"DatassunTX" (datassuntx)
02/25/2015 at 14:46 • Filed to: None | 4 | 44 |
So I've realized that if you want to go fast.. and I mean sub 10second 1/4 mile fast you can't use a Datsun without spending tons of money and ruining the excellent handling these cars are known to be.
So instead of ruining a perfect autocross car or canyon carver to make a drag car I'd be better off selling the Datassun and buying a back halved drag car. One with a roll cage , rear end , and chassis that will hold the type of power I'm shooting for .
So here it is Oppo . First dibs goto ya'll cars mod list is below.
Engine - 5.3 Cast Iron Block
Trans- T56 fully built that came out of a 800hp+ LS7 Camaro.
Suspension - Suspension tech linear rated springs with Tokico illumina struts that are 5 way adjustable .
Interior - Aftermarket seats covered in mexican blankets.
Paint and body - The car could use a paint job obviously. I covered the car in plasti dip just to find out it doesn't want to come off when you don't have clear coat.. HORRIBLE MISTAKE !
However, the body is very straight with only minimal rust around the gas cap door and a little rust on the driver side frame rail. The deck lid is rust free along with the battery tray which are usual the first to rust away.
Any questions ask them here. 123 Go !
CalzoneGolem
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 14:50 | 3 |
Interior - Smells like a Phish concert
WiscoProud
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 14:50 | 0 |
If I wasn't so sure my wife would murder me for bringing home another vehicle, I would make an offer. I've always loved these.
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 14:51 | 0 |
I can't believe your selling it!
If it's not going to work for you though, it's not going to work.
(It would help your ad though, if it had a price tag)
DatassunTX
> CalzoneGolem
02/25/2015 at 14:52 | 1 |
Thank you Thank you !
DatassunTX
> WiscoProud
02/25/2015 at 14:52 | 0 |
I'd take half of what the last ls swapped Z car went for on Ebay.
crowmolly
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 14:52 | 0 |
You want to run 9's?
Yeah, nothing about that car is set up for that.
Good luck with your sale.
citizennick
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 14:52 | 0 |
Id like more info on the motor. Pictures? Location? Email me at nick@artbardowntown.com with more info, been looking at these lately.
DatassunTX
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/25/2015 at 14:52 | 0 |
Curious what serious offers will be.
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 14:55 | 1 |
No offense and do your thing (seriously, feel free to completely ignore me), but that's one of my least favorite things in car ads. I intentionally set up CL during searches to exclude them. Price range $500-$5000 or whatever I want to dream about spending. cuts out the $1 or no price ads. I'd never contact someone without an asking price.
DatassunTX
> citizennick
02/25/2015 at 14:58 | 0 |
Just sent you that email Nick. Thanks for the interest.
DatassunTX
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/25/2015 at 15:00 | 0 |
Understandable. I'm sure you understand that some people really want a S30 with a LS power plant and may be willing to pay more than I ask for it. So while I could put a 15k price tag on it and let them talk me down I'd rather see where their head is and judge my interest in dealing with them from there. Obviously don't want to waist my time on people who don't have the expendable income to purchase a car like this .
citizennick
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 15:09 | 0 |
hmmm haven't got an email yet, maybe try nickisded@gmail.com
itschrome
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 15:15 | 0 |
A www. I loved watching your updates when you where doing the swap. Sad to see your parting ways. Also sad I carry no spare cash to bring it up north. Hope you find the right home for your baby!
also can't wait to see what you do next!
Tohru
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 15:16 | 0 |
You been keeping your nose clean in regards to the 5-0?
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 15:18 | 0 |
I hear you.
I'm a little crazy about blind offers. It comes from buying a house, first house we bought evertime we were bidding on one someone else bid and they wouldn't tell us what the other persons offer was, but still asked me to raise mine. I said no, if my offer wins great, if it doesnt maybe you should have told me their offer so I could try and beat it.
My worry is I'll be too high and lose big for no reason.
If I had 15k to throw around without worry I probably wouldn't be so concerned about car ads that didn't have prices! Hahaha! Probably one of those "If you have to ask it's too expensive" scenarios.
Good luck man! What are you thinking about for your sub 10 second car? I vote Fox Body.
DatassunTX
> Tohru
02/25/2015 at 15:20 | 0 |
Yes yes I have the car has no current warrant on it . The issue I have is with Texas charging me double for ticket or atleast that's my take on it. They want me to pay 1500 in surcharges and I don't agree I owe them at all. A majority of american's just submit to the system and pay their hard earned dollars not to be pestered by the gov anymore .. I'm just not one of them.
DatassunTX
> itschrome
02/25/2015 at 15:22 | 0 |
We'll see hopefully I find something interesting that's race ready. I found a Rx7 with a LS swap kit and I think it may be easier to go fast with that but I'm really looking for something with a roll cage , rear end , and overall chassis that can handle going sub 10 second 1/4 miles.
DatassunTX
> citizennick
02/25/2015 at 15:23 | 0 |
Resent to the new email.
DatassunTX
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/25/2015 at 15:26 | 0 |
Fox body is the obvious answer. I was thinking RX7 or Opel or mailtruck ? I'd love to get my hands on a mail truck as they are on S10 chassis and I know I can roll a big beefy rear end under it no problem. Same goes for mounting the new LS engine .. It would be stupid simple in a LLV because of the S10 chassis they were built on.
citizennick
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 15:32 | 0 |
still nothing /: lol, if you want to just copy/paste in a comment thats fine with me lol. Are you in TX? I have a brother with a performance shop in Houston. Primarily works on GM LSx motors.
Tohru
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 15:39 | 0 |
As someone who has made quite a few involuntary donations to city, county, and state law enforcement agencies, I know where you're coming from. Just glad you're staying out of trouble.
DatassunTX
> citizennick
02/25/2015 at 15:40 | 0 |
Yes I'm in Austin Texas. Shoot me a email Rgunter@nationalvendor.com
citizennick
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 15:43 | 0 |
email sent
Jayhawk Jake
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 15:52 | 0 |
Asking price?
Also, FYI: Spray plastidip with goo gone. It dissolves it. Wipes right off.
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 15:55 | 0 |
you can make a truly insane ride out of an 80's 2 door s10 Blazer. Cool trucks. I had a pretty solid built one as my first vehicle, we built the engine by hand, total rebuild.
DatassunTX
> Jayhawk Jake
02/25/2015 at 15:58 | 0 |
Take the big price discount on the car and goo gone it yourself. I want 12k for the car.
and 100 more
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 16:10 | 1 |
My thoughts on this:
Tax refund is coming back soon.
My kids can grow up fine in the ghetto, they're strong individuals.
It's like adopting a shelter pet; I'd be doing a good thing.
DatassunTX
> and 100 more
02/25/2015 at 16:11 | 1 |
BUY IT !! I'll make you a deal !
and 100 more
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 16:14 | 0 |
You're killing me. Seriously.
I'm saving up for a down payment on a house, so I'm definitely out. But fast forward a few months, when I actually have a garage to work in, I MIGHT be able to make you some payments...
DatassunTX
> and 100 more
02/25/2015 at 16:19 | 1 |
Best of luck with the house.
and 100 more
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 16:40 | 0 |
Thank you! Good luck with the sale, and the future build!
roflcopter
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 16:49 | 0 |
Gah!
My buddy just traded his boosted L28 280z that I helped build and I'm having withdrawals already. I'd absolutely love to pick up something like this, but alas between the Volvo exploding and more money on that and being a student I can't justify anything currently. :(
Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 18:27 | 0 |
Hmmm... no price listed... so that obviously means you'll accept any price in any currency.
How does 50 Cuban Pesos sound?
I'll be generous and make it the convertible "CUC" Pesos...
:-)
CaptDale - is secretly British
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 19:35 | 0 |
Damn.... I wish I could.
swaptastic
> DatassunTX
02/25/2015 at 22:59 | 0 |
If you are interested I can write a for sale article. It "might" help with selling it.
DatassunTX
> Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
02/26/2015 at 09:29 | 1 |
that must be worth $5 !!!! I'll Take It !
DatassunTX
> swaptastic
02/26/2015 at 09:32 | 0 |
Feel welcomed to do so. www.drivingenthusiast.net did a write up on the car at the last Austin Cars and Coffee I went to and I really enjoyed reading it. Let me know if you have any questions about the car and I can answer them for you . Thanks for the interest .
DatassunTX
> swaptastic
02/26/2015 at 09:33 | 0 |
If your trying to read the article www.drivingenthusiast.net did you'll need to click on the engine swap sub category at the top of their page.
swaptastic
> DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 12:31 | 0 |
Thanks. The only question I have is what price do you want me to list it as? $12K?
DatassunTX
> swaptastic
02/26/2015 at 12:32 | 0 |
Yea 12K Firm .. Email me the link when it's done if you don't mind rgunter@nationalvendor.com
swaptastic
> DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 12:37 | 0 |
Understand.
How do you want them to get in contact with you? Do you have a craigslist ad? Or a forum? Or do you want them to contact you through Oppo?
DatassunTX
> swaptastic
02/26/2015 at 12:41 | 0 |
I'm only willing to sell the car to other car people. I didn't put my blood sweat and tears into this thing to have some jackass wrap it around a telephone pole in a week. Any serious buyers may text only 512-621-6927
swaptastic
> DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 12:52 | 0 |
Sorry but another question. I assume your engine is a LM7? Have you changed anything from factory?
DatassunTX
> swaptastic
02/26/2015 at 13:31 | 0 |
Ls1 intake , JCI LSX swap headers. Spin tech PRo Street Series Muffler.