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Well after we got it running right, eventually the head gasket blew and starting burning oil and coolant. We picked up the swap for a really good price, and it came with the rear sump oil pan and an aftermarket ecu. It's an rb20det out of a skyline. We used the 280z motor mounts, transmission mount and driveshaft.

In the end, we did this.

Thanks for the info, I'll be sure to check it out. My temperature gauge doesn't work either so I have to check that as well. I'm in the Des Plaines area. Its really quiet at idle but once it gets to about 4k it gets a lot louder.

Thanks for the advice. It's definitely on my to-do list now if it might help it run better. It is the Magnaflow 14832 muffler. I'm in the Northwest suburbs if you ever wanna meet up and chat about cars!

Thanks guys! And yes it's running a little rich. The previous owner actually molded the front valence together and put the lower half of a GMC Yukon grill on there. A little weird, but I like it, so it's staying on for now.

UPDATES! Cleaned out the sludge and changed the oil filter as well. That was about 3 weeks ago and the oil still looks good and the coolant level still hasn't dropped, so it's safe to say it wasn't a coolant leak or anything. As of today, the Z is finally insured and fully registered to drive on the roads. It's running a little rich but I guess I'll have to keep tuning and check the fuel pressure regulator. I did get a Magnaflow exhaust installed and am waiting on my 2nd fender mirror to arrive, and I'm happy! But here are some pics! I took it to the local forest preserve to take some pictures as well.

I'll check soon if there's water in there. The car had been sitting for a few years so that's why I'm hoping there's water. If anything, I'm going to get rid of the sludge and change the fluids again and pray it doesn't come back.

Haven't updated this thread in a while, but some progress has been made since then. Most of the interior has been put in, and I mocked up some louvers. Also did a valve adjustment to find that huge glob of sludge you see in the pic. That has to be dealt with first.

Will probably swap to a manual once I get the car running like it should be and have the interior sorted out. My biggest concern is painting the entire interior since the PO spray painted the original brown interior to a bland gray

Thanks! Little update, car is now running, just kinda rough. Also found out that there was no brake fluid in either reservoir, so that will have to be dealt with asap.

More updates today, upgraded to a fuse set up in the engine bay and got my dash cover in!

Did some stuff on the car today... new fuel pump is in, new g3 filter, reinstalled door handles. Also found out that a relay went bad, so that is being fixed soon.

Hey guys, this'll be my build thread since this is my first Datsun and I really want to document this. This beautiful car is my Dad and I's project, with my Dad having owned multiple z32's and Z33's in the past. I have worked on Hondas and Honda scooters so this'll be my first Datsun as well. Now on to the car, this car was owned by the previous owner for over 9 years with a little over 70k miles. It is a factory white Z with the 3 speed auto. It has all new fenders, Tokico suspension, bushings, rear quarter panels, engine mounts, paint and has had the frame rails repaired. Only things to be addressed is that the car currently does not run, and that the entire interior needs to be put in. Current goal is to sort out the starting issue then to slowly replace the interior by the time spring rolls around. From when we picked it up