Hi list,
Being a new Roadster enthusiast I am thankful for all the recent "talk"
about the 1600 engine. I will retain my original 1600 engine.
since I have begun my 69 1600 restoration I've been losing some sleep
thinking about the transmission. Should I keep the four speed original
transmission or should I invest on a five speed?. I have no idea what kind
of difference there may be between the two. Any input is greatly
appreciated.
Thanks,
Edgar
69 1600
60 1200
http://www.spl212.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>
To: "Deena Petrie" <dpetrie@megsinet.net>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 7:52 PM
Subject: Re: 1600 R engine
> >I would like to know if there is a way to get more power out of the R
> engines by putting in a bigger cam.
>
> Deena,
>
> Make sure it's tuned and the engine is performing to the specs. That's my
> best suggestion. The engine is designed to give the best all-around
> performance. A new cam will equal a possible gain in higher RPM
performance
> but a loss in the lower ranges. The R-16 is a hell of a motor. 90+ HP,
> Dependable as any engine ever made. Then the car is designed around that
> powerplant with the gearing just about perfect to maximize the engine's
> performance characteristics.
>
> Quite a few have altered their engines by increasing the displacement to 2
> liters. I can't say if the modification brought an equal amount of
driving
> pleasure in return. After driving a 1600 on a curve ridden mountain road,
> flat out, I felt the car met and surpassed the designer's goals.
>
> Victor
> 70 SRL 31113136
> 72 HLS30 48255
> 65 L-320 Pickup
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