I just wanted to pop in to say thanks to those who have picked up a copy of our magazine. As mentioned above, we need the support of communities such as this one in order to continue building these types vehicles. Our magazine is run by a large corporation who only cares about is the bottom line. We pay the bills by selling copies on the newsstand and bringing in advertisers (who also want to see us sell copies). Please understand that I have to put my ass on the line to venture out and build projects such as this one. If the issue tanks, my boss will remind me that I need to stick to mainstream cars such as Hondas in order to sell copies. Personally, I have a passion for Nissans/Datsuns and own two 620s and Roadster. I've also done a lot with the S13/S14 chassis and was one of the first guys in the US playing with RB swaps. Over the past year I've ocassionally visited this site and have drawn a lot of inspiration for the 620 from it. What I enjoy most about Ratsun is that it's a breeding ground for creativity and unlike most automotive forums, does not focus on using expensive parts. Thanks for keeping it real. I'll try to pop in every now to answer any questions that you might have and get some input/suggestions from you guys.
I'll start by answering the question about why I selected the SR20DE over a KA. As already mentioned, it's lighter, has a lot of aftermarket support, and is well matched for the lightweight 620. More importantly, I already had the engine and ITB setup sitting around so it was also much cheaper for me to use what i had. As for keeping it NA, this project was more about style and creating something unique than straight performance.
Thanks,
Gary Narusawa
Editor
Project Car Magazine