/ddt/ DAILY DATSUN THREAD: Finally Getting Some Work Done Edition

>>14889243
Do you know Steph Whalen? If you have fb I suggest looking her up

>>14889830
what the fuck are you even talking about

>>14889859
Don't you live in sac and like Z's

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>>14890155
yes, aaaand? There's like 9 million Steph Whalen's on Facebook

>pic to stay on topic

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Got it towed yesterday to a mechanic to have some stalling issues worked on.

>>14889342
I dig the color m8, but not sure I'd want the same one.

https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5528676436.html

Should I go for it guys? It says Datsun but it's not really a Datsun, right?

>>14890679
That's too much for a 83 280zx

>>14890701
I was thinking of asking the dude to lower the price but I'm not so sure he'll budge on it. I don't know how hard he's trying to get rid of it.

>>14890208
Better luck next time :^)

>>14890701
it's not 2005 anymore, even S130's fetch $tacks

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>same pic, different thread

I'll have some new stuff when I get back from Japan... but it looks like I'm spending six weeks out there now.

How would a Datsun be as a first car?

>>14890679
>https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5528676436.html
walk up with $4,600 and you'd probably get it.

>>14891239
with all new rubber components and decent wiring, they're not bad if you know how to work on cars

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HOLY SHIT I AM FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW

https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5549028458.html

SOMEBODY HOLD ME, I MUST BE DREAMING

>>14892157
Scam. Same shits on san antonio craigslist

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5549004984.html

>>14892157
yup, you are dreaming. It's a scam.

>>14892292
Yo L24, you think you could help me find some deals on CL in and around Massachusetts?

>>14892317
Let me seeeeeee!

>>14892276
>>14892292
What about this one?

https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5548910766.html

>>14892317
it's north Jersey, but with some polish and wax, a new seal set, vacuum lines, and bushings, you'll be doing swimmingly!

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5537604544.html

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Question for 260restoguy how much did you spend on your restoration?

Also general question, how would I go about painting a Z myself?

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>>14892509
HAVE A GUIDE M8!

The patent pending Dat L24 'Valspar Enamel G.O.A.T. Paint Job for Non-Plebs ©'

>If you're painting a car in the DIY mindset, what you want is a single stage, oil based enamel paint.

>Like for instance Valspar Tractor and Implement Enamel.

>It's inexpensive, it stands up to UV light so it won't fade (unlike Rustoleum), it's single stage so no worries about pealing clear coat, and it is durable to the point where you can throw rocks at it and buff out the scratches, or even key it and buff it out (in certain instances). And if you need to repair it? Break out the extra paint you have, and go crazy!

>Pic related was painted with the stuff.

>Here is a very in-depth guide on painting with the Valspar enamel, and yearly updates on how it's holding up (after 6 years, it still looks like new according to the OP)

>http://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body/546612-ultimate-budget-paint-job.html

They have gloss black paint, and it looks bitchin'. It's what I'm gonna paint my S30 with.

>>14892066
I'll see if he'll take it.

>>14892446
Are 300zx also Datsuns?

>>14892619
lol did that guy really paint his shit outdoors under trees and in the dirt. He must have sand and buffed a whole lot of debris off it.

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I picked up a 260z, my 240 is sitting in the garage awaiting its treatment, but my Corolla is about to shit it's 5spd out. Got it for 400 bucks :) almost no rust, asides from the rear hatch. This is the flying Z. Anyone in the SF bay have a spare l26? No motor in this one.......I also need to find an ignition/key set for the doors. Maybe a key smith can make one for the current drum?

>>14891014
bring me back some watanabes and triple mikuni please

>>14894477

Gotta find the mikunis for myself first

>>14892486
Thanks man! I'll look into it. What about this one?https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5516762424.html

>>14895208
Contact that guy (the link you posted) and get on that; that is one good car.

>>14893694
If you really, really need a new ignition with keg, I have one here in Sac.

>>14893420
If he got a nice paint job out of it, who cares?

>>14892690
>Are 300zx also Datsuns?
technically no, but Datsun's are Nissan's.

And the Z31 chassis was the last Fairlady chassis that had a straight 6 in em (the 200ZR package shoved an RB20DET into it, although the option was never available in the U.S.).

So, because of that, I'm going to call them the last Datsun/Z.

>>14896260
200ZR came out after '86, Datsun only existed pre-'86

HOLY CRAP LOOK AT THIS

KEEP READING AND LOOKING THROUGH THE IMAGES

http://m.kijiji.ca/classic-cars/north-shore/an-art-car-the-final-drive/v?adId=1142753929&ck=CK&from=Search&ts=1461300540073

>>14897709
Yes, I realize that.

BEST EXHAUST FOR S30??? TIPS LINKS ANECDOTES GIMME EM

>>14900123
Straight pipe with a glass pack for amazing sound on a ramen budget

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xfjqql6UPnU

>>14896260
Fair enough.

>>14900204
wow i want that sound . just got some 6-2-1 headers, time for some pipe and a glass pack i guess

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I dont think the brickyard likes me coming down there anymore.

>>14902049
I don't think most people would like you coming to their place in that heap of glorious shit. But you do anyway.

And that, is balls.

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Guys, it may have a chance this year.

http://www.stangtv.com/news/committee-approves-bill-to-exempt-pre-1981-vehicles-from-smog-test/

I'm buying a Z soon, I'm taking out a small loan I don't care anymore.

>>14902915
oh shit I'm coming to cali

>>14902936
I just wish we were inline with the importation laws, but emissions ruins that for us too

>>14902915
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

THIS WOULD PRICE OUT ALL THE GOOD 280ZX's FOR ME

I WANT A 280ZX 1UZ-FE DAILY DRIVER DAMMIT

>>14892066
Dude said he would only go down to 5500 and he's being a snide asshole about it. I guess I won't be getting that. Might just get a bike instead.

>>14903375
don't even consider that one when you have >>14895208 as an option

>>14903821
If only I lived in NH, heh.

>>14904118
you have a car.

DRIVE.

The guy I bought my '72 240Z chassis from drove 16 hours combined to get it.
I guess it really comes down to: what's the car worth to you?

>>14895208
>https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5516762424.html
fuck i wish i could go get that

>>14904214
Not having a way to get it back would be one thing.

>have someone drive with you
I only have one friend who can drive manual, and I don't trust him driving it back that far.

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Hey its been a while since I talked, RB20 is coming pretty well.

Some issues that Im stuck on is that I ended up damaging a bit of the engine head so now theres a gash in it.

No one on the forum will tell me what connectors I need for the NICS to ECCS head swap on RB20

oh yeh, i bought an s2k

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>>14903345
>Toyota engine in Nissan chassis

>>14906423
Why a RB20? Why not a 26?

>>14906437

The 20 only needs you to slot the motor mounts. I'm a retard and bought the wrong kind of RB20 so its taking forever.

the RB25/26DET swap is in the 10k ballpark to do yourself

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>>14906437
>>14906452
sorry forgot to trip

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Fuck ya

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I got my Z registered today, and also picked up an L26 motor i have to unload from the back of my pickup into the garage tomorrow.

w00t. :D

>>14906436
>based all aluminum DOHC 32 valve super smooth V8 in max comfy GT car

Yes please

>>14906423
Nice S2000 dude. I love those things, they handle so dang nice.

>>14906877
Niiiiice! Need more pics though, this $400 chassis sounds cool.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/kingston-on/1978-datsun-240z-mcburnie-kit/1143103448
>Poutine Canadian wants five grand for a ruined Datsun
>a ruined Datsun that's been crashed
>He's been offering it up for at least the last eight months
This is why I can't have nice Z cars.

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>>14907777
If you want one, there was another one I saw with my 260z, it's a 77 280, would just need front fenders, and some rust patches. The owner wants 500 for it, it's in sfbay.craigslist.org under "Datsun"... Should come with extra diff and motor too.

>>14908537
>sfbay
That's the only problem. Getting a car from America to Canada is a pain. I'd have to do import papers and such.
Well, it seems I'll be working with import papers or trying to remove lots of rust. Gonna shoot myself in the foot either way.

>>14909128
Lol, Its not hard to import an old car into canada. What are you talking about?

>>14909500
You're right. I only have to ship the car to the border, claim it, do paperwork on it to get it here, then to register it I need to go through the whole importing process. Which is paperwork and taxes.
It's a long process and can be pretty expensive with the depressed Canadian dollar.

>>14908537
fuck off australia

>>14909545
>Go to Georgia
>buy a $4000 240z
>put insurance on 240z
>drive to border
>show us customs the title and bill of sale
>Us customs release the car
>go to Canada customs
>Do the fourm 1
>pay tax
>pay import fee
>drive into Canada
>go to service ontario or what ever and get your title converted to a Canadian ownership

Done

shit guys im hella hyped about this 260, need to get my motorcycle finished ASAP so i can start working on the car.... almost debating selling the bike for more fundz.

I think im also going to try to wire up a Raspberry Pi as a car computer for it, rather than just getting something off the shelf. The only downside is that i want the display to be able to be tucked into the dash like a single DIN foldable unit. Might have to design a little rail system for it, but it should be doable. would be cheap too, possibly around 100 bucks? The nice thing is that RPI3 comes with WIFI + bluetooth built in, so it should be easy to get the OS to have a constant airplay / bluetooth audio setup going on.

>>14912305
best advice: fuck the car computer for now, and focus on good wiring to hook the fucker into. Buy an EX-Wiring 21 circuit universal wiring kit, 'cause you're gonna need it.

>>14912881
EZ-Wiring, type properly dangit.

http://www.ezwiring.com/store/viewitem.php?productid=2

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some cars I saw at whitehead in Toronto.

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>>14915229

So i found a 86 300zx with the sweet electronic dash. for a 1000 dollars and he says it runs. do you guys think it would be worth it, are 300zx's hard to work with and parts ready. thanks in advance for any response

>>14915625

How bad is the rust?

>>14915627
From what i can tell it looks pretty straight. Though the under carriage will have rust im sure. kansas weather kills our cars.

>>14915625
They are terrible to work on. Absolutely absolutely terrible. Parts are rare as fuck. Even o-rings you cant get from a store but need to order them online. You need to do an engine lift to get at the knock sensor, turbos or egr. The intake plenum prevents access to spark plugs even and touching anything in the engine bay will require a new wiring harness. The smog pump and egr will have failed by now so need a delete.

Ask me anything.

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no more electrical gremlins!
now waiting for my goddamn amazon order to finally show up so I can crimp in some new bullet terminals!!

>>14913167
Thanks, ill have to look into that, i got work on the bike done today, im hoping ill get the dash removed this week, or possibly next... have a wedding next week to go to.
Does this harness remove the fucking power running through all the lines, i fucking melted part of my 240z's headlight switch that was a bitch to fix (actually not really just some ingenuity). Ill look into that relay system that someone makes on classicZ car, and see if i can replicate it.

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>>14916239
you can also try http://vintageconnections.com/ if you want to use origional connections. I bought the "6.3mm" pin remover tool, its bretty solid.

>>14916252
dude, it's a whole new wiring harness from the ground up. You rip out the main harness (not your dash's harness though) and replace everything. All new chassis wiring from headlights to tail lights.

And yes, you NEED the headlight relay system. Without it, you are gonna plain die.

Here's some reading for you:

http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/65812-painless-or-not-wiring-harness/

>>14916305
Oh shit no way, thats sick, ya ill have to look into that, and also check with my accountant if i can dump that much money into it :p I have hella wire left over from when i redid my motorcycle harness.......

http://www.zhome.com/DaveRelay/DaveBuild/DaveInstruction.htm

another instruction set....

>>14916339
use your left over wiring to make the relay (if it's the appropriate gauge wiring, that is). Then if you want, you could rebuild the dash harness piece by piece.

What's more important than new wiring though is clean contacts. Bad contacts = no go.

So, read this, and make your decision whether or not to clean up and re-use the old connectors, or buy new ones.

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/interior-electrical/1405-three-plug-options-for-wiring-systems/

>>14916263
son of a fucking bitch.
I went to an electronics store yesterday that has pin terminals and whatnot but they didn't have the proper ones, wasted a bunch of fucking money for shit i wont need

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>>14916589
im sorry bro, we should add that link to the post sticky up top.

>>14916589
you kept your receipt, right? If so, go return it.

>>1491579
Thanks for the response. That kinda makes me sad since i liked the whole "electronic future" vibe the 300zx's had. dang if by any chance those things are not failed(just being optomistic) ill just daily it like my rx7

WANT WANT WANT

http://jalopnik.com/this-electric-mini-wangan-midnight-datsun-z-is-actually-1753440683

also want:

http://slo.craigslist.org/fuo/5553471760.html

How get z car cheap in uk?

>>14922222
I like the mud flaps

>>14922331
You can't
cars cost a lot there and they are all rusty

>>14922380
>cars cost a lot
>uk
Ok

>>14922380
That is a sad thing.

>>14922331
Just move to California and you can get all the Z cars you want for under 7k

>>14916652
Yikes what is wrong with her face?

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Got this car with a 60mm TB from a newer Nissan, been trying to make it work. '79 280zx BTW

>>14923917
is it broke

>>14923917
ECU troubles or sumthin'?

>>14923917
I'd check those injector connections.

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>>14926123

It will run but it loses power and hesitates over 4k RPM. I'm pretty sure the problem is the TPS, the 60mm TB came with a different TPS that doesn't seem to work the same way as the original TPS? My thought is the ECU doesn't know to enrich more at wide open throttle because the TPS isn't telling it that the throttle is actually open... I'm going to go through and run component checks on all of the EFI sensors to find out.

>>14927204

Seems like they are fine, the engine starts up and idles fine from a cold start, just doesn't work properly at high RPM but I'll check them tonight. I think the FSM recommends holding a screwdriver to it and listening for the clicks of the fuel injectors, that sound right?

why don't you just combine the nissan and datsun generals, not like it's ever busy in here or nissans.

>>14929992
Because it keeps the bloodlines pure.

Really though, the people who own Nissan's versus people who own Datsun's is a very big difference

>>14930011
>the people who own Nissan's versus people who own Datsun's is a very big difference
wut am even reading

>>14930011

wat? 75% of the time its young people that own Datsuns or pre-2000's Nissans and old fucks drive the new ones

>>14930019
>>14930033
I'm not talking about the age, I'm talking about the mindset.

Normally (but not all the time), the owner of an S13 or S14 wants to be an "LMAO JUST DRIFTED IN THE 7/11 PARKING LOT #stancenation #hellaflush" type of person, and their vehicle is mostly their tool. They crash it, they scratch it, yada yada. They normally aren't that into the vehicle itself (look at the owner turn over rates), but what they can do WITH the vehicle. Be it whatever cheap egay crap they can slap on, to whatever corner they can drift.

And there is nothing wrong with that.

But what I see with Datsun owners (at least on here) are that they care about the vehicle more than what they can do with it. They care about its history, it's stylistic cues, trouble shooting the mechanical aspect, and what it does to them. But mostly, and this is by far the largest thing I've seen, is that they care if it makes other people smile. Not hate it, not envy it, but smile.

Again, generalization, but that's what I've seen.

It's like the mall ninja's compared to the milsurp collectors. Both have their place if they want it, but they generally don't belong together, because people will butt heads.

>>14929978
Oh yeah that TB is probably from from a KA24 and the sensors are different, if it's the one without the water jacket L pipe underneath it, they used the right one for the swap. I think there's a hybridZ writeup for the sensor (involves cutting or adapting the correct post on the sensor side). If it cuts out at 4K while in neutral it's reading the degree position wrong and not adding fuel.

>>14932569
>knowsmorethanme.ppc

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>>14932569

Cool that's what I figured, I'll try modifying the original TPS to fit on there in the correct position and see how it goes.

>>14933500
....i-is that an automatic shifter housing I see in there?

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>>14934851

Hell no, 5-spd baby, see pic:

>>14929978

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>>14931069
Yeah I can see that, I actually like that there is a higher cost of entry (for clean) or needs rust repair for Datsun cars. I also started off hating v8 swap and sr20 swaps, but now I just take the stance oh you ruined the car and increased mines value in the market.

>>14936966
How do you feel about having a built l28 with tripple side drafts and headers? Does that make it less valuable?

>>14936979
>Does that make it less valuable?
that's actually period appropriate modifications that are all reversible, so..... yeah. No.

V8 and SR swaps all require cutting the cross member, thus permanently modifying the vehicle, and lowering its value.

Meanwhile period correct, reversible modifications can actually heighten the value of a vehicle.

>>14937453
sadness incarnate....

but really though, those cars will live on as parts cars, keeping others alive

>>14937473
Thats the sad part. I talked to the guy and he doesn't use them for parts, he just lets them rust. Plus their by the ocean so they will be rust piles in a couple of years

>>14937453
4 stages of decay...

>check bosses car
>roll cage
Man I kind of just want to sell mine and buy his instead of just buying the stroker. Mines in a bit better condition though. Thoughts?

>>14938055
we'll need pics of both to be honest

But if his shell is clean, go for it.

>>14938082
I can get pics on Friday, my Nexus is being repaired though so pics won't be that great. I honestly just want to say fuck it and buy his. He wants 5k for everything, I can have that in a few months and he's willing to wait

>>14938188
>car with cage and Rebello engine

As long as he can actually prove that the engine was made by Rebello, and that he has current registration, go for it.

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>>14936979
I would see that as OEM+ realistically.

>>14938344
Pretty sure it's been on non op for a few years. I don't have much time these days but a friend of mine does and he's taking classes at uti so he's pretty good with body work from what I've seen. He'll be doing the exterior while I work on engine and then figure out how to deal with that roll cage

what do a set of flat top pistons for a l28 go for?

>>14938912
non-op is registration, so you'd be good to go.

>>14939189
depends what you want for an overbore.

>>14939973
Oh sorry I thought you meant registered at the moment. Yeah he has the title and everything

>>14939189
you just ask this question on DPAN?

>>14940600
No, wasn't me sorry.

>>14940671
lulz that's pretty funny

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So, this is a photo from Sudan.

Kind of surreal.

Yo I missed the end of the last thread, was there ever a list of resources, tips, and shit for starting restoration on a '76 280z 2+2?

>>14942604
I'd also like said link

I want a datsun sports car

>>14944865
I bet that belongs to a boomer who is waiting until he can sell it for a million dollars

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Ayyyy, I need more tire thinking of flaring my s130. Cant fit more than 275's in stock wheel Wells. Yes or no.

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/5520693679.html

>trade only

>>14944994
Sure, its only a s130 not an s30. adding flares aren't going to change any value of your car.

>>14944994
Roll the stock fender flares first and get coil overs before you jump to cutting metal. The coil overs and rolled fenders should allow you around 305's

>>14942604
Any place that offers resources for restoring a regular coupe will offer resources for the 2+2's. The only places you'll run into trouble are the opening rear window seals and the rear quarter panel replacements if you need them (unlikely)

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>>14947302

>>14947302
such a chunky ass

>>14947361
It works well of you're an ass man.
But I really wish they would have brought the Datsun 240K over; that would have been so baller.

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I now have absurd dreams of a four door S30.

My brains shall be working on this...

Going to get el rusto re-plated, just need the title and registration, right?

>>14951070
why

>>14951112
title and rego should be all you need.

And why? Because why not dude, I mean really. A long ass, four door max comfy 240ZGT would be awesome for road trips and head turnes. I'd even throw a nice carbureted 1UZ in there or something.

>>14951130
>max comfy
Those 2 extra seats are not meant for people over the age of ten.

>>14951492
which is why I'd be stretching a 2+2 another 10 inches, and installing a B210 rear door.

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>>14951628
>260z sedan a foot longer than the 2+2
>which is a foot longer than the coupe

Jesus man

>>14952118
I really want to see it done, though... I think it'd be interesting for sure.

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I am officially in love with the B210's ass

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Anybody else love Datsuns but dislike the 240z?

The 510s and sunny give me such a boner but I feel guilty not liking the 240z. Its cool enough, its just my least favorite classic Japanese car.

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>>14954226
Whaaa?

It's one of the most iconic. One could argue that it's THE classic Japanese car. The only competitors are the Celica or S2kGT, and it's the cheapest out of the lineup (back in the day). To each their own though.

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>>14954328
And possibly the RX4

>>14954393
RX4 = The biggest god damn boner you have ever seen

240z = "Yeah its pretty cool. "

I dont get it myself man! I use to think they were super cool but the draw has faded for me. They are out of my personal reach, but I dont feel like its a jealousy thing. I think part of it is that all of them I see are sooooo damn nice / restored that I dont see it as relatable, where an average old 510 seems like something I could daily and not feel bad.

>>14954544
>They are out of my personal reach
....how poor are you.

A guy picking up slack working minimum wage in the U.S. can afford one (a shit one, mind you, but still an S30)

Also, my S30 will be daily'd as much as possible. I don't think I'll have the heart to daily it in the snow, but otherwise, it'd being driven.

Don't feel bad using a vehicle for its intended purpose. Driving a vehicle is what it is MEANT to be, doing anything besides that is a disservice to your vehicle.

>>14954328
that black paint job is just HNNNNNNNNNG

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GANGSTER AS FUCK ALERT

This is the front fascia from a Saturn Vue Redline attached to a 240Z with machine screws, washers, and pop rivets.

That actually looks decent. Could look a whoooole lot better with just a little bit of work put into placement.

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My car could use a paint job and right now it's grey. Originally my car came from the factory with 216 white paint. I have always wanted a red car. Would not going back to the original white hurt the value of my car?

>>14957159
I mean it's already panted the wrong color, so you might as well paint it red. It'd take the same amount of work to turn it white if it's painted grey or red, so go for it.

>>14958527
The grey was a bit of a lazy/cheap paint job. The interior of the car is all still white and so is the engine bay... As soon as you pop the hood you can tell its the wrong color. Basicly it only needs an exterior spray to make it an all white car again.

>>14959053
White is way cheaper, short run and long run.

>>14959053
at that point yeah, just go white. It'll be worth more.

>>14960018
Yeah I think I have to just accept it and give up on having a red car.

>>14960849
hey, paint it white and then get a gloss red vinyl wrap.

Or, say screw it and just do what you want with it: it's your car after all.

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I've got to face it, this thread is gonna die by the morning due to the spam shit.

Fuck you, Alphonse.

Question. My 620 pick up with the l16 is sounding a bit tickey right now. If I run it and hold a screwdriver to my ear and place it by each cylinder it's fine and if I place it on the mechanical fuel pump it ticks fairly loud. Thing is once I've driven it a bit it gets pretty noticeable. Anything I should look for or change?

>>14961925
replace the mechanical fuel pump for an electronic one. It's cheap, it's easy, and it cuts down on parasitic loss.

But that may not be the source of your ticking. For that, I'd check valve lash.

>>14961980
I planned on replacing the mechanical pump with a electric one one I got a weber. And I will do a valve job and check it all out. It's a 73 with 116k miles

>>14962030
nah no reason to pull the head and do a valve job, just check the lash (unless that's what you meant)

And why wait till the weber? Go for it now, it'll increase reliability

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Meanwhile in QLD

>the DAT was fat.

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>>14962880

>>14961925
Its a diaphragm pump. What do you expect.

>>14963010
Not much really. I'll new sad when I switch to electric pump because I won't beable to back fire at people anymore

So I just got a 6-1 header off Craigslist for my 78 280z.

I wanted to go ahead and do the twice pipes exhaust on my car but when I got on the msa website the kit is only ment for 3-2 headers.

Is there a way I could still use my 6-1 header with the twice pipes kit? I know that a 6-1 header has better performance than 3-2. but it seems like I should just put a resonator and exhaust tip on and be done with it.

Any ideas of what I can do? I really like the duel tip look and the sound of twice pipes.

>>14964018
Uhhhh return it and buy the 3-1 header kit?

Or return it and go full cheap bastard and get a 2.5" straight pipe with a glass pack at the end, and call it a day.

>>14964989
I only got a header so far. I still have lots of options. I was thinking just put a Y pipe on and run duel pipes off that.

>>14965713
.....but why? That's poser as fuck.

>>14922380
I bought a rust free 89 300zx with 57k miles for £3500, doesnt seem too expensive.

Saw a 200ZR go for around £3000 as well.

>>14964018
buy a y-pipe collector?

>>14966795
I kinda see what you mean as far as being a poser... The factory 2" exhaust is much too narrow so typically you want to get a larger diameter pipe something around a 2 1/2" pipe or minimum of 2 1/4" if you want the whole system to actually flow. But the best headers for performance are the 6-1. The collector is more than the 2 1/2" so It needs to be broken up or I could run a massive almost 4" pipe down the car. I would prefer to break it up into a duel exhaust setup of two 2 inch pipes into a duel tip.

I do understand how wanting duel exhaust for the looks is a little faggoty but I just cant stand the rice look of one massive tip.

>>14969295
then get some Ansa tips for your 3" pipe.

Frankly, anything over 3" is just dumb, so yeah a giant rice cooker huge tip would be stupid. But stick with 3" pipe and a twin tip end.

I think a 6-1 header > 3" pipe > 18" glasspack > twin tip setup would be wicked, and sound godly under load.

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Bought a running L28 with two SUs for $80, gonna start building it up for my 240 when I get home from Japan

>>14971068
>engine and round tops for $80

You lucky bastard

Don't throw out your old L24 though, keep it around; you may want to eventually do a big bore-short stroke build. I've got a decent recipe that should yeild 200-220whp and rev to 8k, while costing like $1,500 max. Forged everything.

>>14971385

I plan on making the L28 rev, it won't be a 3.0 stroker

Would /ddt/ be willing to accept a question on a first year z32 300zx? I dont trust many other generals on here for nissan/datsun advice.

>>14972337
Thank you for your interest. Your request will be reviewed by the board. We will be in touch and happy to bring you any further news on this matter when it becomes available.

>>14972381
Dont be a dick. It's a datsun thread and a newer nissan question. At least it was asked instead of just posted.

>>14972337
What is the question?

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>>14972480
Thank you, kind anon.

How fucked is this quarter panel? :(

>>14972522
Not very. Most of the looks like it could be hammered back into place from behind the finder. I would be more concerned about the rocker panel as it might need to be replaced. As far as the quarter panel it could be repaired and repainted fairly easily / cheap.

>>14972630
Really? That's reassuring. It needs a headlight and that quarter panel and thats all. He wants 1500 fpr it.

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>>14892509
260z resto guy here...

Hard to put a price on all of it. I had a Z in decent running condition but it went through phases of improvement. I'd say the first phase to replace all the basic cooling components, body filler, sanding equipment, paint and to get rid of surface rust in addition to oil and maintenance items to make it reliable was probably around $3000.

After that was a suspension and handling overhaul, that was probably in the ~3500 region for all the new components, but I do the labor myself. I'd say from the state I got it, to where its sitting now, probably around 6500 total on top of the purchase price, but I picked the Z up for $4900.
Also I've been away for a bit, but good news! I got the electric 280zx distributor running so no more points! This was a huge upgrade in performance, the car just feels right. Revs to glorious 7krpms no problem and after pulling the spark plugs, there is a way more complete burn on fuel. Couldn't be happier with this mod.


Next up is solving the fuel vapor problem in traffic once and for all. I have a whole new fuel system coming in to overhaul everything and yes, I picked up a replica Datsun competition hood which was a factory option back in the day. Pretty exciting!

>>14972701
This isn't the completed paintjob is it?

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>>14972729
idk, this is how I got it, so you tell me haha

>>14972729
>>14972773
Also this is just to save the body, I actually plan on having it stripped and put on a rotating assembly to sandblast everything. It'll probably stay some version of burnt orange/copper, but I won't be stripping it for probably 2-3 years for that phase.

>>14972337

might be too new, need to check with the council before accepting your request

>>14972854
Die.

>>14972522
I'm gonna agree with this anon >>14972630 , it doesn't look that bad.

And if you ask kindly, we try to answer any questions you have, even if it's about a fucking Honda: we're all about learning and helping others do so. Iron sharpens iron and all that...

>>14972701

For what it's worth, I fixed vapor lock on mine by running an electric fuel pump by the tank as well as the original mechanical pump

>>14973175
Do you think it would be a lowball to offer 1k?

>>14973215
260z guy here...

I'm going a step further. The 260z came with electric and the mechanical. I'm removing the mechanical and going electric. I am also going with a different pump, FPR and new wiring to run it since the stock setup won't power it when I need it. I'll also be doing new fuel lines and rails to avoid routing it around the motor and instead going along the firewall.

>>14973340
Hey man, you never know till you try. Offer him $1,000 cash, but have the bills be a big wad of $20's (seems to impress the cash strapped more than ten $100's). But if you want the car, bring a hit more. NEVER asking price though, always bring a bit lower.

And don't say "I only have $1,000" unless you do, grab the cash and say "I've got $1,000 in my hand here". It is not a lie, it is a statement. Don't mention the other $250 you have in $20's in your pocket unless he tries to play hardball, and you really want the car. Sellers like a motivated buyer who has the cash right there.

>>14973851
He has a second z32 thats black and with a perfectly good body, but it has engine issues and is automatic. He was asking 2000 for both. Would it be worth it to drive the white one, and swap the black one?

>>14974133
No offense but I think that someone who can't evaluate body damage is not ready to swap a z32 300zx engine... These cars are for nissan masters. An engine swap on a 300zx would be hell.

Just how bad would be to run an s130 in the PA winter?

>>14974482
Depends, how disintegrated do you like your car?

>>14974520
I don't want any rust at all :(

>>14974522
Saltproof and rhino line (optional) the undercarrige and you should be fine as long as the paint is intact.

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Got Dat shit quality maymay message for y'all senpai

>>14975040
can you do that and draw like a 240zg?

>>14975380
like the letters "240ZG", or a silhouette of the car?

>>14973851
>never give the asking price

Cmon, it's cheap as shit already. If it runs and drives that's a totally acceptable price.

>>14975581
like a detailed picture

>>14975871
craigslist, bro. Always go lower.

>>14975896
haaaaaaaaaaaaah no. I can't draw my way out of a box....

>>14972701
What does the hood look like? Never heard of this before.

>>14975978
google is your friend here

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=240z+competition+hood

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Im gonna shitpost in here because the other nissan general is dead

I boosted my NA z32, who tryna take bets on how long before it blows

>>14978141
>not asking permission before posting a non datsun question.

2 days

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Anyone in Ontario want a really nice deal on a 280?

I can come look with you if you don't know what your looking for.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/brantford/1975-datsun-z-series-260-collectable/1161776806?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

>>14978141
>didn't tell us how much boost he's running
Laaaame

>been flip flopping between RX3-7(FB), Datsun zs, and a few other lightweight rear drive cars
>bumming about how I need a backseat and decent trunk because I carry around equipment for my local hockey club and cosplay
>suddenly remember Nii-San made the 2+2 280 and 300zx
>also remember the 280zx is a pigfat barge compared to the non-2+2s and thus less desirable
Sh-should I? It's not a true blooded z, but it might be a good compromise, given my need to move around stuff regularly.

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>>14980101
it's a true blooded Z, hell they made the S30 in a 2+2 configuration.

But mind you, the rear seats in all of those cars can hold 12 year old Asians, so if you're into that it works, but otherwise: no. Not gonna fit.

>>14980134
If my backseat is small, I have excuses not to bring landwhales around in my car. I can then fit the smaller girls that are into cosplay who are crazy.
And crazy is like chocolate for my dick.
A 2+2 is sounding better already.

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>>14980170
Welcome to the club.

Whats the problem with people saying the s130 isnt as good as the s30? I know weight is the only thing ive seen mentioned.

>>14980504
Overall construction of the chassis. S130 is a touring design.

>>14980520
Are they still just as fun? I don't exactly want a race car. I still would like to drive it as a car, while I feel like the s30's are more of a weekend car

>>14980768
While the s30 is a perfectly serviceable daily, the s130 is much more comfy, as it was designed with passengers in mind.

>>14980520
mostly it's their suspension.

See, the S30 has a chapman strut with rear A arm, where the S130 went with the semi trailing arm like that of the early 510s. The S130/510 rear suspension works alright, but is inferior to the early S30 setup, due to the fact that the semi trailing arm setup has huge amounts of squat under acceleration which results in camber & toe changes. The most likely reason is that the semi trailing arm setup allows for a lower floor, hence, more cabin space. It's all about packaging, not about being better.

So that, and the weight of the vehicle in general, is why most people dislike them. If you want a comfy car, go S130. They're good cars.

>>14980472
>>14980520
So if I buy a 2+2, would I be well served if I take out the back seats and make the whole back into a trunk? I don't need seats, but extra trunk space would be fucking neato.

>>14981112
>take out the seats
It's not that simple m8

>>14981120
It's not simple to do a seat delete?
That stinks. I'll look up what would be required for that idea.

>>14981123
The seats fold down, so you have plenty of trunk space. I have tons of shit back there.

>>14981129
A cursory search shows that a few people deleted the rear seats in the 300zx. As for a 2+2 s30, that may be a different story.

Just got home.

Dude you should get a 280z 2+2. They are great cars and if you lower it and put flares on it looks absoutly amazing. I have a friend who is supercharging a 76 2+2 and I'm jealous of his car even though I own a regular 2 seat s30.

>>14981049
Yeah i'm definitely getting a s130. But god I love when cars squat. Sexy af.

>>14981247
>>14981129
Could I ask /ddt/ a big question?
Could I get the length and width of your z trunks? I know the back slopes, so it would be difficult to estimate the total volume of the back.
For those of you who have a 2+2, fold the back seats down.
Tell me what year and submodel you have as well.

I want to see precisely how practical a z car will be for my active lifestyle. I'm mostly looking from the 70s cars up to the 300zx.

>>14981408
I\ll try and have the measurements tomorrow.

>>14981408
I can try with the '72.

But just so you know, a regular S30 coupe can fit a small surfboard in it without the hatch bring open. No passenger, but it fits.

>>14981849
Can comfrim it fits a surfboard

>>14979335
10psi : ^ )

>>14984787
It'll last quote awhile at that pressure. Just don't go cheap on your fuel, run premium so you avoid knock.

>>14981445
>>14981849
>>14981918
This is good news. Thanks for looking out for an anon. I don't think anything I do will require something as big as a surfboard.

>>14984838
Yeah I know, lot of the NA-T guys run 12psi on 93 but ive got a fairly conservative tune just to be safe. Trying to work out a lean idle right now, but afrs are perfect under throttle so I am assuming its just an exhaust leak. Crazy fast though, makes me wanna buy an s30 to swap a vg in

>>14986713
Well the VG's seem to handle boost quite well, and make gobs of power.

This is stock, from intake to oilpan.

It runs 9's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMVIDi-2_FQ

>>14986740
Yeah thats Michaels car, he blew it up tho lol but it was a stock NA motor making like 600+ to the wheels im impressed at how long it lasted. Stock motor vg record is currently 783whp and thats on a $150 junkyard NA motor. Tuning tech has come a long way, but its only been recently that boosting non turbo motors has gotten popular. My build makes the best power delivery, super linear all the way thru and its got a lot more torque down low from the higher compression

>>14986865
>but its only been recently that boosting non turbo motors has gotten popular.
Maybe for 300ZX's, but it's been a popular thing in the automotive world in general for quite awhile

Got a pre-interview drug test tomorrow for a welding job.

....this is either good news or bad news.

Opinions on making a Z-car toe-gay machine?

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Need help diagnosing a prob. Got a 1983 Nissan/Datsun 4x4 with a computer controlled carb. It starts up fine and dandy and idle around 900 rpm. However if I increase throttle ever so slowly I reach a point where my idle will fluctuates 500ish rpm. It usually happens when I throttle up to 2000 rpm. (The car is still in neutral) but if Increase the throttle, it seems to straighten out around 2500 rmp. Wat could cause this. Anny ideas? Video on the way.

>>14990454
https://youtu.be/qttBXBj2dUM

>>14990454
Check all the rubber hose you may have a vac leak. Check fuel lines/filter you may have clog. kill yourself for being a pussy and not driving a cummins hd ram instead

>>>>14990610
Thanks for the tips. I'll hold of on killing my self for now though.

>>14990454
vacuum leak or fuel delivery problem.

>>14990454
You either have and IAC valve that needs cleaned or replaced, or you have unmetered air coming in.

>>14992721
That's what a friend of mine suggested, could it be a blocked passage in the carb or something

>>14992721
THAT'S WHAT I SAID ALREADY!

Leaving for Japan in two days lads, gonna try to find a z432 style 10k rpm tach while I'm there. If anyone wants other small parts I can try to find them, just keep it stuff I can fit in my bag

>>14993738
dude, I'm just agreeing with you there. Calm the hell down.
>>14993768
Ooooh, I'll have to think. This could be good.

>>14993768
Gonna need you to go pick up some watanabes and fender mirrors for my s30. JDM 240z taillights if you can find them.

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>>14994154
okay fine I'm calm

>>14994156

Fender mirrors maybe, lights will depend on cost

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Anybody here got an s130/280Z?

Looking for dimensions on the rear hatch (or rear window dimensions) because I'm looking at some "Venetian Blinds".

They are not offered for Z31's and would like to know if they are somewhat compatible.

>>14994276
Gonna tell you that's prolly a no, mon ami.

>>14994276
I know for a fact that S130 rear hatch glass and Z31 hatch glass are sizes differently.

....but I don't know how much.