metalmonkey47

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Just FYI, you're probably going to tear that compression rod bushing again, actually a pretty common failure on this chassis. Kinda surprised yours fell apart like that.

Solid replacements may be in your future. https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspension/spl/spl-front-compression-rod-bushings-p-5087.html

Great story.

Sounds like Cali loses another point.

 That would first require cali to have a positive balance of points. 

Take a picture down the collector. 

What size tires? 

I just bought two sets of NOS 510 Fender Mirrors, I don't even have a Datsun.

Oh and I bought two Hakosuka C10 'Skyline' fender emblems. I'll never own a car to put those on.

Lol wise investments

I actually took a picture of it yesterday. I had my camera, saw an interesting perspective, and snapped it. 

Since I last updated, the car has gotten giant 14'' brakes, new 200tw Nexen tires, and a variety of other wild bullshit that I really didn't need to spend money on, but did anyways like a Eurospec rear fog light.

LRM_EXPORT_20180515_225440 by Matt Yates, on Flickr

For shits and giggles, our Time Attack 370Z circa this morning still in Global Time Attack trim. We took first place in Street RWD class at Road Atlanta Saturday in this monster. It makes about 560whp and still has a lot left in it.

Z1 Motorsports Time Attack 370Z by Z1 Motorsports, on Flickr

They're okay cars. They had a VK45DE (V8) hence the M45. It's a first gen Y34 chassis, similar to the G35 but lacking the aftermarket support.

The Y34 chassis was only made from 07/02-12/04 so its short production run makes it an oddity. Their maintenance cost isn't too terrible, but that's assuming it doesn't need a ton of work right off the bat. (Lets be honest, a high mileage infiniti thats over a decade old is probably going to be clapped out unless you spend a fair amount on a nice car)

You'll honestly probably be happier in the long run with a G35. Great aftermarket support, easy to find, fun to drive, etc.

You need just the AP Racing hubs for their 2-piece rotors? I'd call Stillen.

https://www.stillen.com/ap-racing/

Have you used it? If so what on?

We use it at work from time to time. Our 550hp TT 370z that we use for time attack gets E85, as well as most of our own DD's that are boosted.

Sometimes use E85 on NA cars when we're trying to squeeze power.

E85 is scarce out here in GA.

I love E85, but I hate it at the same time.

Great for squeezing a bit more power, especially from forced induction cars but the drop in fuel economy, lack of supply and its corrosiveness make it sucky to use.

metalmonkey/Matt, what lenses are you shooting with? Looks like you're getting some great subject/background definition and your panning shots are framed excellently. I'm sure a lot of it is experience, but I wonder if there's some lens magic happening as well...

Thanks man, Everything I shot above was done on one of two lenses, shot with a D800. 

-Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART

-Sigma 70-200 f2.8 DG HSM

I don't have as much experience as I'd like with pan shots, I need more practice but I feel like I've done well.

OP, I think a lot of what you're looking to learn can be found in the Datsun1200.com wiki. (linked below) Some of this might help you better understand what some of the acronyms people are using mean. 

General Engine Modification: http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Engine_Modifications

Distributorless Ignition: http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=EDIS

Fuel System: http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Fuel_System


Best place to start looking is valvetrain. Cams, valve springs, maybe even some port work just to help it flow.

It probably has a Weber 32/36 carb on it. That's a progressive carb made by weber for economical performance. Weber makes a 38/38 synchronous carb that is a bit larger, would work well with a bit bigger cam and supply more than enough air for a high revving A-series engine. I ran one on my 2.2 stroker years back and loved the response, it wasn't nearly enough carb for me, but it'll be more than enough for an itty bitty A-series engine.

Reach out to the folks at Tomei, they've been building and racing A series motors for decades. They've developed a fair amount of parts over the years, although I doubt many are still available.

Making power in an A-Series is expensive but rewarding.

Also, are you competing in a particular series with restrictions on modifications? If engine swaps are possible, because you have a B310 (210) you can swap L-Series in fairly easily by utilizing the A10 chassis 510's front crossmember. IIRC it bolts directly into the 210.

Someone got a picture of my shit pile on Road Atlanta last October.

Yep, it's all stock Nissan geometry all around, or as close to stock as I could keep it. Where do you work that gives you cheap coilovers? I'm clearly in the wrong line of business!

I work for Z1 Motorsports (link) I guess cheap is a relative term haha

Also Stoked because John Morton signed my bitchin BRE 510 poster...

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I was ecstatic.... I can't begin to count the number of people that walked up to me to tell me that they saw my old truck.

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Not a Datsun, but I loved it.

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I'll concede defeat once I see it rolling :)  Looks like a S13 assembly. I'm on an extremely tight budget of $2,018 so I won't have nice coilovers. Hoping I can make the "free" G35 shocks and springs work.

 

I'll take a picture of my measurements whiteboard in the garage next time. 

Are you keeping the stock style front suspension as well as rear? If you do, I might be able to help you in the coilover department! Got some Tein Street Basis for 350Z/G35 that use the stock rear spring bucket that we're selling off discounted at work because of some paint chips.

You know the rules.

 

Pics or it didn't happen :lol:

Ask and you shall receive! Only pics hes posted so far

I just got here and holy shit. Oics soon

What is the approximate resolution of the scans?

I'm new to the Datsun scene, so I had to look that up. I didn't even know 510's had IRS, though it's only a semi-trailing arm. I probably have the first 210 with double-wishbone front and rear. 

Actually, someone beat you by about 3 months. There's someone local to me with one  :thumbup:

BRE Triplets making their way through turn 10B on Road Atlanta.

Crazy to think that back in 1971 this exact car was absolutely dominating on this very same track.

BRE Datsun 510 by Matt Yates, on Flickr