Scarabs were made in the late 70s by Brian Morrow who owned Scarab. They
used pre 66 chevy small blocks to get around emissions and Borg Warner T10
trannies. The "list" price for the conversion was 8K and you supplied the
body.
0-60 was 6.2 and top speed was 130 and limited by the Datsun gearing.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <rlloyd3@juno.com>
To: <chalsted@nycap.rr.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 3:10 PM
Subject: Off topic
> Hey,
> I was looking at ebay last night and saw some interesting stuff.
> A Scarab Z car factory built, kindda pricey.
> 510 project with a 289V8, looks wild.
> Roadster with V6 project.
>
> Any body familiar with a Scarab [ chevy 327 transplant "factory"
> conversion]
>
> rlloyd
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