But of course - bashing on a set of triples to a head (allegedly in some cases) ported while still attached to the engine in the car would easily compete with such innovation!
Mainly my attitude has been fuelled by a tendency for more technical threads, or ones about genuine performance innovation, specifically/particularly with L-series engines, to go off piste or fizzle out because of an apparent lack of inquisitiveness, or basic interest. Or - as Rob's comment shows (sorry Rob!
) the inevitable "why not just engine swap?"
That's the easy route, and most people - completely understandably - like easy (and cheap). An NA RB makes a lot of sense in that context. However, some people don't want to engine swap, and the L-series is capable, even in single cam NA form, of power levels that are more than enough for the S30 chassis (see the 3.3, 3.4L strokers in Japan pulling 350hp and up). Doing something like the Datsunworks head opens up a whole new arena of L-series tuning possibilities between heavily built single cam engines and the super-premium route of the TC24-B1Z. This is about pushing the envelope within a marque-consistent platform that is actually reasonably accessible to those with the genuine motivation. And the last part - genuine motivation - is key. Twin cam L-series heads are not a mass market bolt-on and never will be (because $$$$$). But for a minority they help to scratch a particular itch and do something different.
I'm watching the Datsunworks project with great interest. It's a great read of a thread, and I'd love to have one. Maybe if I save enough pennies. :lol: If not, I can always dream, and stick with assembling my more modest 3.1L stroker (inspired by/emulating Steve Kiddell's 3.0L) currently sitting in boxes in the garage...