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Re: V6 again

To: IMPORT1@aol.com
Subject: Re: V6 again
From: Edward Wilsey <erwilsey@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 07:55:22 -0700
Jeff,

Has anyone successfully done the 300ZX swap?

Jim

IMPORT1@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 4/28/99 3:53:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> kevin.mcdonald@dev.tivoli.com writes:
>
> << The Truck uses a small 1 into 6 plenum. The 200sx uses a mid size
>  6 into 6 plenum. The 300zx uses a large 6 into plenum which requires
>  that the engine be moved forward of the firewall for clearance.  >>
>
> True, the plenum on the 300 motor is slightly larger, but I would say we're
> talking an inch or two clearance wise. More of a clearance problem is the
> upper crossover exhaust pipe if your trying to use stock exhaust. A header
> set-up should eliminate that problem too. The big advantage to the 300 is
> availability. Here in the east, two wheel drive, V-6 pickups are almost
> unheard of. Whereas just about every 300 prior to about 88 has a rusted
> undercarrige. I bought my 84 300 "donor" for $200 and drove it home over 100
> miles! The owner got rid of it because it would no longer pass inspection.
> The problem is trying to find a roadster to put the engine into in this area
> that isn't a rusted hunk too!!!!!
> Jeff Smith
>  <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/import1/roadster.htm";>Lame Roadster
> page</A>
> http://members.aol.com/import1/roadster.htm




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