I personally do not see much advantage of the old (A14?) datsun engine. It
may be a engineered a little better, but it is still old technology. If I
were going to spend the time to do a swap, then I would look for a more
modern engine/trans. Sure, it will cost more money, but my bigger concern is
what my time and energy yields.
Just my opinion.
BTW, I have a datsun 5 speed trans, and it is great for cruising on the long
and straight. As a bonus... I don't have to listen to my wife crunch first
gear.
On Friday 19 March 2004 11:06 pm, bill b. wrote:
> As I ponder the possibilities of transmission
> replacement, (nope, still stuck in first gear) I am
> considering all options. I have noticed quite a few
> other engine transplants on the web and remember that
> someone on the list was working out using the Datsun
> transplant transmission with the Datsun engine. Seems
> like an option. Anyone on the list know of a site that
> may hve more info. I have also looked around at V6's,
> V8's, Jag engines, Toyota Powerplants, and an electric
> option (but seeing what I have done with electricity
> in the past that may not be so smart). There was
> rumored somewhere of a transplant using an automatic
> transmission, not sure if I need that yet.
>
> I know which transmission goes with the Rivergate or
> Morris conversion, which seems to be most attractive.
> Instructions say it comes out of a Datsun 210 from
> August 1979 to 1982, not B210. I suppose finding one
> of those in one piece would kill two birds with one
> stone? Maybe?
>
> Any information would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks, bill b. '69 Sprite with transmission issues.
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