On Thu May 13 2004 6:55 am, David Masucci wrote:
> There have been long running rumors that the the Datsun "Z" engine was
> created as a copy of the Healey six. Supposedly it's almost a perfect match
> for motor mount position, linkages, etc. Datsun is said to have bought 3 of
> the last production BJ8s...in an effort to copy what mattered.
With the possible exception of the motor mounts, t's a much closer match to a
Mercedes truck engine -- 4-cyl., if memory serves.
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John Miller
When some people discover the truth, they just can't understand why
everybody isn't eager to hear it.
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