can a mazda 1324cc 1.3 B carby from older 323 b fitted in 1200 bay and b bolted on datto 4sp GB?
if its possible then what will it take to get it in and work with the GB?
cant have access to nissan 1.6 engines so have to use whats available.

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Yes. Do you mean a 13B rotary engine, or a 1.3 piston engine? Either way it can be fitted. Both swaps have been done.

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Unknown. The gearbox is too small for a 13B engine. It would probably survive behind a 1.3 piston engine, but wouldn't you have to machine an adapter plate or possibly the transmission shaft to make this work?

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it is Piston engine from 323. 1324cc 4cyl. can it b fitted n a 1220 GB by some plate? has anyone done it or atleast know the mazda engine?
and ddgonzal says that engine swap has been done too, can u give me rfernce?

Rather than "piston" swap, I was talking about "piston engine" swap. There are Datsun 1200s with non-rotary Mazda engines in our Photo Album.

I doubt if anyone has bolted a Mazda engine to the 1200 gearbox. But you never know ... it is likely possible. In the old days we used to put Oldsmobile engines in front of Ford transmissions, etc. and racers are still bolting large Chrysler Hemis to small Chevrolet transmissions.

BUMP

You would use the engine and gearbox.

Using a front wheel drive engine, means you
need to find a RWD gearbox to suit.

I don't think that using a 1.3L MAzda engine is a great idea. Surely you can find something better over there. Look for something bigger than 1400cc to make it worth the effort of making new engine mounts etc.

What about 85-88 Honda Accord's A16A(1598cc) can it b fitted on to 1200 gearbox?
anyone xperienced with this engine?

In my humble opinion, I think youll get more enjoyment and reliability out of your A-series engine than trying to muck around and fit a dedicated fwd engine in your 1200.

I agree. Look for a RWD 4 cylinder car. And think about using the engine AND gearbox.

The technical considerations in making one gearbox fit on a completely different engine from a different manufacturer is almost impossible.

Different manufacturers probably use different pitch splines, different length input shafts etc. It's not a simple proposition. And certainly not something to be started while building on a budget.

Again, find a RWD car with a 4 cylinder, get the engine and gearbox out of that. Otherwise stick with your A-Series engines. Keep your eyes open for an A15.

Chris

barpk, any engine could be fitted to the gearbox, but it would requre at least that you fabricate an adapter plate, and in most cases you would also have to machine some parts of the transmission.

The only engines that fit the Datsun 1200 gearbox are the a-series engines (A10, A12, A13, A14, A15 and A12A).