VG620 First Start VG30 Powered Datsun 620 Pickup

First start of the VG620 used for prototyping the Experimental Engineering Bolt-In VG620 Conversion Kit. This can be a 100% bolt-in conversion without a single hole drilled or clearance dent made in the frame or body. This truck has front coilovers and will be getting a four link rear so we aren't concerned about 'screwing it up'. That said, the only mods to the truck itself so far that relate to the engine swap are two holes drilled to mount the electric fuel pump and removal of the torsion bar adjuster brackets. Clearance notches were also made on the top of the former T-bar crossmember so the 2-1/2" exhaust can run above the crossmembers. The truck has open headers and totally blows out the sound on my potatocam, sorry.

[@SacDatsun]

I actually met this dude at the gathering at the 510keepers house!

[@Mister510]

Joe said that was a fun get together. I haven't gone to any out of state events in recent years.

[@tamungas]

Amazing job man.

[@scottcoull8026]

Wow I need this kit

[@japstyle.z3123]

I’ve been going back and forth on engine swaps and been wanting to do a VG30E swap in mine, I’m very familiar with them that’s the main reason. How well did the motor and transmission fit in there ? Are you using the 71c. And did you have to cut any of the firewall ?

[@Mister510]

No modifications to the truck were required and not even a single hole had to be drilled. We did some frame mods to route the exhaust above the crossmembers after taking the torsion bars and related hardware out, but it wasn't necessary. This is a bolt-in swap, the shifter even fits through the original hole in the tunnel. We used a 71C trans from a Z31.

[@gusparra4037]

@@Mister510 dang man nice 👍🏽

[@tiger0tank]

@Mister510 still running optical dizzy with a carb?

[@Mister510]

Yes. This truck is still running the way we set it up and is working great. It lives in Arizona now.

[@tiger0tank]

Awesome man. Do you still modify tbi manifolds? kinda want to stick a carb on my hardbody

[@Mister510]

Yes, I still offer TBI intakes modified for the Holley 350cfm two barrel carb. PM me here facebook.com/ExperimentalEngineering/ or send an email to [e-mail]

[@puffm098]

I want this so badly!!!! Get rid of the shitty j15 engine in mine!!

[@marcmags]

You guys has contact number for inquiries about the swap

[@enriquesolis8238]

Still doing the intake manifold mod?

[@Mister510]

Yes. I have VG Holley intakes in stock.

[@enriquesolis8238]

Info on how much and how to get it please.

[@enriquesolis8238]

Oh and what distributor are you running

[@Mister510]

Send me an email. [e-mail]

[@Mister510]

That distributor is from a VG30S, the factory carbureted VG sold overseas. They are basically extinct. Davis Unified Ignition sells an HEI based distributor specifically for VGs with carbs.