1978 Datsun 280z Ls1/t56 400hp on 2040-cars
Saint Augustine, Florida, United States
Hey All,
I've been building this car for the past two years, built it for Auto-x and mainly street driving. the car started out as a stock L28 inline six, and was removed by myself for the ls1. The ls is from a 99 Camaro SS along with the T56. both had 90,xxx miles on them. The engine has been rebuilt since then, it has about 5,000 miles on it, I have a laundry list of things that I did... There are minor paint and body flaws, small rust area's and interior components missing, the car is daily driven and runs great the dash has a full dash cap, stock radio which isn't hooked up, powers on fine, two 6x9 in box in rear of hatch, two 4" in OEM positions on B pillar, rear hatch carpet in place, mid section under seats in place front carpet not in place, but included. The heater works with no leaks, NO A/c, heater and A/c panel work, handbrake works, all factory switches work, the tach is stock and not hooked up with new engine along with Speedometer, any other questions or pictures can be requested feel free to ask for them I have a video of the last auto-x I did in the car to show its road worthy, the rims clear coat is coming off on the front pass side, All little things required to own a classic Z car, the car is fast and was built to be fast, ** if during test drive anything happens, accident related, you own it Period ** Engine: -Johns cars Inc. Motor mounts, Trans mount and Driveshaft -Stock rebuild on engine during the months 6/15/13-7/16/13 *all recites included* -Melling HV oil pump -New main bearings, clearance from .015 -.018 -New rod bearings, clearance from .015 -.018 -New Arp rod bolts -New head gaskets -New Head bolts -Plenty of new gaskets everywhere -Torquer V2 cam from texas speed lift: 595,598/232,234 :duration -PRC .650 dual springs -Texas speed push rods -Fabricated aluminum valve covers -Taylor custom length spark plug wires -4an Pcv set up with catch can -Stock Ls1 intake -Stock ls1 TB -Custom 3.5 cold air intake Cooling: -Chevy astro van Rad conversion kit from JAGSTHATRUN.com -Ford escort two speed fan and shroud -160* SLP themostat -Heater hooked up and works Exhaust: -Sanderson 280z block hugger headers -3" two into one exhaust Suspension: -T3 coilover kit, Eibach springs Front:250lbs, Rear:300lbs (Ground control coil overs) - Kyb Shocks Gr2 -T3 Roll center adjusters -Front camber kit from: TheZstore.com -240z front strut assembly's -Stainless strut bracing to firewall -Rebuilt rack and pinion new outer tie rods (MOOG) -Energy suspension: sway bars, rack, lower control arms Front and rear (not installed but have) , end links, motor mount, trans mount, mustache bar, tension rod bushings -Solid adjustable end links for front sway bar Interior: - Mostly stock - Autometer ultralight gauges Water temp Oil pressure Fuel level (digital) Vacuum gauge (2 5/8") -Sparco race steering wheel - Momo steering wheel adapter -OBD II cable next to arm rest -New carpet (Fronts not installed) **Seats bottoms are torn they need new covers, uprights are fine** **Side panel dog legs not installed but have** Exterior: -poly air damn from TheZstore.com -shaved rear bumper, flush look -mainly stock -Hid 6k headlamps Wheels, tires, brakes: -Rota RB's 17x8.5 ET:0 -Front tires 245/40/17 -Rear tires 255/35/17 -wilwood 13.3" 4 pot brakes front -stock drum brakes for rear -Tilton clutch slave cyclinder -280zx master cyclinder 1" bore -Rolled fenders Trans and clutch: -T56 fresh fluid -new slave -Ls7 flywheel and pressure plate -Stainless clutch line Tunning: -Hp tuners I'm sure there is more that I'm forgetting, feel free to email me |
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Datsun Redi-Go is reborn brand's first concept car [w/video]
Wed, 05 Feb 2014Nissan's plan for its reborn Datsun sub-brand just got a shot in the arm, as the emerging-market manufacturer has unveiled its first concept car since its resurrection back in 2012. Called the Redi-Go Concept, it looks like a high-riding version of Datsun's recently launched Go hatchback that's been fitted with a few concept car cues (not a bad thing).
The Redi-Go packs LED taillights, Datsun's "D-cut grille" and LED running lights into its Go-inspired body. Funky two-tone 15-inch wheels add a bit of cheek to the overall design, and in our minds look quite good, despite being so small. The ruggedized front and rear bumpers, as well as the sill and wheel arch surrounds add to the Redi-Go's rough-and-tumble aesthetic. We like that Datsun has kept the overall package short, giving the Redi-Go a 92.5-inch wheelbase, rather than creating a lifted version of the upcoming Go+. There are no specific mentions of the Redi-Go's mechanicals, although we'd wager that a production model might share the 1.2-liter engine and five-speed manual found in the standard Go.
While it might be easy to dismiss a concept like the Redi-Go in America, there's no denying its importance to the Indian market, which is decidedly more limited when it comes to available bodystyles. "If we were to make a car like Datsun Redi-Go Concept it would be a segment creator in India, an aspirational car that at the same time is attainable, a car that would be within reach of the first time buyer. This concept shows how serious we are about reinvigorating the market by catering for the needs of a growing class of Indians who have the chance to own a family car that will enable them to enjoy a new sense of independence," said Vincent Cobee, the global head of Datsun.
First new Datsun in decade sketched, set for Indian reveal
Mon, 01 Jul 2013Nissan's Datsun nameplate revival will begin with two models bound for the Indian market. Nissan has released sketches of a five-door hatchback based on the Micra (codenamed K2) and a top-down view of a hood that could potentially be from a sedan.
The company's press release says all will be revealed on July 15 in New Delhi, India. The Datsun lineup will be first offered in 2014 to that country's ride-deprived residents as well as Indonesia and Russia. Later in 2014, South Africa will join the list.
We've heard Nissan plans for Datsuns to share platforms with company-owned Lada. In January, we heard the projected price tag could be around $3,000 USD to compete with Chinese imports. The official press release (which can be read in full below) says nothing about either of these reports, however.
This father and son duo terrorize the UK countryside in Datsun 240Z pair
Wed, 12 Nov 2014The Datsun 240Z got a lot of things right when it was introduced, with handsome styling, strong performance and a reasonably affordable price. And while the coupes grew a strong fan base in the US, they remained quite a rarity in the UK. Decades later, a father and son in England have latched onto the car and bonded over their shared love for two completely opposite takes on this Japanese GT
There's already quite a collection of exotics in Mel Streek's garage, and his rat rod 240Z, which he calls the Ratsun, definitely doesn't fit with the rest. On the outside, the Datsun looks ready to fall apart, but it's mechanically perfect underneath. Alternatively, Mel's son, Ollie, has a completely different take for his Z with its perfect, shining paint.
Both Zs sound amazing, though. They have a mechanical, somewhat course exhaust note that's intoxicating to hear. You can definitely tell there's some work going on under the hood. Check out this video from Petrolicious for a father and son who both find something to love in these classic Japanese coupes.