Modifying Nissan S13 coilovers to fit a Datsun 280ZX (cheap MaxpeedingRods coilovers)
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4 жыл бұрын1989-1998 Nissan S13 240SX MaxpeedingRods (cheap amazon coilovers, link below) Modified to fit a 1980 Datsun 280ZX S130
WARNING! If you suffer from epilepsy, you might want to skip the welding portion of the video (10:13 - 12:38)
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A big thank you to Filcam Machine Shop out of Arlington, TX for getting the collars made and pressing the coilover sleeve onto the strut tube!! Check them out if your in the DFW area and need some machining done!!
Filcam Machine Shop
1105 Colorado Lane,
Arlington, TX 76015
www.amazon.com/Coilovers-Stru...
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@badfidayz 3 жыл бұрын
Bro you are a lifesaver. Thank you
@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын
👌 glad it helps!
@heavymetalmadman3533 3 жыл бұрын
awesome vid
@karljay7473 4 жыл бұрын
If the factory ZX tube that you cut, were left longer, you could have just welded the coil over tube directly to it and not have dealt with the cast iron part, right? Maybe built a heat shield for the cast part, then weld the coil over direction to the factory steel tube. My concern would be that welding cast is clearly more complex and some could end up doing damage without realizing it. Also, you could have made a slip tube such that one fits over the other pretty tight, then is clamped down like a tie rod end. It just transfers weight and a 4~6" overlap should be plenty of strength. Nice job, I've got a few ZXs that I'd like to rework.
@likablemichael 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could have just welded the bottom of the coilover to the strut tube but there was to big of a gap in between them so I had to find some pipe that could be milled down to create an interference fitment. The guys at the machine shop did a great job and pressed them together so technically I didn't even have to weld it but I figure better safe than sorry! I know they make coilovers that slip over the stock tube and you can just weld them together but they were quite pricey (probably better ride quality though)! We will see how they hold up after I get the motor and transmission in but thank you for the support!! Good luck with your projects!! The bushings were a nightmare!
@ArcticNightwind 4 жыл бұрын
how have i not found this video sooner? just about to do this to my zx :)
@likablemichael 4 жыл бұрын
haha nice! If you're changing the bushing also good luck!! They were a pain but hopefully worth it!
@ArcticNightwind 4 жыл бұрын
@@likablemichael yeah i have the same bushings 😅 We'll see how it goes!
@Hawk74 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArcticNightwind how did it go? I'm looking to do my 280zx soon, any advice? Recommendations for parts?
@ArcticNightwind 3 жыл бұрын
@@Hawk74 Haven't been able to get to the bushings just yet. But just ordered a set of S13 BC Racing coil overs to suit the zx. Just gotta see how it goes. I also ordered 240/260z lower tubes that will hopefully fit right over the 280 strut. So no having to sleeve it. We'll see 🤞
@Elhooligan 3 жыл бұрын
Any updates? How does it ride? Thanks for the video.
@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't driven it 😭 decided to LS swap it and still getting things sorted since there is little support for the S130 chassis
@ericpatterson2413 Жыл бұрын
Hi, where did you get the sleeve that was used to fill the space between the tube and the sleeve? Did the machine shop fabricate it?
@likablemichael Жыл бұрын
Had to get a piece of thick sidewall pipe and had it machined down to an interference fitment which they pressed together for me. Then I welded it for extra redundancy 👌 If I were to do it again, I would buy better coilovers to modify
@ericpatterson2413 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great videos!
@installinater184 3 жыл бұрын
Is there a way I can private message you? I live in Dallas and have a 81 280zx that I have questions about.
@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s cool @likablemichael on instagram
@kirkross6363 4 жыл бұрын
first!!!
@kstoff2218 3 жыл бұрын
Wonder if this will work for a 260z...
@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good question 🤔 if the top bolt pattern is the same then it might work for the front but the rears look like the bottom part mounts differently 🤷♂️
@kstoff2218 3 жыл бұрын
@@likablemichael yeah that’s where I was headed. Anyone know if the top bolt pattern/spacing is the same?
@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын
The front bolt pattern is roughly 4" on center. The rears are around 3-1/8" on center, hope that helps 👍
@inlovewithgothhoes 3 жыл бұрын
How much did you spend just on parts?
@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын
Brake kit, bushings kit, and coilovers came in just under $400
@inlovewithgothhoes 3 жыл бұрын
Michael Mc that’s cheap! Have you dropped in an engine in it yet?
@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын
I shopped around quite a bit, this was supposed to be a budget build but I just spent that on an Holley oil pan lol I’m hopeful the engine and transmission mounts I’m fabricating will be done this weekend 🤞
@cadencerutledge2183 3 жыл бұрын
nice coil overs
@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, they’re definitely better than what was on it
@cadencerutledge2183 3 жыл бұрын
i also love that car
@cadencerutledge2183 3 жыл бұрын
what are you going to do to that car
@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын
Cadence Rutledge Swapping in a v8 and a different 5 speed transmission. Then I plan on driving it for a while and eventually take it drifting 🤙
@cadencerutledge2183 3 жыл бұрын
fun
@andycalabia3390 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael! Really nice alternative. I have a question. Is it the 280Z or the 280ZX? Because in the title say "Modifying Nissan S13 coilovers to fit a Datsun 280Z (cheap MaxpeedingRods coilovers)" but later you say "1989-1998 Nissan S13 240SX MaxpeedingRods (cheap amazon coilovers, link below) Modified to fit a 1980 Datsun 280ZX S130"
@likablemichael 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy, that was my fault, my car is a 1980 280ZX! I just fixed the title! Thank you for bringing this to my attention!!
@andycalabia3390 4 жыл бұрын
@@likablemichael Thank you for your quick answer! I wonder what is the diameter of the tube of the S13 coilovers, because the tube of the 280z has 55mm (instead 51mm of the 280zx). Would you suggest an alternative coilovers to fit into 55mm?
@likablemichael 4 жыл бұрын
@@andycalabia3390 No problem! I am not sure off the top of my head but I did have a sleeve made to take up that space in between the strut tube and the coilover bottom. If you were to do the exact same coilovers I bought, I definitely think 55mm would fit. I will try to get a measurement on it if I make it to the shop tomorrow!
@andycalabia3390 4 жыл бұрын
Michael Mc No worries , I just saw both rear and front are tube, no BallJoint type as the rear in zx
@datsoon9236 3 жыл бұрын
It's a 280zx, haha
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