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redfern
wat type of engine
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hey does anyone now wats a good natural aspirated motor is that will go well and fit into a 1200 ute thanks heaps

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Well it is a DATSUN 1200 forum... and this question has been asked a thousand times... use the search box <<<<< over there to find previous responses, or the wiki engine swaps section...

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hey how easy is it to put a ca18de in it

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If your got lots of money then it's easy!

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i have driven a 1200 sedan with a sr20de that kev rowley built for his son...that thing was a great car to drive. if you have the coin this would be my choice.

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NA definatly L series

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My money's on an A12: it goes well and fits easiest into a 1200 ute.

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The CA18 is not in itself "hard to put in a 1200" but you will still want to give yourself a healthy budget to make sure the project doesnt fall over because of insufficient funds.

My choice would be an A15.

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I hav a 1200 with a fairly standard a15, its good for ####'s and giggles!

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NA definatly L series


Go The L Series!!

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