Datsun motor pulled

"Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger" (drbajones) 03/16/2015 at 09:41 • Filed to: datsun, 280z, rebuild

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I finally got around to pulling the motor out of my 280Z this weekend.

Once I get it cleaned off a little and on a dolly I can start moving the wiring harness and vac tubes. Then to the welding!

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 03/16/2015 at 09:42

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Very nice. What motor is going back in?

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/16/2015 at 09:55

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Same motor is going back in... but it will be stronger, faster and lighter.

Most likely head work, new/larger valves, new pistons and con-rods, lighter flywheel. I haven't decided if I'll be keeping stock FI system. Looking for about ~220 HP to the wheels.

I plan on talking to Datsun Spirit later this month.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 03/16/2015 at 10:06

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Good stuff, look forward to seeing more as it progresses.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 03/16/2015 at 13:18

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Looking good :) I must get myself one of those engine hoists. I've currently got a winch attached to the garage ceiling which means you have to either position things under it or lug them yourself :S

220bhp at the wheels would be ~265bhp at the flywheel, so that should absolutely fly!

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 03/16/2015 at 13:27

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I got mine off craigslist. It's a 2 ton unit that's adjustable with fold up legs. It fit in the back of my GTI for the ride home.

So far it's worked perfect.

I may be a little optimistic on my power wants, but I prefer to dream big,

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 03/16/2015 at 15:21

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Yeah I need to pick up a cheap Chinese one really. If it's good enough for the guys on Roadkill it's good enough for me :)

I vote ITBs. You'll get more power and it'll sound like the God of internal combustion :)

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 03/16/2015 at 15:35

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Funny you say that. I really want them! If they weren't so damn expensive!

Hubba hubba!

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 03/17/2015 at 05:36

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Oooh pretty :) I want to find out how to do this:

It's a bit show-car, but they look sooooo nice :)

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 03/17/2015 at 09:16

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Titanium coating that's been heated on one side?

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 03/17/2015 at 09:51

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Yeah I thought it would have been heated. I know stainless discolours a lot, but I didn't think it was as dramatic as that. Perhaps it is titanium...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 03/25/2015 at 12:02

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Look into a 3.1 L stroker conversion. It's pretty bad ass. Uses the same block and head as the 280. My dad has one in a 240z, it's supper fast and at least 350 hp.