A Wow, aren't you a loyal reader?! We love Datsun trucks, but there just isn't enough of them done up nicely. Nothing wrong with a 620 or your 521. Even better, we really like the older B120 Sunny/1200 trucks. Those are 4-lug not funky 6-luggers like the 521 or the 610! Okay enough salt on the wound. Unfortunately a RWD transmission will not bolt up to a FWD SR20. However, non-turbo RWD SR20DE engines do exist in lower model Silvias. These engines are typically cheaper than turbo ones. If you can't find a RWD SR20DE, you can do like Gary 'I owe Charles a swap' Narusawa and take a RWD SR20DET and simply pull off the turbo. For an even better setup, you could run a SR20VE head on top of the RWD SR20 block.
Q I was looking through a Hyundai Genesis Forum and came across a picture of a red Genesis coupe with an absolutely ridiculous body kit on it. Is this in one of the past SS issues? Or rather, do you know the name and manufacturer of the kit or whether its custom? I really appreciate any news you can give me on this subject!
Michael Clapp
Greensboro, NC
A Yes, we featured the 2010 Hyundai Genesis that HKS built in our February '09 issue. The kit on the car was made by Kenstyle. The HKS car was in fact the demo car for that kit and we are unsure if anyone else has purchased the kit since then. Both the US and Japanese Kenstyle websites don't list the kit. You'll have to check with Kenstyle USA, if not, check with HKS to see if they can help you out.
Q A few issues back I saw where you told us that if we want a quick and cheap boost in power that we can put P29 pistons (88-89 Integra D16A1) with Teggy LS (B18B) rods in our D-series motor. I for one have a D16Y8 with a Megan Racing Header and Tsudo N1 Cat-back exhaust (still a friggin work in process). I went online to look at the compression ratios and figure out how my HP I will get. I estimated I am getting 141 hp (maybe less) out of my motor (127 hp stock + 7hp exhaust + 7hp Header according to your Building Blocks section). My question is what type of fuel should I use when I put these pistons in? I have heard contradicting things; 87 octane, 93+ octane and one person even said race fuel. So please, I beg you, tell us what fuel do you recommend?
Jake Royal
Wilkesboro, NC
A In your D16Y8, even with a full thickness headgasket you will have a compression ratio of about 13:1. This is very high, and we can't suggest using 'pump' gas for this, only race fuel. To be safe, nothing with over 11.5:1 compression should be using 93 octane.
Q I'm trying to put a B18B1 in to a '92 Honda Civic 4-door sedan. I think I have everything but the wiring harness and mounts. Is there anything else I need?
Tim Carle
Juneau, AZ
A Here's a complete shopping list for your B18B1 swap (but various other combinations can be used):
• B18 engine with throttle-body, intake and exhaust manifolds
• B-series hydraulic transmission ('94-01 Integra or '94-97 Del Sol VTEC)
• Non-VTEC OBD1 B-series distributor ('94-01 Integra RS/LS/GS)
• B-series axles and half-shaft ('90-01 Integra or '94-97 Del Sol VTEC or '99-00 Civic Si)
• B-series shift linkage ('94-01 Integra or'94-97 Del Sol VTEC or '99-00 Civic Si)
• B-series motor mounts ('94-01 Integra or '94-97 Del Sol VTEC)
• Non-VTEC B-series throttle cable ('94-01 Integra RS/LS/GS)
• Non-VTEC OBD1 B-series engine harness ('94-95 Integra RS/LS/GS)
• Non-VTEC OBD1 B-series ECU PR4/P74/ P75 ('92-95 Integra RS/LS/GS)