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Re: "Tiger" killer

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Subject: Re: "Tiger" killer
From: Alan Bent <ajb@squirrel.com.au>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 01:37:01 +1000
I'm sure placing a Mazda rotary engine in a Datsun is a crime in most
countries.(death sentence here in Australia)
Automotive rule #1- If it has a name as silly as "Wankel",don't use it!
Alan Bent  -  Queensland , Australia
1966 Fairlady SP311  -  1965 Silvia CSP311
1966 Fairlady SP311  -  1964 Fairlady 3 seater SP310
1964 Cedric Wagon WP31  -  1963 Bluebird P312

Joshua Milton wrote:

> My vision, and do know youre opening a good discussion with this, is
> to drop a 13b Mazda Rotary in it.  Youd be blown away by the power
> capable outof one of those and the weight is probably less than the OE
> drivetrain.
>
> My 2¢
> joshua milton
> 69 1600
> 91 Pathfinder
>
> ---WadWerks <wadwerk1@cnetech.com> wrote:
> >
> > ok heres the story I have my 2000 and its fun but my father is
> almost finished with his sunbeam tiger and i am jealous. I have a line
> on a 1600 for $400and i want to modify it to run with the tiger.I dont
> want to butcher my baby(2000) so i am going to do it on a 1600. what
> would be the best engine for the car, a turbo 6 or a 302 (same as what
> is in his tiger). does any one know if either engine will fit. what
> can i do for a trany combo? what about a rear end do I need to chop a
> ford 9'.last but not least what can I do about the soft suspension?
> any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >
> > jon waddell
> > 69 2000
> > hanford ca.
> >
> >
> >
> >




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