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Some more photos— Definitely still needs some tidying up to make it a solid runner, but it does run and drive. Ordered a few small things already but still figuring out the plan of action for the rest

Deleted all the EFI - as I would have done too. It’s running SUs. At some point would like to swap to triple OERs or maybe some Mikuni Moto carbs. I’ll get a few more photos up soon.

Picked up a '73 240z today! Been hunting for a Z for a little while now and this one popped up down in MD. The price was right and a deal was made! Its a project for sure, but a solid runner. Already 2.8L swapped from a 280zx. First plan of business is to get it buttoned up to pass safety inspection here and get it Reg'd. Then wheels, coilovers, front air dam, rear lip... Long term - probably roll bar, race seats, wildwood brakes, cam, and some side drafts or Moto carbs. Lots to come!

Picked up a '73 240z today! Its a project, but a solid runner! Untitled by D M, on Flickr Untitled by D M, on Flickr Untitled by D M, on Flickr Thread for the Z here- Not sure what I am going to do with the '83 ZX... This 240 already has a ZX 2.8 swapped in, so TBD

Trouble is a afoot at the “speedshop”

Officially a Z owner. Picked up this ‘83 ZX. Price was too good to say no too. It’s actually rougher then it looks… it’s probably salvageable… but not worth putting the money into. Ultimately it’s likely going to be a donor drivetrain and part out car. Now to find an S30 to swap the drivetrain into! Still winter and massive salt bomb here so the 510 is tucked away for a bit longer.

The universal ones aren’t to bad to install. I rewired both my 510 and my 620 with the American Autowire kits. A few quirks to work through but very doable. Just get the big colored wiring diagram and either get it printed at staples or print it on two sheets and tape em together so it’s easier to read. Just remember wiring is pretty simple- power and ground.

Your good… I got a running list of things to do to the 510 that is years long… I’ll probably just change the oil this spring and maybe drive it a bit… hopefully more then last year. Spending most my time right now hunting for a Z to replace the 620.

Or I guess there is this option https://zcardepot.com/products/brake-line-kit-stainless-steel-510

I’ve seen premade lines before but sorry don’t have a link. The front lines are pretty easy to do, even with the engine in. Just get a roll of the nickel copper lines and bend your own. The nickel copper stuff bends really easily and flares easy too. you can just replace that valve with a t fitting.

AFCO 80104N - It does require a reducer on the KA side with the hoses I used. There may be a better one out there now- I do believe their are a few other people using this Afco radiator on their KA swaps. Here’s a link to more info on this radiator in my build

This is an exciting project! Not sure what I can help with but let me know!

With that said I think my next 510 will be a turbo build - if I can find another clean shell for a reasonable sum… SRs are a bit expensive theses days though. Thinking maybe CA18det- lighter, smaller, a bit different… we’ll see… — end thread jack @mainer311bummed I missed Jday! I was away last weekend. I think Paul was there with his blue and white 510. Any others? Might try and hit the Southern NH cars and coffee this Sunday in the 510.

agree on all points but…. There is nothing like a howling L6 with some big sidedrafts on the side of it! Just sounds amazing out on the track!

^^^ look forward to hearing your thoughts on the kit once installed! definitely interested in it for the next 510 build.

Said goodbye to Orange Whip tonight. Sold it back to the kid I bought from.

Officially posted for sale- here and on the book of faces. Not in a rush to sell, and if it doesn’t I’ll just tuck it back in the garage for the winter.

I guess it’s been a year since I post here as well! Really haven’t done anything to the truck. Driven it a few times, took it to a local Wednesday night show… but other then that just pushed it in and out of the garage… It’s picked up a small fuel leak somewhere, but seems it need higher pressures to show up… so I need to run it around again to track it down. Battery isn’t happy either, but that could just be from sitting, need to double check the ground too… Been thinking about letting this one go recently. Really want to get another 510… and don’t have room for three. I think the smart thing to do would be to find a 510 and then sell this, but I’ve been kinda motivated to sell it first recently so I pushed it out and washed it up and gave it a quick wax. Maybe I’ll post it up… we’ll see.

Also will post this up here - I am actively looking for a 2 door 510. Would consider a clean 4 door as well. Looking to add another 510 to the stable and probably let go of the 620. Something on the East coast would be ideal, but I would ship the right car.

We’ll it’s been over a year since I have posted here… have a kid they said- it’ll be fun! Actually it is pretty fun, but it has definitely taken a lot of time away from the Datsuns. I really haven’t done anything to the car other then change the oil. Oh I did swap my 4.11 rear end back in to help a little bit with the highway driving over the 4.44 I had in there. Drove it out to the Vintage races at Lime Rock a couple weeks ago. Put more miles on it just driving out then I did all summer! It was a great weekend. Was able to get a few Z friends together and we snapped a few shots. Didn’t bring my big camera this year but did snap a couple other Datsun race car photos too. Always cool having Datsuns in the rearview Two 510s racing this year, but the blue one ran into some trouble and retired early.

Do it!

I throw bikes and stuff in the bed so it’s nice to have something to dampen the bumps and rattles. my bed is also pretty beat up with holes and patches so it hides those

stall mat from tractor supply works too. That’s what I’m running in the 620.

Nice! The CT reg on my 510 is expiring in July… thinking I might bite the bullet and try and get it ready for MA inspection and reg it here.