Rat-a-tat-Dat Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 I'm by far no expert on Datsun's, however, there are a lot of knowledgeable people and enthusiasts that have profound experience in dealing with any questions put are forward to them here. So, with no further ado I'd like to propose an open ended question on this matter... One 1980 Datsun, type HS130, L28et engine, T-roof, has been sitting for quite a while, doesn't run, rust in usual places and for sale. Q: Any idea of the worth? Pics: Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Scrap. They rust badly, wiring can also be a problem. If it was running well it wouldn't be there, so somethings wrong with it, even just worn out. It's also an automatic, all '80 were. Parts? The front struts complete with the disc brakes are sought out for 510, 610, 710, B210, A10, S10 and S110 cars and more for a nice suspension and brake up grade. The factory 15" aluminum mag option rims are nice. The '80 turbo came with an R200 3.545 ratio open differential The turbo head bolts are collectable. The oil pump is of the high volume style. The turbo automatics all came with an oil cooler adapter that fits on the block. Quote Link to comment
Rat-a-tat-Dat Posted November 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Thanks Mike, most helpful as usual From the collegiate church of Ratsun, is there any value with the turbo, other than its original L28 purpose? Meaning, did others find any use for it on other applications? Cheers Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 It's going to be 40 year old technology turbo, used and worn. Cheaper to buy them on e-bay. Again the struts are worth having but only if you can use them. Shipping will raise the cost or leave you will little incentive to sell/ship them. I know, it's a shame but we can't save them all. Even if free it's too expensive. Quote Link to comment
Rat-a-tat-Dat Posted November 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Alas, time verses the dime paradigm Credits to your insight Mike Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 If a 1980, it is NA, not turbo........at least here in the States! The intake layout looks like a typical NA, not turbo. The vin tag states 132hp, which is also NA, not turbo. We buy ZX parts cars, usually pay $350-650 max, when in rough shape, not running etc. Parting one out has never netted a good return. We keep the L28, manual trans, rear diff, wheels & front strut assemblies, then sell other parts cheap for a few weeks, then scrap the rest. Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 There isn't a turbo swap on this car what your looking at is a factory 1980 L28E usually those were the N42/N42 head and block dish piston low compression engines. What made you think it was turbo? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 The turbo was an option on December '80 build dates which makes them an '81 model years. Sorry I didn't notice but the valve cover would have said TURBO on it Quote Link to comment
vg33t Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 I need that hood and front bumper. Quote Link to comment
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