I do miss that beast but I couldn't bring it with me when I moved cross country.

This new car I don't plan to swap. I will be turbocharging it.

I have a question for the experts here. Where can I get a big front bar for the 210/b310
Addco no-longer makes theirs.

It's been too long since I let my 76 b210 go. I've tried to fill the datsun shaped hole in my life with many things but they all weren't datsuns. I'm currently looking at a 210/b310 with an auto. I plan to make it fun then ill take it to an autocross to see how it stacks up. I will need help locating a few things here and there. I'm sure this group will be as helpful as they always have been.

make sure two things are true
1. you have power and ground at the choke
2. that the choke is adjusted correctly

I've moved to the east coast of the US and I didn't bring a Datsun with me I'd love to do another 200ZX conversion but I need a car to start with. If there is someone on the South east corner of the US with a Datsun I don't care if it's a 1200 a B210/120y or a B310 any will be considered

"now im using a 79 310 i know it has most of the same front suspention and brakes as the 280's of the time does anyone know if i need that extensive of swap as listed ive been looking and measuring my a1.4 and trans it looks very close so far i can only see a problem with the oil pan slump any ideas?"

i have a tuned 1600 and i wana ram it in but i dont want my dat down too long

installing the 510 x-member will make the swap a breeze. Your steering is in the same place as the earlier cars. Just mount the x-member in a rear sump configuration and you should be set

"shame its not as easy for a 1200"

true but having to drill two holes for the crossmsmber is not that bad.

"First of all THANKS for the information!
I often wondered how you did your conversion...If I were to use the short 5 speed from the early 200sx would i still have to cut a new shifter hole?? "


the problem is the driveshaft they are quite expensive to have made. A small cut in the tunnel is easy to hide besides the z/zx transmission is easy to find where as the short 200sx trans is getting very rare. use the abundant z/zx transmission and you won't need to have a driveshaft made.

So you want to install an L-series in your B-210/120y? Here is how I did it.

tools you will need in addition to your tool kit:
engine hoist
jack stands creeper
sawzall or cut-off tool
drill
floor jack


What you will need:
1969-73 510/1600 front crossmember
1969-73 510/1600 radiator and hoses grab the 510 heater hoses too
1969-73 510 clutch line
B210/210y automatic or GX driveshaft
L-16 to L/Z-22 engine
280z 5 speed
1969-73 510/1600 transmission mount
4 large fender washers to match the trans mount bolts
4 nuts to match the trans mount bolts
custom made exhaust 2 inch or bigger

OK now that we have our parts lets get started...
1. remove everything associated with the A-series engine.
2. now that all that is out it's time to swap the crossmember
a mark the holes that the crossmember are bolted to
b unbolt all suspension pieces from crossmember
c unbolt crossmember ( you will notice there are 6 holes for the crossmember)
d bolt in the 510/1600 crossmember using the holes that you marked
e reinstall all suspension pieces
3. now that you have the crossmember done cut the bumpout for the radiator out this is best done from the front
4. mock up the radiator and mark for the bolt holes
a drill holes to mount the radiator
b set radiator aside
5. Bolt together the engine and trans including clutch and assundries
6. swap out the clutch line and secure as you see fit ( I installed the clip from a Z)
7. cut the tunnel 4.5 inches back from the origional shifter location.
8. slide in your engine and transmission
a use your floor jack to lift the trans into position
b bolt on the stock crossmember mark the floorpan to match the crossmember
c drill holes to match the crossmember
d using the fender washers bolt in the trans crossmember
9. install driveshaft
10. wire up ignition and sensors add wire as needed
11. install radiator and hook up hoses
12. hook up fuel lines
13. fill all fluids (don't forget the transmission)
14. fire it up

NOTE: with the added weight you will need better brakes and stronger springs because this set up is a lot heavier and more powerful than the A-series you just pulled out.

So you want to install an L-series in your B-210/120y? Here is how I did it.

tools you will need in addition to your tool kit:
engine hoist
jack stands creeper
sawzall or cut-off tool
drill
floor jack


What you will need:
1969-73 510/1600 front crossmember
1969-73 510/1600 radiator and hoses grab the 510 heater hoses too
1969-73 510 clutch line
B210/210y automatic or GX driveshaft
L-16 to L/Z-22 engine
280z 5 speed
1969-73 510/1600 transmission mount
4 large fender washers to match the trans mount bolts
4 nuts to match the trans mount bolts
custom made exhaust 2 inch or bigger

OK now that we have our parts lets get started...
1. remove everything associated with the A-series engine.
2. now that all that is out it's time to swap the crossmember
a mark the holes that the crossmember are bolted to
b unbolt all suspension pieces from crossmember
c unbolt crossmember ( you will notice there are 6 holes for the crossmember)
d bolt in the 510/1600 crossmember using the holes that you marked
e reinstall all suspension pieces
3. now that you have the crossmember done cut the bumpout for the radiator out this is best done from the front
4. mock up the radiator and mark for the bolt holes
a drill holes to mount the radiator
b set radiator aside
5. Bolt together the engine and trans including clutch and assundries
6. swap out the clutch line and secure as you see fit ( I installed the clip from a Z)
7. cut the tunnel 4.5 inches back from the origional shifter location.
8. slide in your engine and transmission
a use your floor jack to lift the trans into position
b bolt on the stock crossmember mark the floorpan to match the crossmember
c drill holes to match the crossmember
d using the fender washers bolt in the trans crossmember
9. install driveshaft
10. wire up ignition and sensors add wire as needed
11. install radiator and hook up hoses
12. hook up fuel lines
13. fill all fluids (don't forget the transmission)
14. fire it up

NOTE: with the added weight you will need better brakes and stronger springs because this set up is a lot heavier and more powerful than the A-series you just pulled out.

Sadly I have no choice but to sell my rally car I have posted it here
before and got no results but I'm gonna give it another try.

1976 B-210 rallycar

L-20b dual 38mm S.U.'s
240z flywheel and clutch
280z 4-speed trans (5-speed is in the shed and goes with)
header connected to 2 1/4" exhaust
8" suspension lift
27/8.50/14 truck mud tires
4 kc daylighters on light bar
2 off brand off-road lights on bumper
diamond plate skid plate
roll bar included but not installed
$2000 O.B.O
the car is located in Vancouver Washington

I can be contacted by E-mail
philip_rodda@yahoo.com