Okay so what I'm looking at doing is finding a rolling chasis of a 510 and pulling a motor and trans out of a corvette and stabing into the 510. Now has anyone ever done this before? What I mean is, has anyone ever put a small block chevy into a datsun 510? I would love to find out if somebody has already done this and they can provide some info. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
2006-11-01 10:42:53 · 3 answers · asked by handofdoom82 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Well, you can fit just about anythying anywhere, but I'd say look at the overall size, do a little measuring here and there. A little jerry-rigging can go a long way. As for the tranny, that would be a little more complicated. Look for a nissan manual, or an old datsun manual and get the stats and measurements of it. If it's close to the one you're using, well, like I said, a lot of jerry-rigging can go a long way. If you actually want this thing to last, don't do it, find a NISSAN engine and put it in the 510.
2006-11-01 10:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mozer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet. A friend of mine did that.
The car didn't last too long 'cause he didn't reinforce the frame.
It is a lot of work. Lots of fabrication, welding, cutting, etc etc.
Sorry I can't be more help than that. Just know you can do it.
2006-11-01 19:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not make it a mid engine and put the new motor in the backseat?
2006-11-01 20:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by bayareart1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋