1970 Datsun Z-Series

2.8L Turbocharged Inline 6

5-Speed

HLS30-03733

Clear

Gasoline

1970 240Z with Turbo motor from 1982 280zx Turbo. Runs great, very fast, beautiful car inside and out, stripped to primer and fully restored with no rust! On Jul-15-12 at 19:07:52 PDT, seller added the following information: This car is the culmination of 2 1/2 years of work restoring this 1970 240Z, with every major modification being a direct bolt on from another Datsun Z-car, keeping it all in the family. I started with the 1970 body for its collect-ability and light weight. The engine is from a 1982 280ZX turbo, which is the best and most powerful iteration of the L6 motor. 5-speed transmission from a 1983 280ZX NA. Differential is the highly sought after R200 limited slip from a low mile 1988 300ZX turbo. Wheels are the 15 inch "snowflake" wheels from a 1981 280ZX turbo. Gas tank from a 1975 280ZX (fuel injected). Further details: The engine is from a garage queen 280ZX turbo with auto transmission and 119K miles and has always used synthetic oil since break-in. The engine runs great and smooth and is very powerful. It always starts right up, even when cold, and has perfect compression. I tested the compression this weekend on 7/13/12 and is 141, 140, 140, 141, 141, 141 from cylinders 1-6, respectively. The engine has never been opened up but I did clean and de-grease everything and painted the block with black POR-15 when it was transplanted. Manifold and valve cover gaskets were replaced as well as the water pump. Recent tune-up with new spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor. Recent new injector and cylinder temp sensor connectors (the nicer quick-disconnect type.) Motor is currently running stock boost but can easily be increased for more power with a boost controller and intercooler. I will include an NPR intercooler and enough bends to install it at the buy-it-now price. This intercooler is an ideal size for the 240Z. I had plans to install it at some point, but the car is already very fast and I was satisfied with it's current power level. I kept the factory oil-cooler as well to keep the turbo bearings nice and cool. Exhaust starts with a 2.5 inch stainless steel downpipe (from ScottieGNZ) and expands off of that to a 3 inch, fully mandrel bent exhaust ending at a Dynomax Ultraflow muffler. The intake and exhaust is very open helping the turbo to spool extremely quickly but is not too loud and sounds lovely at full throttle. On the back of the motor is a light weight aluminum flywheel and SPEC stage 3 clutch, machine balanced as a unit. The stage 3 clutch has a sprung-hub 4-puck disc which grabs great but is still very smooth and streetable with stock pedal effort. The 5-speed transmission was rebuilt before it was installed and shifts smoothly with no issues. Clutch hydraulics (master/slave cylinders) are new. The limited-slip differential is from a low-mile (90K) 300zx turbo with auto tranny. It is in great shape and really helps to get the power to the ground and stabilize the car when accelerating out of turns. A very nice upgrade for such a light car with this much power. The mounting "mustache bar" is fitted with urethane bushings and the nose of the diff is held down with a custom steel strap that keeps the drive train in place and eliminates the common "rear end clunk" found on so many classic z-cars. The body was stripped to bare metal and primed and painted in 2002 Jaguar British Racing Green with high-quality materials. Chrome is in good shape on the bumpers and trim. All emblems are brand new OEM Nissan. Front urethane air dam has been added for high-speed stability, but otherwise, the exterior is stock. Interior has been fully restored as well and is in excellent condition. New carpet kit, new half dash-cap, new weatherstripping all around including the glass seals and a new front windshield. There is on small tear on the driver's seat where I put my hand through a seam when I was detailing the interior (Aarghhh!), other than that, seats are excellent. I believe they are from a 1978 280Z. All interior vinyl is in good condition and the shift boot and knob are new. All gauges and lights work as they should. Brakes have been completely rebuilt with all new hydraulics (master cylinder, new front calipers and real wheel cylinders). New pads and shoes all around with newly machined discs and drums. Suspension includes new Bilstein Blues shocks all around with stiffer/lower springs and larger front sway bar. The car handles great but is still very comfortable to drive on the street. Wheels are from a 280ZX turbo and have been bead blasted and refinished in a high quality base coat/satin clear. Tires are Yokahama AVS in great shape with 95% tread left. I personally built this car and honestly never thought I would sell it. Most of the restoration was completed by 2005 and the car has always been garaged since and only driven sparingly in nice weather. Unfortunately for me, my current situation prevents me from enjoying the car like it should be enjoyed so I have reluctantly come to the decision to put her up for sale. I set out to build my dream 240Z and I feel like I succeeded. This is an amazing and complete car that needs nothing and I know it will bring another Z-lover great joy to own and drive her. I'm sure I am forgetting some things but I have personally installed basically every nut and bolt on this car so please let me know if you have any questions and I should be able to answer them. Please check my feedback score and thanks for looking! On Jul-15-12 at 21:38:56 PDT, seller added the following information: I also forgot to mention that the car has a Kenwood CD/MP3 head unit installed in the stock location with Polk Audio 6x9's in the rear deck and a 12 inch subwoofer in a custom fiberglass box in the spare tire well, under the carpet. (Can be lifted out, not permanent.) The head unit has an aux input so that you can connect your ipod/iphone or any smartphone or other device with a standard 1/8 inch headphone jack. On Jul-16-12 at 01:35:39 PDT, seller added the following information: Two other things I forgot to mention: the car has a high-dollar professional tint on the windows. The material used blocks the heat from the sun much better than traditional tint of the same darkness. It is not too dark, but keeps things cool and gives the driver some privacy from prying eyes. Also, when I painted the car I used POR-15 extensively on the undersides and on any particularly rust-prone areas like the battery tray and wheel wells. I also used Herculiner (a similar coating to POR but with rubber pieces, used to line truck beds) in addition on the floorboards and wheel wells for added protection. Everything has held up great, but that is no surprise since the car is always garaged. I am also adding lots of photos and a few videos. Thanks for looking and enjoy! On Jul-21-12 at 04:10:53 PDT, seller added the following information: