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This whole thread is car porn; http://www.speedhunters.com/2017/10/team-wild-cards-invade-long-beach/

Thanks chaps for taking the time to reply. I am now convinced that this is in fact the part I need and have ordered it, fingers crossed : ))

Len, thank you for the reply. My car is a US spec LHD car, so I think I now need to measure the OD of the column to check what's up... Thanks again!

Hi, my 72 510 needs a new ignition switch ( the collar type which grips around the column ). There is one on E-bay that has an inside diameter stated as 38mm, however my old one measures 40mm. The fact that the E-bay one has a measurement listed suggests to me that there may be different diameter columns. Can anyone confirm this? Thank you in advance : )) http://www.ebay.com/itm/LHD-MODEL-38MM-IGNITION-SWITCH-STARTER-KEYS-SET-FIT-DATSUN-BLUEBIRD-510-/152602221973?vxp=mtr&hash=item2387cd1d95

MyOldPigAintRunning.... wonderful picture, thank you for posting!

Triumph Vitesse.

This term 'numbers matching' is originally a Chevrolet term to denote a vehicle ( ie. Corvette ) which has the same VIN stamped on the engine block and on the car body. On a Dodge, unlike a Chevy, the engine size displacement is identified in the VIN by the fifth digit, for example 'U' in 1970 for a 440ci engine. Having no engine size call-out in the vin of GM cars accounts for the difficulty in identifying a true big-block engine car, and why so many have been frauded. The matching numbers term was not applied to Mopars prior to the mid/ late 80's when the Chevy car dealers jumped on the bandwagon and started trading in Mopars also. Up until that point, in the Mopar world, a car either did, or did not have it's original engine block. Car dealers and vendors love this term because they feel, rightly or wrongly, that it adds value to a vehicle.

They look like Appliance 'Wire-mags'..... : ))

Try 'Moparts.com' :thumbup:

"Oh my cup runneth over. For god sake man, tell me you're starting a build thread here on Ratsun. I see what you mean by modification to the pan now. Where in the HELL did you find that beast? From what I understand, there were only 500 made, and I would imagine a large number of those were beat up on the track. What's the story here?" When I get it up and running I will upload some pictures for anyone interested. I understand that this engine is rare in North America, but over here (England) there is still good parts supply and aftermarket support. I had this engine and gearbox in another vehicle previously. The original L.20 will probably end up in my 74 620, so won't go to waste. Regarding the Cosworth engine, as you say, there were only 500-odd RS 500 Cosworth Sierras made (which were homologation specials modified by Aston Martin for saloon car racing), but in addition they also made 5,000 more 'standard' 3-doors, and many more 4-doors from which my engine came. They all suffered a high attrition rate due to theft and crashes.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sierra_RS_Cosworth Thanks for the interest : ))

They just clear on full lock : ))

I am building one with this engine currently, and as you say it's a good fit, with rear drop sump which needs some modification.

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This is my 72 into which I have put a Ford Cosworth YB Turbo engine. I previously ran it in another car, and it is running 300hp which is the limit for the T3 Turbo. Please bear in mind it is 'work in progress' with lots of things not connected or tidied up. Exhaust systen next, then brakes, then.... well, you know how it goes...