Datsun 510 project

[sxtasy]

I just picked up a 510 today for $400 in running condition with a safety inspection. My first car in 5 years so I am pretty excited about this. My goals for this car are really good handling and some decent power. Looking for ideas from fellow beyonders. I was thinking KA swap for it as I would like to keep my budget low, here are some pics

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/justin240/datsun_6.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/justin240/datsun_4.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/justin240/datsun_3.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/justin240/datsun_2.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/justin240/datsun_1.jpg

[corsvette]

Cool car!I had a 79 510 coupe back in my younger days,we had so much fun with that little car.I dont have any neat modding ideas for you,but good luck on the build.:thumbsup:

[dj_rice]

Since your already thinking KA swap, why not get the KA24DE and turbo it, cheap, easily done, tons of un-wanted SR20 parts around to do it and tons of KA engines un-wanted if you blow it up.

[sxtasy]

I would definitely consider doing a turbo ka in the future. I guess my immediate plans are reliable moderate power and crazy handling for a decent price. I would love to see this car slammed for this summer. Afaik there are quite a few engine options for this car, so I am looking for good bang for buck. So far I am loving this car though, perfect island car and great in the corners

[510-Trevor]

Nice find, my first 510 was a '78 4dr.
While your car is the later H510, you can still find some useful info in the project threads over at www.the510realm.com and http://community.ratsun.net/
Also known as the Stanza and Violet in different markets around the world, you may have more luck finding upgrade info searching these names.
The KA would be a good engine choice, it'll be lots of power in its stock form for this car and give you time to upgrade the diff/suspension and brakes before you add a turbo.

[Kardon]

That car looks pretty straight for $400! Nice find indeed.

[darkrider911]

I can't wait for this thing to get insured. It'll be killer rippin' around the island! I like the idea to slam it down to about 6-8 inches. Also, a 240sx engine in there would be pretty badass man and I think it would be really fun to drive. :thumbsup:

[maxomilll]

throw in a SR20DET:poosie:

[kolumbo69]

F20C

[AndyL]

Sweet ride, I've had a few 510s through the years... Personally I like the Z24 (early truck/pathfinder) with the dual sparkplug head decked .05, injection off one of the 88/89 Z24i's - run an MSD6 ignition then a K24 turbo. Last engine I built like that, dyno'd out at 180hp - with only mild boost and no intercooler... Needed 91 gas but it was a great ride...