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Re: Quest for easier fit engine

To: Bobby Rees <rrees@digitex.net>
Subject: Re: Quest for easier fit engine
From: Thomas - Sweden <csp311@telia.com>
Date: Sat, 11 May 2002 15:03:38 +0200
Yes but a Smart 3-cyl diesel gives better performance.
It will also fit in the trunk.

Thomas

Bobby Rees wrote:

> Toyota Starlet engines are on a tilt....................
>
> Thomas - Sweden wrote:
>
> > The max. height is about 23 inches. Few 4-valve engines
> > are that low unless they are mounted at an angle due to
> > the camgears. Most engines can handle a 20 degree tilt
> > and a few even a little more but more than 30 degrees you
> > need a dry sump oil system. I think the latest BMW M3 engine
> > have a 34 degree tilt but it also have an oil return pump in
> > the cylinder head. I think the L-series Nissan is 12 degrees.
> > This is only for inline engines, V-engines is a different story.
> >
> > Thomas

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