Bob3 Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 You are inspiring me to get going on my 520 / miata 1.6 motor swop. I'm going to start the project this winter. When I get started on the project I'll start a thread here. Your S2K swop is SO COOL! Keep posting pics! Bob3 Quote Link to comment
xyzalvarez Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 You're doing a great job on this, can't wait to see it finished! Is the speedo on the s2k cluster digital or something? I've never been in one before... I first saw your custom cluster pic and was like, "What? He's only got a tach huh?" lol haha yeah...looks like just the tach will light up..but heres a pic how it should look when the car is on...this is the 01-03 cluster..the 04 and up is kind of different configuration. might i ask what is the point in the tips being different sizes? " you can tune the air flow " haha.. you can close the smaller outlet to control the flow and tune...dont know really if really works...but i like the idea...lol So I know it was earlier in the post but I wanted to note if you do not have direct contact with the fuel the JB weld should be ok. I used JBweld in my fuel tank and on the top. I had direct fuel contact in both areas. I followed the instructions on the package and even roughed the surface with sandpaper and thoroughly cleaned it up before applying. ....Keep the pics coming this is going to be a great project thread:thumbsup: you're right..the gas or any solvent will eventually give up on the JB.. I used JB weld on the top of the welding...basically to protect the welding spots, JB its outside from any contact with the gasoline... the reason i used it is to close any possible small air leaks on the welding...but JB should not see any gas... right now..im waiting for some aussie parts... dont know how long it will take to come by...but last weekend i dealt with the harness...dang!! its time comsuming...but i think im almost done with it... algo i just picked my radiator from the welding shop..( added some extra sensors ) but the shop took almost 4 weeks to do some welds...wish i can learn how to weld aluminum to do it myself.....! the shop charged me $120 for two bung welds...:( You are inspiring me to get going on my 520 / miata 1.6 motor swop. I'm going to start the project this winter. When I get started on the project I'll start a thread here. Your S2K swop is SO COOL! Keep posting pics! Bob3 DO IT!! go for it man..! the 1.6 Doch miata pulls hard!! basically the motor mounts is almost the same to deal with a sr, ka ,f20...then the wiring of the datsun is very *friendly in order to adapt it to another motor...:D * if your dime has stock harness...not like the rat nest i had for wiring...lol Quote Link to comment
xyzalvarez Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) well...it runs. im really exited! whoo hoo! no codes, still using the s2k harness mixed with the 510 harness and some mods. keeping the fuse box for looks. and re-wring the interior dash harness. this is the first start up, crank up...the motor its been sitting there for almost a year...and it jsut started up. now need to fab the exhaust, and touch ups..i really wanted to get a fresh coat of paint thou. but looks like it will run steady btw: i should mention, no gas leaks ! :) and sorry for the crappy vid. ( cell phone) Edited October 25, 2008 by xyzalvarez Quote Link to comment
ezcruiser Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 WOOHOO, So sick man!! Congrats!!!! Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 :cool: wiil you be able to drive it out to the next event, on 11/9 in city of industry? Quote Link to comment
xyzalvarez Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Nice work! WOOHOO, So sick man!! Congrats!!!! thanks guys...woohoo! finally looks i can see the light after the tunnel..lol :cool: wiil you be able to drive it out to the next event, on 11/9 in city of industry? dont know man...unless i drive it open header lol! need to finish some bugs..like cluster blinker signals, unused harness, xtra gauges and electrical commodities ( headunit ) also need to get the exhaust fabbed ...problably next week if i finish some electrical during this coming days.. btw whats the next event? Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 finally looks i can see the light after the tunnel..lol dont know man...unless i drive it open header lol! btw whats the next event? :cool: theyre bright too :blink: i got earplugs for you, not too sure about the cops :fu: Datsun Car Show and Swap Meet at Superior Nissan 11/9 city of industry 10-4 (its on the DQ events page) Quote Link to comment
dat510sss Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 well...it runs. im really exited! whoo hoo!no codes, still using the s2k harness mixed with the 510 harness and some mods. keeping the fuse box for looks. and re-wring the interior dash harness. this is the first start up, crank up...the motor its been sitting there for almost a year...and it jsut started up. now need to fab the exhaust, and touch ups..i really wanted to get a fresh coat of paint thou. but looks like it will run steady btw: i should mention, no gas leaks ! :) and sorry for the crappy vid. ( cell phone) Very cool project. Be proud. Any ideas of the weight of this engine/tranny combo? I have heard rumers that the engine is superlight.... Quote Link to comment
xyzalvarez Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Very cool project. Be proud.Any ideas of the weight of this engine/tranny combo? I have heard rumers that the engine is superlight.... im not so sure but its not more than 350 pounds.. basically its like a K20 engine with Rwd tranny. maybe i can put it right next to a KA swap but instead of iron block its a aluminum... so maybe it can even hit 300. update: Well Finally the car is on the ground and yesterday had the exhaust made by supertining.. koko is the man! mandrel bent 2.5, straight with a v clamp, used the DT greddy exahuast and now the tone is lower and nice... i had enough driving it open header..! lol still need to finish some cosmetic stuff, passenger seat, fender install, engine damper, get my chrome grill back, and just a nice headunit. hopefully i can borrow a video camera and snap some fwy time. ill post pics later btw im putting it for sale , so anyone can finish it. :fu: Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 thats bads ass :eek: i would like to see more of yhe dash plz. Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 SOOO where is the video :D Quote Link to comment
xyzalvarez Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 SOOO where is the video :D still no video..lol but i just got a new camera...soon as i drive it again , ill try. meanwhile, i been working on the inside, dash wiring, cluster , mitsu center console, and im 95% over the engine.. removed some 30's year tar and put some bedliner paint... this is the engine bay...almost done i think. and this is how it sits now.. still need to get some stuff, my MC is leaking NOW!! dang! why not before.. try to find out a cable operated hand brake, and pass side fender. ... maybe i can drive it for the garage meet on eagle rock. need to find some goodies Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 The Miata hand brake is cable and easy to find and easy to install. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 maybe i can drive it for the garage meet on eagle rock. need to find some goodies should be a good turn out too. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 btw im putting it for sale , so anyone can finish it. :fu: why man why after all the work you have done why would you sell it i wanna see how the exhaust was run i know the s2k exhaust exits on the opisite side of the car as the 510 did you route it so it comes out in the stock location or in a different spot Quote Link to comment
xyzalvarez Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 i was kidding.! i think this is the one i will keep... althou i have the tendency to build my cars and the sell them for cheap. but this one...has my sweat all around lol... im on my way to car wash. and take some few pics... hopefully tomorrow we can drive it with my wife and kid to the meet. need some rear light trims and plugs. :D Quote Link to comment
BACARDI_DWB Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 I have a really dumb question, i heard that the s2000 motors spin opposite from normal motors. is that true? and if its true and you are using a datsun rear end you would have a 5 speed reverse and only one forward gear? Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 I thought that the FWD honda motors spun backwards, and the S2000 motors spin like most normal engines since it's rwd. ??? Project is coming along great! Good to see you plan on holding onto this one! Quote Link to comment
safin Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 caris looking great!! congrats! get a better vid! Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Nice build. I would HIGHLY recommend using as much of the stock intake and exhaust as you can get to fit. As Honda squeezed every last bit of N/A HP out of the motor from the factory, the engine is tuned to the highest standard of technology using STOCK parts. They designed the entire drive train, and every part on it, with harmonics and resonance in mind. I've seen this swap into a Miata, and they lost LOTSA HP, because they couldn't use the factory exhaust. Good luck. Quote Link to comment
xyzalvarez Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 thanks for the info. couldn't use the oem exhaust because of the lenght ..so i ended up going 2.5mandrel bent, straigth pipe. hope i dont lose to much hp... so far it pulls hard ! finally this is how it sits. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 beautiful man beautiful love the peep mirror nice touch Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 What a SLEEPER! I love it! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 so far it pulls hard ! Thats all we get :( We need more, can we get a more detailed explanation of how it feels? What Sway bar are you using in the front? Quote Link to comment
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