Just Joel Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yeah, he said he bought that cross member which means he'll need a z isolator. That valve cover will hit ;) Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Yeah, he said he bought that cross member which means he'll need a z isolator. That valve cover will hit ;) I'm sure it will but I'll see what I can do for clearance :/ I'm not looking forward to gettin that z isolator either. Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Rock auto... Cheap :) 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Rock auto... Cheap :) you got a point there. lol. I won't buy it until i need it. im moving so don't wanna waste time and crap. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 suspension done. so damn solid. Thank god. Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Congrats! Now pics... Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Congrats! Now pics... Yeah! Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 So here's some pics of what has been happening. I have not had any time so I was not able to do much work lately. I put in the engine last night so it would be easier to move and I've been doing my researcher because my l20 is fitting way too high. It was extremely difficult to fit in and I know you need the l16 brackets and l16 mounts which I have. The engine still sits high and my mounts seem to be about 1.5 inch thick which seems way too thick. Also, my clearance from the oil pan to xmember is about two fingers or an inch. So I'm assuming it's my mounts for sure. Here's some pics of the mounts, engine in, and suspension. I do have to remove the engine later and finish painting. It's getting there. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 A Fram!!! Nnnooooooo!!!!! 4 Quote Link to comment
GoGoGo Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 I think it's a combination of a few things, valve cover for sure and also the mounts look huge! I am about to put in a L20B into my 510 and purchased NOS L16 engine mounts and they measure 1 1/8 inches. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 purchased NOS L16 engine mounts and they measure 1 1/8 inches. A lot of the time when you buy new ones they are a lot taller than the original ones. In the past I've seen people order 5-6 from Rockauto just to get two that are the right height. They work fine for an L16... ^_^ Oh, and that Coonan. Never seen it work with an L20b. :rofl: In the past, the easy solution was always to remove the engine brackets, slots the holes downward, then the engine will sit a good bit lower. 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 A lot of the time when you buy new ones they are a lot taller than the original ones. In the past I've seen people order 5-6 from Rockauto just to get two that are the right height. They work fine for an L16... ^_^ Oh, and that Coonan. Never seen it work with an L20b. :rofl: In the past, the easy solution was always to remove the engine brackets, slots the holes downward, then the engine will sit a good bit lower. I'll slot the engine brackets but I'll also need some nos mounts. Where did ya get yours from? Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 A Fram!!! Nnnooooooo!!!!! What's so bad. lol. I've used em for awhile with no problems? Quote Link to comment
GoGoGo Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I'll slot the engine brackets but I'll also need some nos mounts. Where did ya get yours from? Here - http://www.new-datsun-parts.com/datsun-510-parts-exterior1.html Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'll slot the engine brackets but I'll also need some nos mounts. Where did ya get yours from? You can get them from Nissan. I don't know the PN but I'm sure you could find it with a little searching. I think I paid $20 a piece a few years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Fram=bad. From filter are just plain terrible, mostly cardboard inside with about half the pleats as a Wix or Napa gold. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'll also need some nos mounts. Where did ya get yours from? You can get them from Nissan. What he said. B) Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Fram=bad. From filter are just plain terrible, mostly cardboard inside with about half the pleats as a Wix or Napa gold. I wasn't aware. Thanks. I'll be heading to napa this weekend to pick one up then. You can get them from Nissan. I don't know the PN but I'm sure you could find it with a little searching. I think I paid $20 a piece a few years ago. I'll have to see, the site they gave me was for about $100 for both. I'm gonna see where I can get them for a bit lower. I'm pretty tight on money so need something a bit more on my budget for the moment. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Its more than just bad filtering from FRAM. You will find more reports of Fram filters killing motors than any other filter. Its just not worth the risk. There is a mod on the CA18 section of NicoClub that blew up a motor, because he drove 50 miles on a Fram (just was going to use it to get home). Filter imploded, went through the pump, and clogged the oil feed to the head. Also went through the crank, and ended up in all the main and rod bearings. Its not worth it. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Its more than just bad filtering from FRAM. You will find more reports of Fram filters killing motors than any other filter. Its just not worth the risk. There is a mod on the CA18 section of NicoClub that blew up a motor, because he drove 50 miles on a Fram (just was going to use it to get home). Filter imploded, went through the pump, and clogged the oil feed to the head. Also went through the crank, and ended up in all the main and rod bearings. Its not worth it. Holy fuck lol. I wasn't that aware. Luckily I had never had problems before hand but I'll be on my way to get a Napa one soon. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Welp, I just got my wheels. Here's a cute picture of me with them. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Try not to look so......excited... 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Try not to look so......excited... Being that close to real Hayashi Streets? Not possible... :rofl: 2 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Try not to look so......excited... I'm pretty much excited about anything and everything lol. 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Being that close to real Hayashi Streets? Not possible... :rofl: Been that close to real hayashi streets on a real SSS coupe......and I don't think I was that excited, just not an excitable guy I guess. :lol: Quote Link to comment
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