2 dr 610 Dirt track build, *now with video*

[GreaseMonky]

the only thing in the rules about brakes is that all 4 corners have to slide to a stop

[datzenmike]

I'm not sure that is a zx spring. My Maxima spring would not go up inside the strut tower, it was too big around. Also a narrower spring will leave room for a camber plate to tilt the strut (and spring) over. If the spring is large it will limit adjustment. Maybe this is why the bottom of one strut was welded???

[RedBanner]

I know its not a zx spring, the large spring strut looks just like your stock wagon strut mike. Here is a pic of a zx and both existing struts, id like another one wuth the thin spring and matchbook brakepads.

[bonvo]

this is making me wish i hadent gotten rid of my old stuts i would have sent them to you i think i still have a front spring though as well as a top spring perch you would just need to get a bottom and you would be set

[GreaseMonky]

I think I would rather match the larger spring side... How much does the ZX struts lower you, anyone know for sure? How can I go about figuring springrate?

[hacked521]

the only way i know how to check springrate is with a spring dyno :hmm:

[RedBanner]

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/32065-springs-101-and-cutting/page__gopid__570936#entry57093

[RedBanner]

Did the strut I gave you match?

Should have reconized it sooner I guess hope its the same. Youll have to help me pull the other one if you want maching brakes.

[GreaseMonky]

SO the small strut in the pics, not the one cut is from a B210, Banner loaned me one and I brought it home and matched it up, and even has the same part number, and it has a H prefix like the other

[RedBanner]

Oops I negged yoy on acsident, +2 elswhere

[bonvo]

SO the small strut in the pics, not the one cut is from a B210, Banner loaned me one and I brought it home and matched it up, and even has the same part number, and it has a H prefix like the other

 

the one with the small brake pads right? if so its the same as a late model 610 and 710

[GreaseMonky]

yes the small brake pad one.

 

 

Ok here is the plan so far, ZX struts, 280z springs, late 610/b210 hats and perches, and if it sits to low, some sort of spacer on the top of the spring hat.

 

 

question I do have is at what height to i weld the new perches on, and how many coils to i cut from the z springs? the z springs are the same diamter as the early 610/b210 and just a touch longer, with a thicker wire

[GreaseMonky]

And I am doing D50 front springs in the rear and new shocks and strut inserts all the way around along with all new bushings all the way around, (bushings are already done)

[bonvo]

start with clamps on the struts and set the car down then adjust till you like where it sits the weld lower spring perches on use the clamps to give you a coil over effect till you get the ride hight you want

[GreaseMonky]

where can i get some clamps from?

[bonvo]

ask datzenmike i think he used some

[RedBanner]

where can i get some clamps from?

Google shaft collar 2" 2 screw, altho I saw some 4 screw ones that look bawse.

[GreaseMonky]

can anyone tell me what the stock 610 rear spring measurments would be, and a good upgrade for teh rear?

[bonvo]

same as a 510 any upgrade for a 510 will work

[RedBanner]

We could just ad a leaf spring to the rear , give it both leaf and coil, free easy and its racecar.

[bonvo]

but why when upgraded springs are cheap and take alot less modification to make work

[RedBanner]

but why when upgraded springs are cheap and take alot less modification to make work

.... what do you mean? If I was talking about swapping from a coil to a leaf shure, i mean drill a hole in the a arm and bolt the main leaf to it.

Then adding in leafs until it stiff enuff.

Ive held one in there and shackles wouldnt be a problem at all.

[RedBanner]

And he just thru d50 springs in it, I guess its good.

[GreaseMonky]

Just thought I would update you guys on my car.

 

I ended up going with ZX struts and brakes, with B210 spring perches, and a 78 280z spring on the right front, and a b210 spring on left rear, I welded the spring perches in the same location that the zx springs where, and cut 3 full coils off. with KYB inserts for a 280zx

 

I also replaced all the suspension bushions front and rear with polyureathane

 

The rear got front springs from a D50

 

I had a cam ground its got .480 lift, 292 duration, and on a 108 lobe center, I also have a weber 38 outlaw on it now, with a transdapt one piece adapter, taylor 8mm plug wires, msd ss coil, msd 6al box, and got rid of the fram oil filter

[RedBanner]

Just thought I would update you guys on my car.

 

I ended up going with ZX struts and brakes, with B210 spring perches, and a 78 280z spring on the right front, and a b210 spring on left rear, I welded the spring perches in the same location that the zx springs where, and cut 3 full coils off. with KYB inserts for a 280zx

 

I also replaced all the suspension bushions front and rear with polyureathane

 

The rear got front springs from a D50

 

I had a cam ground its got .480 lift, 292 duration, and on a 108 lobe center, I also have a weber 38 outlaw on it now, with a transdapt one piece adapter, taylor 8mm plug wires, msd ss coil, msd 6al box, and my brother threatend my life if I didnt get rid of the fram oil filter

:P