“Z” is not always last
When we think of “Z” normally “A” and all of the other letters of the alphabet precede it but when are talking about the wonderful Datsun 240Z we are talking another matter, this car may look mellow in it yellow coating, but this is no slow coach.
This particular model was purchased by Quoc Pham and his father for just $1,500 back in 2003, but as you can imagine the car was a different machine then to what we are looking at in this image. But this is an example of how a not too expensive purchase be turned into something fantastic that people like us simply cannot get enough of.
Now dressed in yellow with a change of transmission to the super five speed version and a change of engine to the L24 complete with the set of triple carbs, the motor has already gained around fifty extra horse power, but this was short lived and the total rebuild that we see now had to be done.
What is great about this job, is that it is a real family effort with Quoc’s mum getting involved with the engine bay paint job, how cool is that.
Spec Sheet – 1971 Datsun 240Z
Motor – RB25DET: GReddy Intake Plenum, GReddy Type RS Blow Off Valve, GReddy Profec B Spec-II Boost Controller, GReddy Fully Automatic Turbo Timer, Infiniti Q45 90mm Throttle Body, HKS 6-1 Cast Turbo Manifold, HKS Standard Wastegate, Nismo Thermostat, Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump, 3” Front Mount Intercooler, ApexI Power Intake, Blitz Nur Spec Exhaust
Drivetrain: ACT Stage 2 Clutch, Fidanza Flywheel, Powertrain Industries Driveshaft, 4.11 R180 Rear Differential, Custom 1 Piece CV Axles, Nismo Quick Shifter
Brakes / Suspension / Tires: Powerslot Rotors F/R, 4 Piston Calipers Front, Maxima Gen 2 Rear Brakes, Tokico 5 Way Illumina Struts, Tokico 1” Lowering Springs, 225/50R15 Yokohama AVS ES-100, SSR Longchamp 15×7 Front, SSR Longchamp 15×7.5 Rear
Interior: Sparco Roadster Buckets, Sparco 4 Pt 3” Harness
Datsun 240Z and 260Z Gold Portfolio 1970-1978
Paperback: 172 pages
Publisher: Brooklands Books Ltd; Rev Ed edition (7 Oct 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1855203952
ISBN-13: 978-1855203952
Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 19.6 x 1.3 cm
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 906,388 in Books
Product Description
The 240Z & 260Z scored in reliability, performance & excellent handling powered by a big straight-six engine. This is a book of contemporary road & comparison tests, new model intros, driver’s impressions & history. Models covered: 240Z, Automatic, Super Samuri, 260Z, 260Z 2+2 & Fairlady Z. 172 pages, 400 illus. SB.
Datsun 240Z/260Z Owner’s Workshop Manual (USA service & repair manuals)
Paperback: 229 pages
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd (1 Sep 1988)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0856962066
ISBN-13: 978-0856962066
Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 21.1 x 1 cm
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Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 620,797 in Books
Product Description
Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you’ll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton’s Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save time and money by doing it yourself, with the confidence only a Chilton Repair Manual can provide.
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