Yes, that always leads to lots of confusion. Nissan USA wanted to relate back to the success of the 'B210' model,known in other markets as the 120Y, so they named the next car in the series the '210', while in Japan & Australia/New Zealand, they called it the Sunny. It's all bonnets & hoods really. they're the same thing, we just use different names for them. Maddat has a good reputation in Australia, but it always pays to send a few Emails first to build a bit of a relationship. With the Australian dollar being weaker than the US dollar, it's probably cheaper to buy, but frieght costs come into play.

Quote:That's not correct. B210 is 1974-1978. B310 is 1979-1982. Very different cars. The B310 is marketed as "Datsun 210" in USA.

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srry 'bout that.

i found this website ( http://www.maddat.com ) that makes custom parts to lower the car, make a front brake co9nversion kit, motor mounts for sr20 but i'm confused there's a section for B210/sunny and a section for 120B/B310 and earlier you guys said that B310 = B210...so if you could help me with that... go take a look at the website.

210 in US = B310 (or Sunny in Oz)....doh replied to a post at the end of page 1, didn't realise page 2 existed....amateurs mistake

The best way to lower the car & cater for the turbo engine is to fit shorter front struts with bigger brakes. The struts other Americans use seems to be 280Z/X. The spring would probably be too heavy, but give it a go. the Rear springs can then be cut, or another set made to match the ride height. I second the idea of using the later 510(a10) headlight buckets to give you the 4 headlight look, though you might have to change to later model front fenders & bonnet to match the 510 grille. As for the rearend, which you don't mention, you can probably use the rearend from a 240SX, which should be a solid axle H190. You have to modify the lower trailing arm mount, but the stock rear end just isn't going to last with the power. Please keep the photos coming, I'd love to find a 2 door B310 sedan here in Australia, but they didn't sell them here.

Lots of stereotypical comments here:

Datsun B310 != Datsun 310. Two different kinds of Datsuns

Cutting springs is bad -- if you do it wrong. So is buying ready made springs. Very bad if you get the wrong ones like guys here in America do. Don't end up with too short, too stiff and bad handling because you bought new springs. And remember that Australian regulations are for your protection.


Can't wait to see how your B310 "Datsun 210" Sunny turns out. There are a few running around Seattle but the ones I've seen are all stock condition.

210/sunny it is a B310... well HLB310 actually

H midsize engine = A14
L = Left Hand Drive

B310 the chassis code for a Sunny/210

B310 is rear wheel drive
310 is front wheel drive

the B310 was sold as a "Sunny", 210, and 120Y/140Y and possibly a 150Y

here in Australia they are known a Datsun Sunny's

well i live in canada, and they are called 210 here...so i wont argue about it, cuz the name may differ in the different countries. ( maybe...)

no its not a 310 its a 79 210 i'm sure, and thx all for the advices ( and yes they also said to not heat the coils :P ) as soon as i make some mods, i'll post or reply with photos.