that engine setup looks hot!

hi guys after swapping the auto to the 5 speed and realising how much fun datsun realy are im looking at doing some engine mods

i was first thinking weber 32/36 and extractors/ zorst setup
then i thought one day i might look to upgrade carbouretors again so might aswell go all the way

then i was thinking a pair of sidedraphts and zorst
but then i decided i might one day go to an a14/15
and then the a12 intake manifold is of no use

so im starting to think about an oval port head on my a12 block and reground cam, sides, and zorst
my a12 bottom end is pretty solid at the moment and isnt burning oil making noises etc.

i have got my head around the carbouretors and the zorst just wanted peoples input on the cylinder head.
couldnt find much info in the wiki

so is the oval port head realy a straight bolt on affair?
and what pushrods would you use, the short a12 ones or the longer a14 ones?
also which cyl head gasket would you use the a12 or 14 one?

thanks for any info
cheers

hi mate best of luck with the ute

like dan said just hope previous rust repairs are all good!
cant wait to see another one of these utes in show condition

keep posted on how you go with the dizzy!
looks pretty nice hay

cheers
J

gday lads

in our garage is

3 speed auto (120y)
tailshaft to suit auto
stall/torque convertor
120y auto pedal box ( cant see why anyone will need an auto pedal box but hey worth a try)
120y auto gear selector was working ok
i ended up with a 120y manual crossmember along the way

starter plate is wrapped up ready to go awaiting payment

auto was running well when taken out and tailshaft was very true (no vibrations)

so if you need any bits just PM, very easy with prices mainly want it gone, starting to get in the way

cheers
J

welcome

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After some cleaning and wheels/tires...


Interior...



cheers
j

went for a huge night drive up macqaurry pass and down jamba road in the y, Gave it a good thrashing

finished all required hours for my Looneys log book along the way,

come on dan i think its time for an update!

its been great to see so far keep it up
cheers

ah thats sick dude

i like it how it is
smoked any comonwhores at the lights yet?

thats looking pretty sweet dude

i really like the work on the trans tunnel, top job

well my flicker stays in the middle and stays forward when you push it, i have never gone as far as pulling it apart

Sounds like the lights are working how they should but the flicker isnt