That's exactly what my machinist said. He showed me a small block Chevy rod
as a comparision. And he was most impressed with the forged crank too. And
the machining. And at how well balanced the rods were with each other.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@attbi.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 11:28 PM
Subject: RE: Crank
> I think they over-engineered the whole motor (I'm not complaining, mind
> you). Check the size of the valves. Some of you are familiar with the
"FIA"
> head for the L-series engine and it's gigantic valves and ports. Years ago
I
> found out that the FIA valves used the same valve stem diameter as the U20
> and, since they were titanium intakes and stainless-steel sodium-filled
> exhausts, thought maybe I could hog out the ports and use them in a U20.
>
> It turned out that the stock U20 valves are 1 mm LARGER diameter than the
> FIA valves!
>
> Also, the U20 crank and rods are beefier than a small-block Chevy.
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
> www.gordon-glasgow.org
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