1977 s30 Datsun 280z 4g63T w58 Build

[DatsunBlake]

Hey guys.



Little info about my build: started off with a 1977 Datsun 280z. I drove all the way from Delavan, Illinois (Close to Peoria) to Kansas City, Missouri just to find the right one. It was almost 600 miles or so. 2200 bucks later i drove home my baby: a shit brown/maroon colored Datsun 280z with a N/A 2.8L inline 6 and a 4 speed manual. ( try 2700 rpm at 65mph ) It was all there Gauges all worked seats and interior were nice suspension bushings tight and all fluids were changed religiously. The guy had receipts for almost everything.

So here i am a few months ago:

I hang out at a local "dsm" forum in Pekin, Illinois. So naturally i learned enough about the 4g63t to be intrigued. Now i wanted a car that was nice to look at and would surprise the hell out of people when i took them for a ride. I like v8s because my dad raised me on SBC and BBC cars. But i never liked how v8s are put in everything and wanted to keep the weight down on the Datsun in case i decided to autocross it later.

I also want to do this on the cheap.

So there's the problem is i want a reliable, cheap, and somewhat quick Street/Strip car.

Parts List ( Hopefully soon)

6-Bolt
Stock Refreshed Head
Machined Block ( hot tanked, and the works)
ACL Bearings
stock pistons
stock rods
ARP headstuds ( the cheaper ones help me out here)
2g Maf ( i have no clue what i can run)
3 bar Map or 4 bar map
E85
dsmlink
ProSport gauges
1250cc injectors ( maybe if it idles okay. )
tial wastegate
garage mod 1g bov (love the sound)
big 16g
titanium manly valve springs ( or something upgraded )
adjustable cam gears
gates timing belt
clear timing belt cover

shooting for around 300-350whp...

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Trans and driveline:
Stock r200 nissan rearend (comes stock on 280z)
Welded diff (for now till i can get a 300zxtt center section)
W58 supra trans with bills fab bellhousing
short throw shifter
upgraded half shafts in the rear end.
hopefully do bushings in all the rear driveline mounts.
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currently the car is being painted and i will have pics up soon!

Thanks for reading!

 

[Alex7747]

Nice, can't wait for some updates.

 

[DatsunBlake]

Thanks alex! ill be posting soon... Cordova dragway has their street shootout for all the local guys around me. so ill be going to that tomorrow.

 

[Ace_gst]

Gunna be a few of these running around soon . I'm with Alex, pics! Good luck with it.

 

[DatsunBlake]

We need the s30 4g group! And My questions are: what does a good solid running stock 4g go for these days

 

[Ace_gst]

Seen a few post on craigslist (ca) a "rebuilt" 4g for 1000. Just never know what your going to have the first time you crack it open. You should just take your time and build a block yourself. Seen a 6bolt with crank going for 50$, looked pretty good all bearings still in place.

 

[DatsunBlake]

its been almost a year since my car went into paint but bad news is: i got the car back from the painter in pieces. he didnt wanna do it so im at a loss right now.. My talon is under the knife as well and i am painting the engine bay.