Does anyone know if the J-series and 60's e engines are the same footprint/dimensions? I think at least the E is almost the same as the C in my 59. Do they have the same motor mount spots on the block?

Do you guys ever run moss superchargers on the E or J? (Or even the A?) And finally do you know if the E or J are 3 bearing main or 5 bearing main?

Yes, the J-series is almost same dimensions as C/E engine. And so is the A-series (the 3rd generation) but is also lighter and more powerful.

We dunno about the motor mounts.

Several of us have run superchargers on the A-series. Ernie used a Mercedes 230K unit, while the Toyota MR2 unit is used by several others.

Nice! Are we talking custom one off manifolds and pulleys to supercharge the A-series? Or is there a kit like Moss has for the british stuff. (Or is it the same as the Brit kit?)

We are talking about one-off brakcets to mount the supercharger, and stock manifolds.


Just put a hat on top of the carburetor.





Nissan A Engine is 3 generations removed from Austin A Engine. Nothing of substance "fits", but the layout is very similar. Nissan shared the Austin patents, so it is very similar. For example, rocker covers have been made that fit both engines, although the bolt holes are in differnet places.