My Datsun 280Z "Rustoration"

[rossiz]

nice! 

 

where did you wind up w/timing?

 

any obstruction to intake will affect flow - you can tune for some of it w/afr but it will always be there. i've spent quite a bit of time w/motorcycles on the dyno and every little bit counts. unless you're on the track you feel a few hp a lot less in a car than on a bike though. i was shocked at how much difference a set of screens made on the intake bellmouth, but if you think about it all screens have a % open area spec and even a fine wire mesh with large openings (filters out bugs/rocks but does nothing for dust & grit) will choke out 5-10% and that's a direct reduction to intake.

 

end of the day, for street driving the filter effect will be essentially negligible and your bores will thank you...

[Purie]

Yes I got most of my M8-M12 bolts from Fastenal. The M5-M6 bolts I got from ClipsandFasteners.com. The specialty Datsun hardware I had plated at a local plating shop.

Thanks, appreciate it. Awesome build.

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[HaZmatt]

Not sure what we ended up with timing. I think its slightly advanced. 

 

I will be running the filters on the street and normal driving situations, I was just curious to see what the difference was. 

[Darrel]

Just got done reading the thread. Great read. The car really had everyone fooled at the show and shine last month. Almost fooled me when i saw the brackets for the 280z front signals. You did a great job on the build. The car looks great.

 

Are you going to the cussler collection tomorrow?

[HaZmatt]

Thanks Darrel, no I didnt hear about it. Wheres it at?

[wheee!]

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Now for the fronts

 

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Hey Matt, can you shoot me the measurements you used for the cuts on the stock housings? Looks like about two inches on the rear, less on the fronts.... I would like to duplicate your stance eventually....

[wheee!]

what the heck is going on....

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[wheee!]

why is the forum double/triple posting????

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[wheee!]

and again....

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[Smithwicks]

Hey Matt, can you shoot me the measurements you used for the cuts on the stock housings? Looks like about two inches on the rear, less on the fronts.... I would like to duplicate your stance eventually....

Same here. Would be interested in the measurement as well.

[gundee]

I am curious. I see you run no vacuum advance.

Does Rebello really recommend that for the street? 

[HaZmatt]

I had to cut the strut housings about 2" from the bottom. I ended up having to trim a little more off so the coilover would sit flush at the base. So about 1 15/16"