When I got my 1200. The plan was engine swap and I looked in to the SR20. I went to a input wreckers and got the tape out and measured everything up. I came to the conclusion it would be a difficult fit.

The CA18 was considerably cheaper and overall a more logical choice.

Having said that a few years ago I saw a NZ 1200 in a magazine with a SR20DET. It was registered however the vechicle had had considerable firewall and transmission tunnel modifications.

If you want a SR20 and can get the required approval from the RTA. Go for it.

In WA you can get pre approval and guidance when going outside their guidelines. However a engineer needs to become involved. Is this the same in other states?

Jarrad

Dattodude nailed it:

All because a few "cluey" people have done this conversion, it doesn't mean it's easy, cheap or a straight fit.

Undertaking this conversion at the moment, I get annoyed with the uninitiated saying it is one of the easiest conversions.

A CA18 was never meant to go into a 1200 and whilst it can be made to happen if you do it yourself many challenges arise. Thats why I think we do these things.

Have fun

Reading the article on the red 1200 ute it would be easy to spend the money he is asking to built it. Hell I'm going through that now.

You build the car as a passion, sinking all your spare change into it, striving for performance and that show winning standard.

However if I sold my coupe when it's finished I would be asking $12 000. And most people would think I'm dreaming !!!

Sounds interesting. I should be on holidays then so I might be able to fly over for a look. Maybe bring the Datto if it's finished!

How many cars were at the last Datsun Nationals?

Jarrad

I am thinking about a Bosh 044 fuel pump to supply fuel to my CA.

As the 044 pushes 3 bar of pressure almost double the original nissan item. Will the standard fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail be able to cope with this?

Will it fail to function when I start the car when it has no vachume from the manifold. Causing excess fuel to be forced into the intake by the injectors? Due to the increased pressure.

I have never had any experience with Denso regulators so I dont know how it will preform. Should I bite the bullet and install a aftermarket unit such as a Malpassi?

Cheers ... Jarrad

Green - Great choice

I just had my 1200 coupe painted a slightly darker green and despite the painters initial thoughts it looks really good.

Im not happy with the finish on mine so it's getting done again. Paid the $$$ and it's not up to standard.

Hope your happy with the result. Take care with the assembley.

Sorry I'm a idiot
1970 - 1974 all the same

Datsun 1200 Coupe
1970-1970 All the same

I'm going to put one in. All my experience tells me I should do it and simply by looking at a coupe fuel tank I felt that it was obvious fuel surge would be a problem.

Thanks Guys.

The first issue was the engine mounts and gearbox mounts. If you are going to tackle this talk to an engineer or someone who has done it before you start.

The next thing I fitted was a suitable radiator and thermo fan. Then ran organised the hoses. A quick trip to super cheap with some templates made from wire solved this.

I then woked on the intercooler/intake plumbing and pod filter installation.

Next task was the computer. Been electronically minded I used the original computer. I removed everything that was not required and now I need to get the chip re-programed. Be careful if you do this as the computer has many inputs obtained in weird ways. It does not always come direct from the sensor.

If you have got a welder - get some mandrel bends and pipe. DIY exhaust.

Next on my adjenda is intercooler fitmet, tailshaft, fuel pump installation.

Sorry for such a long post - hope it helps and remember everyone will do this conversion differently.