hey guys, just wodering if u can helpout a new member? my query is, how hard is it to, A) fit a Z18 Turbo to a datsun 1200 coupe B) do the same for a E15 Pulsar Turbo (FWD) motor, frm east west to nth sth, also any ideas on basic mods, to keep it goin hard but reliable, any fitting ideas welcome, thnx, sk1tz sammy_skitz@hotmail.comQuote:

Hi Sammy,

There is a little info, but more importantly, links to discussion on these swaps in the Tech Section article What's the best engine to put into a 1200?.

just out of curiosity

how would an e-15 turbo be any better than an a-15 turbo???

its a lot simpiler for starters

i dont care what you heard, i want facts!

I read somewhere that the dissy on the e15 is in a bad sopt for this conversion and you have to cut a hole in the firewall to fit the dissy through?? maby someone can fill us in some more??

The Z18 is a great fiit in a 120Y...

Not the same in a 1200..unless you have an "excellent", "It's not that good " crossmember...Although I would say yes to one in an instant...

Chris

Having done two Z-20 swaps into 1200 coupes, I have to say it isn't all that difficult. You are better off with an automatic unibody, but other than that and the tight fit between the water pump and radiator, it almost slips right in. Let's put it this way, if someone as lazy as me can do it, twice, it isn't too hard.

cheers man, ill get on2 that as soon as th boss aint here and i can download and print to my hearts content!!, cheers again, feel free 2 catch me up, sammy_skitz@hotmail.com

E15 turbo coz i picked up a whole car for $100nz
the A15 turbo is not a common car here, unless u r spking bout a bolt on mod, which in all honestly wuld prob b betta for me, seeing as i hav only built NA a12's, but thanx to all u dudes, cant w8 2 start planning, ill get u a pik of my ol' 120y 4door, when possible, i checkd out the possible donor car for the Z18, it is a nissan datsun 180sx, bout '82 -'83 th engine has "nissan OHC" on th rounded tappet cover, any ideas on what th engine is? not twin spark nor turbo, but it is injected, from what i culd see, the car does not hav interior electrics(windows, mirrors etc) if that helps. its under a tree down th road frm my new house, i had look under torchlight last nite!! mmmm, wot th fu!k is it?