I want to add that I'm not into making up engine
swap instructions for other engines, I just wonder if
anyone had similar ideas?
Also, what is most important, a real Nissan engine or
any engine with, let's say, a custom made "DATSUN"
valve cover for an engine swap?
Thomas
Thomas - Sweden wrote:
> The main problem with almost all Nissan engines
> is that they are engineered to have the exhaust
> on the left side. With turbocharger added there's
> not enough space. This could be that Japanese
> market cars are RHD and that seems to be the
> first explanation but when installed sideways in
> a FWD car, the ideal exhaust manifold position is
> forward and the gearbox to the left. Many Toyota
> and Mazda engines used to have the exhaust to
> the right in RWD cars but have more or less joined
> the others in having the exhaust on the other side.
> This to make it easier for FWD installations.
>
> The only engines I know that have the exhaust to
> the right are BMW, Mercedes, Peugeot, Volvo and
> some VW/Audi. There are more but these are the
> inline engines I can remember now.
>
> Basically, if you want a turbocharged inline 4-cylinder
> there are very few that dont have the turbo on the
> left side.
>
> Has anyone used a BMW engine in a Roadster?
> They are as cheap here as Detroit motors in USA.
>
> Thomas
>
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