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Datsun B310 turbo coupe, A15 project


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Got the brake caliper ready:

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Tidied up some brakelines.. The enginebay is still a mess since I haven't decided how to route some of the cables yet:

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I need to make some supports for the brakelines at the ends still, but both front lines are hooked up:

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Decided to cut up the old welds that I did back in the 2012 and started making the rear wheel arch:

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Got a package:

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A new turbo blanket, can withstand up to 1100 C. Also, note to self, never touch the turbo blanket with bare hands, got a bunch of small needle like stuff in my hands and they hurt ? 

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Manifold wrap (15m) + stainless steel zipties :

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And more stainless steel V-flanges:

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And started welding the other side:

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Cleaned up the garage from all the scrap pieces laying on the floor and vacuumed all the metal and dust:

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Also welded the last major remaining spot on the car:

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And painted the other rear brake caliper:

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Does anyone have an idea where to get in tank fuel pump modules without the fuel pump? I would want to retrofit one to my old tank, with a reasonable price around 100-200 USD

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Just now, dukerollo said:

I’m interested to see how you do the taillights. I have some ideas kicking around, but I’m not sure they would be worth the effort. 

 

Yeah, It has couple of issues right of the bat, such as legal matters here in Finland. So we'll have to see how it goes once they arrive ?

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Bought rear shocks for the datsun, they're double adjustable and originally for ford mustang:

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Also bought a retrofit kit for the fuel tank with E85 capability:

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Also also, sent the chopped rear springs for a local shop so that they will make a modified ones that are around 3kg/mm in stiffness. I have 4kg/mm on the front currently with coil overs.

 

Lot of $$$$ burned, rip me..

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Item Price (USD) Price (EUR)
Bosch Injectors 315cc 4x 133.02  
Fuel pump emblem 13.56  
Front suspension bush kit 59.99  
Engine mount pair 39.99  
Front windshield seal 39.99  
GX double valve spring kit 135  
GX double valve spring seats 55  
ARP head stud kit 107  
VOLVO 850 2.3 T5 R turbo 465.57  
Turbo manifold flanges 258.74  
Exhaust manifold stainless pipes  183.63  
Opel Vectra Gas shock absorbs 111.29  
Engire repair kit (seals, bearings..) 278.22  
Cam bearings assembly 194.75  
Piston&bearing coatings 83.47  
Coilover springs (front) 83.47  
Front fender (passanger side) 69.56  
Rocker Panels 55.64  
Throttle body (50mm) with tps 83.47  
Mazda 626 Cooled brakes 2x 35.95  
Original gauges   5
Volvo 240 4-piston calipers x2   128
Volvo 740 brake discs x2   40
Bosch EV1 injector connectors 8  
GM airtemp sensor (open)   26.1
GM air/water temp sensor (closed)   21.6
VR-sensor   14.4
Ignition coil Bosch 4 cylinder   103.55
Innovate LC-2 wideband lambda   197.1
Triggerwheel 36-1   15.2
ATEcu V2 controller   250.2
ATEcu V2 wiringharness    117.3
Flywheel balancing and machining   150
Transmission axle machining   50
Sandblasting parts   20
Mishimoto intercooler   150
Aeroflow pump (E85 compatible) 500hp   80
Intercooler silicone piping (2.5inch)   75
Golf I flares x4   96
Track rods x2   24
Track rod rubbers   5
Wheel spacers x2   50
885 15'' Rims x4   436
Front tires x2   120
Bumpsteer spacers x2 90  
Rear axle dust plate   12
Handbrake clamps   5
Full lock kit 59.77  
Original dash lid 40  
Turbo oil feed line kit   16.96
Turbo water coolant line kit   23.75
Turbo oil drain return pipe   9.74
Aluminium rod bar (for injectors)   5.61
Fuel injector railing   20
Lower ball joints x2   20
ARP connecting rod bolt kit 80  
Dashboard cluster 60  
Shortening and balancing the drive axle   160
Forged connection rods   215.17
Boost solenoid   37.91
GT-R badges (2pcs)    11.13
Nismo badges (2pcs)   11.13
3'' V-band clamps (3pcs)   26.77
Oil pump   55.33
Door hinges   200
Front fender protector (RH/LH)   34.18
Wilwood pull type clutch slave   80.06
Camaro Z28 tail lights   65.73
Stainless steel 304 NPT fittings (2pcs)   3.16
VIN number plate   7
Golf Mk II angel eyes headlight kit   85
Autogauge oilpressure gauge   90
Autogauge RPM gauge   100
Autogauge Speedometer   80
Autogauge boost gauge   85
Autogauge water temperature gauge   75
Brakepads for front   12.9
Castrol rear end oil 75W-90 (2l)   37.8
Red line Race ATF type F (~3l)   52.29
Rear brake calipers Volvo 740   149.8
Brakeline parts (T-flanges and fittings)   23.6
Brake pads for rear   11.9
Brake pad installation kit   4.9
Aluminium piping for intake manifold   153.83
Silicone hosing for intake manifold (4pcs) 112.2
Intercooling silicone hosing   31.53
Aluminium piping for intake manifold   68.85
Aluminium injector pocket (weldable 4pcs) 24
Clutch master cylinder   18.9
Brake master cylinder 68  
Hood ornament (2pcs) 10  
Stainless steel 3'' exhaust tubing   250
Stainless steel 3'' muffler magnaflow   50
Ford mustang adjustable rear shocks (2pcs) 520  
Retrofit fuel tank assembly with fuel pump (E85) 219  
Turbo blanket T4    70
Titanium exhaust 'tape' 10m   34.9
Custom rear springs (2ps)   300
Spark plug leads   39.9
Aluminium piping for intake manifold   50
Brake hardlines 25m   79.9
2.5mm wiring 10m   7.9
Velcro cable ties   4.9
Water fittings for turbo feed   27.2
Original dashboard (used)   60
Front bumper holders (early model)   15
     
     
Subtotal so far = 3642.08

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roughly 9k EUR spent. No postage costs calculated, some parts still missing

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It Adds up without us being fully aware until the "List"

 

I haven't stopped to add up what I have spent, and almost don't want to quantify it because the wife might give me grief about it. Might or might not she is usually reasonable about my auto spending. 

 

Car is looking better by the day btw.

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Finally got the 3/8 NPT tap and was able to get the temp sensor to the cylinder head:

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I had some issues with the front fenders and I thought I did a poor job on them so I ended up cutting a piece from it and streighten them both sides:

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Took some photos around the car with doors on:

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I hope that my new rear springs and shocks will arrive 'soon'

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Oh well, Jegs informed that the ETA for shipping is in March... Have to wait for the shocks and the retrofit kit.. But I'm ordering a new bottle of argon again. Refilling in Finland costs 111 EUR, buying one new from europe with shipping inc. around 109 EUR... and it will even ship faster.

 

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Hmm, Jegs updated that the parts will ship in 24 hours now.. What?! Quite a difference in few hours, just after i had originally posted this, they tried to sell me another one for extra +200 USD model, but I refused. Seems odd..

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Got a new plate to stance some numbers:

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Welded some M10 nuts into some stuck and broken bolts. Now I should be able to mount the fuel tank to the rear atleast. I have been keeping my eye on a fuel tank kit that suits E85, will need to get more money before I can buy more stuff

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Tapped the fuel rail for 3/8 NPT, will buy a 3/8 NPT to 8 AN  fitting, and then shrink it down to 6 AN and have routing to fuel pressure regulator and to the fuel tank

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And then mocked up the front fenders again:

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Then started dealing with the chrome bumper, I drew some new markings for the new mounting holes inside of the engine bay:

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Should be able to get the welding gas next week. The shipment from Jegs ETA is 28.1 and should probably get the new rear springs soon too. When I get the welding gas the starting of the engine starts to creep closer and closer.

 

Also toying around with an idea of having the car color with pearl blue:

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31 minutes ago, datsunfreak said:

I like these lights a lot more than I thought I would...

 

What about a clear piece of plastic to cover the hole with those mounted on the inside?

 

Depends, not sure if they will qualify the lights if they're behind the original frames (regarding legal matters, registration etc). I kind of like how they look inside of the original holes too.

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