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Carboy39
PostPosted: August 16, 2016, 6:09 pm 
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JULIAN DZ last visited this site 7 years ago. But if you know how to contact him I'd like to hear his story.
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Carboy39 wrote:
JULIAN DZ last visited this site 7 years ago. But if you know how to contact him I'd like to hear his story.
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I see him on Facebook frequently. I''ll see if I can get in touch with him for you

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If you are dead set on this and don't have an engine, I have an engine, trans, & diff from a 77 280Z.

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Carboy39, Got in touch with JULIAN DZ. He lost his password for the forum some time ago. Asked me to give you his e-mail addy. PM sent.

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Hello Locost friends,

For my second build I am contemplating an inline six of the 1970-1975 era. That is with carbs and no computers. I am thinking of rebuilding a Datsun 280Z engine (with a 5 sp tranny). Any other suggestions?



I guess I should wrap up this thead.
I have now decided that my second build will run a flat six Corvair engine. I bought the animal and on the other thread I have been given tons of valuable advice on how to go about it. For the record my first build was launched in 2009 and in the 4 preceding years this group has been a tremendous help and motivation. :cheers:
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And here I was, all inspired to look around for a Pontiac Sprint OHC six.
Depending on some financial results I have this old CMC Bugatti kit originally intended for a VW but it has a very long bonnet and front radiator opening. :chev:

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Man! One of those Pontiac motors would be totally AWESOME in that little Bugatti! And you're right, there should be more than enough room!

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And it's already leaned over to give you just the perfect weight distribution.

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RichardSIA wrote:
And here I was, all inspired to look around for a Pontiac Sprint OHC six.
Depending on some financial results I have this old CMC Bugatti kit originally intended for a VW but it has a very long bonnet and front radiator opening. :chev:


If I were doing a Bugatti I would indeed look for the in-line engine types. It would look great and it would be more realistic than anything else, considering (correct me if I am wrong) the Frenchman Bugatti
built this car with an eight cyl inline.
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Fours and eights.

Jag AJ6 would be good too, need to compare weight since the kit is not selling.

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If I were you... I would use a Volvo T5.. looks like a 6, much lighter, decent aftermarket and the noises that it makes are marvelous. a complete longblock is in the 330lb range.

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