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  • #16
    Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

    Might I suggest painting it red and naming it Christine?
    "When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." - Benjamin Franklin
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    • #17
      Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

      Originally posted by Fair!

      Thanks for the suggestions on the Webers. Don't know if its worth putting time and money into the Webers if the motor in the car is the worst of the worst. Need to get creative with the drivetrain... thoughts?
      Thanks for activating my account, Terry!

      You asked for it, here's a couple vids to tempt you to go with a VH45 powerplant for your newest (re)acquisition:

      http://youtube.com/user/marcguimont (no, that's not me.)

      It's a 240z with a VH45 out of a Q45 just like the one I have sitting around. And he had an adaptor plate made to match it up to a T56 just like the one I have sitting around!

      Here's his build page:

      http://www.cardomain.com/ride/563982/3

      Tempting?

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      • #18
        Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

        No Duck, Christine could fix herself . . .
        Jason Newman,
        2005 Mustang GT
        1995 Mustang GT 5.0
        York Pump & Equipment, a DXP Company

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        • #19
          Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

          I still think a 302 / T5 would make the car fly with very little money. But I'm old skool in my modded Z car thinking these days...

          Check Motorsport Auto as a source for what is out there for these cars. They were one of the best parts places and I think they have kept up with alot of what is availible for the older Zcars.
          http://www.motorsportauto.com/

          Generic aluminum Chevy rads can fit. My ITS car used one. Only bad thing is they hang down below the core support by a few inches. I found an off the shelf that fit way better and gave the info to the guy that bought my ITS car. I think it was from Rod Davis but that is from memory...

          Funny - I just checked my pile of Zcar catalogs, none of them have website addresses in them... where has the time gone!

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          • #20
            Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

            There's only one wheel for the Z car IMHO - Panasport!



            http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/PFW - $250 each for the 16x7

            http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/WWC001 - a bunch of wheel choices
            McCall

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            • #21
              Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

              Oh yes, Panasports FTW!!!


              Costas

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              • #22
                Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

                Originally posted by autophile
                ...a couple vids to tempt you to go with a VH45 powerplant for your newest (re)acquisition:

                http://youtube.com/user/marcguimont (no, that's not me.)

                It's a 240z with a VH45 out of a Q45 just like the one I have sitting around. And he had an adaptor plate made to match it up to a T56 just like the one I have sitting around!

                Here's his build page:

                http://www.cardomain.com/ride/563982/3

                Tempting?
                Evil temptations. I've now seen all of his videos and the build page. Very crazy... but I like it! What year is that Q45 you have? Mileage? Does it drive?

                We were looking at making a car for running Redline Time Attack events. They have banned the super technologically advanced push rod motors (ha!) so we're looking for a workaround to use a V8 powered lightweight car...

                Originally posted by McCall
                There's only one wheel for the Z car IMHO - Panasport!

                $250 each for the 16x7
                Seriously... $250 each for a 16x7? Pu-lease... that's little girl sized! At least the wheels I was posting were 8" wide. Panasports look great, but costas too much.
                Terry Fair - www.vorshlag.com
                2018 GT / S550 Dev + 2013 FR-S / 86 Dev + 2011 GT / S197 Dev + C4 Corvette Dev
                EVO X Dev + 2007 Z06 / C6 Dev + BMW E46 Dev + C5 Corvette Dev

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                • #23
                  Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

                  OK, one big spot of rust that had me worried is on the cowl, but I see this is now is an easily replaceable panel found for $199 on fleaBay.



                  Of course if it got a trick 32 valve V8 it would have to get an 8 TB intake... That VH45 motor has a goofy sideways intake runner arrangement. Nasty.




                  Talk to me, autophile...
                  Last edited by Fair!; 07-30-2008, 07:32 PM.
                  Terry Fair - www.vorshlag.com
                  2018 GT / S550 Dev + 2013 FR-S / 86 Dev + 2011 GT / S197 Dev + C4 Corvette Dev
                  EVO X Dev + 2007 Z06 / C6 Dev + BMW E46 Dev + C5 Corvette Dev

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                  • #24
                    Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

                    Rota makes an RB wheel that is a panasport replica. I know they offer Z fitments as well.

                    That would be my recommendation. IIRC they have 13", 15", & 16" sizes w/ 7" or 8" widths

                    I've got a guy up here that could rebuild those carbs for you.
                    Jon D. Simmons
                    1988 E30 M3 - STX #88
                    AST-USA | Bimmerworld | Butler's C&D | D-Force | Russ' Garage | Import Specialists

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                    • #25
                      Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

                      Originally posted by Fair!
                      OK, one big spot of rust that had me worried is on the cowl, but I see this is now is an easily replaceable panel found for $199 on fleaBay.



                      Of course if it got a trick 32 valve V8 it would have to get an 8 TB intake... That VH45 motor has a goofy sideways intake runner arrangement. Nasty.




                      Talk to me, autophile...
                      Those 8 TBs look great! And ALOT better than that stock intake, for sure.

                      The Q is a 1994. In my research, that's better than the 92 and 93s because they upgraded the timing chain guards. I don't remember how many miles it has, but not a low mileage example. It runs and drives.

                      I was going to put the drivetrain in either a '79 280zx or an E34. But that project is on hold for now.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

                        http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showt...2162#post52162 - car is listed for sale here
                        Last edited by Fair!; 11-12-2008, 02:35 PM.
                        Terry Fair - www.vorshlag.com
                        2018 GT / S550 Dev + 2013 FR-S / 86 Dev + 2011 GT / S197 Dev + C4 Corvette Dev
                        EVO X Dev + 2007 Z06 / C6 Dev + BMW E46 Dev + C5 Corvette Dev

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                        • #27
                          Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

                          How hard to make it a have decent DD?

                          Just wondering.........
                          '06 Mustang GT
                          VTPP!!!

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                          • #28
                            Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

                            Originally posted by Thinkkker
                            How hard to make it a have decent DD?

                            Just wondering.........
                            The car has no air conditioning, so there's probably not much of a chance to make this eligible for "decent" street use for a Houston resident.

                            I meant "fun street car" in the sense of "fun when the weather is nice", kinda like our no a/c E30.
                            Terry Fair - www.vorshlag.com
                            2018 GT / S550 Dev + 2013 FR-S / 86 Dev + 2011 GT / S197 Dev + C4 Corvette Dev
                            EVO X Dev + 2007 Z06 / C6 Dev + BMW E46 Dev + C5 Corvette Dev

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                            • #29
                              Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

                              Car is sold (thanks eBay!) and gone. Good riddance!
                              Terry Fair - www.vorshlag.com
                              2018 GT / S550 Dev + 2013 FR-S / 86 Dev + 2011 GT / S197 Dev + C4 Corvette Dev
                              EVO X Dev + 2007 Z06 / C6 Dev + BMW E46 Dev + C5 Corvette Dev

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                              • #30
                                Re: Vorshlag Datsun 260Z

                                Woohoo!!
                                -Sean Martin
                                2009 Pontiac G8 GT

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