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| Re: L - series engine conversion |
Subject: Re: L - series engine conversion
by boltman336v on 2001/4/10 10:09:00
Hello Datsohollics and 1200 fans,
Years ago, my brother and I stuffed an L20B into a 1200 sedan....the beginnings of our 411 hp (dynoed) 31 lbs. of boost, 1/4 mile drag Datsun. Knowing we were going to use a Corvette
crossflow radiator, and thus the engine would sit a little farther into the engine bay, and knowing we were also going to use a Z 5 speed tranny with its larger bell housing, we cut
the firewall and built a new tranny tunnel. While we were at it, we also tubbed the rear and put in a huge Ford 9 inch rear end with 5:17 gears, too.
I believe it is possible to put in an L series motor without cutting up the bodywork as we did, though, but at the time, this how we did it.
This same 1200 is alive today but now belongs to Ron Faulk who is well known for this wheel-standing, now 6 cylinder turbo powered car.
See Ya.....John Wayland
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