I rebuilt my r1600 engine two years ago for around $2500. Bought a
> > rebuildable core from Les ($100), and a parts car that was not running
> > ($50). This alowed me to drive while doing the rebuild. I had the
block
> > bored and decked, crank polished, rods resized, new cam and lifters, new
> > pistons and rings, head surfaced and valve job, new starter, water pump,
> and
> > all the bearings and gaskets for that amont. I did the labor (other and
> > machine work) so I really have no idea what that would cost.
> > Where are you located? I have a (was running) short block, and the
parts
> > from two motors,( heads, carbs, etc...) and a 4 speed trany I want to
> sell.
> > I am in the San Diego area.
> > The Kit for a L18 swap sounds good, becuse you can get questions
answered
> > here, and parts might be easier to get.
> > Has anyone looked into the 2.3l 180hp Quad4? These were in Olds,
Pontiac
> > and Chubys. Get everything for the swap out of a junkyard for $300 ,
but
> > again that is a swap.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Naomi Lamb" <68datsun@nbnet.nb.ca>
> > To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 4:46 AM
> > Subject: Motor & transmission
/// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
/// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
|