The old GA16de idea.

[ThreeBlindNinjas]

Hi all.

So I have a GA16de engine, ECU and loom, and a Rwd gearbox. All from a Nissan Serena. Is there any reason to rule this engine out for a conversion in a small Datsun.

The throttle body is pointed towards the back of the engine but that could be probably fixed by fitting a Pulsar intake manifold maybe. The distributor being on the back of the head and not in the best spot isn't ideal, but I reckon that could be sorted out too. Engine mounts would probably have to be made, and I can't remember if the gear box hangs from or sits on a cross member, but mounts aren't a issue really. Any conversion would need cert which would cover engine/gearbox mounts anyway.

Surely someone has looked into this in more detail somewhere, or even done it before.

[kartboy]

Hey Gaz

Luke is currently putting one into his 1200 coupe although he did get complete package from another 1200 so mounts were already done. I have heard that an A series gearbox bolts up to the GA16de.

Here is his thread for it http://www.nzdatsun.com/forums/viewtopi ... 6de#p63340" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[luke]

You lucky sack of shit. I apwnt a lot of time looking for one of those gboxes. So flipping rare. I went wasted spark and blanked the dizzy so nothing in firewall etc. Welcome to view my setup if u want

[ThreeBlindNinjas]

Lucky? I owned a Serena.

Next time I'm in Chch I'll have to come have a look. That sounds awesome, Thanks!