r0tary noob

I looked for this with a search "nissanforums.com" people get upset about double posts andd couldn't find any info, at 17 I can't afford a full gslse rear end conversion, can I put disk brakes in the rear of my s? if so how? also, the engine is high miles, where is the best place for a cheap (relatively) engine of decent quality? thanx for helping a n00b

jorx81@aol.com

iTrader: (6)

just get an entire 84-85 disc rear end, they're usally had at junkyards for 50, definetly less than 100.
make sure you get the e-brake cables and the brake line. you will probably also need the drive shaft.
it's not a hard swap.

as far as the engine goes, start saving. by the time it goes you might be confident enough to re-build yourself.
most often it's cheaper to find a running car and swap engines, or just get another one all-together, if you're not attached.

r0tary noob

thanks, I just got this car, decide to give rotaries a try, is their anything I need to know about them coming from a piston engine, I've rebuilt 3 piston engines, but rotaries are totally new to me

jorx81@aol.com

iTrader: (6)

Read the faq and take your car apart, in which order you perfer, you'll learn.

Jeff20B

iTrader: (13)

I've done three rotary rebuilds so far and the only boinger I've ever rebuilt was a lawn mower engine. Rotaries are similar in difficulty to a simple piston engine rebuild. I'm not sure how they compare to an automotive piston engine first-hand, but I think I can safely assume rotaries are easier.

Rx7carl

I think rotaries are easier to overhaul cause theres less parts. Less measuring, less torquing, less assembly work.

Atkins Dan

Take your time and DO NOT cut any corners .

Dan