oh8sti Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I really like these cars and have since I first saw one with an SR20 swap. Thinking of getting one to have fun with and drive daily. When looking, is there certain things that are common problems with these cars? Rust spots ect. I want one that is already swapped, but as always I'm hesitant cause you never know the quality of work. I'll add some pics of some cool ones I found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 When I say daily, Keep in mind I live on campus and won't drive to class or work. Just to the beeewz store on the weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 good luck finding one local thats not completly rusted out. Most of the good ones are in arizona/cali area. Pretty expensive too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Really just rust behind front wheel frame rail (like any old nissan) and rust on the shock tower are 2 major spots. Might wanna think about looking at KA swapped 510's as well. The KA does very well with boost, eventhough it's a "truck" engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ef8sirJunkie Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 http://mckinneymotorsports.com/images/gallery/141.jpg Such a Sick car!!!!! http://mckinneymotorsports.com/index Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 not practical for someone of your skills and in your situation /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 http://www.bryanf.com/510/cars.htm My Favorite is his 72 chevy twin turbo v6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 sotkc ones you can change the clutch pac rather quickly.. and all the ones i have seen local are rusted out. clean ones go for a pretty pennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 not practical for someone of your skills and in your situation /thread It's a toy car, they are never practical, you of all people know that! I have others cars I can drive if this one goes poop. I know for a fact I would go out west for it, that isn't the issue. .... Waiting for Farkas to chime in. I know he probly has an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Really just rust behind front wheel frame rail (like any old nissan) and rust on the shock tower are 2 major spots. Might wanna think about looking at KA swapped 510's as well. The KA does very well with boost, eventhough it's a "truck" engine. Is it cheaper for a KA swap rather than SR swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 It's a toy car, they are never practical, you of all people know that! By "practical" I mean that a car would spend the majority of its time in running condition, not straining the owner's finances with purchase price nor with upkeep, and would be dependable with regular use. All of my vehicles meet those conditions ...... have any of your own vehicles met those conditions since you joined CR? If so, why are you always driving a borrowed car? A 40-50 year old import, purchased from 2000+ miles away, with performance swaps, driven by someone who doesn't work on his own cars ....... seriously, Mike, how long do you figure you'd have this before it wasn't running and needed to have time and cash poured into it? You asked for an education .... get it for free now or else pay a high price for it later. But I would add that if this is what your heart is set on, go ahead and get it, practical or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I just thought it was a cool idea, always liked them, just didn't know much about them. Much like the Toyota Farkas has. I'm not a stranger to working on cars and bikes, I am a stranger to building motors that blow up! That was a learning experience, but doesn't mean I don't know how to wrench. On another note, I do appreciate your concern, I disagree, but nonetheless I was kinda of asking for input. I was mostly asking if people knew about the car, not if I should get it. It's just an idea, probly won't happen, so don't worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/1633740685.html $1500 clean roller its in L.A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/1633740685.html $1500 clean roller its in L.A. that is for sure out of my league as far as what i could do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 It depends on how well you can work and wire motors, either motor will need to be custom wired into the car, with mounts, tranny mounts ect just , swapping the old carb cars out to newer efi turbo engines can become a bitch . If you have basic knowledge in doing swaps before then just do alot of reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 7mgte Cressida is an option for a great price, but then like Doc said you still have the problem of not knowing crap about cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 that is for sure out of my league as far as what i could do! you can by a runner for 3500-5000 I don't know what your budget is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/1642147607.html here is one doc might drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Is it cheaper for a KA swap rather than SR swap? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/1642147607.html here is one doc might drive Ouch! Well, I guess the truth hurts. I admit, my stuff seems kinda odd to most .... but I hope what I have is in better taste and better condition than that monstrosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX-7 Addict Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Get one with a rotary swap! *flame suit on* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ef8sirJunkie Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Is it cheaper for a KA swap rather than SR swap? Im a bigger fan of KA motors. id rather boost a KA that has more stroke then drop a SR in personally. plus you can source parts at any dealership. SR is a good motor but i would lean towards KA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Is it cheaper for a KA swap rather than SR swap? By far. I've boosted both the sohc and the dohc KA's. Just a t3/t4 50 trim (which was the best setup imo). There's not as big a market on the sohc as the dohc. Both can be had for cheap. Check out ka-t.org, really good forum if you go the KA route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 It depends on how well you can work and wire motors, either motor will need to be custom wired into the car, with mounts, tranny mounts ect just , swapping the old carb cars out to newer efi turbo engines can become a bitch . If you have basic knowledge in doing swaps before then just do alot of reading. my goal would be to buy one already done and spend a pretty penny on it. I honestly dont see myself having the time for a full swap. I'd love to do it though, just a matter of time, not really money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 By far. I've boosted both the sohc and the dohc KA's. Just a t3/t4 50 trim (which was the best setup imo). There's not as big a market on the sohc as the dohc. Both can be had for cheap. Check out ka-t.org, really good forum if you go the KA route. cool man, ill check that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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