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Member ID: zcarjoe

Location: Crofton, MD

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1979 Datsun 280ZX

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  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

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  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Last updated: Apr 18, 2006

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Joe’s Datsun 280ZX

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This is my dream car, my 79 Datsun 280zx 2+2. I bought her last year with 250,000 miles and she was in rough shape, but just like a Z kept going for another 45,000 miles. I decided to pull the motor and rebuild it. My motor now has flat top pistons and a fresh machined head that is soon to get a serious cam upgrade. I gutted the EFI and put on a Holley 450 carb and a MSA 3 into 2 Header. Bosch Platinum Plugs and Thundervolt wires. Maybe a turbo in the future. Riding on tokico gas struts and eibach springs that drop her 1 1/4" in front and 1" in the rear. Stillen sway bars in front and rear and a complete energy suspension bushing set. She needs a lot of body work, but the MSA body kit will stay and maybe a wing on the rear. Thats all for now. I'll work on some newer pics.(cameras busted)

zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX


zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX

zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX
Block cleaned and powdercoated.
zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX
Bad valve seals
zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX
This head was still going strong.(dont know how)
zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX
New Flat Tops

zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX


Head freshly machined with new hardware.

zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX


Powdercoated Valve Cover w/ Nismo Oil Cap
zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX
Powdercoated timing cover.
zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX
Completed engine without headers and intake.
zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX
zcarjoe's 1979 Datsun 280ZX

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80Anniversary  

Posted by: 80Anniversary

04/25/2006 08:45PM

Nice Z. Hope it's running good with all the work. I debated about the carb but haven't done it yet! Let me know how you like it.

Nismopick  

Posted by: Nismopick

03/31/2006 08:06AM

Nice bro! There are few people that have converted their 280zx to carb. Post some more pics of your body & suspension. Check out my 280zxt sometime, and also stop by Zdriver.com forum. -NISMOPICK-

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: zcarjoe

Location: Crofton, MD