i understand that i will obviously need a conversion kit, there seems to be so many on the market. Some modification to allow clearance for the transmission in the tunnel (Is this needed even though my car is originally manual?) any more hints


seems to me from my experience of modern cars and modifying them the `bolt on` option doesnt really exist, am i wrong. Is there serious brake and suspension packages in existence for a 1200

Sorry Osmo, but I noticed you double posted

Pretty funny what you find on other forums

DaveM - send me a PM with your questions and I'll go through it with you.
Regards Matty

I'm trying to remember the saying....

Something about not biting the hand that feeds you...

Nope can't remember it....nevermind

damn, do datsuns come with a warning that says. "beware. driveing this car may result in loosening of tight-asssyndrome, malicious and mischievious behavior, and just plain fun" consult you datto doctor if you are not experienceing these wanted side effects.

If you look at the list of bits from both Ninja and Lagwagon, you will get a rough idea of parts needed, think you will need a larger transmission tunnel, I think the auto tunnel is bigger than your manual one.

Dont expect to complete this project from scratch for less than $10,000, buying someone elses complete setup is the only way to make it cheaper.

if you keep at it you'll learn lots. Many things you never thought you'd need to know or find useful.

Off the top of my head........

Modified Engine cross member. $200

New gearbox cross member - Need to cut the old mounts out. $50.

Modify the transmission tunnell - I used a scissor jack then cut & welded to suit the CA18 box. Material.... Say $20.

Disc brake front end conversion - I went for SR20 disc's on 120Y springs. $450.

New battery box mount - Need to cut the existing engine bay battery mount out. Space! Material & welding rods... Approx. $30.

Diff conversion - I went for a R31 Skyline LSD, but just about anything will fit with engineering. $180 from wreckers + $500 to shorten + $500 to rebuild.
Alternatively - You can use the stock diff, but you'll have to nurse it with the CA.

Tailshaft - Stanza 1 peice are easiest. They need shortening, but have the right bolt pattern. $45 from wreckers + $400 to cut & turn.

Fuel Tank - You will either need a surge tank on the existing datto item which is a bit small, or an integrated fuel tank / surge tank. I used a R31 item..... Fits like it was made for it - You mount this behind the rear axle & the empty space where you remove the stock tank is ideal for a battery mount. $60 from wreckers + $80 for RHS & bolts to mount.

Hydraulic clutch conversion - Use Pintara hyd. clutch ass'y & mount to the firewall. $40.

Extended fuel tank filler & wiring - Roughly $150.

Radiator - I used an SR20 item. $120 from wreckers.

Intercooler - You can just a 65mm item sandwiched in between the radiator & the grill. $600 - $1000.

Intercooler plumbing - Looking at roughly $200.

Exhaust - Looking at roughly $1000.

Engine + Gearbox - Depending on availability & condition you can expect to spend between $2000 & $4000 - Make sure you get the computer & pollution gear + all other bits & peices.

Wheels & tyres - I used 14" skyline steelies & got out of it for $450, but you could easy spend $3 - $4K of flashy 15 inchers.

Speedo / Tacho conversion - I'm using a refurbished 1200 dash with Autometer guages $350.

Total = $9405

O.K so that's rough costs for changes you'll NEED to make..... As someone else stated, some of these parts are getting harder to find so more $$$.
Of course this pricing doesn't included labour.... I'm lucky that I can do it all myself. I shudder to think if I had to pay someone.

Haven't included paint & panel costs.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Coops.

double post was an accident sorry if i sounded like an a$$...

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This may be a stupid question but what are sr20 discs