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I wouldn’t mess with it if it was all stock components that came from that motor. I think factory balance is fine if nothing was changed . I’d be more concerned with the condition of harmonic balancer and balance of flywheel and clutch assemblies . Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

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My buddy had/has a similar experience . Always leaked from day one around number 5&6. He was told it was within spec and try 2 gaskets :0 I will add that when checked with a straight edge the flange showed a bow and a twist . I have been fortunate with mine that I’ve had for many years . Maybe came from a different vendor .

Though I called the short block assembly “toast “ , the pistons are off to the machinist for evaluation . A good set of mics and a much more experienced set of eyes to look them over. Got a cheap ball hone to run and up and down in the holes to see if they clean up enough to measure accurately . The crank should polish up! The head is getting ready for heat and straightening ( fingers crossed ). Don’t have any experience in this but it’s time to try. I know it’s been done before - so here we go . Resurrected the dead here -maybe

Entertaining ! I am starting to remember how much work it is to strip a car down as I do my 71 part out. I tell myself it will be the last one - but wait I have two more to tend too

It’s not a complete project - I don’t even have the title yet. Just looking at possible direction with the build. I would actually like to find buyer that would allow me to build to suit . Not sure how I would pull that off.

Did a majority of these people see it in person and or ride in it and or previously owned one? I do think you have a specific market with a resto mod and you might have to sit on it for a while to find that certain buyer . This is a learning experience for me since I will be doing a resto mod on my 70. I don’t have the original motor so I’m kind of stuck in that direction . I was going to go more for a period hot rod myself . Like said above , stock seats and other stock interior bits , but maybe a modified L24 or L28 . Exterior wise I was going to be modified like yours , but wonder if I shouldn’t stay stock and have a sleeper ! interesting indeed

https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/1979-datsun-280z-online/6352317331.html

As many of these Z’s as he has going at once I was worried the value of mine would go down when he floods the market - lol. Maybe there is hope for my resto mod on my 70! No way to make mine numbers matching so I’ll have to hope that it gets a twinkle in someone’s eye . I think the fact that everything is freshly done , paint , interior , etc... elevates value - especially on a clean car to start with. At 38 k , not sure how much he made for his labor . Correct or not , it’s a nice car and tastefully done . I’d much rather have had Hazmats car for that kind of money myself:)

Any REPUTABLE machine shop should be able to do it. If I was a bit closer I’d offer to help , but I’m 4 hours away . TimZ on hybridz lives up there and is pushing 700 HP :0

I didn’t take the front struts out to see if they were also Bilsteins . The springs on the back are ST ‘s , but front - not sure . They aren’t progressive so maybe a matching set to the back? The front shocks look like they have some kind of adjustment on the top- don’t know if that’s typical of Bilsteins. The car is just a shell now with only suspension to keep it rolling

Well your Abarth system is as close to Ansa duals as your going to get . I actually went as far as contacting Ansa and talked to Mike ( I believe) who has been at Ansa since Datsun systems were around. He basically said that he would make a run of Ansa exhausts if someone could bring in an exhaust to replicate . The original dyes are whatever was used burned up in Europe many years ago , so he would have to copy a system .

Yes I would call it a very tasteful resto -mod . I'd say your price is good if the body is as good as it looks . good luck and my condolences

Not sure what you call my system - split pipe might be right Cliff. Mine does sound a bit different than a lot of 'twice pipes' I've heard . I doubt if anyone has the exact combo of mufflers too. I do think the pipes being separated on my car attribute to the difference in sound .

WHATEVER you do - don't waste your time running duals all the way back - its loud and exotic sounding and a waste of weight and money

PM'd

Why would you assume that? Is it oil residue? Valve guide seals maybe Take a propane flame to it and see if it burns off .

Just seeing if anyone has some performance valve springs for a high lift cam laying around . Maybe a matching cam too

Amen!

Your right Cliff - you better let me take care of what cam kit - I'm responsible

I don't think the vacuum is that low for that cam or CR as Richard points out. If your having idle issues it probably isn't that . My 490 idles at 750 smoothly . What head and had it been shaved ? How old is the cam chain ? You could always adjust the stock cam sprocket advanced . As RacerBrown states the intake valve closing time does wonders , and advancing it might help a little. You don't need a fancy smancy sprocket unless your really going to degree it.

Get a fuel rail from Pallnet and get rid of the hoses

More GOOD and bad from the disassembly

I'll take a better pic of the retainers now that I have cleaned up everything

I'm guessing aluminum from where the color was scratched away . it is an odd ball. Maybe racing some class that only allowed stock cam . Tried a slick one with major over bore on e30 block Springs just allowed for more revs without stressing valve train ?