Go onto Ozdat beau duke. You can leave daisy here for us kin folk

^ all of the above, except maybe a slightly ported head. I'll have to do some research on here into L-series builds.

Stock l18 with twin carbs, elec dizzy and a Cam will have you happy. Might not be 110HP but way better pulling than an a series

Yessir. L-series 1200 ute... plus or minus 110 hp depending what motor modifications i can afford.

So what's the plan Jeff. L series Ute.

Thanks everyone for the responses. I have found a gearbox. Just need engine/crossmember/etc.. etc... The saga begins.

My L-series 5 speed, dogleg gearbox is destined for other things so not for sale, sorry :D

I reckon most jap wreckers would have a Stanza shell in their yard. And cheaper than to buy and post on here.

Does anyone happen to have a Stanza crossmember as well?

So did I. R30 gearbox was noticeably slower at hillclimbs. Small gearing changes can make massive performance differences. The shift mechanisms are the same, so no reason (other than condition) for the shift to feel any better or worse - unless you mean you prefer the normal H pattern?

Anyway. Make me an offer mate. I'm pretty sure I'll go with the 260Z box for my car.