway Roll cage that we will fab up to fit DW 1000 cc injectors AEM top feed fuel rail kit Sard fuel pressure regulator Dual Bosch 044 external pumps Generic oil cooler kit Byron Brackets Old school Recaro seats Mishimoto Poland overflow tank Synapse Radial R35V BOV CX Racing KA/SR-510 intercooler and radiator Summit braided fuel line and 6AN hose ends Fuel Safe SP117 1980's Nardi Wood Steering Wheel Boss Hub Adapter Wink mirror Full set of T3 interior panels black powder coated Show and low wheels: SSR longchamp XR4's 14x7 +1 front w 155/55/14's and 14x7.5 -6 rear w 165/55/14's Go fast wheels: Thinking about something in 15x8 0 offset with 205/50 or 225/45 R888's Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Nice find. Lots of money for a 510 but that does look super clean. Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Yeah it's a little pricey from what I understand but I was impatient. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Eh, if it's really that clean, I might pony up the dough. Realistically you could spend the same amount on a mid-90s Honda in great condition. But then you'd just have a Honda, not a Datsun. ;) Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Just by chance... Did you used to own a Maxima? Like an '01? Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Nope. Never owned a maxima Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Nope. Never owned a maxima Carry on. Watching closely! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Carry on. Watching closely! :thumbup: Haha Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Haha I had a buddy a while ago who sold his Maxima to buy an STI like yours. His plans included a lot of the things you did. Him and I lost touch. Got a little excited when I saw your Subie. But I'm even more excited see how the 510 turns out. Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I had a buddy a while ago who sold his Maxima to buy an STI like yours. His plans included a lot of the things you did. Him and I lost touch. Got a little excited when I saw your Subie. But I'm even more excited see how the 510 turns out. Ah got ya. Ill try to keep this build thread as detailed as I can but things will move pretty fast when we start so that might be difficult Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I'm going to have the L20B w mikuni side drafts and trans that are currently in the car for sale if anyone is interested. Mileage is unknown but it seriously runs strong and healthy. Here is a quick vid of it driving.Go to 10:25... Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Should I do zg flares or do you think 7" wides will be grippy enough for auto x? Quote Link to comment
Uber Deaf One Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Depends how much power you want. For AutoX, the wider tires you can fit the better. Those cams aren't really optimized for a turbo setup, you're better off sticking with stock cams or if you really have the dough, pick up a set of turbo cams (not cheap). Also you're probably going to need something bigger than a T25, those are too small even for SR20s. Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Depends how much power you want. For AutoX, the wider tires you can fit the better. Those cams aren't really optimized for a turbo setup, you're better off sticking with stock cams or if you really have the dough, pick up a set of turbo cams (not cheap). Also you're probably going to need something bigger than a T25, those are too small even for SR20s. I'm not really asking for advice on turbo/ head work options but thanks. Really just curious how it will handle auto cross with 7 wide or of the trade off for ruining the fenders with flares would be worth it. And are you being serious about BC stage 3 cams not being good for a small turbo setup along with what I have for valve train and porting? I really want good response, minimal lag, and a little more power than N/A. A few others have instructed me otherwise Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Those cams aren't really optimized for a turbo setup, you're better off sticking with stock cams or if you really have the dough, pick up a set of turbo cams (not cheap). Also you're probably going to need something bigger than a T25, those are too small even for SR20s.The turbo I am using is off of an RB25 Neo... How will it not be enough for a fully built KA24DE? Lol Quote Link to comment
510T Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Yeah moar tire for auto-x, I am all over the place on 205 Rivals with an SR/T28. 225+ would be better... Right foot discipline would help me though... :) Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Yeah moar tire for auto-x, I am all over the place on 205 Rivals with an SR/T28. 225+ would be better... Right foot discipline would help me though... :) Yeah I hear ya...just still can't decide on whether to ruin the stock fenders or not Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Some black zg's would look good with black wheels and trim on orange tho Quote Link to comment
510T Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 May I suggest an intermediate step of a cautious but healthy pull. With a well done roll/pull, precisely spec'd wheels, maybe notched control arms and proper suspension/alignment you could do a 225/45R15 and maintain the clean fenders that you've got. 1 Quote Link to comment
HAM8URGER Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I have access to a fender roller and help from a guy that has rolled-a-many, what wheel specs would you recommend? And for the notching should I just use a grinder? Do you think 15x8 +20's will work? Quote Link to comment
rusty12ver Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Most shops can notch and weld them up for strength and get your 15x8 under the rear fender. Quote Link to comment
510T Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Depending on the pull, maybe +20 but I would get more like +30 and notch the arm or use a small spacer. I have a 4 door on 195/50R15x8 +20 and a 1/8" spacer out back, it's very tight. That picture ^ is lower offset and stretched tires, more + offset will get you more section width :) Probably best to get the suspension set up before you buy wheels, the rear camber/caster kit and ride height will have an affect on fitment when you are on the edge. Quote Link to comment
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