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1. Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@compctr.ccs.csus.edu>; Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:02:17 PST8PDT; I got a call from a nearby fellow that's working on his '65 320 truck. He wants a little more pep, and asked if I knew of a source of a J15 engine. My notes aren't real clear, he may also entertain a; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00011.html (7,979 bytes)
2. RE: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Jim Tyler <jtyler29@idt.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 16:29:18 -0400; Truely a fortunate situation that calls for an engine swap! Replace it with an or a Z22 and don't worry, be happy.... Jim Tyler Mortal enemy of the dreaded J series.... I got a call from a nearby fel; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00014.html (8,500 bytes)
3. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 19:36:34 -0700; ?He wants a little more pep, and asked if I knew of a source of a That would be nice, and it would be what I would have done, except for 1 small detail, IT Won't Fit! The only other engine you can g; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00022.html (8,543 bytes)
4. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: "jdg1" <jdg1@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 21:50:26 -0700; Well, I'm probably going to get flamed for this but remember the following is not a recommendation for a roadster -- I'm just trying to respond to a question posted to the roadster list. Way back in; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00031.html (10,008 bytes)
5. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 22:11:33 -0700; This is true, the MG motor drops right in. But it's blasphemy! A local MG mechanic showed me that an MGB motor would replace a J-13 -- almost a direct bolt in.; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00035.html (7,945 bytes)
6. RE: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Jim Tyler <jtyler29@idt.net>; Date: Sat, 2 Oct 1999 09:38:58 -0400; If a V8 or an L24 can go in a roadster or a VG30 in a 510 I would think a Nap Z could squeeze in, some versions are pretty short. But you bring up a good point, an R16 or H20 wouldn't be bad. I perso; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00038.html (9,508 bytes)
7. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: "PATRICK P. CASTRONOVO" <slick@mohaveaz.com>; Date: Sat, 2 Oct 1999 08:32:27 -0700; Well I can imagine the tires would'nt last long with a 4.88 rear end. I don't want to disclose my age, as you guys would think I'm an "oooooold" fuddy duddy ( probably too young for that one too) But; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00042.html (12,009 bytes)
8. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: "sidney raper" <spl310@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 02 Oct 1999 11:41:49 EDT; I've got to disagree. With a torch, anything can be made to fit. I know where there is a clean looking 65 320 truck that has an L20B in it. Externally, you could not tell. Even the interior looks st; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00043.html (10,013 bytes)
9. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: SPL311RDST@aol.com; Date: Sat, 2 Oct 1999 14:14:58 EDT; Well heck, I admit I have a weakness for old Brit iron, I used to have a Brit resto-shop... BUT... MG 1.8? In a roadster? (reminds me of the Triumph TR7 with a B210 A series I saw....) Ick. If you ar; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00047.html (9,405 bytes)
10. RE: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Jim Tyler <jtyler29@idt.net>; Date: Sat, 2 Oct 1999 15:08:27 -0400; There's an idea. Those old Mazda pickups REALLY haul it (so to speak) with a ported motor....of course that's quite a can to open! Jim Here's an idea... Junk the truck and get one with an L20! or res; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00048.html (10,073 bytes)
11. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Ron Hamilton <ej99176@goodnet.com>; Date: Sat, 02 Oct 1999 21:12:50 -0700; The immediate problem that comes to mind is how to put a hole right in the of the frame to accomodate the exhaust or to create a basket of snakes to re-route the exhaust to miss. Also very RPM sensit; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00055.html (10,117 bytes)
12. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Alan Bent <ajb@squirrel.com.au>; Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 21:46:43 +1000; I'm trying to decide whether I'm more upset at the thought putting an MG engine in a quality vehicle like a Datsun, or whether I'm more upset by the comments of Jim Tyler. I've decided I'm more upset; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00059.html (12,609 bytes)
13. RE: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Jim Tyler <jtyler29@idt.net>; Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 10:07:39 -0400; Why not? Grind off the MG letters and you wouldn't know it from the J!!!! I knew we would would hear from Koala boy on this one. ......but I am sorry.......Nissan isn't a deity. They shouldn't be reg; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00061.html (13,973 bytes)
14. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 11:13:33 -0700; This whole chain belongs on the early Datsun list. But, Jim! I thought you were my friend! First you tell everybody the "J" motor is a P.O.S. I just spent $$$ rebuilding an "E" motor, the "J's" dire; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00066.html (9,215 bytes)
15. RE: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Jim Tyler <jtyler29@idt.net>; Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 20:21:15 -0400; Absolutely! let's not ever see J-engine pollution on this list again! I am your friend! I would give any friend the wonderful advice to avoid any engine that has a felt ring for a front crank seal, w; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00070.html (10,097 bytes)
16. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Alan Bent <ajb@squirrel.com.au>; Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 23:57:38 +1000; It's interesting that Jim Tyler should be so offended about the fact that the J series engine engine is based on the design of a BMC (Austin, Morris, MG, etc.) engine, yet the fact that the R and G s; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00083.html (18,005 bytes)
17. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: DemonTSi@aol.com; Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 13:29:56 EDT; << I can't think of too many other car makers that could get anywhere near 150hp out of a 2 litre 4 cyl. >> Weren't some alfas and bmws of the 60s putting out over 200-230hp from 2.0L? Van - http://m; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00086.html (8,093 bytes)
18. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Philip Erickson <philip.erickson@Agouron.COM>; Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 11:07:30 -0700; I don't remember the secs. Alfa had their GTA Twin Cam / Twin Plug, twin 45 DCOES webers or mechanical fuel injection or FIA 4 valve motor which the pistons that where installed from the bottom becau; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00088.html (8,850 bytes)
19. RE: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Jim Tyler <jtyler29@idt.net>; Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 14:33:19 -0400; Well yes and no. Of course Koala Boy, almost all 4 cycle engines are based on previous design's in some fashion. But the J is pretty much a direct copy. The Japanese metalurgy is certainly better, bu; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00089.html (18,957 bytes)
20. Re: Searching for a J15 motor (score: 1): Author: Teddy Seidenfeld <teddy@stat.cmu.edu>; Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 15:04:07 -0400; Surely not the Alfa Spiders! Here's a list of models, BHP, and years of production through the early '90s. Duetto 1600 109 1966-67 1750 Spider Veloce 118 1967-71 [Kamm f. late 1969] 122/132? 1967-71; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00090.html (10,267 bytes)

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