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At 03:18 PM 5/10/2002 -0700, Jimmy Claypool wrote:
>I am actually using Stan's kit nad it is very straightforward. The notching
>of the crossmember was the hardest part. I have a buddy that has done one
>already and the 1600 driveshaft requires no mods when using a 5 speed from a
>280zx. The tranny mount is made from 1/4 steel plate (note attachment)
>I am running a .040 1600 with SSS head and 40mm webers. I am using a 79
>280zx 5 speed with a 16lb flywheel and a 2000 roadster clutch.
>I will be installing it this weekend and will try to post some pice
>somewhere on monday. Any good ideas where I can post pics??
>
>Jimmy
>
>
> >From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> >Reply-To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> >To: "Peter Long" <Peter.Long@ecologic.ca>, <Tomet9@aol.com>, "roadster
> >list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Re: Quest for easier fit engine
> >Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 17:15:29 -0400
> >
> >Stan has a bolt in kit for the L series 4s with little mods needed.
> >
> >Mike
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Peter Long" <Peter.Long@ecologic.ca>
> >To: <Tomet9@aol.com>; "roadster list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 12:08 PM
> >Subject: RE: Quest for easier fit engine
> >
> >
> > > Define easy...
> > >
> > > From what I've seen (from personal experience, and talking to others)
> > > there is nothing that hard about fitting an SR20 or KA24 into a
> > > roadster. My KA installation did not involve any cutting of any part of
> > > the frame or front cross member, but then I set mine further back than
> > > 'normal', sparing the front cross member, but made a custom length drive
> > > shaft necessary.
> > >
> > > Michael Spreadbury's advice would be my first stop in figuring our what
> > > works the easiest. He voiced his thoughts on the subject a month or so
> > > back.
> > >
> > > In any case, if one is not overly mechanically inclined, I would suggest
> > > that any engine swap is not for them (unless you have lots and lots of
> > > money to pay someone else to sort the car for you), as anything other
> > > than stock will require varying amounts of custom fitment and
> > > fabrication and compromise. There is no such thing as plug and play
> > > when it comes to a roadster.
> > >
> > > Pete Long
> > > '68 2.4 twin cam conversion, with much improved centre of gravity ;)
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Tomet9@aol.com [mailto:Tomet9@aol.com]
> > > > Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 11:40 AM
> > > > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > > > Cc: Tomet9@aol.com
> > > > Subject: Re: Quest for easier fit engine
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi Datsun fans,
> > > >
> > > > There has been much talk of ways to preserve the U20,
> > > > which I am all for.
> > > > There has also been much thread concerning transplant swaps
> > > > mostly of other
> > > > nissan engines which I am for as well. I have allways been a
> > > > datsun nut since
> > > > my early years in Japan, and I have had my shares of 510 Bluebird
> > > > coupes,610's, 1200 Sunny coupes and Fairlady 2000 (Z car). I
> > > > love Nissan but
> > > > I'm not a purist either. If there were a way to fit a Toyota
> > > > or other engine
> > > > in the roadster bay without major fabrication, I'd do it. I
> > > > think most of us
> > > > would like a easy fit engine that pulls just as much or more
> > > > HP's than our
> > > > U20. Don't get me wrong, I do like the U20 but in quest for
> > > > reliability and
> > > > drivability modern engines are efficient(EFI). Therein lies
> > > > my question to
> > > > the list. Has any one studied or contemplated a swap of
> > > > another 4 cylinder
> > > > multi/valve engine that they think would fit without cross member
> > > > modifications and such, where there would be less pain
> > > > involved? I would like
> > > > to stay w/a 4cylinder due to weight issues and preferably a
> > > > twin cam 4 valve.
> > > > SR,KA, and FJ have been mentioned a lot but isn't there some
> > > > thing out there
> > > > that will fit easier?
> > > >
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