Datsun 240Z track/ street beast

[aussiebj]

Well I sold the maverick in favour of a lighter track car to start with.. lets just say that a fully loaded stock Datsun 240Z weighs around 2400 lbs . now remove that big cast iron 6 and install a aluminium headed ford 302 based motor .. a 5 speed tranny..racing seats and lexan windows and ill be less than the original weight.. power to weigh will be insane....
Here are the motor specs so far...302 bored .030 over (306 now) stuffed with Ross XL400 forged pistons..ARP bolts...balanced rotating assy...canton main stud girdle..7 qt baffled race pan..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Datsun%20Race%20Car/my306engbottomend1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Datsun%20Race%20Car/my306engbottomend3.jpg

[Rick Dorion]

Keep the details coming. What are your plans for the rear?

[aussiebj]

I am going with a WRX STI R- 180 lsd rear as it is lighter than the R200 and the WRX guys are putting lots of HP through them ..I will need adapters from Beta Motorsports his adapters mate the R-180 to the datsun axles..or i might go with Wolf Creek Racing porsche turbo axles modified to fit the dastun set up....

[aussiebj]

Ok finally got pics of the car here is my starting point......
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Datsun%20Race%20Car/my72240z3-12-121.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Datsun%20Race%20Car/my72240z3-12-123.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Datsun%20Race%20Car/my72240z3-12-125.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Datsun%20Race%20Car/my72240z3-12-124.jpg

[instro84]

keep the updates comming, i got my eye on a 78 280z

[PonchoJohn]

That brings back some great memories! I love the Datsun Z-cars!

[Firebirdsteve]

240z's kick ass!!!

[aussiebj]

Heres a quick update ..looks like the ford engine is going bye bye ...I picked up a 355 chevy with 10.5 to one and ported iron heads ..so all the ford stuff is up for sale....now i need a bellhousing, clutch and a 5 speed any recomendations...

[aussiebj]

Sold the ford engine today and picked up my small block ...it a 355 with flat top pistons with 2.02 heads and a big cam and aluminium intake..now I need a belhousing , clutch and tranny, I would prefer a 5 speed ..any recomendations?????