1976 Datsun 280Z (vegas build)

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:20 pm

Thought its time I started a build thread. Not much "build" but theres some progress with my '76 Datsun Z

The day i got it in California.

The car came with the stroker engine (LD28 crank,bored .20 over flat top pistons, ISKY .429 cam)

Then i got smaller tires and painted the stock wheels red for the lawlz. Car sat high as FUUUU

Everything was in pretty good condition besides the frame rails. Pretty rusty and smashed up.

Then i got tired of being a lifted truck, and i still am but i threw on some coilovers (ground control)

car sat at this height for a while

just recently slapped some longchamps (not replicas) on it

probably gonna be like this for a while. will make more posts when change happens lol.

Eric · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:18 am

what size are the longchamps? i have a set of them and i am wondering if they will fit on my sooon to buy z

Like the black, thats not an original datsun color?

ToolZ · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:45 am

Eric wrote:

Like the black, thats not an original datsun color?

First black Datsun S30´s were the 1978 Black Pearl Edition 280Z which was actually a test to see if black should be added to the colour options.

Looks good in black with those Longchamps though. :tu:

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:08 am

Eric wrote:

what size are the longchamps? i have a set of them and i am wondering if they will fit on my sooon to buy z

Like the black, thats not an original datsun color?

Longchamps are 15x7 all around with +12 offset

The Color is a custom PPG black with blue/red metal flakes

but yes they did have a special pearl black. not my color tho

Eric · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:22 am

15 x 7 +12, Well i guess mine would fit perfectly then

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:46 am

Eric wrote:

15 x 7 +12, Well i guess mine would fit perfectly then

you're gonna need some pretty big spacers to get them to fit. i got about 1.5 inch spacers in the back, 1 inch in the front (need bigger ones). good tire size is 195/50 or 55.

Eric · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:55 pm

mine are different offsets

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:47 pm

A few new pics just for the lawlz

e-at_me · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:59 am

man, i wish i could daly a car like this..

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:19 am

e-at_me wrote:

man, i wish i could daly a car like this..

lol I realized that its not the best for daily driving, ill never complete it if i keep daliying it.

Dachshund · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:29 pm

...Lol. I can/will daily any car that runs and has working AC, but I respect anyone who can manage to drive a car that low, and endure all of the pennies and pebbles that then present themselves as obstacles.

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:06 pm

Dachshund wrote:

...Lol. I can/will daily any car that runs and has working AC, but I respect anyone who can manage to drive a car that low, and endure all of the pennies and pebbles that then present themselves as obstacles.

i dont have A/C

VEGAS HEAT FOR THE LOSE...and haha I'm not that low but its tough getting into gas stations, speedbumps and other kinds of small inclines.

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:11 pm

Made some eyelids today out of electrical tape. The look pretty damn mean, think I'll keep them for a while.

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:47 am

Blew up the engine, wont be back for a while.

can someone tell me all that is needed for SR20 swap and total cost?

Eric · **Posted:** Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:54 am

you hit a chicken shed or something?

Mr.Vengeance · **Posted:** Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:39 pm

^ shaddup you..

anyways..

damn that sucks man!

an SR swap?.. pricey... you might be actually cheaper going V8 my man.

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:32 am

Decided to just do a regular rebuild of my 3.0 and switch to early round top S.U's..

going to fix my suspension. koni reds and 8kg springs (front) 10kg springs (rear) and slam it to the floor (lay frame).

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:36 pm

what fuel pump would i use on my L28 if i was to run Early round top S.U carbs?

Cause right now i have a High pressure Holley Fuel pump. shits loud as FARK

zzzzed · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:00 am

when i had round top su,s (hitachi,s) i was runing the standard mechanical pump. just a facet pump will do the job.

Kyusha_Z · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:51 am

zzzzed wrote:

when i had round top su,s (hitachi,s) i was runing the standard mechanical pump. just a facet pump will do the job.

one of my friends told me all i have to do is add a regulator to what i have, turn down fuel pressure to 3 psi.

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