See the Datsun before transformation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8CnbKSCmJm4moE.html
@ElNazgulDeMinasMorgul Жыл бұрын
@POWERNATION, too bad you didn't use the "G Nose" front end kit for the Datsun.... that's how that car looks best...
@boydw1 Жыл бұрын
Too bad you didn't put a built RB in it.
@ronwhittaker6317 Жыл бұрын
guys that car in america was destined for the scrap heap, soon as it hit the pavement if there were idiots that bought them the were told how disloyal they for doing it no true American would have been coulght dead in one
@johnesposito6871 Жыл бұрын
I had a question about the mega squirt and the new intake. Is there an increase in HP, not much talk about the performance during the lap runs.
@billyjo114811 ай бұрын
yawn
@brjones27 Жыл бұрын
I used to LOVE my '83 280ZX Turbo. It would talk to me, had digital dash, beautiful paint job. 5 speed. Everything worked. Had no muffler and oversized cat. Then my little brother borrowed it and wrecked it. :( That car would be worth 20k easily now.
@ShowMeYourLizardFace Жыл бұрын
My 84 200sx has the talking system as well. Super advanced stuff for the time.
@jonathangonzalez9394 Жыл бұрын
I am so sorry
@kaybevang536 Жыл бұрын
Don’t let people touch your car one of the things I’ve learned
@Simmons2358 Жыл бұрын
Such is what little brothers are for.
@stopthephilosophicalzombie901717 күн бұрын
That's a bummer.
@aaaronic_arts10 ай бұрын
Capturing the bird capturing the bug was gold! @4:58
@themanguy2110 Жыл бұрын
You guys should’ve done this restomod to a more beat-up 280Z instead of a near mint-looking bone stock one
@stopthephilosophicalzombie901717 күн бұрын
Like the one the MyMechanics guy started with. That thing was torn up.
@thespicemelange.1 Жыл бұрын
20% build 80% commercial
@donniehooker1817 Жыл бұрын
That's all of these shows really...
@tmetito3535 Жыл бұрын
10% how to ricer a car 10% ricer a car 80% selling parts to ricer a car 😢
@fdkrew Жыл бұрын
Got to pay the bills some how.
@xai1603 Жыл бұрын
I didn't even get to see the new dyno run. Why even bother taking a baseline dyno run.... Longest infomercial ever.
@ajpasa Жыл бұрын
Not really. As a Z fan, having had a 350Z myself, this was very entertaining and nice too see the takes on history, new Z and work with the 280. All a matter of perspective. Enjoyed it.
@captaincoyote1792 Жыл бұрын
My first car, I bought as a Navy E-4, stationed at NAS Brunswick Maine, from a young couple who lived in nearby Freeport. I loved that car…a 1970 Canary-piss yellow 240Z. I drove it hard, did all my own work on her….when my first enlistment ended, I drove her to New Mexico. The body rot form a life in New England, became onerous….and I traded her for a new MGB. For years and years….the MGB, a Mazda RX-7, even my Porsche 944….no love like my first. Great video, mis hermanos!
@76S30 Жыл бұрын
Good for you guys going out on a limb! I have a 76 280z I am constantly throwing parts money and time at. I know you did almost nothing to the engine. I would have liked to see lap times before and after and the New Z's lap time too. I'd also like to see a follow up when you guys turbo it with dyno #'s in the future 😁
@stopthephilosophicalzombie901717 күн бұрын
Yeah the body work is nice, but what most people really care about is the engine work.
@abrahamnutrition7 ай бұрын
I was fortunate enough to grow up in the business. My father started a Datsun dealership in my hometown in the 1960's. I always say that I was born in a Datsun. There are no words for the incredible job you did on this project! Mind-blowing, for one! I just appreciate this so much! Thank you.
@KK-dt4gj7 ай бұрын
About to get my first ever datsun soon a datsun 100A 😁 kind hard to find parts but thats a problem for another day.
@RobertKliethermes Жыл бұрын
My first car was a 1980 Nissan 280. This was back in the year 2000. Such a great car. Peppy for an older car with a 5 speed and had a lot of fun in that car for a 16 year old.
@Vonslik69 Жыл бұрын
I owned a 78' DATSUN 280Z also in the mid 90's in San Diego. These cars were rated from factory 170bhp and the curb weight was 3,100 pounds ( excess weight was due to the oversized front and rear bumpers- all the info is on the plate on the drivers side door panel). I miss the hell out of mine.....such a well built, reliable classic. Congrats 🎉
@piecingtogethergamingpcs11 ай бұрын
5:02 Bird captures something crawling accross the road and then flies away with it!
@vermontvermont92924 ай бұрын
😂 good catch
@jarar433 ай бұрын
I was looking at my screen thinking, there is one of those little bug that follow light crawling along my screen! Then the bird came in a take it out! That was hilarious
@stopthephilosophicalzombie901717 күн бұрын
Birds have amazing eyesight. No caterpillars stand a chance out in the open, let alone a mouse.
@bevomcbevenstein Жыл бұрын
Best build I've seen on the show. You guys killed it.
@RA-uj3nm Жыл бұрын
Should have gone with 15" wheels. ....17" too big for classic jdm......
@stopthephilosophicalzombie901717 күн бұрын
I agree. Looks weird.
@toe-b203 Жыл бұрын
These engines really respond well to headwork, shoulda put a mild cam in with some bigger valves, woulda made it even more of a ripper.
@racketman2u Жыл бұрын
yep, that, a little compression and triple sidedrafts really transform the car.
@BrianRadcliffe11 ай бұрын
never opened the hood after completion :( would have loved to see final product of the engine bay. Also no after dyno
@stopthephilosophicalzombie901717 күн бұрын
I hate these restos which are really just commercials. They don't care about actually showing their work or the end product.
@3s3jay3 ай бұрын
Lionel Richie and I did postgrad at Tuskegee University, graduating same year, 1976. Lionel had a silver Datsun 280Z later in 1978. It had been my dream car since then, but I never could afford it, but I wound up buying the cheaper Datsun 510 sedan😀😀. Still love 280Z!
@dreadfury4710 ай бұрын
Love seeing all the awesome Z builds that are around today! Im building a 76 280z from the ground up with my dad right now so that I can daily it when its done. I love the simplicity of these cars and how easy they are to work on; they were so ahead of their time yet they still had the ease of maintenance that 70s cars had. Everything on the car is easy to remove and reinstall too (besides the glass) like the dash is a hour job, starter is 30mins tops, its an inline 6 so you dont have to pull the motor to do valve seals or other cool work and my favorite part of all is how easy they are to mod. The number of bolt on kits I see out there is crazy. Not to mention these cars are fairly cheap to do a nice build when compared with other older sports cars. Turbo kit is 2k, EFI is 1.5k, full suspension last time I checked was like 2k and rear brake conversion was like 1k. Not things you do immediately but they are fun upgrades to look forwards to!
@jamesroberts1800 Жыл бұрын
Needed rings and valve seals (you had the motor out fer chrissakes). A cam and bigger valves would have made a HUGE difference, likewise triple Weber DCOE/DCOF carbs. Definitely needed to toss that crapola EFI system and use a Holley/Motec/Fuel Tech.....something, ANYTHING, better. Did I notice the massive puffs of both blue and black smoke, yea, but I won't mention it. Oh.....wait.....
@TheNamelessVillain Жыл бұрын
Right? They changed...so many things that didn't need it, so they clearly aren't doing a resto/preservation thing. Tires look odd, the old bumper looked better, swapped to a manual for no particular reason seeing as how none of the rest of the car was set up for drift/autocross. And they do nearly NOTHING to the engine. No wonder they didn't do an "after" dyno. They literally have guys in another part of the building with every tool and toy known to man that do nothing BUT engines, and they didn't send it to them for some love? What a waste. I also saw that exhaust smoke at the end. Shame shame.
@MegaRetrАй бұрын
Best build I've seen on the show
@timwing4379 Жыл бұрын
A little too much tire, but other than that, nice tasteful build! As a long time Datsun Z enthusiast and owner, I'm totally happy with what you guys did!
@ejrupp9555 Жыл бұрын
WAY TOO MUCH.
@louisbabycos1068 ай бұрын
I would like to see a modern programmable EFI, small 5 to 7 lbs of intercooled boost .
@GET22227 ай бұрын
This stupid idea of adding big ass tires and plastic molding will not age well. Trendy KZfaq garage monkeys with no esthetic taste destroying a classic.
@pungvarlarsson64517 ай бұрын
Just thought the same, why such big tires and the black plastic widening kit looks cheap. Often a problem of contemporary mods - adding tractor size tires.
@787jyothish Жыл бұрын
at 5:13 they get ready and the bird gets the insect. cool shot
@robcarey4278 Жыл бұрын
This sort of drives me crazy the cylinder head should have been ported and Polished if they're going to tear it down that far it would have made the biggest difference in the world
@gregmcable Жыл бұрын
Nice build, great color , fuel injection and new trans awesome. Suspension upgrades were a must. . Seriously doubt the oversized tires and wheels add any handling advantage, and are probably mildly detrimental to lap times and skid pad.
@NonEuclideanTacoCannon8 ай бұрын
I've wanted to do a 2*0Z project car forever. They're my favorite cars. I finally found one earlier this year for under $2000, but there was simply too much rust for me to work with. Someday...
@grahamh275810 ай бұрын
I have a 78 z but I’m putting a 383 small block with a 5 speed in front of a Ford 9 inch in it. I found the car in El Paso on offerup when I was 19 and I just knew I had to have it. He said another guy was wanting to come buy it in two days so I stayed up all night to build some trailer ramps and drove 18 hours to buy it for $1400 as a flat tire roller. It’s fairly rust & rot free other than a nice patina, it’s riddled with dents, dings and 7 bullet holes though. Idk what the story is behind it or what happened but apparently the car is from Colorado (at least on the title) and the original key has the name Cole engraved in it. I’ve got a lot more work to do but I’m proud to say it’s finally getting together, I’ve decided to keep the bullet holes and surface rust & most of the blemishes. Honestly, I think it makes it look a little badass like something out of mad max haha. I can’t wait to drive it!!
@paulhooker516 Жыл бұрын
I had a 1978 2+2. Yes it had a backseat. It was useless but there. I was young and sold it to someone who could treat it right. Didn't know the 2+2 was rare until after selling it. Fun car.
@Simmons2358 Жыл бұрын
I think those rear seats made insurance much cheaper.
@bradysmith30248 ай бұрын
the 300zx 2x2 is awesome. Put the stock TT and tune it, it's a whole new car. It's amazing.
@MayheM_72 Жыл бұрын
My Uncle had a 2+2, I think it was a '78 or '79. Years ago, our family was on vacation in Finksburg MD, up in the foothills. He took my 2 cousins, my little brother, and I to a carnival. The most exciting ride of the night was Uncle Tony ripping uphill and down, around sharp curves with his tail sliding out. It was basically drifting before we'd ever heard of drifting!
@johannjohann65237 ай бұрын
I never understood why American car companies never came up with something to compete with a small nimble in line 6 Cylinder 2 seater sports car that is in reach for most people.
@Rj_Mcgraw Жыл бұрын
I am literally welding in my floor pans on my 77 Datsun 280z I just happen to come across this vid.
@abduleleshin42747 ай бұрын
Those round yellow eyes bring tears to my eyes.
@jeffmattel78677 ай бұрын
Those yellow headlights really pop with that gray. Thing of beauty.
@scottbuckley6578 Жыл бұрын
I owed a 71 240z with 3 side draft weber carbs 20 years ago what a fun car to drive nice long hood almost sitting on the back tires made the car
@BerserkerVision Жыл бұрын
Would've been cool to have had some OEM looking wheels made with new specs.
@zeroswings2 Жыл бұрын
About an hour in & all I can say is AWESOME JOB... perfect wheel choice w/o paying a ton for genuine Wats... although those would certainly not be a bad choice... really took this car next level without ruining it... SWEET
@uberchemist Жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who noticed the bird swoop in at 5:12 and grab that bug-like thing crossing the road?
@Vintagetrippin Жыл бұрын
Came here to post this XD
@michaelbrinks8089 Жыл бұрын
I think fender mirrors look good on some cars but not on this one for some reason. Some tinted gray aftermarket headlight covers would serve a functional purpose. The gray tint would match with car scheme & make the yellow headlights look cooler/ more subtle. Other than that, it looks great to me. But......that's just like.......my opinion or something man.
@Simmons2358 Жыл бұрын
The fender mirrors look like an expensive accident waiting to happen. Why anyone would put fender mirrors on this car is beyond me. And the tires are too wide. Otherwise, the overall work is excellent.
@phantom04569 ай бұрын
I wish they could've strapped the 240Z to the dyno in order to compare output with the 280Z... sure, it's down 400cc, but it also isn't saddled with a catalytic converter and other emissions controls that the 280 has. My guess is that the outputs would have been closer than one might expect, given the displacement difference.
@20b3rdgen7 ай бұрын
240 also had high compression and ran on leading gas, 240 was rated at a higher HP
@nicksheen Жыл бұрын
Hi guys, all that exhaust in the hatch area is a clear sign of failed weatherstripping or open holes in the rear end. The S30 creates a rolling swirl of air directly behind it, and grabs the exhaust in the swirl. The front and side aero of the car creates a low pressure zone inside the cabin which sucks in the exhaust swirl through any gaps in the rear of the body. To correct this you either need to close the windows and run the vent fan on full to pressurize the cabin with fresh air from the cowl, or seal up absolutely all air gaps in the rear end. I'm not certain how a lip spoiler affects the swirl, but worth also investigating. Congrats on a great build and hopefully you can enjoy it without inhaling exhaust.
@stephenmoncrieff2056 Жыл бұрын
Way to make me feel old - 'this car is older than the both of us' . I was 8 when it came out!!
@lamaacosmeticos13 ай бұрын
The headlights have an amber (yellow) cover that adds beauty to the car.
@bongkinot3 ай бұрын
Had a 280Z and it was a blast with N/A engine. Then I had a 82 280zx turbo. Hope you guys do a build on that.
@HerrPoopschitz Жыл бұрын
2 door coupe that a tall guy can fit in. Almost 50 years ago when people were smaller. Truly the good ol days.
@jiljik3 ай бұрын
Wow! My 78 280z is sitting in the garage. Got to go drive it.
@kevingayadeen7253 Жыл бұрын
That's SLICK as ICE. 2020 Vision, you without a doubt hit a home run and won the game in style. SMOKING ACE
@theodoredugranrut8201 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure you fellers used a clutch alignment tool but it would have been nice to show that for the less experienced wrenchers
@JTheMoneyable Жыл бұрын
This is the kind of video I needed. There's no way I would've had the patience to wait several weeks for this to unfold. I just put this bad boy on my third screen while I worked today and powered thru it. Awesome build. Only disappointed at the lack of a turbo charger.
@louisbabycos1068 ай бұрын
Yes . 5 to 7 pounds of intercooled turbo boost and modern programmable EFI would wake up this car .
@jsc3417 Жыл бұрын
1:38:00 the old one looks way better than the newer design on the left.
@zuperair14 ай бұрын
Fun vid! I'm a little puzzled by the take that they're finicky or take some effort to keep them running. I'm an 'old guy' that's had a zcar in my stable for over 40 years. I've owned over 25 of them with about a dozen of those being parts cars, and have experienced bullet proof performance in nearly all of them. I'd buy them, fix them up (always something small) and sell them for a decent profit. I'd take in suspension work, interior swaps (to black), 5 speed conversions, automatic to manual conversions, carb work and fuel injection to carb swaps, and a lot more. They can totally be a rust party, and that's where many of my parts came from, rusted out decent cars, but these cars made me a lot of side hussle money. Plus, at one point I had nearly all my friends and family driving one due to their nutty reliability. I had a 260z (early edition) that I kept for 21 years that was heavily modded over its time with me, and have two now that are amazing. A full custom build 280z from an original owner in AZ, and a 40K original car I call Jackpot. If you can find a chassis in good shape (dersert cars and alike) buy it! Super fun to build, low cost of ownership, fun fun and more fun and something you don't see everyday. You can pound the you know what out of the drivetrain and it'll just say "fine by me". I've never blown and engine, and haven't seen one with a blown engine (of course it's possible). I have some fun cars, but my favorite - that's a fraction of the cost of the others - is my custom 280z. Zzzzzooooom!!!!
@TheLeoZamp9 ай бұрын
Almost 2 hours into the episode and I didn't hear the sound of the engine! And the engine is "smoking"... nice!
@fromex2lsturboАй бұрын
Took words right out my mouth..
@JSFGuy Жыл бұрын
I do remember these when they were new.
@gregorymaupin6388 Жыл бұрын
Love the car I was hoping for a turbo upgrade, but you can’t always have everything you want. I drove one of my friends 260z years ago and it was amazing.
@louisbabycos1068 ай бұрын
Yes 5 to 7 pounds of intercooled turbo boost with a modern programmable EFI would wake up the car .
@timwing4379 Жыл бұрын
"It's so different, it's unique!" Man, y'all killin' it with the one liners! lol.
@Mavrik-60 Жыл бұрын
Killin me.
@spideyrolan8 ай бұрын
Wow. Mesmerising stuff
@AndreHair37 Жыл бұрын
Watching this build affirmed how much I loved my 1978 280Z. I wish i still had it but unfortunately it was stolen and replaced it with a Celica GT then I moved into American cars. I'm now in an Infinity G35x 4 door and I would like to play up on the X factor. If you have any links to G35x mods would be great. What a great build this was to watch, You continue to inspire and give dreams to build on. Thanks
@a_Fax_Machine Жыл бұрын
Well done. Though the wheel fitment is a bit aggressive for my tastes. いいね!
@NormanSilv7 ай бұрын
A 280 Z here that has had a full chassis and engine upgrades. Dyno's at 610 hp and flat in corners at 70 MPH.
@yolandalindsay8368 Жыл бұрын
Datsun Nissan Nismo. Sounds & Looks Worth Having. Had some good fun with the 160j SSS back in the Eighties, Barbados.
@alk3myst10 ай бұрын
The Akebono / 370Z Sport brakes are a great bang for buck. Putting these on my son's 350Z with the PowerStop Z26 kit (rotors and pads)
@Coolturtledudehellyeah Жыл бұрын
For a Datsun z, I would run 6 carbs, a camshaft, an exhaust, suspension, aero, and tires.
@GlennSpitzer-mi4cl5 ай бұрын
Had an 80' 4yrs ago from Orlando garage kept. then ended up on clearwater Beach and got a little rust. Fairlady
@thorvelasco1467 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job! To learn more about the Z, look up Wangan Midnight. An urban racing anime about The Devil Z.
@bobmcgehee1749 Жыл бұрын
Miss my 81 280zx, simple to work on, got you down the road with zero problems.
@michaelj7069 Жыл бұрын
The price that clean versions are going for it would have made more sense finding something a bit more used. Tires are way too large.
@DaytonaRoadster Жыл бұрын
1:40:40 BIG cloud of blue smoke coming out
@jonstorey64148 ай бұрын
A friend of mine had a 260z with a 280zx motor, running gear, and interior. With a turbo fitted. It was fast. One thing we found out about the body of a 240z to 260z is a slight difference. The 240z if you measure the front edge of the rear wheel arch up to the edge of the door. You will find it is slightly shorter than the 260z and the 280z. I don't know if it gave more legroom in the back. Not that there is much space behind the front seats
@PhantasmPhoton3 ай бұрын
if it had rear seats it was a 2+2 variant
@jonstorey64143 ай бұрын
@@PhantasmPhoton I haven't seen any 2-seaters in the UK, but I'm not saying there aren't any.
@theratinaCage10 ай бұрын
awesome build. the only thing I would change is smaller wheels, but the wheels look great maybe just some 15s. other than that, id have one just like it. bumper mods n all
@starwarssmisa Жыл бұрын
Why did you make all the chasis upgrades with no power upgrade? Seems dumb
@perchancethishandleiswens Жыл бұрын
They literally upgraded the fuel injection system...🤦🏻♂️
@douglasmurray9768 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved my 280ZX🤣❤️. Bolted in the RB30 TWIN CAM. after modifying it and turbo it. Great power in a really sexy fun car😁
@sidallen685 Жыл бұрын
A friend had a 78 280 in 1982, one of the best handling cars I ever drove, you could take a 35 mph curve at 70 mph no problem.
@dantesinfernopurgatory7826 Жыл бұрын
I miss my 78 280z. Last thing I did before selling it was install a new set of McPherson struts all around. Took me and a friend of mine 6 hours. Extra man needed to push down the rear suspension arm after unbolting the upper strut from the body in order to pivot the struts away from the body before unbolting the lower strut from the suspension arm.
@michaelbradley7529 Жыл бұрын
Just once I'd like to see the real mechanics that put these projects together.
@HoosierHacker6 ай бұрын
Glad you kept the L28!! Loved it. I restored one in on my channel too.
@paulsim7589 Жыл бұрын
I like the car, prob would'nt do it the same way. Colour is nice and understated.
@algeniscorrea18713 күн бұрын
Looks great, I would've added a front chin spoiler to complete the look.
@quickdeuce Жыл бұрын
I had a '77 280 2+2 5spd manual and if memory serves it would redline at 7200. Don't remember what the box stock engine would turn but I'm guessing somewhere around 160 to 180hp. What I do remember was how brisk it was in performance be it in a line or thru the twistys. We really enjoyed the car the three years we owned it. 3 kids kinda made it be a little too small for us so we went with a Ford Galaxy.
@dpty5150 Жыл бұрын
I loved my 77 280z so much fun.. and then kids
@frankwolfe3181 Жыл бұрын
Drive that thing. Push it all out.
@dronsamaniego679710 ай бұрын
thanks friends
@travishackney77719 ай бұрын
The 78 Datsun 280z stock hp 135 with 144 ft pounds of torque Top speed 127 0-60 7.4 seconds Redline 6500
@krak-kingkrak3n943 Жыл бұрын
My first car was a 76 280z. Sure miss that car.
@capspik7 ай бұрын
owned a 240 and a 280zx loved those cars, just mil the head 20 thou shim the cam towers and rock on.....
@chrisstedman4039 Жыл бұрын
What is the point of putting the car on a dyno before and not after also?
@mafiacity9078 Жыл бұрын
First START And Third Dyno Run What Are The New Numbers After All The Updates?
@dariomendoza15187 ай бұрын
Pretty cool old retro auto!!thanks for sharing!!
@trajan98227 ай бұрын
Nissan should have kept the signature round headlight of the Z in the new models.
@robert43g Жыл бұрын
a nice car at the start cant say the same for then end
@consanna Жыл бұрын
Watching the restoration of the 280 Z, as a former owner I loved the bumper modifications, but hated the mirrors. It destroyed the body line.
@larryw5429 Жыл бұрын
Small little worly bird would be nice for that car for a bit more POWER!!
@pierredecine1936 Жыл бұрын
I worked for George Alderman Datsun in New Castle, Delaware. in the Race Shop, who raced a 200SX in IMSA at the time (1977) , they built me a 1800cc - 160 hp motor for my 1973 Datsun 610 - which would suck the headlights out of this 280Z. Hop-Up tip for the 280Z - a 500 ohm - half watt resistor in the fuel injection wiring will boost it a huge amount ....unfortunately, I don't know which wire the resistor goes into > note = the 610 also had IRS. The 1974 710 didn't. PS - you clowns weren't even born when that Z was made ... so how are you experts ?
@keithlempka2593 Жыл бұрын
Doing a heritage build, leave it original blue that it is,
@DaytonaRoadster Жыл бұрын
paint would be shot at that age, i didnt like the grey color, but it would def need a repaint at least
@alexisstarsmith1477 Жыл бұрын
I had a basic 280 beater 4cyl stick shift, however/whatever the ailments aligned - BEST FUN EVER when I mashed the gas peddle through slap shifting to mid rpm in 3rd then no throttle deceleration in 3rd - it would backfire loud as firing both barrels of a 12 gauge shotgun!! ❤
@MattElsberry6 ай бұрын
The ride in the new Z was like riding with my grandma to her doctor's appointment.. I was expecting some sort of display of power. We need that guy's man card revoked.
@q8mechanic427 Жыл бұрын
5:09 watch that bird 😂
@aileronsintowind6835 Жыл бұрын
Dinner is dinner dude :)
@djk91lx28 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully it’s a factory color they painted. That blue was amazing but no idea if was an factory option
@BlakeBusbee-rm1uz Жыл бұрын
Oh , The black wedding ring looks alot better
@tomquinn6079 ай бұрын
126 hp with 600hp tires? Wheel flares belong on a truck. Rear view mirrors and yellow LED headlights awful. Beautiful paint and fabulous chassis mods including brakes and tranny. Overall enjoyable to watch. Thank you!
@louisbabycos1068 ай бұрын
I would like to see 5 to 7 pounds of intercooled turbo boost.
@ghostridergale Жыл бұрын
Myself, I rather drop a Chevy 350 in the Z! From what I was told years ago the Chevy 350 actually weighs less then the stock Z engine and you get a heck lot more power! I’ve seen a few Z with Chevy 350 that looked pretty sharp. Unfortunately I never got to drive one though. If I had the money, I get a Z and I put a stroker 350 that be more like a 383 ci engine Never too much horsepower far as I’m concerned! 😂 Had a 77 Jeep CJ5 with a Chevy small block 400 ci engine in it and that was scary fun to drive! Let a friend drive it once and he almost wrecked it. So I never let anyone else ever drive it again. Lot of horsepower in a very short wheel base was really easy to get it out of control if you weren’t use to driving it.
@mrmarito8 ай бұрын
Amazing video! Great job I really wish you could have shown it crank and turn it over for the first time.
@chrismartin6544 Жыл бұрын
They so should have turboed that Z car
@gphilipc203119 күн бұрын
Z CAR was terribly suseptabe to rust in several areas of the body here in the SE. I owned a '73 brand new and sold it in 76 due to rust susceptibility and the thieving insurance cos. ALSO, those in-line 6s were boat anchors.