Im looking at getting a 1200 ute. I used to have a 1000 ute and I miss it plus ill need a ute soon anyways. I kno my dattos pretty well and am capable of doing most conversions but im a bit undecided what motor I will choose. I wont go a series for the very reason of 5 speed gearbox's lol so im looking at a couple of options. Either L16 or ka24e or L/ka hybrid. I want to stay carby and im thinking of using twin cv/su type carbys. It will get a mild cam, extractors, maybe valve springs and higher compression if needed. If I go ka24e im going to have about 140hp stock but it will be torquey as but not a rever but if I can put a ka24e head oon a L16 block (made to a 1800cc) with a mild cam and carby would I benefit with a higher revving motor? I want to be able to use stockish parts eg crank, rods, pistons, carbys and the reason im looking at using a L16 block is because its legal here to put a L16 in a 1200