i was asking my mechenic today about old Datsuns, and he mentioned some Datsun 1200 with a OE twin carb setup, he was sure of what he was saying!!
can u guys tell me which model had this engine? what HP was it rated at?
BTW whats the name of the engine in 510 (1600 CC)?
thanks
barpk

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Yes, some came with dual SU carburetors. Not sure which model, I think the GX? Also some B210's had them too.

Quote:L16.

yeah GX models had a head with big oval ports, dual valve springs and better shaped combustioned chambers. and the head had two 1.75" SU carbies hanging off it, ive got a set sitting in my shed still hanging off a GX head (spares)

When non-1200 people say "1200 with twin carbs" they are often referring to the Datsun Fairlady roadsters, which had a different type of 1200cc engine.

But the B110 also had the 1200 GX engine with dual side-drafts. Pictures are in the club photo gallery.

It is amazing what kinda stuff is out there that many have not seen of heard of. I met a guy one day that had twin stock Hitachi carbs on his 1200. He had cut down two stock intake manifolds and made some linkage to suit. The carbs sat a little forward as both of the rear halves of the manifolds were used after cutting them in half and closing the hole. This car screamed away as he left, leaving me with the impression that his setup worked pretty well. It sure sounded good, sounded like a Weber when he hit the secondaries but throatier. Very cool sound coming from a 1200!

does anyone knows what was the HP rating of that twin carb car?
and why cant i access technical section>engines>L16 link?
barpk

I hate to pick nits, but they are probably 1.5" SU's. The 1.75" SU's were only used on the 2000 Roadster and 240Z. The dual carb 510's and 1200's used the smaller 1.5" carbs. HTH

sorry yeah i think your right tens, i think they are 1.5"

DOES anyone have answers to the questions i have asked above?
barpk

twin carb GX 1200
power not sure about 80hp i think
510 motor is L16