The Japanese Shop Swapping GR Yaris Turbo Engines Into Classics

I’ve known Oto-san for 15 plus years, initially meeting him while he was working at C&Y Sports where he crafted his fabrication skills and got to do some crazy engine swaps. Soon after he opened up his own shop, Daddy Motor Works where he quickly put his name on the map crafting crazy project, all built around engine swaps. And that’s precisely what he specialises in, dropping all sort of engines into all sorts of cars.

After featuring his G16 swapped AE86 last year - a world first - I headed back as soon as I heard that he had dropped the GR Yaris 3-cylinder turbo into a Datsun 510 coupe, yet another world first and one that potentially may upset the purists out there… Toyota engine in a Datsun/Nissan! He continues to push the envelope with his meticulous work and unparalleled innovation and solutions, this time even crafting an electrical A/C set up for his demanding customer. We took the 510 out for a quick drive and took a closer look at all the details. Hope you enjoy this one!

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[mr.j.martinez]

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to start using the 3 cylinder from the GR Corolla. I thought it'd be a cool swap for an AE86 as well. It's definitely different, and I surely didn't expect to see it in a 510. Totally awesome 👌 👏

[HugoHardinge]

Thank you for covering this unique little shops all over the world. The community needs more of this stuff!

[huss]

Japanese cars designed in late 60s, 70s and even 80s are just awesome, full of character. This Datsun 510 is a 55 years old design and looks relevant and ageless...

[michaelsummerell]

Oto San called his shop called Daddy Motors... Haha! I love the cute Japanese sense of humour there!

[longrodlseries]

As a 510 owner glad to see work and Shops like this keeping these cars fresh! Daddy motor works is goin crazy over there with the swaps. That’s his thing and he’s pushin it hard!

[brookswasherenow]

Thanks Dino. Amazing video! Keep going.

[brunopereira]

Dino ! Thank you for the content, you're my go to channel on Sundays mornings here on the east coast USA. Keep it coming.

[gavinmurphy]

That's incredible. what a skillful builder.

[jonathansakura]

Greetings from Tokyo 🗼😊❤
I finally moved here after 4 years in Korea and 1 year back in America 😊

[garyleonard]

The guys in Japan can do anything they set their mind to, I’d love to have a EK9 with the steering changed to left hand drive with a K swap

[ralphdeex]

After watching your shop tour videos I grab a wrench and head to the garage. Always inspiring!!

[timwise]

Love it, what a swap, soundy meaty too, great vid thanks.
Cheers from Australia

[johnnyr]

First, this is a really cool build. Second, a Nissan Titan! I was always under the misapprehension that Nissan only sold that in North America. Neat!

[hdoglesby]

Loved the solution for the AC. I have an '85 Volvo 245T Wagon that in it's history someone removed the AC bc "Race Car"(?). So I can appreciate the person wanting to put AC into a car

[brent_moore_or_less]

Absolutely amazing work by Oto-san 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[CorpseExplosion]

Seems like a really great engine that has a lot of viability for swaps.

Ryan Tuerks Corolla project is another example in progress at the moment I've been really enjoying following.

[angeloah]

Not what I expected when I woke up. So much better than what I could have predicted. Sic. Thanks Dino.

[Trumpetmac]

AE86 sounds sick 🔥 those 3 Cylinders are amazing

[erg]

Nice! Amazing video. Wish one day I can have a G16E in my AE86. 🤘🏼😎

[jeremiahshields]

This is my dream. Love this powerplant. I want to put the drivetrain in my 97 tercel.