Theirs nothing wrong with the current A12, I just wouldant mind a bit more power. If I keep the A12 I would be looking at the usual mods carbies, exhaust, cam, extractors maybe some porting.
But I am thinking maybe I pick up a slightly larger engine and build that and keep the car in running condition until the engine is finished.
I have absolutly no idea about the L motors will have to do some research, I guess I can hold onto the money and just wait for somthing to come up.

At least if u go for a series over l series itl be a motor ul be familiar with and it just falls in2 place. I personaly dont like the l series motors dont know why but i just dont. But u gota do whats in ur budget. I think u should find out the facts about all the motors first cos u could turbo ur 12 or somethin too

Warner I did look into a turbo set up, but from what I found it looked like tracking down the relevant parts for a turbo set up would be a bit of a nightmare.

Personally I didn't like L over A series either. But seeing pigdogs L18 made Me think. Saw a few stanzas 200b etc and thought more parts available, cheaper 5 speeds and Datsun reliability.
Yeah the heads can go soft and other front cover rusting out issues similar to a series.

I some times think should have stuck a15 but same time the L had been great. IM of the belief you can.over power a chassis and efi CA doesn't interest Me. I love timing chains over belts.
The L is no power house but it makes the 1200 feel alive, they should have been stock as a sports option as they were in Japan.


Balance up these factors and decide. A15 is a little but of an upgrade and will keep you honest against festivas excels etc.

I think the A series would be a better option for me.
Its a pain in the arse as a friend of mine has offered me another deal which I think is a good one, its a SR20 N/A which is what I would be looking for if I wanted to do a larger conversion this is what he has offered me.
Engine nil issues runs great can be seen running in the car
A clutch & preasure plate, tail shaft, computer & loom, headers & exaust all for $400
I would spend the extra $700 and get the maddat engine conversion kit to make life easier.
Only trouble is I have no idea what else would be needed.
The maddat kit would take care of Gearbox Cross Member, Engine Cross Member, Polyurethane mounts, a small trans tunnel mod, sway bar, link ends and mounting bushes & brackets.
I would have to modify tail shaft, wireing, manifolds.
I am not sure what else would be missing?
Then I would have to worry about getting it regoed with new engine.
But its the sort of thing I could just get everything together over a period of time and gather the info I needed then take the car off the road and do the conversion. I think that the 120Y with a SR20 would be my idea car.
I just wish mates would stop comming to me with thier special offers on hard to do conversions :)

Consult and enginewe see if can be mod plated in 120why shouldn't be an issue but will need brakes etc. but sr20 DE is good. Make sure you get all the emissions gear too

keep it A series then later boost it and get a strong box for it.