3/72 Datsun 240 Z

[niushork]

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and also ownership of a 240Z.

Bought this car less than a month ago and the car is a 3/72 production.

I have several questions that hope some of you could help me out with.

The car came with a L28 engine (stamped in block are raised numbers reading F54)  with what appears to be a 5 speed transmission (not yet know from which car....).

I have purchased a correct L24 engine with E88 heads and a Type B 4 speed manual and will be swapping this soon but will highly appreciate your comments and help about this.

Specially I cannot figure out if the differential has been also swapped is there any way to find out?

Any tips on doing this change the right way?

The former owner that did the swap of the L24 for the L28 kept the E88 intake manifold in order to retain the original L24 carburetors and air intake.

As I get some answers will try to upload some pics.

MANY THANKS for all your HELP!

[siteunseen]

The original '72 240Z's R180 is smaller and more of a square shape.  Hope this helps.

[niushork]

Many thanks for this, here is a picture of the actual differential,what do you think?

[siteunseen]

That F54 is a popular upgrade for "restomod" I think they call it.  Here's a good read...

http://datsunzgarage.com/engine/

[niushork]

Some pics of the car

[siteunseen]

2 minutes ago, niushork said:

Many thanks for this, here is a picture of the actual differential,what do you think?

Looks like a R180 to me but it's hard to tell.  My R180 with a 5 speed does excellent on the highway.

[niushork]

Thanks for that, saw that article, the actual engine has P90 heads. But I'm scratching my head about the transmission...

In case that the differential was not changed and is still the one that came with the car, do you think I will have to find a new drive shaft?

[siteunseen]

Great looking car!  I had one similar, #110 paint code with white interior.

 

[siteunseen]

1 minute ago, niushork said:

Thanks for that, saw that article, the actual engine has P90 heads. But I'm scratching my head about the transmission...

In case that the differential was not changed and is still the one that came with the car, do you think I will have to find a new drive shaft?

I took the OE 4 speed out of my '72 and installed a later 280z 5 speed without issue other than the clutch collar.  The 4 speed is shorter so the collars have to match the transmission.

[niushork]

I'm putting a new clutch and will make sure that the clutch collar is the correct one. Found this pic online, what do you think?

 

[niushork]

9 minutes ago, siteunseen said:

Great looking car!  I had one similar, #110 paint code with white interior.

 

Yes, mine also has the white interior. Two extra questions: 1. Where can you get the 240z side decals (love those!) and the hub caps (which I got from eBay and I'm working on restoring) seem to be gray. Is that correct?

[siteunseen]

They match the rear brake light finisher panel which is a Duplicolor Graphite spray paint.

Here's the thread with pics, click on "CanTechZ replied to a topic" below.

Here's the best one's I've seen, https://stripegarage.com/collections/datsun-240z-260z-280z/products/datsun-240-z-triple-stripe-vinyl-decal?variant=14729170374