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Re: 6 cylinder in a 100 chassis

To: N5572B@aol.com, Healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 6 cylinder in a 100 chassis
From: Blue One Hundred <international_investor@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 17:57:44 -0700 (PDT)
heck, the datsun 1500 motor & tranny was a favorite
conversion for lots of MGB owners.  basically the same
motor, but less leaks and better mileage.

Cheers,

Alan

'53 BN1 '64 BJ8

--- N5572B@aol.com wrote:
> Just to add a little spice to the conversation.  I
> found a 100 once a LONG 
> time ago with no engine/trans and thought that the
> Toyota 2.2 four cylinder R-20 
> and 5 speed would have been a great swap.  About the
> same HP and torque 
> characteistics, less wieght and still in the right
> location.  Yes, I know, the V-8 
> is a favorite but...I now see some are putting the
> Toy 5 speed in...I guess I 
> was too far ahead of my time...  LOL
> Dave
> 59 BT7 project





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