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ArchangelJuicy · 11-06-2015, 09:54 PM

Hi guys, will first off and say I'm a total noob at engin swaps. Now down to my question, I have an opportunity to buy a 78 datsun 510 for cheap and maybe get ahokd of a dodge viper motor from my school and I'm wondering if it would fit in the datsun at all. I have seen a viper motor swap in a 80's corolla coupe.

KAT-PWR · 11-06-2015, 10:01 PM

I refuse to believe this is not a troll post.

ArchangelJuicy · 11-06-2015, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAT-PWR

I refuse to believe this is not a troll post.

This not my friend

daryl337 · 11-09-2015, 10:53 AM

Anything will fit with enough fabrication.

That being said - with limited skills (or as you put it - total noob) you will likely end up yanking your hair out trying to do it.

I say go for it - and have fun! You will spend *a lot* of time on it- likely a lot of money- and definitely your hairline will recede from stress while trying to learn about everything.

Once you are done though - your automotive knowledge will be increased by that much

cured13 · 11-09-2015, 11:06 AM

Please do it!

Rusker · 11-09-2015, 01:04 PM

If you have the opportunity to pickup a 510 for "cheap" I'd say go for it. This is a great platform to build upon with a large online community.

As for swapping in a Viper engine... I'll believe it when you actually have it. Otherwise there are much better options for engines to swap into a 510 without hacking it to pieces just to make it fit.

kruked · 11-12-2015, 09:28 PM

I'm in for the troll too.

Whilst I am trolling.

11-06-2015, 09:54 PM	#1
ArchangelJuicy Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: seal beach, california Age: 32 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Possible engine swap!?!? Hi guys, will first off and say I'm a total noob at engin swaps. Now down to my question, I have an opportunity to buy a 78 datsun 510 for cheap and maybe get ahokd of a dodge viper motor from my school and I'm wondering if it would fit in the datsun at all. I have seen a viper motor swap in a 80's corolla coupe.

11-06-2015, 10:01 PM	#2
KAT-PWR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Posts: 2,040 Trader Rating: (11) Rides Gallery: KAT-PWR Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I refuse to believe this is not a troll post. __________________ MRP Manufacturing

11-09-2015, 10:53 AM	#4
daryl337 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pac NW Age: 38 Posts: 589 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Anything will fit with enough fabrication. That being said - with limited skills (or as you put it - total noob) you will likely end up yanking your hair out trying to do it. I say go for it - and have fun! You will spend a lot of time on it- likely a lot of money- and definitely your hairline will recede from stress while trying to learn about everything. Once you are done though - your automotive knowledge will be increased by that much __________________ This is my clever and witty signature.

11-09-2015, 01:04 PM	#6
Rusker Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you have the opportunity to pickup a 510 for "cheap" I'd say go for it. This is a great platform to build upon with a large online community. As for swapping in a Viper engine... I'll believe it when you actually have it. Otherwise there are much better options for engines to swap into a 510 without hacking it to pieces just to make it fit. __________________ 1990 S13/SR20

11-12-2015, 09:28 PM	#7
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: someone's sisters' pants Posts: 2,288 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	I'm in for the troll too. Whilst I am trolling. __________________ I like my bikes how I like my b¡tches...naked! 2014 Triumph Street Triple

11-09-2015, 11:06 AM	#5
cured13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Almostthere Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Please do it!