Hi, Does anybody know what other Datsun engines will bolt sraight in to a 120y. Its got a 1200 in it now, so im looking for something bigger that will bolt in?
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an A14 or an A15

You don't mention which country you are in so it's not clear just which version of the '120Y' you have. The B210 [1974 to '77] or the B310 [1978 to about '82]?

Engines that will bolt straight into your car include.......................
A12 [1974 onward] 1171cc
A12A, 1237cc
A13 [long stroke '74 B210 version] 1289cc
A13 [short stroke B310 version] 1270cc
A14 1397cc
A15 1488cc

Basicly, any Datsun A series engine that has the distributor mounted near No. 3 cylinder.
A series engines up to 1973 [1000's & 1200's] had a forward mounted distributors & different engine mount positions, & while they can be made to fit easily enough, they will not "bolt straight in"

Thanks for that info, I am in Australia by the way. So If installing an A15, would the flywheel from my current engine bolt onto the A15? Also would the exhaust have to be modified?
Cheers
Ben

L series motors bolt into 120y's as well.
180B crossmember bolts up (from memory) and then take your pick of an L series

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If you are going to use your original gearbox, then use your original flywheel. The original 120Y gearbox was not used behind the larger engines but will fit & work well behind one anyway as long as you don't abuse it. Treat it with respect & it will last for many years, but if you practice your burnout technique with it, the service life will be less.

Also, don't practice flat-shifting with them either . Dam peer pressure

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will the L series gear box fit in the tunnel without any mods to it?

if you have an auto tunnel it will fit no worries.
The stanza 5spd fits in a manual tunnel snuggly, not sure about any others.

Thanks for that info.
I have heard of ppl installing electric ignition and removing the "points" set up on a 1200, has any1 done this and whats involved in this, form which engine do you get the set up from.

Cheers