Thanks,

Is there a particular type of junior that is best suited and ratio?

Dave

Dave you are in the UK and that's m/sport world --- alfa junior lsd [just make sure of ratio]or Atlas axles -- I think they use them in the escort race cars

Hello All,

Well I have been busy collecting bits and ordered my wheels from Japan - all very exciting.

I am doing a A14 turbo build (200hp) and hope to start it in a couple/three months.

A few questions for you wise people...

1 - What is the max HP a 63A dogleg 5speed will handle?

2 - What diff (or complete axle) shall I use in for the build?

I will look forward to hearing from you.

Dave

Really?!?!?!

You are the first person to say this, everyone else has said it has to be enlarged.

I am really sold on the turbo A14 now and it would be a pretty awesome engine build for sure!

A tuned ITB SR20 would be very cool and sound wonderful, but to keep it A series would be fabulous.

Dave.

No need to chop the tunnel for SR20. It is a very right fit. But most guys cut the body to simplify the swap.

Hey,

Thanks for the support - old skool engine stuff is all new to me!!

I did think 4AGE while debating the SR20 option when I found out about chopping the tunnel, but really want to keep it Nissan - Nissan, but on my wish list is a AE86 or more likely a SR coupé corolla so maybe in a few years! I am 99% sure I am staying A series engine and it looks like A14 turbo so should lay down 160-180hp!

Want to conserve money naturally but this Datsun is a keeper for life so happy to spend at the same time to make it right!

I will try to add some pictures soon.

Regards,

Dave

Im liking that want you want to keep it A series (plz try and keep Aseries) especially being there is only a handfull of 1200s left in your country, and by the sounds of it its in nice original condition.
but if you really want it to perform well without spending a small fortune, ditch the datsun gear and put a toyota 4age in it. 100kw- 5speed no tunnel mods etc, parts are easier to get, and still common in geezer land .
or id just do simple mods to the original a12(keep numbers matching) spending as little as possible and aim for 80hp at the rears. 80 is heaps if you have the small light wheels on it.

Thanks,

Found his details and going to get in touch ASAP - looks like he could be the right guy!

I will let you know how I get on....

Best regards,

Dave

Dave try Peter Zekert[USA] He should be able to help you.Just google his name and it should come up.Peter races/builds datsun 1200s etc

No Luck with the 5 speed 63 series gearbox with my parts guy in the UK- and he is telling me that they are virtually non existent here!

Do you guys have any contacts in your neck of the woods that may have one and ship it to the UK? - must fit A14 though.

Thanks in advance....

Dave