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I run a datsun comp cam in my 1200,with duel solex carbs it revs to 8500 before dropping off. It however devlops no power under 4500 not street friendly. I...
bobs1200
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Nov 1, 1999
7:32 pm
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Chris ,<br>Your motor should just be starting to enter the low end of it's torque band at that RPM and pull at least to 6000 rpm even with a stock ...
sagemanone
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Nov 2, 1999
12:19 pm
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Azza,<br>I agree with BOBS 1200 as I have run a car on the street with way too much cam and all I did was destroy a very expensive camshaft and waste a lot of...
sagemanone
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Nov 2, 1999
12:47 pm
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Chris<br>I would start with the basics you stated loss of power after 4000rpm with stock carb. It should rev to 6000 with no problem. I would start with timing...
bobs1200
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Nov 2, 1999
5:17 pm
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Chris<br>I left out weak valve spring symptom usaully feels like surging and missfire almost like a rev limiter. plugs show signs of rich condition...
bobs1200
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Nov 2, 1999
5:26 pm
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Look forward to cam info Bobs1200.<br><br>Can anyone suggest good cams to use for the street. Since being in Australia Melbourne, can anyone supply me with ...
azza_bijan
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Nov 2, 1999
10:54 pm
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Well azza,<br>It sounds like you've got the head set up to run<br>a fairly agressive cam without too much trouble.<br>A reground stock cam is the least ...
sagemanone
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Nov 3, 1999
2:34 pm
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I don't know where abouts in melbourne you are but Gordon Dobie of Datsun Performance Centre should be able to help you with Cam selections because he is the...
chris_stam
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Nov 3, 1999
9:33 pm
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Thanks Chris.<br><br>I've had bad experiences with Gordon, he shafted me on rejetting my carbs. I paid $500 bucks (yeah ripped off) for Dellortoes and was told...
azza_bijan
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Nov 3, 1999
10:50 pm
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Azza I haven't had any bad experiences with Gordon and he was the only one who would do a decent job when I had a fully worked 1600 in the early 90's, the 1600...
chris_stam
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Nov 4, 1999
3:22 am
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I have been thinking about putting a modified cam in my datsun 1200. Because I use my car alot, I don't want it to run too rough when idling or use too much...
a_wilkie99
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Nov 4, 1999
5:53 am
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Just some questions about modifications to my 1200 coupe<br><br>I want to know whats the widest tyres I can put on the rear rims (Ive 13inch by 6inch ...
a_wilkie99
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Nov 5, 1999
4:32 am
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I am looking at putting a 5 spd box on my 1200. Anyone know of a box that bolts on, or can be fitted easily?<br><br>cheers, Al...
al_blayde
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Nov 5, 1999
9:35 pm
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I had 13x6 rims with 205/65 on the back with the standard diff and had no probs. When i fit a larger diff in the rubbed all the time which cut the tyres up a ...
Davo1200
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Nov 6, 1999
8:24 am
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The datsun 5-speeds for the A-series are VERY hard to find and weak if u have a strong engine. Another option is a Toyota celica 5-speed with a different...
Davo1200
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Nov 6, 1999
8:35 am
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thanks for the info dave!<br>I have just created a new home page for my datsun, it contains some picks and info. Im going to be updating it constantly but have...
a_wilkie99
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Nov 7, 1999
4:04 am
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How hard is it to put a webber out of a cortina. i have a slitly mod A15 with 5 speed and i feel it needs a bigger car but 40mm sidedrafts are out of me price...
derekrol
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Nov 8, 1999
4:07 am
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Which carbie is better for an A12 series engine with an A14 head? Would a weber be best or ??? Your thoughts would be very helpful......
DUARTE66
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Nov 8, 1999
6:18 pm
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What size is the webber carb? A lot of ppl put 350 holleys onto cortinas not webbers. I would have thought this was too big? I had a 180 holley on an A15 and...
Davo1200
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Nov 9, 1999
1:25 am
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does anyone know the operating temp of the datsun A14 motor?<br><br>I want to put in a thermo fan/radiator from a pulsar/e15 car. I want to rip off the hot ...
azza_bijan
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Nov 9, 1999
9:19 pm
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I did the same with my a15 i am using a 3 row raditator out of a c20 van and a mg montego turbo cooling fan its a 35 amp fan. i got a switch from a local pro ...
derekrol
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Nov 9, 1999
10:04 pm
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I would Like to know if does the A10 Engine head fits on the A12 engine Block.<br><br>Regards...
jm_luis
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Nov 11, 1999
8:02 pm
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Never tryed it. Theres probably smaller valves and smaller chamber with more compression. Why not just use A12 head?...
Davo1200
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Nov 12, 1999
9:24 am
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I want to use the A10 head because i want to shave it for increased compression, and i dont want to do anything to my stock A12 engine head...
jm_luis
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Nov 12, 1999
8:32 pm
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Hi Group,<br>I started to post yesterday on this subject but had a momentary power outage right in the middle of doing it and lost all I had entered ! So I'll ...
sagemanone
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Nov 13, 1999
1:41 pm
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First I want to welcome all the new members I am <br>seeing joining the 1200 Club!!<br>And our page counter is moving towards 20,000 hits<br>so fast it's ...
sagemanone
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Nov 15, 1999
2:34 pm
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yes first of all Happy Birthday to the club,<br>27 of November. In one year the club has grown in a way that me and my brother could ever imagine. More than 50...
pfbranco
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Nov 15, 1999
11:29 pm
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I went to a junkyard the other day and found a junked 1985 300ZX Turbo. After looking at the little V-6 and imagining a little, I figured it would be an easy ...
Errrnstak
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Nov 16, 1999
9:56 pm
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Anyone on the US west coast should try to attend <br>the IDRC/NHRA all import drag race at Pomona Raceway in Pomona california. This is the Headquarters track ...
sagemanone
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Nov 17, 1999
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I have already taken the A10 head apart, and the ports seem to bo the same size as the A12 head, however since i have never seen a A12 head unmounted, i cannot...
jm_luis
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Nov 17, 1999
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