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Re: considering L series swap |
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Use an early 80s bluebird tailshaft. (or if the 180b is a one piece use that)
Stick with the 120y swaybar (you will need to trim a section out of the 180b crossmember).
Use the 180b radiator.
The diff may or maynot cope.
The speedo will be out a bit.
You will need a 90 degree bend on the speedo cable .
You may have trouble closing the bonnet, cause the standard carb and air filter may hit.
I went for a pair of side draughts, but that is probably not the only way to overcome the problem.
Cheers and good luck!
Posted on: 2007/7/20 10:35
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No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)  
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Get the clutch master and slave cylinder out of the 180B as well.
Posted on: 2007/7/20 10:01
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No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster) 
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the BW 120Y diff will handle a stock L-series no trouble. h145/150 might be a different story.
Posted on: 2007/7/20 9:49
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Re: considering L series swap |
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With the tail shaft you need to have one made with the L series and a series shaft ends, then it gets balanced. (not a big prob) the clutch petal its best to convert to hydralic as per L series gearbox,but you can re use the 120 petal no probs. With the standard diff i think your asking for trouble there. But see what happens.
i think the conversion idea would be good because its still a datsun motor and different to most other 120Y's. The L series can be a serious engine with a bit of work or a turbo.
I think you should go for a L20. all the 180B stuff is the same and the more power you have to start with the better.
Posted on: 2007/7/20 9:28
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considering L series swap |
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Im considering doing a L series convertion in my 120y, but before i start buying all the bits for it i just want to ask a few questions.
From what i have found by doing a search i need.
Engine / Crossmember = L18/180B
Gearbox / Crossmember = L series gearbox / 180B crossmember
Brakes ect = complete 180B front end i.e. struts, LCA, tie rods, sway bay ect...
here are the things in not sure about.
Clutch Peddle = can i use the original 120y clutch peddle or will i need a 180B peddle box?
Tail Shaft???? = not sure which one ill need.
Diff = i plan on running the stock 120y diff because im not planing on driving it too hard
If there is anything i have missed or that i will need to know please tell me.
Plus i am going to be buying a 180B for all the bits and peices
Posted on: 2007/7/20 8:42
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