[Healeys] Nissan powered 3000 - BAT

[Dan Stromquist]

I have owned both a 240Z and a 280Z.  Very solid, dependable cars with
engineering and features that did not appear on other cars until years
later.   A reliable sports car that is still reasonably priced.  I love the
look of the 240Z.

Dan


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Oudesluys
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 1:47 AM
To: richard mayor
Cc: healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Nissan powered 3000 - BAT

Datsun (Nissan) was based heavily on Austin for a long time. They used to
produce Austins in licence. Hence many similarities. I think it goes as far
as even the Datsun engine even matching (closely)  the AH gearbox. The SU's
are probably the Japanese built ones, again in licence.
Kees Oudesluijs


Op 14-7-2012 3:09, richard mayor schreef:
> Jonas,
>
> Some thoughts on this conversion since I did in 1997 with a 280 Z 
> Motor in a
> '61 BT7.
>
> 1)  The carbs are actually SUs - Datsun/Nissan did not use imitations.
> 2)  The motor mounts are in the same location on the block as they are 
> on the frame. They line up.
> 3)  The water temperature bulb that screws into the head has exactly 
> the same pitch threads in the Datsun head.
> 4)  The trans mount is in the same place as the Healey trans mounting 
> location.
> 5)  The engine and transmission is approximately 200-250 pounds 
> lighter then the Healey motor.
> 6)  The overall dimensions of the Z motor is almost identical to the 
> Austin motor.
> 7)  Competition headers for a Z motor fit with minor modification.
> 8)  The Z motor revs like crazy, makes big power, lasts forever, is 
> very inexpensive, and is easy to work on.
>
> My conclusion?  It was the most fun I ever had driving a "street" Healey.
> Drove it to Park City, Utah in 1997 for the big Meet and smoked the 
> V-8s on the hill climb.
>
>   If you think a small block Ford or a BMW is a better way to go, I 
> hope you have a good fabrication shop.
>
> Richard
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