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September 08, 2003
I'm still trying to put a Datsun/Nissan A14 engine/5spd tranny in a
71 Midget. I have seen pictures of one in a 76 or 77. It looks like
it comes from the factory. The Datsun engine seems to be an almost
direct copy of the Spitfire engine, but with improvements: 5 main
bearings, good oil seals front and rear thrust bearings integral with
main bearing(it won't fall out!), aluminum head with great intake
ports, etc. The 5 spd tranny is butter smooth and quiet. May not get
you the horsepower a RX7 will get but it can produce 100+ HP with not
much trouble. And your best friends can't tell it is not original
unless they are experts.
That's my two cents worth.
John
"mg_john2" < salemlibrary@... > 25077
Posted on September 8, 2003 11:57 PM
Posted to category(s) Cylinder Head | Engine (external) | Engine (internal) | Gauges | Intake System | Lubrication System | Miscellaneous | Restoration | Transmission | Tuning
