Project Hondatsun (F20C Swapped Datsun 510)
11-08-2016, 10:27 AM
#1
Project Hondatsun (F20C Swapped Datsun 510)
I guess it is time to start a build thread. A) So I can keep track of everything I’ve done, and B) So I can leverage the knowledge of the community!
History: I’ve owned two S2000’s (among a lot of other cars), both AP1’s. So the F20C is nothing new to me. About 4 years ago I started an Exomotive Exocet. For the past 3 years I’ve driven, and tailored the Exocet into what I wanted it to be. I just recently sold it to get funds to buy a house. If you care to view that build thread it can be found here:
Because I can’t leave well enough alone, and because I love projects I’ve bought a Datsun 510 that needed some love (and was pretty cheap).
It currently isn’t running, but it does have a ‘heart of gold’.
The car has been around the block, meaning under the owner from yesteryear once had a F22C in it. The car was then stripped and sold to someone else. That person then installed a F20C swap and then abandoned the project. The swap was performed by T3 (Techno Toy Tuning), who is a well known Datsun Tuner/Parts Manufacture. The swap was done correctly, and I understand that the person that has done the swap has done a few F20C swaps in Datsuns and AE86’s.
Now that brings us to present day. I’ve sense altered the header to clear the steering box. The header then runs to a muffler that is in the rear part of the passenger seat, and side exits on the drivers side.
What the car needs:
New fuel system. A fuel cell, pump, filter, and lines.
All safety related items replaced; seats, harness, steering wheel/hub, new front suspension
A new radiator, either custom, or making a s2000 radiator work
Custom driveshaft
Clutch lines, and brake lines
Some sort of intake
Lights; headlights, and turn signals
Wiring altered
Some sort of interior revamp; will likely start with lizard skin sound and heat control, and then go from there.
I’m sure I’m missing many things, but I’ll cover that as I move through the process! Anyways, I look forward to posting a lot and gaining knowledge along the way. I’ve already determined some issues that I’ll likely post about soon. Thanks for reading!
History: I’ve owned two S2000’s (among a lot of other cars), both AP1’s. So the F20C is nothing new to me. About 4 years ago I started an Exomotive Exocet. For the past 3 years I’ve driven, and tailored the Exocet into what I wanted it to be. I just recently sold it to get funds to buy a house. If you care to view that build thread it can be found here:
Because I can’t leave well enough alone, and because I love projects I’ve bought a Datsun 510 that needed some love (and was pretty cheap).
It currently isn’t running, but it does have a ‘heart of gold’.
The car has been around the block, meaning under the owner from yesteryear once had a F22C in it. The car was then stripped and sold to someone else. That person then installed a F20C swap and then abandoned the project. The swap was performed by T3 (Techno Toy Tuning), who is a well known Datsun Tuner/Parts Manufacture. The swap was done correctly, and I understand that the person that has done the swap has done a few F20C swaps in Datsuns and AE86’s.
Now that brings us to present day. I’ve sense altered the header to clear the steering box. The header then runs to a muffler that is in the rear part of the passenger seat, and side exits on the drivers side.
What the car needs:
New fuel system. A fuel cell, pump, filter, and lines.
All safety related items replaced; seats, harness, steering wheel/hub, new front suspension
A new radiator, either custom, or making a s2000 radiator work
Custom driveshaft
Clutch lines, and brake lines
Some sort of intake
Lights; headlights, and turn signals
Wiring altered
Some sort of interior revamp; will likely start with lizard skin sound and heat control, and then go from there.
I’m sure I’m missing many things, but I’ll cover that as I move through the process! Anyways, I look forward to posting a lot and gaining knowledge along the way. I’ve already determined some issues that I’ll likely post about soon. Thanks for reading!
Last edited by StedFast; 11-08-2016 at 10:47 AM.
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11-08-2016, 10:35 AM
#2
Very cool, subscribing to the thread for updates. 
11-08-2016, 11:23 AM
#3
VERY cool.
11-11-2016, 09:48 PM
#6
This has to be the most ridiculous ECU (Kpro) install ever. Had to pull the motor because removing the oil pan isn't possible because of the motor mounts/bar. Good news is, I can give her a new clutch/flywheel.
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11-14-2016, 07:17 PM
#8
Because I have to remove the oil pan, and because this is a canyon/track car, I feel like I should replace it with a baffled oil pan. Because Blacktrax is right down the street, I feel like I should use theirs. I'm trying to keep this build cost-effective and am tempted to use Ballade Sports bolt in kit. Thoughts?
