If you can get a 5 speed get one. It's a better tranny and really brings the
revs down on the highway. If you stick with the 4 speed, rebuild it before
putting it back in the car or at least carefully inspect the synchros and
replace the countershaft and the bearings.
The last items are a must, not optional.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edgar Gonzalez" <spl212@home.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 11:07 PM
Subject: Re: 1600 R engine
> 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
> > Los Angeles
> > http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=123073
> > SoCalROC http://www.ameri-eagle.com/datsun/
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