AHA!
Yes we got the 'SUNNY' out here, I would have thought they'd be 4-
speeds though, was 5-speed an option?
Also, whats involved in mating the engine to the gearbox?
Andy..
>From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@exit109.com>
>To: andy webster <trunkie@hotmail.com>
>CC: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: datsun 210
>Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 19:16:57 -0400
>
>andy webster wrote:
>
>> Does the conversion involve any permanent de-originalizing mods,
e.g
>> cutting or enlarging trans tunnel?
>> info appreciated
>
>Andy
>
>The Toyota box does require major cutting in a Sprite. I have that
>conversion in my Austin A40 coupled to a 1275. In a Sprite there
would
>have to be a new tunnel made or serious mods made to the existing
>tunnel.
>
>The Datsun 210 requires only minor denting of the heater/battery box,
>this can be avoided if you install the tranny first and then the
engine.
>No fun but possible.
>
>I think the Datsun you are looking for is a Sunny, no positive, but
the
>Brits say that was their 210. It is a rear wheel drive Datsun.
>
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>Bugeye Sprite
>67 Sprite
>59 A40
>http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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