SmoakySnow Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 i just picked up an '81 Datsun 720 diesel and wanted to get some information about running a tachometer, I've heard that its a bit of a project to get one set up. Also if you have any information about turbocharging the SD22 Engine that would be much appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 You want to talk to Wayno. He's the resident SD expert. He has a turboed one as well. 2 Quote Link to comment
SmoakySnow Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks Lockleaf i'll see what he says 1 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Here is the thing about turbocharging these engines, the SD22 doesn't have turbo pistons, they are just normal pistons, the SD25 does have turbo pistons, as far as I know right now all of them came with turbo pistons even if they were not turbo charged. The SD33 did have turbo pistons although I don't know what years had them, the SD33 is supposed to be a long SD22 so maybe the pistons are interchangeable, I don't know for sure myself. I have an SD25 that I turbocharged, it wasn't easy, it was a lot of work, and it still has a couple issues that need to be watched like a hawk, but it is a more powerful engine than it was before, but my mileage has suffered, I have been lucky to get 25mpg so far, but I do drive fast. Here is a link to that build, but it would be way better for you to actually see the setup to understand what I did. http://www.nwdatsuns.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1013 2 Quote Link to comment
SmoakySnow Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 After a little advice from Wayno i have this truck ready for the street. Which means it also ready for me to start throwing money at it. First things are a tach and new seats. ill post picture along the way so you guys can proof my work. :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
Jainer Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Can You provide me the Ebay ID of Carb seller You talking about the other day... I need one and I don't have too much money... Thank's 1 Quote Link to comment
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