Keep it simple - install an L20B with a pair of SSS SU's - bore it out if
even more torque is required. Strong, torquey, reliable, almost a bolt in
swap. Use your 5 speed and go for a 4.11 diff ('75-'80 manual 180-200BSSS),
your current diff should be a 3.9. If you tow your trailer up hill on grass
you may need an LSD
This will tow your trailer at 110KPH everywhere. Luke Clough's EFI L18
pulls a 500Kgm tandem comfortably at 110KPH in 5th, (except up long steep
hills). His towbar is only bolted at the bumper iron mounts and to the base
of the spare wheel well.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Schultz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "ozdat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, 6 February 2001 20:07 PM
Subject: Engine advice wanted.
> List,
>
> Well, only 3 weeks or so until I return to OZ and start work on the
> Datto project. My plans or for this year entail doing a bit of MX racing
> so the datto will need to double as a tow car for a while. Yes I will be
> reinforcing the rear end!!
>
> My question to the list is this:-
>
> What would be a good engine to drop in to make the thing tow a small box
> trailer without too much trouble? I have a SSS 5 speed and standard auto
> diff in the car right now. I was thinking of a trying a relatively cheap
> N/A fuel injected import engine, something like a Z20, maybe even a
> larger RWD KA24 from a nissan ute or something. Basically I'll need
> something that has good torque, is ultra reliable, and not too thirsty,
> (hence my reasoning for EFI).
>
> Thanks for the ideas.
>
> Andrew S
>
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