Put the Datsun in Peter's car and install a rev limiter. :-)
I like the idea of leaving the older cars correct - especially the Bugeye.
Rick
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On Mar 18, 2012, at 3:37 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> I've got a line on a running Datsun A14 with dogleg 60L 5 speed
> transmission.
> I've agreed on price with the guy but he won't be ready for me to get it
> until next Saturday.
>
> Now I have to decide which project to put it into.
> On the one hand I have a true to numbers Bugeye motor and transmission that
> could go into my Bugeye project.
>
> I also have a 1098 that could go in my MK2 Sprite, which would be correct
> for that car.
>
> So this setup could go into Peter's RWA Midget project.
>
> However, that's a lot of power for a new driver and I would be thinking
> that the 1098 would be better suited for a new driver.
>
> On the other hand (how many hands is that?) putting the Datsun stuff in the
> RWA Midget would make it so I'd like driving it.
> I'll need to teach him self control behind the wheel anyway, and he's the
> type of person who seems to naturally possess that virtue already.
>
> The value of the Bugeye would be higher with correct running gear, as would
> the MK2 Sprite.
>
> I guess writing this has brought me a little closer to my decision.
> Also if it doesn't work out with the Datsun stuff I still have a plan for
> what to do with the Bugeye and MK2 and will still be looking for running
> gear for Peter's car.
>
> Ideas, thoughts, ridicule?
>
> Rick (yeah I've got options) Bastedo
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