Heavy only as long as you have cast iron engine alternatives.
The L28 is too long and heavy. Add a few lbs and you have
a BMW V12.
Thomas
datsunmike wrote:
> Ron,
>
> I agree, doesn't make sense to put a straight 6 in the Roadster. You might
> as well throw in a V8 as they almost weigh the same and the 6 is too long
> for the engine compartment.
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ronnie Day" <ronday@home.com>
> To: "Rob Robinson" <Rob@t-three.com>; "Roadster List"
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 11:53 AM
> Subject: Re: L28 conversion
>
> > >Several months ago, someone posted some pictures of a Roadster with an
> L28.
> > >Could someone direct me to those pictures? Also, if anyone has experience
> > >with an L28 conversion, I'd like to talk with you about it.
> >
> > Wouldn't something shorter like a KA-24 or a VG-30 be easier to swap in,
> > and probably offer better weight distribution, too.
> >
> > Just a thought, Ron
> >
> > Ronnie Day
> > ronday@home.com
> > Dallas/Ft. Worth
> > '71 510 2-dr (Prepared Class Autocrosser)
> > '73 510 2-dr (Street Toy)
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