Mannyvig Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 So, recently I've moved to a new town to run the shop of a new dealership. Unfortunately this means that I am 300 miles away from my track car 240z. A couple years ago I changed directions on the powertrain for the race car...now has rb power! This means I have a ton of L28 crap lying around, just need a shell to fill. Woke up on a Sunday morning and saw a CL add for a beater, locked up '75 s30. Checked it out and towed it home for $450. I decided to do this one project quickly and on the cheap. Here is the rust bucket when it came home. First was yanking the sorry motor and installing my flat top F54-P79, 5 speed, old header, and Mikuni 40's. Most of the interior came out and was replaced with stuff I had in storage. Without the diving board bumpers and a couple other things, the car had a rally stance. After several beers, I have a friend free reign to paint the underside of the hood. Rebuilt the carbs on the dining table. Easy when you're single. Time to install heavy, cut Chevette springs to address the height. Also installed vented rotors, 4 piston calipers, rebuilt the rear cylinders, powdercoated valve cover, bigger brake mc, clutch mc, and front fascia. Oh and the 15x8.25 shoes. Fixed the clock...still doesn't technically work, but it's easier to look at. A little chalkboard paint and its ready to get the shit beaten out of it. http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r748/ridiculous240z/4260B686-7B46-4630-8929-DA3F3C6DE24F-469-0000002C30839660_zps59bcc8a0.jpg Now with mirrors. http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r748/ridiculous240z/D6465019-917B-40C4-B61A-2239212754EB-469-0000002C7AEBDE49_zps929ab581.jpg Also fixed a bunch of wear items and made it a bit more easy to drive for long periods of time. I've already been able to take it on a couple 600+ mile road trips. Even went from 3000' of elevation to about 11,000 and the carbs still performed (barely). Took about two weeks and less than $2,000 to get it "done". Soon I'll install a better cam and shaved p79 to give it a little more bite. Thanks for looking P.S. her name is Victoria. The track car is Jessica. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mannyvig Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Lets try the last two again Quote Link to comment
Mannyvig Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Also a boring video of a friend and I trying out our new camera mounts. This was the first trip I had taken in the car. Before some bugs were worked out like shitty bushings, poorly adjusted clutch mc rod and so on. car stuck like glue, you can hear the E30 start to break traction but not this one. Carbs were tuned @ 3000',,, video starts @ 7000 and goes up to 11,000'. All excuses aside, the driver sucks. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I will be honest ,, when i saw your first pictures i thought well here`s another noob that has bit off way more of a project than is humanly possible too even get road worthy... You sir are an Datsun artist,,,, and I am stupid. .. and i really dig the look of your car ... B) 1 Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 You sir are an Datsun artist,,,, and I am stupid. .. Finally out of the closet on that one ... Good to see..........................................................................................................Joe King :rofl: and i really dig the look of your car ... B) >>Me too looks good OP Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Boring or not I dig the vid. Nice, fast build. Awesome job Quote Link to comment
Mannyvig Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thank you guys for the kind words. I needed something to break the boredom out here and this car was the perfect fix. Quote Link to comment
Yakuza Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 looks good..sounds good Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 great build man!! Quote Link to comment
Mannyvig Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 A little teaser: Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 mmmmmmmm..... gold :D Quote Link to comment
Mannyvig Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Going back in tomorrow Quote Link to comment
Mannyvig Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 N47 compared to the BMW e30 race head That car is coming out awesome, gonna be exciting with the new head and a giant Holset. More N47 setup Gotta readjust the valves and dial in a bit more timing, but so far so good. Will peg the tach past 8k now but used to cut out before 7. Been fun so far. Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Sounds mean ;) Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 effing right on...can't wait to see this car this weekend. Nah, I don't want to see it, I want to HEAR it. Quote Link to comment
Mannyvig Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 It is way, way loud. Need to find a muffler before Saturday otherwise I'll be even more deaf by the time I get up there. Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 2 words....ear plugs Quote Link to comment
Mannyvig Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Fun car show this weekend. And another of the Dirty30 Quote Link to comment
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