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#1
Better Performance
darrenwilson
Posted on: 2012/10/22 5:28
Hi I am building a datsun a15 engine.
I want to upgrade it a bit by putting double valve springs what do i need or could i find some other spring from the sr20 or something ??
#2
Re: Better Performance
Stock1200Ute1
Posted on: 2012/10/22 5:38
Pretty sure i heard someone put l series doubles in....
#3
Re: Better Performance
clyons8
Posted on: 2012/10/22 8:57
If everything else is stock then you would be better off upgrading the ignition or the camshaft. Even extractors/headers.
The springs on their own won't bring any performance gain.
#4
Re: Better Performance
ddgonzal
Posted on: 2012/10/22 9:13
Agreed, the springs on their own won't bring any performance gain. They will only allow the A15 to rev more than 6,400 RPM.
If you really want this, just buy A-series dual springs, only $100 brand new from USA cam vendors.
#5
Re: Better Performance
Stock1200Ute1
Posted on: 2012/10/22 12:42
twin carbies?
porting? oversize bore? lightened flywheel? cam (reground?)? dont expect any to be more economical... what kind of engine are u looking for? ie. big top end power, very torquey, mild streeter with lumpy cam etc?
#6
Re: Better Performance
D
Posted on: 2012/10/23 0:21
Lots of things you can do and depends on your countries limits laws etc.
do you want all out power or just good torque for daily use? All out power you cannot go past boost with SU carb. for just extra oomph and Torque you need good ignition and the mentioned above goodies Massive torque and driveability without sky high revs. You will need a custom Headgasket made for full sleeved block like renault 5 to 83mm using milled tops on ca18de pistons, mild cam, ignition, headers and IDA single 36mm carb should be a stump puller with big valve head and ported inlet mani. 1775cc but youll need deep pockets and gearbox to suit.
#7
Re: Better Performance
ddgonzal
Posted on: 2012/10/23 0:36
ITB (Individual Throttle Bore) setups like twin Mikunis can gain substantial HP. I'm told it can double the HP on an A-series engine. But the runners need to be very long (about 23 inches long) to be effective at 6000 RPM. And it tends to be extremely peaky as in normal power above and below the tuned RPM range.
This is not long enough ![]()
#8
Re: Better Performance
darrenwilson
Posted on: 2012/10/23 1:47
No major Upgardes atm,I really want to see how the stock a15 has more power over the a12.
I cant even afford a 32/3/6 weber Right now,I will have to do some saving. What a Lseries ones could i get them off ?
#9
Re: Better Performance
D
Posted on: 2012/10/23 2:53
In that case then all you can afford is higher compression.
You can shave your head :) or get high comp pistons or taller cheap pistons you can machine down to avoid valves hitting them which is more pricey but worthwhile in the end as you can also gain extra CCs by going up to 77.5mm bores.
#10
A15
darrenwilson
Posted on: 2012/10/27 0:24
If i fit springs into the original ones will that do anything?
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