May 24, 20204 yr Author comment_600129 3 hours ago, Zed Head said: That's pretty high up there in RPM. Curious about the hp/tq? Usually they're reported separately. Which is which? And where/when? The curves would be nice to see. This dyno sheet is from 2018 at RPM Performance in Colorado Springs, CO. I edited the numbers. The cam was a lot weaker than I expected. Also my Mikunis and timing are dialed in much further than my previous setup. Edited May 24, 20204 yr by 73str86 Edit Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 24, 20204 yr Author comment_600130 Dyno run of the motor in my 73. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20204 yr comment_600151 Ok, the suspense is killing me. What kind of power did you get? It sounds really good. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20204 yr Author comment_600168 2 hours ago, Marty Rogan said: Ok, the suspense is killing me. What kind of power did you get? It sounds really good. The dyno chart is on the previous page. 129 rwhp / 140 rwtq at 6000 ft elevation. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20204 yr Author comment_600175 After I pulled the L24 I removed the good working AC components and sold them locally for $100. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20204 yr Author comment_600176 I will keep this matching numbers L24 with 4 screw SUs until (if) I sell the car. Engine stand inspired by the directions on Datsun Spirit's website. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20204 yr Author comment_600177 Next up was filling the rivet holes made by the PO around the wheel wells. There were 27 holes total. I sanded the areas to bare metal with an 80 grit flap wheel. A local mobile welder filled the holes with his tig welder and sanded them smooth. All in all I am happy about my decision to save the wheel wells. I painted the wheel lips with 3 coats of grey primer and 2 coats of Rustoleum satin black. Some paint around the welded areas blistered, but I'm not too worried about that because the car is going to a paint shop this summer for an original color 901 silver respray. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20204 yr Author comment_600178 The flap wheels exposed the history of the car: the rear quarters were all original, no bondo, just the original paint and black respray. Neither front fender was original...they had red and teal paint under the black. Both had bondo but no rust was found. I think the PO (sadly) added bondo to the wheel lips to help the cheap flares fit better. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20204 yr comment_600193 Your lucky the metal wheel lips were still there under those flares, usually it's all been cut away. Yes, the exhaust note was beautiful on the dyno. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 26, 20204 yr Author comment_600211 13 hours ago, grannyknot said: Your lucky the metal wheel lips were still there under those flares, usually it's all been cut away. Yes, the exhaust note was beautiful on the dyno. I agree. At the time of purchase I wasn't too concerned with the rivet holes. Hopefully the body shop can finish my core work successfully. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 26, 20204 yr Author comment_600228 A 1-1/8 inch hole saw is a perfect fit to ream out the front control arm bushings. All bushings will be replaced with polyurethane with the exception of the tension control rod bushings. Those will be a combination of rubber and the G-Machine kit from MSA. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 20204 yr comment_600594 I have owned 3 240z cars previously. All had the later style 4 speed. I am putting together an early car with the series 1 transmission. I hear they feel sloppy compared to the later version. Is that your opinion? Do you plan to keep the series 1 transmission? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64064-171-18720-aka-sakura/?&page=3#findComment-600594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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