Hello everyone!

[KraZ]

I thought I'd start by introducing myself.

 

Hi everybody my friend Hybridchemistry introduced me to this forum and I like this place so I thought I'd sign up too!

 

The both of us got into Datsuns because we picked up a really busted 1981 200sx one day (s110) and we thought we'd try to enter this fine piece of machinery in one of the 24 hours of Lemons race. (http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/).

 

This is our baby after we got it.

 

We got it for $250 and after replacing only the sparks plug, air filter and put in fresh motor oil in, it actually passed smog!! :blink: Despite the fact that it had spun rod bearings, leaky pistons, busted slave clutch cylinder a hole in the muffler and shady injector wiring. (it's true what they say about Datsun being indestructible!)

 

Anyhow we're almost done rebuilding the engine at this point and (sadistically) enjoying every minute of it. I hope that I'll find some good peoples here willing to answer my stupid questions for my amateurish rebuild process! :lol::lol:

 

Cheers!

[Skib]

Welcome to Ratsun :fu:

 

 

 

dont forget to fill out your profile/location ;)

[Phlebmaster]

Welcome to Ratsun!

[moparvwfreak]

welcome to our little corner of insanity :D

[stilltwisted]

glad to see that someone in our mits is trying the lemons race! keep us up on your progress,,

 

 

please fill out your local and profile

[sick620]

ya buddy rollin like a big shot, datsun tuned up like a nascar pit stop.:D welcome!

[lynchfourtwenty]

Welcome! i sure wouldnt mind gettin one of those cars some day my self.. some folks dont like em but i think they're cool.. i also really like the 70's ones but they're soo freakin rare!

 

anyway.. hope to see a project thread soon :)

[DISLEXICDIME]

Man i wish i could finde a 200sx like that for that cheep want one so bad but every one who has one in decant shape wants 1500 or 2 grand for it

[KraZ]

Thanks for the welcome guys! I have updated my profile as some of you suggested.

 

Anyhow we've been working on this car for a while now the biggest hurdle is learning how to do it all because we're complete idiots for all thing mechanical.

 

Some the things we've done so far:

 

1. pulled engine/tranny.

(this is me in the engine bay)

2. ripped all the trimmings/headliner/seats inside

3. mac guyvered a push start ignition (the key ignition was broken when we bought it) :sneaky:

(the second toggle switch is to engage the warp drive :lol:)

4. teared down engine completely.

5. reground crank + rods

6. new sparks plugs, rod + main bearings, rings, valve guides, full gasket set.

7. thoroughly cleaned intake, exhaust, heads, etc...

8. new timing chain + gear.

9. resurfaced flywheel.

10. Home made port and polish. (oh yes we're that stupid)

etc...

 

Things I would like to do:

 

1. EGR + cat + muffler delete (this ain't going to be street legal when we're done with it trust me but it doesn't need to be)

2. Glasspack / fart cannon.

3. bigger MAF / looser spring on MAF

4. Z18ET exhaust + turbo (where can I find this?????? help!!)

5. other emission control delete. (input? anyone?)

6. bigger throttle body.

7. lower/springs shocks.

8. H190 rear axle upgrade.

9. H190 LSD (help? anyone?)

10. over size rad + oil rad.

11. any other ideas?

 

Anyhow there are a lot of pics that I intend to post of the rebuild process. FYI if you're local to us we're still looking for a 4th team member!

 

Cheers!

Edited September 16, 2009 by KraZ

[DISLEXICDIME]

try ozdat for the z18 exhaust manifold or ebay.au or just put a want add on craigs list you might get lucky h190 lsd thats going to be spendy