Datsun 1200 uses a small radiator. It is marginal on the hottest summer days. Upgrades include:
- Bolt-in B210 radiator or B310 , just a bit bigger makes a lot of difference in cooling
- B210 a/c radiator, bigger yet. Just need some simple brackets
Brand new aluminum radiator, $43 USD
The hot tip for modified or competition is a Brand new aluminum radiator, $43 USD: 1986 Volkswagen Golf radiator, narrow version that is 24" wide. The AC models have a wider radiator.
Pluses
- light weight
- high capacity
- Inexpensive ($43.00 new from Halsey Automotive in Portland OR)
Minuses
- both hose connections are on the right side so you have to make a long lower hose
- also needs a purge tank so the tank can be filled
Part Numbers
Lower radiator hose
- 21503-H1100 HOSE-RADIATOR,LOWER,FRONT FOR HEATER
- 21504-H1100 HOSE-RADIATOR,LOWER,REAR FOR HEATER
- About $13 each from Nissan.
- ACDELCO Parts 20071S & 20070S. About $8 each
Upper radiator hose, not shown in this pic (it's on the right side top of engine).
- 21501-H1000 HOSE-RADIATOR,UPPER, ~$5 from Nissan
- AC DELCO 20067S, ~$8.50 from http://RockAuto.com
- 13/32 inch inside diameter.
V-belt
- $5.99 Partsamerica.com Drive-Rite B70895
- Gates 20777
- V-belt, 29/64 inch by 33.5 inch length. About $6
- V-belt (AC models) 45 inches ~$10
Water Pump
- Beck/Arnley 1310366 $34 Partsamerica.com
Cooling Thermostat. $7-$16
Honda 1994 - 1996 PASSPORT
ISUZU 1989 - 1994 AMIGO, 1992 IMPULSE, 1981 I-MARK, 1981 - 1995 PICKUP, 1985 - 1989 I-MARK, 1991 - 1997 RODEO, 1988 - 1990 IMPULSE, 1984 - 1991 TROOPER
NISSAN , 1971 - 1973 1200 , 1980 - 1986 720 PICKUP , 1977 - 1988 200SX , 1977 - 1981 810 , 1979 - 1982 210 , 1974 - 1978 B210 , 1974 260Z , 1986 - 1989 D21 PICKUP , 1975 - 1978 280Z , 1976 - 1978 F10 , 1979 - 1982 280ZX , 1982 - 1984 MAXIMA , 1979 - 1982 310 , 1987 PATHFINDER , 1971 - 1973 510 , 1983 PULSAR , 1978 - 1981 510 , 1983 - 1989 PULSAR NX , 1971 - 1972 521 PICKUP , 1982 - 1988 SENTRA , 1973 - 1976 610 , 1982 - 1989 STANZA , 1972 - 1979 620 PICKUP , 1987 - 1988 VAN , 1974 - 1977 710
Nissan Competition Parts
COOLING (A-SERIES)
- 21400-H2300 1200 FACTORY O/S RADIATOR 3-core radiator designed for high-performance applications
- 21475-H2300 1200 FAN SHROUD (UPPER) Use with lower shroud
- 21476-H2300 1200 FAN SHROUD (LOWER) Improves cooling efficiency of the 1200
- 21400-H2023 1200 FACTORY ALUMINUM RADIATOR Though designed for use in the 1200, can easily be adapted to other models with minor modifications. Will flow over 13 gallons per minute. Dimensions are 13"(w)x13"(h)x2.25"(d)
- 21400-H5001 B210 FACTORY O/S RADIATOR (TO 8/74) 3-core radiator de signed for high-performance applications
- 21400-H7210 B210 FACTORY O/S RADIATOR (8/75 TO 7/76) 3-core radiator designed for high-performance applications
- 99996-H2500 B210 W/P & FAN CLUTCH ASSY No HP loss due to needless operation of fan at high RPM. Kit includes all required parts
- 21400-H9300 210 FACTORY O/S RADIATOR 3-core radiator designed for high-performance applications
Reference: 1984 Nissan Competition Parts catalog