Well, I am doing something completely different BUT, IF I were to do
another
car it would be with a KA24de.
More power, more reliable power & torque in a reasonably efficent package
that is reasonably priced and oil leak free. And it has an excellent
transmission with a tall overdrive (0.759:1).
there have been enough swaps now that information should be getting easier
to obtain and give you an idea about the best way to do the swap.
With an aftermarket ECU, such as Megasquirt or SDS you can eliminate the
MAF, gain a bit of power, and make the installation a little easier.
The KA24e (12 valve) is still a reasonable motor (probably easier to find
and cheaper), but the KA24de (16 valve) gives you almost 20 extra horsepwer
out of the box.
Your choice of course, I think you would be very happy with the performance
of either motor.
My $0.02
Daryl
'66 1600, R16 based "Frankenstein" car.
Delta, BC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Merlin" <merlin@datsunhistory.com>
> To: "roadster list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 7:41 AM
> Subject: 69 1600 restore it or wreck it...
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>
>> Some of you may know me from the Bluebirds or Early datsun lists....
>> My name is Merlin and my website is www.datsunhistory.com.... which will
>> be upgraded soon... i promise!
>>
>> anyhow...
>>
>> I just bought a '69 1600 with a 67 parts car. ... the 69 is in need of
>> a full resto, but it does run... I'm near Kamloops BC Canada.
>>
>> Honestly having read up on some pricing for parts, I'm half thinking of
>> dropping a KA24e into it and resto rodding it... newer mechanicals,
>> older
>> appearance....
>>
>> what are the standard upgrades for things like brakes and other
>> mechancials?
>> Whats out there for resto parts? Whos good to deal with and who should
>> I stay away from?
>>
>> Merlin
>> Merlin Blackwell
>> Blackwell Park Operations Ltd.
>> www.explorewellsgray.com
>> www.datsunhistory.com
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