Andrew forwarded me a contact in Hamilton region who was giving away a motor/tranny/wiring that was originally planned for a swap in his dad's 1972 Datsun p/u but was never finished.
Originally thinking it was a KA I was happy to pick it up as a backup for my 510, and possibly use the 71c tranny on my 280z project (after a L bell housing swap & mod). After showing up to the p/u address I quickly discover this wasn't a KA.
It's a Z20e, pulled from a 1980 200sx that was only a few months old and <1,100km when it was T-boned and written off. The motor hasn't been started since that day ~37 years ago, instead it sat in a garage all those years...
Everything is included, engine, tranny, all the emissions equipment, wiring, ECU, fuel pump, complete intake system. All the stickers are clearly legible, like they just came off the showroom. Wow.
Even a Nissan FSM was included.
The best part? A pristine FS5W71B. After a L series bellhousing swap it will make a nice addition to my 280z project.
Any knowledge on the exact gear ratios offered in the 200sx?
A bit of research shows the engine isn't all that powerful (~100hp/110lbft). What is the compression ratio to the Z20e - would it take kindly to a light-pressure turbo I wonder? Might be a nice swap for a future 1200...
Walking back in time, <1100km Z20e from a 1980 200sx
Walking back in time, <1100km Z20e from a 1980 200sx
'72 Datsun 510 - MS KA24e, Watanabe, STI R180 & CV axles, R&P assisted steering
'76 Datsun 620 - VQ35DE, CD009, G35 suspension & brakes.
'76 Datsun 280z - Future track toy
Creativity outlet: www.datsunrestomods.com
'76 Datsun 620 - VQ35DE, CD009, G35 suspension & brakes.
'76 Datsun 280z - Future track toy
Creativity outlet: www.datsunrestomods.com