1976 Datsun 280z Coupe on 2040-cars
Eatonville, Washington, United States
This is an excellent condition almost complete custom 1976 Datsun 280z coupe non-turbo. I’ve owned this car since 2004 after it sat in a barn for 6 years. Since 2004 the entire car has been restored or upgraded with the following. The intention was to build reliable with a focus on handling, where daily driving is possible with weekend autocross events in mind. This Z would be perfect for the individual who wants to still add a few upgrades without starting from scratch.
BODY: Fully repainted with silver metallic base with clear coat, all windows and doors removed. Original paint completely stripped and epoxy primer sealed. Front and rear bumpers removed. Had plans for installing a chrome 240z front bumper close to the body to give the 240z look. Marker lights removed and filled to match the body contour. California mirrors, all new window and door seals Driver and Passenger window regulators fully cleaned and greased Driver and passenger floors and frame rails replaced, all seams sealed with Tiger Seal and then painted with POR15 inside and out. Underside then coated with rubberized undercoating on the top of the POR15. Entire floor and cargo area has been covered in Eastwood sound and heat barrier before new padding and carpet installed. All window and door seals replaced with new. Dual Hella horns (very loud)
SUSPENSION/DRIVETRAIN: Ground control coilover kit with Eibach 250LB springs and Tokico Illumina adjustable gas struts. Strut tubes cut 1.5” and the front welded adjustable camber plates. All bushings replaced with a urethane kit including steering coupler and rack & pinion bushings. All New hardware: · lower ball joints with spacers for camber. · Tie rod ends · front and rear wheel bearings/seals Timken brand. · U-joints on half shafts. · rubber front differential mount 1982 280ZX 5 speed transmission · Replaced fluid with Redline transmission oil · New rear driveline seal · Center Force stage 1 clutch kit, resurfaced fly wheel and new throw out bearing. · Replaced master and slave clutch cylinders and all hard and flexible fluid lines. New tires about 90% tread left. Good soft rubber excellent grip.
ENGINE: 1982 280ZX F54 block and P90 head (non-turbo) Internals: · Stock flat top pistons, cylinders honed for new rings · Rod and main bearings new and crank shaft ground and polished. · New timing chain set with guides and oil pump. · Head rebuilt with new seals and seats, resurfaced and new stock cam and followers. · 280zx turbo head bolts new Externals: · Aftermarket one piece fuel rail with Ford 19LB injectors and adjustable fuel pressure regulator · 75% of all fuel hard lines including return replaced. · Cold air K&N filter · 240SX throttle body with manifold adaptor · 280ZX distributor with electronic ignition · MDS blaster II coil · 280zx internally regulated alternator (full 14 volts charging at idle). · New Interstate battery and cables · New radiator and water pump & electric fans (temperature controlled by ECU) · All hoses replaced radiator, heater, and PCV with stock molded hoses · Taylor 8mm spark plug wires and NGK spark plugs · Innovate wide band O2 sensor · Fuel injection upgraded ECU to Mega Squirt II (cruse speeds tuned by Blood Enterprises in Auburn) · Injection wiring harness and all sensors replaced. ECU includes the fuse and relay board kit for easy wiring and identification. BRAKES: o New Willwood 1 inch master cylinder and reservoir o 95% of all hard brake lines replaced (rear between wheels still original) - Front o Upgraded to Brembo cross drilled rotors and early Toyota 4x4 pickup 4 piston calipers and ceramic brake pads. - Rear o Disk brake conversion with new stainless flex lines INTERIOR: · Full dash cap · Grant GT steering wheel with Z logo · Shift boot and knob replaced Z logo · Kenwood CD/MP3 with audio in and phone hookup · Custom 6x9 speaker box with Infinity Kappa 3way speakers · New Carpet throughout and insulation/padding · All plastic in good condition even the center console aa As Is No Warranty A |
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