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Author:  STANLEY [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:18 pm ]
Post subject:  SR20 Stanza Project
Hey all,

This account will be used by Adam*, Rhys and Simon. We've recently bought a 1981 L16 Datsun Stanza and will be modifying and improving it (hopefully). The goal is to convert it to manual with an SR20DET engine. We can appreciate the difficulty of this project but we're charging in anyway aha.

This is it!
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We picked it up for $1100 running like a dream.
L16 Engine
Auto gearbox.
Stock as.

For starters we're going to:
- Patch up a few rusty areas around the doors and windscreen.
- Pull the engine and running gear apart.
- Fill up a shed with asorted Stanza bits.

We're all fairly new to Datsuns so any tips, advice or comments will be helpful.
Its likely to be a fairly long build as the 3 of us are Uni students, apprentices and broke teenagers trying to work on our own cars as well :chaching: :
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So feel free to lend advice and suggest parts, tips and ideas!
Adam
Author:  STANLEY [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
First job was to clear out the shed!
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Looking much better undercover!
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Then we got to work on the rust. Luckily it had only eaten the surface in most of the spots, and a bit of sanding and fibreglass should get it looking mint! I'll upload photos soon.
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And on to the wrecking:
All the fluids drained and bits and pieces starting to go.
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This is how its sitting at the moment. We'll have more progress soon.
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We managed to get the exhaust out in one piece. Nothing is easy though when this is as high as we can get the car.
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More to come soon!
Author:  Baz [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
SRs into stanza is an easy conversion. Just need 2 engine mounts & a custom front bar.
No fitting kit or modified xmembers are needed.
Author:  STANLEY [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
Baz wrote:
SRs into stanza is an easy conversion. Just need 2 engine mounts & a custom front bar.
No fitting kit or modified xmembers are needed.
Really? If that's true then it should save us a load of cash.

We were under the impression that we needed xmembers for the engine and gearbox.
I have heard that certain Silvia engine mounts will bolt straight in though? I think.

Maddat sells this 'SR to Stanza' kit for $830
This is the last resort, obviously.
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Author:  2ndTimeStanza [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
I'm doing the same conversion in a 1980 Stanza. I will be watching this with interest as I think you might be through it quicker than I will.

we also have a Legnum :)
Author:  Scommo [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
we have just put an sr20 into a stanza it fitted straight up just had to make up a gearbox mount out of angle
Author:  Baz [ Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
Our Stanza conversion requires 2 engine mounts $60.
The transmount used is the original, just redrill the SR isolator ( rubber mount)
Our bar is 24mm and fits behind the sump.
Engine fits like it came ex factory.
Modifying the crossmembers is a waste of money.
Author:  STANLEY [ Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
Baz wrote:
Our Stanza conversion requires 2 engine mounts $60.
Oh sweet. We'll keep this in mind when we need them!
Author:  Anth510 [ Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
Click the link in his signature, then give him a call.
Author:  dangero [ Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
what is this with legnum owners buying stanzas!!!!

I also have a legnum as a daily driver its a white vr4 wagon just like the one in your sig

good work with the sr conversion, keen to see how you go with it. I have just rebuilt an L18 nd spent more than an SR conversion :) I knew it was going to cost what it did but th car is going on club rego and the club said it had to be original engine.
Author:  STANLEY [ Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
dangero wrote:
what is this with legnum owners buying stanzas!!!!

I also have a legnum as a daily driver its a white vr4 wagon just like the one in your sig
It's actually a Galant vr4 - sedan haha.

Simon: Galant Vr4
Adam: FC Rx7
Rhys: NJ Pajero
Author:  OLDATO [ Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
Wish I had a big shed to work in :(

You guys are going to have a lot of fun with this thing!!
Author:  bennodello [ Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
So my missus has a 79 Stanza and the L16 has just spat the second head gasket, i now have a bit more time on my hands so I'm looking at doing an Sr swap aswell!
Any progress on your conversion guys?
Also interested in any more tips from the guys who have done it before, particularly with the Wiring and Fuel system.
I'm guessing buying an engine with the loom and then just finding all of the necessary wires?
All help would be greatly appreciated!
Author:  Baz [ Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
A few pics here of Stanza SR conversion.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 383&type=3
Author:  SR20Datsun [ Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SR20 Stanza Project
I saw the Datsport Stanza when I was over in Adelaide a couple of years ago. Looked like the SR was meant to be there! When you guys wanna go fast around a track or want the Stanza to handle, speak to Baz/Trace/Cam at Datsport...
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