bigboy620 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Wow I'm not a mechanic because I drive a BMW. Your right I'm not a certified mechanic. But I did do all the work/repairs on my 740il. I replaced : water pump/water pipes,radiator,fan,fan clutch, water heater pump/valves,timing chain tensioner,drive belt tensioner/belt,valve cover gaskets,intake gaskets,valley pan, camshaft position sensor,o2s,driveshaft coupler,driveshaft center support bearing,both rear wheel bearings,coilovers,Re upholster roof liner along with a,b&c pillars,3 window regulators etc. You get the idea. And yes these e38 have all these common faults. Here's a couple of pics of it. Don't assume man. 2 Quote Link to comment
bigboy620 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks to those who have positive comments and opinions 1 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I think you mis-understood the beemer comment. I believe the point was that no mechanic would buy a BMW. And to illustrate why, you can read your last comment on the common problems with these cars. And you know the work isn't easy either. That said, I fucking love BMW's. Especially the 60's and 70's. Your truck, is just that, your truck. Hainz and Mike have seen this thread pop up on here possibly 100 times already. And the outcomes of those threads have educated their opinions. I suppose you should consider these comments not personal in nature, but rather based on a bunch of others who have paved the way to failure. Prove us wrong. Just don't take on the project in spite, and accept the criticism as shared lessons. It is very easy to lose motivation half way through a project such as this, and they/we just want you to know these points, and as well prepare yourself for the entirety of the project. Do you have a dedicated garage for a partially dismantled truck for the next year or more. Do you have a hoist and stand? Welder? Cutting torch? Compressor/Paint gun? The hate you feel is actually love. But it's love for the truck. What everyone wants to see is this truck driving around giving good times to the driver. Almost 100% of the time this is the case with L series engines. V8 swapped Datsuns likely have a sub 1% of the time fun factor when you consider unfinished projects. Therefore, getting peoples hopes up would take some serious reputation points. If you take this on, we all want to see you finish. No question! 4 Quote Link to comment
bigboy620 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Well said man. 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 If you take this on, we all want to see you finish. No question! this But only if you can actually finish the swap 1 Quote Link to comment
EastBay521 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Go for it. Its only a 620. I was just trying to say that a ka swap is easier.v8 would be cool 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 The hate you feel is actually love. But it's love for the truck. What everyone wants to see is this truck driving around giving good times to the driver. Almost 100% of the time this is the case with L series engines. V8 swapped Datsuns likely have a sub 1% of the time fun factor when you consider unfinished projects. Therefore, getting peoples hopes up would take some serious reputation points. Correct. Thats a cool truck. a V8 620 is just not practicle after awhile. HOt running. susupension would need work(front end heavy_. sticking a 350 trans up under neath that drive line mods. Torsion bars? spcial headers made. Have you really reshearched this out and plan it? You have a classic already(love the looks of it) and its already driving(meaning FREE!) the list of imcomplete prjects on this site would be to big to print sinced the years on this site. Every now and then theres a few how can do it. really figure 3-5$ k to even comeplete this even if motor is free. aits ezer to get another BMW or better yet use the money to find a 1st Gen M3 1 Quote Link to comment
Screechbruh Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Welcome Homie! You should just do a Ka24 or Sr20. thats hat I'm looking at.. 1 Quote Link to comment
tmac1991 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I have a v8 in my 78 620. 1 Quote Link to comment
bigboy620 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Screech what's up man. I'm debating now.. Show some pictures of your v8 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Just think you get thumbs up already driving a classic. and it aint costing you nothing!!!!!!!!!. Theres a guy where I get coffee. Hes says Should put a V8 in there(i can tell a Chevy guy). But I alwasy say to myself,Wheres your teeth, Why dont you do it ? As he gets in his Honda Accord . Im telling ya . Dont do it. L20s are cheap and EZ to get if you need another motor and bolt right in. No figure yout torsion bar , headers ect... drivelines. Getting HOT!!!!!!!! Radiator mod bla bla bla. KA are fast but been a few incomplete 521s up here In Washington. Wait long enough you can save one of those 1 Quote Link to comment
bigboy620 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 What would be best dual cam or single cam ka? Hmm what about f20c? 1 Quote Link to comment
bigboy620 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yep. convinced to go with a ka swap.. Hopefully turbo 1 Quote Link to comment
Screechbruh Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I think im going with the Ka24 dude. I thought about the sr20 for hella long but i dont really want to fabricate the body of it. Ka24 with turbo will be dope as fu*k! 1 Quote Link to comment
orangie Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I had a small block powered 240z. The car was fun when going fast, but it wasn't a very comfortable car. The two things that bugged me the most were exhaust heat coming up through the floor and eventually making the whole car hot and the heavy steering from all the extra weight on the front manual steering. Those two things are probably the same things you are going to run into putting a v-8 into the 620. It's really up to you and what you find acceptable. I would never ride a crotch rocket for a daily ride, but there are those who do . 1 Quote Link to comment
bigboy620 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yea I think IMA scrap the v8 swap. Too heavy and really don't want to cut the firewall. So IMA go with the ka swap. 1 Quote Link to comment
Scoobs Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 With my truck I eventually want to do a v6 swap. Have you considered going that route and find a wrecked S10 for a 4.3 swap? 1 Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 a V8 swap that hasn't died ............ http://community.ratsun.net/topic/39955-74-620-v8-autox/ 2 Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 you've got a GREAT looking truck BTW 1 Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 a V8 swap that hasn't died ............ http://community.ratsun.net/topic/39955-74-620-v8-autox/ So what about the Li'l. Hooker , ? I don't count in the v8 swap that lived category ? Nice truck by the way ! 2 Quote Link to comment
orangie Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Most v-6s look like a nice fit to me. I didn't like the 4.3 for the weght (it's an iron block) and its dismal horsepower rating. (something like 190HP) The one I really like is the VQ35, light and plenty of power, but there are some expensive hurdles to overcome. The theft deterent system has to be overided or you run an after market ECU. It's a front sump engine, but somebody makes a rear sump for it, but again not cheap. I'm not sure if AC is on your "gotta have" list, but look at how the compressor or any of the accesories you need are mounted on the engine. 1 Quote Link to comment
bigboy620 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment
Justin Berni Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Your truck is fuckin sweet, whatever swap you do, just make sure you finish it so this truck doesn't goto waste, it looks too perfect. Goodluck with whichever route you take! 1 Quote Link to comment
bigboy620 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thanks man! 1 Quote Link to comment
bigboy620 Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Going to try and revive my old thread with my vg30e swap. 3 Quote Link to comment
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