i got the below email from an old s12 customer of mine. he was asking into engine swaps and i suggested the rb or det. he then replied with this.
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i will keep these items in my silvia folder, thanks.
i went down here: http://www.mikestewartperformanceengineering.20m.com/
he fiddled with the leads for the loom and the cylinder went, then he poked the injection plugs and it was the one at the front. they look very worn and split, he said it looks like the engines been taken apart alot and that's probably why they've worn. so he's going to repair them for me.
he said not to think about the RB20 or S13, the RB20 would be too heavy and the S13 engines big ends go and other problems come with them. he said the engine i have is bomb-proof and i should just get a supercharger instead of a turbo. i found this idea interesting, as i dont think the car needs anymore than 250/260bhp.
you should check out his datsun 260z - 340bhp monster.
he also has a one owner bluebird zx turbo hatch sitting there with a bit of rust. it has my engine there and its only been driven by his stepdad and he once put a bleed valve on it. he would be willing to sell it. im thinking about it for the engine, but i dont have alot of space.
thanks for your time!
david
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made me laugh a little