mrbigtanker Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Back to engine conversions, there's R rated in ontario. They have done some crazy stuff,there is another guy Mario i believe in torrance or gardena. Quote Link to comment
Guest Rick-rat Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 It's kind of funny that a guy from Canada is so concerned aboot engine swaps in California, since Canada has no problems dumping raw sewage into the Strait of Juan De Fuca, adding to pollution in Washington Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 ..... and your shit never gets into Puget Sound. As stated I'm not concerned with engine swaps so much as having your Datsun taken away from not knowing some of the risk of dealing with California pollution/emission laws. Quote Link to comment
ramzoom Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Its like a room full of old ladies bitching about stupid crap. I will figure it out guys...thanks...I think..lol 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Room full of old men. Jump in wayno. Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 RAMZOOM, don't take it personal, Mike has a short list of tricks he uses for derailing newb's requests for swap info. It's his way of protecting the endangered Datsuns. We've seen too many upstarts tare into their cars and truck with the best of intention, but limited resources, only to put another fine Dat in a landfill. Here's what I ask, if you don't have the money to finish this project, don't start it. A KA24 will give you the best bang for the buck. You won't find a shop that specializes in Dat trucks, but there are a few shops that service the Datsun community in LA. What ever you do, make sure the shop KNOWS the Dat 521 platform. Front X-member and drive shaft mod, electrical for both truck and motor swap, etc. The last thing you want to do is pay for a Honda techs education, worse yet for his fuck ups. The only shop I know of with integrity and great Datsun chops is Mike’s Z Shop. You may have to talk them into doing a truck, but I know they've done some sick 510s so it's not out of the question. Mario was THE guy in LA for Datusns, more so 510s than 521s though. As far as I know, he's an L purest and not into fi swaps. He's also very hard to track down. For all I know he may no longer be in the game. Best of luck Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 RAMZOOM, don't take it personal, Mike has a short list of tricks he uses for derailing newb's requests for swap info. It's his way of protecting the endangered Datsuns. We've seen too many upstarts tare into their cars and truck with the best of intention, but limited resources, only to put another fine Dat in a landfill. Here's what I ask, if you don't have the money to finish this project, don't start it. A KA24 will give you the best bang for the buck. You won't find a shop that specializes in Dat trucks, but there are a few shops that service the Datsun community in LA. What ever you do, make sure the shop KNOWS the Dat 521 platform. Front X-member and drive shaft mod, electrical for both truck and motor swap, etc. The last thing you want to do is pay for a Honda techs education, worse yet for his fuck ups. The only shop I know of with integrity and great Datsun chops is Mike’s Z Shop. You may have to talk them into doing a truck, but I know they've done some sick 510s so it's not out of the question. Mario was THE guy in LA for Datusns, more so 510s than 521s though. As far as I know, he's an L purest and not into fi swaps. He's also very hard to track down. For all I know he may no longer be in the game. Best of luck Paradime Mario is heavy in to SR swaps and he has a shop in the south bay. Ropodoe chime in anytime. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I already did, I was "laughing out loud". :lol: Room full of old men. Jump in wayno. Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Mr. T, are we talking about the same Mario Lozano of TSR fabrications in Gardena years back? 1 Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hold the phone Mr bigtanker, I stand corrected. Just did a little googling and found a bunch of stuff he's been doing in south bay LA, not South Bay ala San Jose. Here's the thing though, would you recommend this newb look him up for his engine swap, or... 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hold the phone Mr bigtanker, I stand corrected. Just did a little googling and found a bunch of stuff he's been doing in south bay LA, not South Bay ala San Jose. Here's the thing though, would you recommend this newb look him up for his engine swap, or... You know also I was thinking he might not touch it also. I talked to the op and will help him out though, he actually lives down or up the road from me so we are all good. And No the SMOG Nazi's wont get him, he will be just fine Uncle Mike. Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 what the law says Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Glad i live in Arizona now...no smog checks ever & it cost me $23 to reg my 620. Last time CA "tried" to get me to smog my 94 Hardbody they wanted $60 on top of the $75 they wanted for that tiny little decal ! Like i said...keep it stock & roll ! Quote Link to comment
Eomund Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 what the law says Ummmm, those are the laws regarding cars with smog control stickers, ie prius' and the like. Notice it says nothing about age of the vehicle. Just saying. 1 Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 sure but the #2806 & reasonable cause Ummmm, those are the laws regarding cars with smog control stickers, ie prius' and the like. Notice it says nothing about age of the vehicle. Just saying. Quote Link to comment
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