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I had thought about that but from what I have been told is that there is not much difference between the two in mpg? Besides I realy like the look of all that extra space with the motor sitting back in the compartment plus the less weight and parts thing : ) I wonder if anyone out there would trade a good complete L20B for a stock L24/L28 that seem to be in most cars I am looking at now? But thanks for the input.

I also am interested in a 4 cyl. Swap but not for the same reasons. It seems to be true that not many if anyone at all wanted to reduce the HP of the Z's and hence the lack of info on the swap. Going fast is more driver than motor on a track and how fast can you go driving to work/school or anywhere in traffic if a daily driver is what you are interested in? So speed is not my interest but classic looks and a simple, reliable but efficient L16 or L20B seems just right. To me its just has to have a L series in it when the hood comes up : ) I have had a few very fast Datsun 4 bangers, some with mild L16's and even one with a Rebello NapZ 2.4 with a L top end and both had plenty of scoot. A L20B can be built to make as much HP as a stock L24 and still be very street reliable all the while using less gas/parts and being lighter : ) I don’t know....but it sounds like a good idea to me but I halve always been a bit strange

Hello, first I know...I know this is a Datsun forum so ignore my BMW name : ) I cut my teeth in the machine shop on Datsuns in the late 80's and early 90's so I have some exp. with Z's and Dimes but its been a while now so I have a few questions for all you experts. I have had the urge to build a 71 Z with a L20B for a nice little daily driver. Trust me I have had my share of Horsepower and Handling so now I just want classic looks and efficiency. So please don’t flame me with the "Why not a FJ or SR or....?" reply's : ) So to the question has anyone done this swap or knows of someone with good documentation on this. Or possibly a kit for this swap, any help would be appreciated. Also does anyone remember where the SU carb came from in the old draw through turbo kits (KKK)? I was thinking of fabricating a tubular intake using a single large SU or a TB injector set up? I know kind of odd but I loved the look of "Coiled snakes" on my old draw through turbo Z from college : ) Thanks for your time.