John,
I tend to agree with Mike in that you can still find a
2000 SU, that is no wimp, buy it cheap and get parts
easily. Converting an SU car to the proper Solex
setup will mean a 2nd mortgage. One alternative is to
shop in Canada, where the Solex cars were sold
extensively (if an old SU car will just will not do)
For the difference in 15 HP and the persniccityness
(sp) of the Solex (flame me!!) I don't know if it is
worth the trouble. Then again, wouldn't most Miata
owners say the same thing about my roadsters.....
Mike Harper
'66 1600
'68 2000 (SU and lovin' it!)
Charleston SC
--- datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> I think it must be added that the Solex setup runs
> about US$2K and more and
> that the timing components are basically NLA as I
> hear from all of you for
> the 2Ls.
>
> It's important to know that a lot of the parts for
> these cars are NLA and if
> you buy a car that needs some work you can be
> looking at some serious money.
>
> When I bought mine back in 79 everything was still
> available but today I
> would have to think twice about buying one for the
> above reasons.
>
> Buy very carefully and make sure that all the
> important pieces are in good
> shape. Leave your heart out of it and use your mind.
>
> Flame me, I don't care, but the truth is the truth.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen McCartney" <sgam@hotmail.com>
> To: <mad@madgrizzle.com>;
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 3:46 AM
> Subject: Re: New to list
>
>
> > Hi John,
> >
> > Welcome, welcome, welcome! Glad to meet you, good
> to meet a fellow
> roadster
> > nut - even if they're an owner-in-waiting! God
> knows I was an OIW for
> many,
> > many years before I got my baby.
> >
> > You're basically right about the model you're
> looking for. As others, no
> > doubt, will tell you, it's the SRL311 or SR311
> (the L is for "left hand
> > drive) that has the gob-smacking, rev-loving,
> sex-on-a-gearstick U20 2
> litre
> > overhead-cam motor. However, it comes in two
> forms. Most US cars came in
> a
> > less highly tuned 135hp version, and the goodies
> that turn it into the
> 150hp
> > fire-breather (hey guys, I'm having fun with this
> post, cut me some
> slack!)
> > that you've referred to are optional extras. They
> include a wilder
> camshaft
> > (referred to as the 'B' cam), Solex carbs
> (replacing the SU's), and a
> deeper
> > oilpan. So you'll either have to do some
> searching, or you'll have to
> find
> > the bits to get it to full spec. Ignore what
> anyone says about
> driveability
> > of the full "Solex" set-up. I have one as my
> daily driver, and it's just
> > fine. If you're used to driving a V8, though,
> you'll find it kinda peaky,
> > to say the least. Those 150 horses really only
> come out to play up high
> in
> > the rev range. But once they're out... Maybe I'll
> send my recent story to
> > you for a feeling of these things. I just love my
> Datsun 2000 to death,
> > though.
> >
> > Having said all that, I wouldn't recommend one as
> a daily driver, simply
> > because parts and expertise are rare enough that
> it could leave you
> stuck -
> > it is a 30+ year old car we're talking about,
> after all.
> >
> > Well, I've said about all I have to say. Welcome
> again, hope you find
> your
> > dream.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Steve
> > 1968 2000 Solex
> > (Melbourne - Australia, sorry, or we could have
> hooked up, eh?)
> >
> >
> > >From: John Hogan <mad@madgrizzle.com>
> > >Reply-To: John Hogan <mad@madgrizzle.com>
> > >To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > >Subject: New to list
> > >Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2001 13:12:15 -0400
> > >
> > >Hello, I'd just like to introduce myself as I am
> new to this list. I
> > >currently do not own a roadster, but am looking
> at purchasing one. I
> have
> > >been visiting many of the Datsun roadster
> websites over the past few
> weeks
> > >trying to get familiar with the models. I have
> been a longtime Z-car fan
> > >(my dad worked for Datsun/Nissan since I was a
> little kid) but would like
> > >to have a convertible/removable top if possible.
> I have no real
> preference
> > >over the stylings of the various models (they all
> look great in my
> > >opinion), but I do like bigger engines. It seems
> to me that the SRL311
> are
> > >the models with the 150 hp engines so I think
> this will be the one I will
> > >look to purchase. Is this correct?
> > >
> > >A major concern of mine, living in Florida, is
> rust. It's my
> understanding
> > >that they came with little or no rust protection
> and I've seen very
> little
> > >information on the web about people rustproofing
> the roadsters. Is this
> > >something that is commonly done, and if so, does
> anyone have first hand
> > >experience with it?
> > >
> > >Also, does anyone have suggestions on where to
> find cars for sale? I
> > >prefer to get a car from out west where the
> humidity isn't a constant
> 100%
> > >like it is here in Florida. I have the
> Ebay-motors page for datsuns
> > >bookmarked on my browser, but is there another
> place I can find roadsters
> > >for sale (not necessarily on the web)?
> > >
> > >I'm not looking for a project car to perform a
> restoration on, I would
> > >prefer to find one that is in good condition
> where maybe minor things
> need
> > >attention. From what I've seen, project cars go
> for around $500-$2,000,
> > >good condition cars for around $5,000, and
> excellent restorations for
> > >around $10,000. Does this seem about right?
> > >
> > >Thanks for any information (or leads to
> information) you can provide me.
> > >
> > >John Hogan
> > >
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