Datsun 280Z -77 - Build thread

[Geoff-R]

The engine was from an EK9, but tuned and in an EF9, which is advantageous as its about 150kg less than an EK9.




4 cylinder DOHC but it does have rockers.


My RB26 Revs to 8200 so I can still get my high RPM fun, its actually got a built head so if I had a turbo capable of supplying boost at higher RPM I could rev to 9K.

I bet that was good fun, the VT used to be a fun car in standard trim.

 

[Ian]

I bet that was good fun, the VT used to be a fun car in standard trim.

So much fun that I still have it, owned it for 13 years now. It has a B20 engine now though, doesn't rev as high (8200rpm) but it load of fun and massively more torquey.



Will be good to see this high revving L series come together, should be great fun and sound great.

 

[peter_s]

Sooooo.... the master mechanic has let me known that startup is scheduled for Friday unless anything happens....

 

[peter_s]

Car is alive! Started first try. The tuner is a wizard.

Videos will come

Great way to start the weekend

 

[jonbills]

Car is alive! Started first try. The tuner is a wizard.

Videos will come

Great way to start the weekend

He definitely didn't start it before you got there. oh no , definitely not

 

[peter_s]

Ha!

Actually, it had no TPS sensor or throttle wire when I arrived

 

[peter_s]

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Very nice - you do things well. Fantastic car.

What did you get it up to in the vid 1,750 rpm? sweet

 

[peter_s]

Thank you Rob.

Yeah, somewhere around there

The tuner said it swallowed everything he gave it yesterday. He really opened up the fuel, and even at low revs it just flowed through. It's got great potential. They think the numbers are possible that DSI advertises.

We'll see next week!

 

[peter_s]

The shop just sent me these:

 

[Rob Gaskin]

You are going to enjoy that Peter!

 

[peter_s]

You are going to enjoy that Peter!

I guess the videos work for you?

Thanks Rob! There is only a base map in the ECU right now. It's going on the rollers next week. Man, the engine sounds so responsive, can't wait to drive it!

It's almost agony getting sent videos like this

 

[Rob Gaskin]

I guess the videos work for you?

Thanks Rob! There is only a base map in the ECU right now. It's going on the rollers next week. Man, the engine sounds so responsive, can't wait to drive it!

It's almost agony getting sent videos like this

Yes, I love the sound of the car coming towards the camera but if you fit an airbox that will reduce.

 

[peter_s]

Yes, I love the sound of the car coming towards the camera but if you fit an airbox that will reduce.

Yes I know

Airbox is here beside me at the office... and I don't wanna!!

Induction noise is the best!

 

[uk66fastback]

Superb! Shame to spoil the look with the airbox!!

 

[peter_s]

Superb! Shame to spoil the look with the airbox!!

Thank you!

Yes it's a shame. Might leave it off for special occasions

 

[SacCyclone]

O man that just sounds like all kinds of fun.....can't wait to see a video on some twisty road in the UK......

 

[peter_s]

O man that just sounds like all kinds of fun.....can't wait to see a video on some twisty road in the UK......

Some that might happen!

Would be great to a Z meet, but then I would probably have to get off my lazy ass and change plates

 

[peter_s]

Shit about to go down!

 

[peter_s]

293.4 whp...