Royal Sierra Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 So thats what mine will look like when I ditch the camper and get my lowering kit on. Nice truck lol. your Interior looks just like how I wanted mine 2 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 So I been thinking about this for a long time and reading about it and actually seeing datsun4life do it on his 521 I got this :D I know as I start to do this swap I can count on you guys for your support and if I get stuck I will jump on that ratsun and know I got you guys *I looked to do a l20b swap but got tired of not finding a l20b so I got crazy and got it ! Wish me luck 4 Quote Link to comment
spdcrazy Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 killer truck! and great start! any side view shots of your truck with the white wheels? wish there were more datsun's in colorado 2 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 So I been thinking about this for a long time and reading about it and actually seeing datsun4life do it on his 521 I got this :D I know as I start to do this swap I can count on you guys for your support and if I get stuck I will jump on that ratsun and know I got you guys *I looked to do a l20b swap but got tired of not finding a l20b so I got crazy and got it ! Wish me luck If i can do it, anybody can, couldn't of done it without my surrounding buddies and ratsun, im here to answer any questions u got 1 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 And its datson4life with an o :-\ The ka in the 521 is plenty of fun 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks bro ! hey sorry bout that datsOn4life 3 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 All good, get on it, ur wasting time 2 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 The only hard part is choosing a radiator, on the next swap im doing i think ill try a stock 521 aluminum radiator that will bolt right up, its a tight fit up front 2 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I kinda was hoping that the rad I have works I'll let you know ! 2 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I kinda was hoping that the rad I have works I'll let you know ! I think it might, i hope to fit an electric fan in front, or behind it 1 Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 "stock 521 aluminum radiator" There is no such thing. 521 radiators were brass, and copper. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks Daniel c that's what I meant stock size 1 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I meant stock as in bolt right up to stock location 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 So this bad boy ready to come out 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Cut that battery tray out get rid of the horn mounts to if I were you. Your going to need all the room you can use. Also the factory radiator will work only thing is inlet and outlet ports are different so you will have to run hoses longer and it will look shitty in my opinion. Get the motor as far back as you can find a radiator I think the Miata one fits in there well of course with some minor mods. Also like what I did is pull the grill and cut the metal in the front of were your grill trim would go and put a pusher fan way more room and in the end way more cleaner..check out my install ad you will see, plus I have a FJ which has bigger head on it. And that's not what I ment.lol Both inlet outlet on passenger side stock is top driver and bottom passenger inlet outlet. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 She is out 1 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Like tanker mentioned, battery rack might be in the way 2 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I was gonna cut it off but got lazy tomorrow for sure Where did you guys put the battery ? Was it a hassle running power cables or better 1 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I was gonna cut it off but got lazy tomorrow for sure Where did you guys put the battery ? Was it a hassle running power cables or better In the bed, properly secured, cable thru bottom also properly secured 1 Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nice truck! Looks just like mine but a 72 here. Big fat motor already? Way to go. Keep up the good work. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I would highly recommend also you do the brakes right now before swapping in the new motor. good time to install dual master cylinder and redo the lines before the motor is in and in the way. Up to you though. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 In the bed, properly secured, cable thru bottom also properly secured Running the battery that far from the motor also requires going with a thicker battery cable also. What i did was make a nice 0 gauge positive cable to starter of course and a 0 gauge right to the frame of the truck below the bed. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Tanker I didn't see your post about the ms cylinder and lines I was busy putting in the ka( not like I could afford it now I'm on a Datsun budget unlike you Here it is 2 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 So you made some mounts? 1 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Nice!! Looks like thats where it belongs 2 Quote Link to comment
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