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Question for Walrus3 and maybe Sstef 200

posted by  sstef on  Fri Jan 28 16:22 CST 2005
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If there is a potential benefit and you can drive something else while
you do it I can understand the desire; I can rarely leave well enough alone :)
This is a b21a with Zenith, right? A cam? Grimshaw recommends a heavier
cam for performance IIRC. To me, the beauty of the b21a is that it is
apparently designed solely for reliability; the fact that it goes is
almost incidental to the fact that it keeps going.
Smallest bore and compression of the 240s (unless a b19 was equipment - same block?), lightest cam, low pressure mechanical fuel pump, rather low horsepower but really twisty.
Since I just want to get where I'm going (and back) I don't much mind that the car is a plodder. Everything is done right on it.
The power does everything required, safely, and the balance of the total design is one of the most enjoyable aspects of a 240.
I look forward to hearing about any modifications. Watching the tennis I am reminded of pleasant car-working weather. It is cold as Hades here, but a b21a is fine in the cold :)
--
Stef - 81 245 B21A M46 319000km "fat chrome" roofrack






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