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RE: Engine swap-Z20E

To: "'Roadster List'" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Engine swap-Z20E
From: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:43:41 -0500
>The Z20 is basically an L-20 with a NAP-Z head. Yes, it could be done, but
>clearances would almost certainly be a problem, both pan to cross member
>and cam cover to hood. 

Don't see how... It's shorter than an L20b, and I've seen a few of those in
Roadsters... Also, the Z20/Z22 doesn't have the cam gear hump in the front
that the L20b/U20 have.

If you use a truck or 510 oil pan (rear sump), bottom clearance should be a
breeze. What really gets you on a Z20E is the intake plenum. You need to
tilt it to the right slightly.

Of course, that's only the beginning...




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