IMO, I wouldn't attempt to try to build a 200 HP U20 and expect it to live
very long.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Mack" <dkmt@pacbell.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 9:52 AM
Subject: RE: Engine Questions
> Hmmmmm...
>
> I would have to say... I don't know what I want to do with the engine
> yet. Since I don't own the car, and have never driven one, I have no
> opinion to base my needs on. It is a small, light car that comes stock
> with 150Hp (I think)... and that is more than 75% of the modern 4 cyl.
> compacts on the market. Plus it has an FR setup, which you can hardly
> find on ANY new car now a days. So I would think... this roadster is
> very quick, nimble, and fun to toss around (aside from those skinny
> stock tires).
>
> In an N/A form, I could see 200HP being very adequate for the car,
> concentrating on top end power, raising the rev levels a bit, and then
> blowing the rest of my money on a really good suspension setup (This car
> will definitely be seen at Thunder Hill). Oh, then of course... $$$ for
> making the car PERTY!
>
> I'd love to see it with an SR20DET (and may actually try someday)... but
> even the N/A SR engine requires you to hack the frame to allow room for
> the crank pulley and transmission bell. Unfortunately I do not have
> access to welding or cutting devices to allow me to engine swap like
> this, so I'd like to see what I can get out of a U20... when I get it
> that is.
>
> How are the flow characteristics of the head? Would the car benefit
> from a nice Port and Polish job? Matched valves? I've never heard of a
> LOBELESS cam before. Are there aftermarket cams available? What about
> an adjustable timing gear(would that even work on this)? Shaved head(but
> not too much)? What about the cylinder walls? Is there enough room for
> over boring? And what about an L20 engine... how do those slide in?
> I've read somewhere that you can put an FJ20 into a Roadster? Is that
> hard? Can you still get those from Canada?
>
> Just trying to ask some general questions so I can get answers and
> opinions from as many people as possible.
>
> Thanks again;
> Ken
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