510 upgrading

[Tom and Glenis Logan]

I have just started rebuilding a 72 1600 SSS  with li,ited funds and have obtained a 1985 Silvia S12 1809 EFI (non turbo) for the engine with its 5spd box. I have also located 83 Skyline front struts (for spring diameter), and vented discs mounted in a modified (reversed) front cross member usinf 510 steering arms to align the ball joint pivot point in the correct postion. I have sat the motor and box in place and thought all looked OK. However, I had not noticed the Skyline strut tube is offset by approx 10mm inwards compared to the original 510 strut giving the front end a positive castor. I have'nt located a local source for the offset stut top but would like to know from someone if this will give enough adjustment to correct the error. The other supprise is that although the Skyline sturs are 45mm shorter, with the original Skyline springs the 510 sits a lot higher than expected. Any practical inexpensive advise would be appreciated. Tom --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------