hey guys i just got my keys to my first car and it is a datto :) hence why im here
its a ute dunno what model it is if you could tell me that would be rad
i just a couple of questions
it has an a12 engine which is veryyyyy slow haha
um the only mod it has is the extractors
and the carb was rebuilt the other day so nothing much
its still a 4 speed too
um but to the questions,
i have about 2k to spend on it
i need a head unit so there goes about 200
that leaves about 1800 to spend on the engine
i was wondering what would be the best "bang for buck" engine mods
cheers guys
oh and im getting some lowering blocks too

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How mechanicly skilled are u ??
U could go for an 15 engine swap with extractors and a weber, twin or quad carbs or even go injected (not sure on how much that's costs havnt done it myself)
Or other options spend money on your engine turbo and or supewrcharge . . .

google search jts heads
they do a series motors and do a damn good job
or check out datrats and talk to errol he has done some of the best head jobs ive ever seen

do the a15s bolt straight into the old mounts?
and where would be the best place to pick a running one up from
also
do they have more power from stock than an a12?
cheers for your help so far
and yeah i would be able to do the engine swap.

um
also
the jts heads, thats a long way from the gold coast lol
but it seems they are really good

Best place to finde a runing a15 is on here. put a WTB (want to buy) in the clasifides. a standard a15 is straight up about a 20hp gain witch is quite a'lot when ya pushing sutch a lite car. a runing one with all the standard bits should be about $500 and will bolt straight in, then put a weber 32/36 carb(200-300 in good nick maybe with an adaptor plate) a mild cam(200ish to get your one ground), you allready hav extractors that will fit and you should hav ya self a bag of laghs

Is that 1200rc's old ute?

thanks heaps mate thats helped heaps, would it be worth doing duel side drafts? or is single the same or similar enough to not bother paying the extra price

um
nah my dad bought the car afew years back for 500$ and we got it as an old crapper
and now we did the interior and exterior and we also got the engine rebuilt.
oh and the simmons came with it to but we have to get them straightened and tidyed up
w

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let me know if you are selling the a12 and if its a 71-73 early model as it suits my 1000.
I sold my last oval port a14 completely rebuilt, with HD daikin exedy clutch, new starter, carb and the rest for 650 including 60a 4 speed. Now I regret it

aw man i would have bought it off you
and traded for my engine
:( dang
oh well
um ill let you no when i find out what im doing cus my money is locked into a bank account and i cant get it out for awhile so yeah but ill be sure to let you no mate

Here's a different idea: don't change the engine. You'll get fine fuel economy and ultra-reliable motoring from the A12. That's what I have. Went from 5-liter Ford to this A12. Loving every minute of it.