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Re: Why I chose KA24 over SR20

To: James M Koken <james.m.koken@gte.net>, Mark Dent
Subject: Re: Why I chose KA24 over SR20
From: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 20:08:39 -0800 (PST)
I think if a 300hp supercharged Studebaker Avanti can get by with these
front brakes, then so can a Datsun Roadster.

--- James M Koken <james.m.koken@gte.net> wrote:
> Just curious, what do you guys do about the engine computer on these
> engine
> swaps?   I think I'd rather go with something more of the vintage of
> the
> roadster, say a L20. Parts are still available and the engine( I have
> a
> sentra ser with the sr20) won't be so over powered for the brakes,
> suspension , etc of a 30 year old car. I guess if all of the chassis
> components are perfect ( very few of mine are) it would be safe
> enough.  I'd
> want power brakes at least, to stop the beast. Just my opinion....
> Mike Koken
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Dent" <stickerman@home.com>
> To: "Daniel Neuman" <dneuman@quark.sfsu.edu>; <johnwightman@shaw.ca>
> Cc: "datsun roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 5:22 PM
> Subject: Why I chose KA24 over SR20
> 
> 
> > > > > >Just a thought but whats so great about the KA24 compared to
> the
> > > SR20DE??
> >
> > 1. a KA24 puts out 155 hp stock. (140 for SR20)  With a Chip and
> intake
> you
> > are about 175.
> > 2. You can get a complete 240 SX for about $1500 and have all of
> the
> components
> > 3. No notching required, and the hood closes.
> > 4. If you get a complete car you can use the Air Conditioning and
> Cruise
> if
> > you want
> > 5. Fuel injection
> > 6. The 240 tranny comes out the stock hole, and a Renault 6 speed
> will
> bolt
> > on (WOW!)
> > 7. Availability of parts
> > 8. Automatic common if you want a car for traffic or the wife
> >
> > In other words you can build yourself a fast reliable Roadster with
> A/C
> for
> > about 2K
> >
> >
> > Mark
> > Baltimore Maryland
> > 1964 1500       1968 1600
> > http://www.datsunroadsters.com
> > http://www.roadster.org
> >
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