It hit the wall

[240260280z]

MTI Racing Datsun 240Z (S30) - Fastest in World

[SteveJ]

I think there are some pictures of this beast floating around on the Georgia Datsun Lovers group on Facebook, as well.

I met Matt Isbell at The Mitty in 2011. I saw a racing trailer in the infield with a Datsun flag, so I had to wander over to see what was up. He sometimes shows up to Caffeine & Octane, too. I can't remember if he brought this Datsun to C&O. If he did, it's probably in my photo archives somewhere. He does own some wild machinery.

[siteunseen]

Is this a Georgia car? It seems like I've read Matt Isbell had something to do with this beauty.

[FastWoman]

Very impressive! However (just pointing out facts), my 280 can go 80 mph WITHOUT hitting a wall.

[Captain Obvious]

OK, I'll admit it... ^^ That made me chuckle.

[Zed Head]

I wonder if a T/C rod failed. Can't think of any single bolt that would cause a crash. Or maybe the truth is that 650 HP in a 240Z is just a lot to handle.

[rossiz]

heard an old racer say one time: "understeer - that's when the front end rubs the wall... oversteer - that's when the back end rubs the wall..."

always sux to hear of anyone damaging a cool car w/so much work into it, but i imagine that beast would really want to get sideways!!

[Marty Rogan]

That is my old race car. It had a turbo charged L28, making 330 RWHP when I had it, and that was a lot to handle. 650 HP in a 2100 lb car is just a beast.

Marty

[LeonV]

It's currently in the stages of transforming it into an even wilder monster of a Z: My Dream LS7GTZ.......project underway - Page 30 - S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z - HybridZ

[Zed Head]

Sorry, I guess it is the guy. Here's a link to page 1. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/99357-my-dream-ls7gtzproject-underway/

Wrong (I don't think that's the same car. Mikelly is in Virgina and used to have a small block chevy in his car. It had problems with excessive crankcase pressure and he decided to go with the LS engine. )

The Hit the Wall guy is in Georiga and started with an LS.

On chevy engines - kind of funny, but not unexpected, that the writer for Importtunner calls the LS engine a "big block".

Looks like they know each other though - Post 989 - http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/63250-mike-kellys-zcar-project/page-50

Edited September 10, 2014 by Zed Head

[dawg7]

Siteunseen- That is a 71 (is/was) owned by Mark Ralston located in Austin, TX. 1971 Datsun 240 Z- Classic Import & Tuner Car - Super Street All Pages