Hello Amphibians
Im won over by the renaults all alloy 1600s so much so that Im attempting a transplant into my rwd datsun 1000. Currently with cast iron A series engine and 596kg, Im aiming at 560 full steel body. It was originally from factory at 625kgs without radio, heater and passenger sunvisor (the really poor mans car model for those who couldnt afford a poor mans car) and raced to win class a at the 1967 bathurst and a 1,2,3 position at the 1969 japan rally grand prix with the 988cc boat anchor. They won the 1968 class A at bathurst too but they were disqualified for some reason cause they placed ahead of a works holden or something like that therefore a much further placed big block 1200cc corolla got the honours.
Although released as a cheapy with half galvanised from bottom up in some models therefore no rust! Its my pride and joy.
It doesnt handle like a Gord but its very predictable and forgiving with little modification. I like Oldskool and the ren`s pushrod is a beauty just waiting to awaken my 1K true destiny since renault and nissan became lovers.
So enough of my rambles and help!
Im wondering if you could help as Im only new to renability
So far I want to use the 1647cc block with a front type crank pulley and waterpump with Gordini 17 replica crossflow head and webers.
I need to know if the gearboxes are the same for the 2 liter ohc and the pushrod 1600s with just the bellhousing being the difference if so I could perhaps use the peugeot ba7/5 gearbox?
Or is the bolt pattern the same??
In this weeks trading post is a terrific caravelle with wait for it... 4sp auto and 1.4 litre engine!!!! interchangebilty plus so am im lucky enough to be able to use a rwd ba7/5 box with the twink? or do I have to empty out my pockets to rod hadfield?
For those wondering..... Well because the twink ruled and still rules.
Im not interested in pollution gear just old skool and power to weight simplicity
in a teffific pressure die cast masterpiece unlike the heavy ass nissan sr20 sand cast dinosaur or any other block that doesnt match the twinks 18 pound bare block.
Im won over by the renaults all alloy 1600s so much so that Im attempting a transplant into my rwd datsun 1000. Currently with cast iron A series engine and 596kg, Im aiming at 560 full steel body. It was originally from factory at 625kgs without radio, heater and passenger sunvisor (the really poor mans car model for those who couldnt afford a poor mans car) and raced to win class a at the 1967 bathurst and a 1,2,3 position at the 1969 japan rally grand prix with the 988cc boat anchor. They won the 1968 class A at bathurst too but they were disqualified for some reason cause they placed ahead of a works holden or something like that therefore a much further placed big block 1200cc corolla got the honours.
Although released as a cheapy with half galvanised from bottom up in some models therefore no rust! Its my pride and joy.
It doesnt handle like a Gord but its very predictable and forgiving with little modification. I like Oldskool and the ren`s pushrod is a beauty just waiting to awaken my 1K true destiny since renault and nissan became lovers.
So enough of my rambles and help!
Im wondering if you could help as Im only new to renability
So far I want to use the 1647cc block with a front type crank pulley and waterpump with Gordini 17 replica crossflow head and webers.
I need to know if the gearboxes are the same for the 2 liter ohc and the pushrod 1600s with just the bellhousing being the difference if so I could perhaps use the peugeot ba7/5 gearbox?
Or is the bolt pattern the same??
In this weeks trading post is a terrific caravelle with wait for it... 4sp auto and 1.4 litre engine!!!! interchangebilty plus so am im lucky enough to be able to use a rwd ba7/5 box with the twink? or do I have to empty out my pockets to rod hadfield?
For those wondering..... Well because the twink ruled and still rules.
Im not interested in pollution gear just old skool and power to weight simplicity
in a teffific pressure die cast masterpiece unlike the heavy ass nissan sr20 sand cast dinosaur or any other block that doesnt match the twinks 18 pound bare block.
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hurts a bit.