Got a new engine! L20 rebuild. I'll post some pics when we get started on the install http://www.flickr.com/photos/shereenstuff/3757023256/

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Great info as usual, thanks!

Non-gas shocks will be available at Nissan, and designed just for the 210. Better quality than all those gas shocks, which are designed for multiple cars.

Nissan
* 56210-H8926 ABSORBER KIT-SHOCK REAR B310 $71.67

An alternative is Koni adjustables, you can turn them for soft, medium and firm.


In america, everyone cuts the coil springs - just don't cut much. No more than 1/2 coil, and then see how it sits. In Australia for some reason it is illegal to cut the springs, probably because the government regulates personal work, you can't even swap engines without hiring an Engineer to review the work.

If you want to go with custom springs, call Quickor down in Portland. They aren't listed in the catalog, but they will make a set to match your specifications.

Where would I find non-gas shocks?

And does anyone one know where/what kind of lowering springs I'd need if I wanted to lower? Someone told me not to cut the coils, but more opinions are always welcome.

Bounces about 2-3 times........
Just looking at the stuff available in rockauto.com

Those are both gas shocks, monotube is just a more expensive design. See if you can find some non-gas shocks, the kind the 210 Sunny was designed for.

If a commercial place it was that said you are in need, beware. They always say that, even when you don't

Check it out yourself. Push down on the corner of the car, and let go, it should bounce one cycle. If it bounces several times, you need new shocks.

Soooo I've been told I need new shocks, whats the difference between Gas Charged and Monotube?
ACDELCO Part # 520166 {GAS CHARGED #88946011}ABSORBER,RR SHK

SACHS Part # 20316A {Super Touring}
Front; Insert

KYB Part # KG4764A {Gas-A-Just}
Rear

Total fluke, I found it 'cause I wasn't looking, I was just Garage sale shopping and fell in love because my Grandpop had a B210 and it reminded me of him. Then I wanted to see if there was anyone else out there who liked them too, and boy did I ever find people! , now that I've seen what great cars they are I'm hooked!

You got that for 150 bucks?? Holy cow why can't I find one like that for that price? Man you're lucky!! It looks so nice and clean.If you want more power just get a weber carb, a cam, headers and exhaust and you be good to go!!

Quote:An old advertising slogan said simply "Datsun saves"
Well never were truer words spoken [or writen] Datsun saved us money when these cars were new, & decades later, they are still saving us money as this example clearly illustrates.
An A15 transplant will help in the pep department & the fuel consumption penalty will be quite small but if the current engine runs fine then wear it out first. [it might take a while though]