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Re: OT other roadsters (was free parts and stuff)

To: "Marc&Heidi" <mtyler@hctc.net>, "Perry Smith" <tpsmithstl@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: OT other roadsters (was free parts and stuff)
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 17:00:30 -0400
If it's prior to 75 it should have 2  SUs. Probably a Series 2 size which is 
1.25"

BTW, if you 1600 owners think setting up the carbs are tough you should 
check out the horror show on an MGB. And I will also say that Hitachi did a 
much better job constructing the HS4s than SU did.

I tried to use a set of Datsun carbies but the MG uses 'mirror' sets and the 
carbs wouldn't be able to be mounted correctly although I am saving a good 
set of HS6s for the future in case I want to hop up the motor. I'm also 
keeping a set of HS4s if my fabrication skills improve.

I am also installing a 280Z 5 speed with the help of Rivergate Racing which 
makes a conversion kit to fit it in an MGB. I was fortunate enough to find a 
rebuilt tranny not far from my house gathering dust in someone's basement. 
They realized the superior engineering of the Datsun trannies :)

So the Datsun Mike monicker will stay :) 






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