[Roadsters] Engine Swaps - (hypothetical at this point)

[Pete Peters]

Check out the Engine Swap forum and tech info on 311s.org. All of this is
discussed thoroughly including an excellent how-to w/ pics on a SR20.

Pete

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From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+ppeters914=comcast.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces+ppeters914=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Matthew A. Smith
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 11:20 AM
To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] Engine Swaps - (hypothetical at this point)


Hi everyone,

I started thinking about a swap. I'd like to hear opinions on various types
of swaps. KA24 (turbo or not), SR20 (turbo or not), RB26DETT (HAHAHAHA!
700HP. RIGHT!!!!! How bout just mounting a rocket to my roll bar!?!?!?),
someone in the South who can actually DO this (though I'd like to do
some/all of the work myself), other hints/tips/inspirations?

Any info y'all can offer would be appreciated. Ease of installation,
necessary modifications to existing frame/body (of a '70 2000), problems
inherent with the engines or swaps, price vs. power, cost of engine rebuild
(as it will likely come from a used car), would it be better to purchase a
complete 240SX with a LOT of miles and an already rebuilt engine then part
out the leftovers of the car, etc. I figured this info may also be helpful
to others with the same crazy ideas. 

I would like more power :-), however, reliability is a must. Thank you!

Matt Smith

(and Loreli - she's a '70 Silver Solex)
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