450hp LS1 1978 Datsun 280Z
One of the coolest imports I've had the opportunity to see in action, this extremely streetable 1978 Datsun 280z takes it's first trip to the drag strip to do some testing. The car has an LS1 with heads, cam, and FAST intake manifold putting down around 450 wheel horsepower! Best 1/8 mile time was 7.11 for the night.
2 BAD A$$ Datsun 240Z's [S30 Fairlady-Z]
Although I would take any of these, all I gotta say is sign me up for the white one!! Deep dish meshes get me every time!!
Eat your heart out Jay Leno ;-)
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Datsun 280Z Supercharged L28
First time running it with Exhaust. (2/10/2008) We blew the head gasket the next day. It's a kit that was made by Jim Cook Racing, if you can find their website I think you can still find some info in their catalog (pg 24) about the kit. Jim Cook passed away and his wife runs the business now, but they stopped producing the kit a while ago, and the one I bought was used. A guy in Cali had it on his 240Z but removed it and decided to sell it so I got it from him.
I have since gone back to a turbo charged motor and sold my kit to a guy in California.
My 240z on the dyno at Z bash
BTW i have an update video with the 3.1L installed. Just search "240z 3.1L Stroker (Beta Build)"
I put down a max of 130.5rwhp and torque at about 135ish. L24 tripple 44s Exhaust.
240Z vs. the Ozark Mountains
Some [conservative] horseplay in my 1971 3.1L 240Z before putting my new race motor away for the winter. This is NOT a performance driving video, just some fun on an awesome road.
This is first time I've driven the road, so I'm a little more confident after 3:00. (I found it on Google Earth then trailered my car there.)
Some highlights, since it's not exactly a concise video:
1:55 downhill stretch, crossing Beaver Lake
2:40 more aggressive driving begins
4:00 scared myself a bit
4:40 traffic encountered
5:00 engine vs. open highway
Referenced walk-around video of my L6 motor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by_gtw18cLo
1971 Datsun 240z L28et
This is my baby and photos are clicked by me, my own. Any way Song doesnt belong to me. I jsut like it.
Datsun Z gets crushed for scrap... :-(
Saw this "gem" getting towed into the junkyard for scrap. Being an avid Zcar enthusiast, I tried my best to prevent them from crushing it. The yard owner shook his head and wouldn't even let me buy it from him. All I could do was watch... and record.
