datsunfreak Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Pretty snazzy. :thumbup: Can't take my windshield off though... :rofl: Quote Link to comment
exit64 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Yes you can, but not with a wrench..... As my Pappy used to say, "If it can't be done with a chainsaw and a mini grinder, it can't be done." 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Yes you can, but not with a wrench... There is that option... :rofl: Quote Link to comment
docbainey Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 It would be fun, but it looks a bit like 10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound bag. Kinda kills the whole "simplicity" of the car, right? I saw this today, and it got me curious... Ever seen an H20 in a Roadster? Monster OHV two liter. Apparently being based on the R16 engine means it bolts right into the car too... Only rated at 99hp, but at 122ft.lb of torque, it sounds like quite the stump puller... The H20 is a common forklift motor. http://www.wholesaleforkliftparts.com/category_s/92.htm If you do an 'L' series motor, I do believe the cam cover will hit the hood. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 If you do an 'L' series motor, I do believe the cam cover will hit the hood. Only if you don't notch the crossmember for oil pump clearance to get it down at the proper height. ;) Quote Link to comment
exit64 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 H20 is a great option for the Roadster. Shifty has one in his car, Scraps, with a set of 40mm Mikuni's on it and she is a little monster. The only complaint is that the head can't keep up with the carbs. That will be fixed with a fresh R16 head that has had some port work done and a bigger set of valves. A cheaper way to get a stoker motor than building one from scratch. There are pages of info on this over on 311s.org.. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 There are pages of info on this over on 311s.org.. Been reading all of them for weeks now. No closer to a decision... :rofl: Except I sort of have a hard time putting a pushrod motor in the car knowing it started life as an OHC... ^_^ Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 An overhead cam motor created by replacing the R1600 cam shaft with a jack shaft, adding another timing chain and fitting an OHC head to what is still basically a R1600 engine block with a bigger front timing chain cover. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Then an L-series is a step up then? ;) Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Then an L-series is a step up then? ;) Not necesarily. The roadster 2 liter engine with the NISMO cam and twin Delortos [or Mikunis] if carefully assembled and tuned has been "rumored" to develop 150 Horse Power. NISMO could not claim that number without jeopardizing the class within which the roadster 2 liter engine madified to factory authorized configuration were rated. Some wild claims of 165 Horsepower should be taken with a grain of salt [with or without a Margarita]. 1 Quote Link to comment
docbainey Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 The U20 has 1.75" intake ports and 1.75" intake valves, coupled with 46mm SUs, 135hp and a 7000 rpm redline - stock - it is way beyond an L series. A properly sorted H20 with some head work and 46mm SUs would have a good amount of grunt more so then an L series imho. If you have an R16, all you need is the H20 crank and rods, trim the piston skirts and your good to go 122lbs of torque! Plus you don't have to butcher up the frame. http://www.earlydatsun.com/datsunsr31167.html Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 The U20 has 1.75" intake ports and 1.75" intake valves, coupled with 46mm SUs, 135hp and a 7000 rpm redline - stock - it is way beyond an L series. A properly sorted H20 with some head work and 46mm SUs would have a good amount of grunt more so then an L series imho. If you have an R16, all you need is the H20 crank and rods, trim the piston skirts and your good to go 122lbs of torque! Plus you don't have to butcher up the frame. http://www.earlydatsun.com/datsunsr31167.html And thanks to the roadster crowd you can get up to 40 thousands oversized pistons to add to the fun [and horsepower]. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Not necesarily. The roadster 2 liter engine with the NISMO cam and twin Delortos [or Mikunis] if carefully assembled and tuned has been "rumored" to develop 150 Horse Power. The U20 has 1.75" intake ports and 1.75" intake valves, coupled with 46mm SUs, 135hp and a 7000 rpm redline - stock - it is way beyond an L series. It was meant as more of a joke, fellas. ^_^ But thanks for the info. :thumbup: If you have an R16... Unfortunately, I do not. All I have is a giant pile of L-series stuff. B) Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 ASS HOLE ! Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 ASS HOLE ! Beg pardon? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 ASS HOLE ! You ever going to tell me why you said this? Or what I said to warrant it? :rofl: Been looking longingly at this car all week. I think it's getting close to time to do some actual work. We shall see... B) Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Well, the plot thickens. Someone made me a somewhat ridiculous offer on my 510 today (which was next in line to be built), so as soon as the 1200 is roadworthy I will be diving into this car head first. Stay tuned. B) Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Burabuda snark in 3.... 2.... 1... Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Oh, found a complete KA24E swap on the cheap today also... ^_^ Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Another project has fallen by the wayside, so some of those parts will soon be finding their way into this one... 16x8 Watanabe RS-8s. Two had perfect lips (left) two had scratches on the lips (right)... Disassemble time. Faces washed and sent off to be powdercoated... Now to sand, polish, and re-clearcoat the two scratched barrels... Also wanting to get an early 510 valve cover powdercoated to match the wheels... Decided to remove the wiring loom hump... Still trying to decide between using my L18 (slow but easy) and using a KA24E (fast but more difficult) I found for a good price. If it's the L18, I also recently picked up a longtail dogleg 5spd trans... Going to try and test fit the L18 soon and see what it needs to get in there... 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I vote KA :) Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I vote KA :) I already knew your vote... ^_^ It is tempting, as it could be quite a bit faster. :thumbup: But I also have a 210 project that the KA would slot into nicely as well, so... Quote Link to comment
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