"DatassunTX" (datassuntx)
07/13/2016 at 14:13 • Filed to: None
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"DatassunTX" (datassuntx)
07/13/2016 at 14:13 • Filed to: None | 1
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So after I bought the car at 11pm into a Walmart parking lot the gf decided she would drive it to work. I showed up this morning and snagged the car from her to go give it a bath. After the much needed car wash, I was at the gas station and the car wouldn’t start. Just that good ole click noise letting you know your battery is going to sleep for good.
My gf even backed that big catfish booty in for bonus points when she got to work.. #wifeystatus
Ended up snagging a new battery for 1 hundred and she fired right up. Took it back to the gf work and rode the grom home to give you oppo’s this live report.
Regardless $2600 for a running and driving LS1 T56 Camaro z28 with a/c is a steal. Even with the $100 battery...
Anyone want to take bets on how long it takes before the car has a heads cam swap ?
fourvalleys
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 14:22 |
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Obvious question... is it charging correctly? As in, did you check the alternator?
Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 14:23 |
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Walmart battery? Because free replacement.
Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
> fourvalleys
07/13/2016 at 14:24 |
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Came to say this. Seems like a pretty big coincidence for the battery to die within 24hrs of ownership.
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 14:35 |
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2600 + 100 battery is a steal
BeaterGT
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 14:41 |
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Nice grab, man. Although I’m sad to see that Datsun go. How many miles are on the new Z?
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DatassunTX
> BeaterGT
07/13/2016 at 14:47 |
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200k
Arrivederci
> fourvalleys
07/13/2016 at 14:47 |
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This as well - my Dad has a LS1 Vette and the alternator died with many fewer miles than your Camaro. I’d make sure that battery is getting charged properly.
If you get into alternator issues, this is a good read/reference.
Rykilla303
> Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
07/13/2016 at 14:48 |
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...because with a walmart battery in my area... you’re gonna need it. (i wont buy there anymore)
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BeaterGT
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 15:01 |
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Aww yea, sounds like fun! Makes me want to jump back in an Fbody.
Cherry_man1
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 15:12 |
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2 weeks before the swap.
they-will-know-my-velocity
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 15:14 |
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Ain’t no step for a stepper. I bet those idler pulleys start squealing soon too. I’ve changed mine on the goat twice in year. Tempted to buy a “fancy” pulley set and see if they use better grease/bearings/seals.
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DatassunTX
> BeaterGT
07/13/2016 at 16:03 |
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It’s pretty odd driving the z28 compared to the Datassun. Even tho the LS1 t56 is practically the same set up that was in the datsun it’s a world apart. Shocking how building a car like the datassun and building each thing as you go eventually robs you of driving pleasure. For example the Datassun had a built T56 with a pro big dick shifter kit blah blah with a big cam heads blah blah and it never drove half as nice as this 200k mile F body. Needless to say I’m enjoying the new car .
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DatassunTX
> Cherry_man1
07/13/2016 at 16:04 |
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If I sell my CB200 I think you may be right . May just turbo it and quit the bs.
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DatassunTX
> fourvalleys
07/13/2016 at 16:07 |
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Shows 13.5 on the gauge so I’d assume the alternator is in fact charging the battery.
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DatassunTX
> they-will-know-my-velocity
07/13/2016 at 16:10 |
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We’ve had countless autozone pulley’s and tensioners go out on our LSX cars. We just try our best to stick to GM pulley’s & tensioners. Everything else your pretty set on going the cheap route.
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DatassunTX
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
07/13/2016 at 16:11 |
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I would have paid 4500 just to make the woman this happy without a car lol
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DatassunTX
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 16:11 |
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Deal Boner for days.
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they-will-know-my-velocity
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 16:28 |
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I just haven’t gotten used to the whole pulling the heads/cams so nonchalantly like the LSX crowd seems to. I daily my beast so I’m leery of effecting driveability until I’m ready to install all my parts and get it dyno tuned.
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 16:36 |
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Hahahahaha
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Cherry_man1
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 17:15 |
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Make it an Auto X and road course car =D
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BeaterGT
> DatassunTX
07/13/2016 at 17:31 |
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All that matters!