Isn't there an L28 roadster running around somewhere? I recall seeing pics
of a red one on the web about a year ago. It was a nice installation, but
WAY more work than I would consider.
Sid
>From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
>Reply-To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
>To: "Mick T" <mickth@hotmail.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: engine options
>Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 15:39:23 -0500
>
>Mick,
>
>What's a 510 gotta do with a Roadster? I don't understand your logic. The
>510 is very different than a Roadster and so is the engine bay. A straight
>6
>is just too long for a Roadster as much of the weight will be in the very
>front and over the front axle. Plus where ya gonna put the rad and fan. The
>L series is just too heavy also, as much as a small block Chevy if not
>more.
>The 510 was designed to use an L series motor the roadster was not.
>
>You'll kill the handling of the car with severe understeer.
>
>IMHO a very poor choice.
>
>Mike
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mick T" <mickth@hotmail.com>
>To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 8:06 PM
>Subject: RE: engine options
>
>
> > Yup, that's the one. I've seen the 3rd gen straight 6 in a 510 before,
>so
>I
> > know it would fit in a roadster bay. Actually my vote for an engine swap
> > would be the VG30De, but if money were no object, I'd figure out a way
>to
> > get the Supra engine in there. Just my .02 worth.
> >
> > -Mick-
> >
> > >
> > >sacrilege - and uhm, isn't it a giant straight 6 that would hang about
>a
> > >foot out the front of a roadster?
> > >
> > >I'll take a Rolls V-12 in that case
> >
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