Hi Ron,
On the U20 (2000) and 5 speed... if both are in great shape, low
mileage, and you can verify them running... it would be a nice upgrade
for your '67 1600.
Catch is the timing chain parts on a U20 have gotten expensive. About
$1000 for JUST the chains, gears, guides, tensioners. If that engine
needs major work, you could easily spend $3500 on a major rebuild. If
only chains, rings, rod bearings, minor valve job, gasket set (minor
things I'll do if the engine is out), maybe $500. Ditto on the 5 speed.
Could be $$$, or just bolt it in and off you go!
All you would need is a different driveshaft and rear cross member mount.
Alas, way too busy to get on the list much... but you have a bunch of
Roadster owners around Texas. Not sure how many as south as you are
(McAllen area, correct?) but more than a few around.
Tom Walter
'66 1600 -- no time to get it running!
Cedar Park, TX (near Austin)
Ronald Mistak wrote:
> Hi, have a question?
> i have a 1600 4 spd restoring off frame, have found a 2000 and 5 spd from a
> 70 car , what can i build the engine to in hp i believe it has 135 compared
> to my 95 hp without major $$$$$
>
> thanks all
> ron mistak
> 67 1600
> Harlingen, tx
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