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| Re: L - series engine conversion |
Subject: Re: L - series engine conversion
by teretonga on 2001/4/12 1:59:00
Yeah the L-series are great motors and cheap too. To fit one into a 1200 you'll need to massage the trans tunnel, modify the sump, dish the cross member and, of course, fabricate the engine
mounts. If you like stopping and going around corners then you'll need a front end upgrade too. You can end up with 150 HP relatively easily. However they are a tall, heavy motor and I
wouldn't be choosing to go down that path as there are better options out there now. If you are keen to stay normally aspirated then I'd look at the CA18DE or the SR20DE if only because
they are worthy of the 1200. Philisophically if you want a 70's motor it should be a well-sorted A series. I'm guessing you can score a twin carb L series pretty cheaply so that's a plus
but you have a lot of work in front of you - I'd be tempted to throw down a little more cash, and drop a CA18DE in - it'll be less work in the long run.
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