Project PF S30

[JZS_147]

I've been looking for one of these cars in decent shape for over 6 years, i've finally found one in half decent shape that I liked. I'm the 4th owner of this Z. Previous owner owned it for 4 years and bought it from one of the Datsun club members, he had owned it for 20 years.

I have a few things planned out for it already!

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[Sentry]

Spill the beans, you. At least give a hint of what you plan on doing. :)

[sr20s14zenki]

Such a georgeous car.

[projekz]

Very nice project!

[K3RMiTdot]

Woww! soo clean

[B16EJ8]

Jealous! Always wanted one of these

[Sentry]

Don't JZ swap it... NA RB25, keep it in the family. :)

[sr20s14zenki]

Originally posted by Sentry
Don't JZ swap it... NA RB25, keep it in the family. :) shut your dirty mouth......:devil:

[e31]

That doesn't look like a project to me, that looks like it's already done.

[JZS_147]

Lol, so just because I don't have to do a ground up restoration it means that i'm not building it? Get real.


I'm not planning on swapping out the engine. At the most it'll see an L28.....definitely staying L series.

[SR54RNR]

(edit) not positive if that was the green 240z for sale on kijiji a week or so ago, if it is, that seemed like a really good price.
I've had my s30 for a little over a year now, they are definitely fun cars, and really turn heads. My only complaint is the exhaust smell in the cabin when a window is open.

I have the L28 in mine currently, and it's really nothing special. I'm planning on going SR20det or rb25det when I'm ready for a swap in a year or two.

[ercchry]

guy doesnt need another fast car... i hope this stays at sunday cruiser status... but it wont :rofl:

[gretz]

Originally posted by JZS_147
Lol, so just because I don't have to do a ground up restoration it means that i'm not building it? Get real.


I'm not planning on swapping out the engine. At the most it'll see an L28.....definitely staying L series.

lol, so you aren't restoring it, or touching the motor > let me guess > wheels (low offset herra frush), air, lip (at most)...

[ercchry]

nah, my guess is some nice old school wheels, static suspension, shaved bumpers. ridiculous custom tig welded header/exhaust... and some crazy intake setup.. then bride seats :D

then a few super rare JDM aftermarket pieces from way back here and there...

and if a power polish doesnt bring the paint to a mirror finish... new paint

[gretz]

Originally posted by ercchry
ridiculous custom tig welded header/exhaust... and some crazy intake setup..

I know a guy who can design and fab some pretty wild shit, also got the 5-axis head porting trunion and software all worked out... Hmmm

[JZS_147]

Originally posted by gretz


lol, so you aren't restoring it, or touching the motor > let me guess > wheels (low offset herra frush), air, lip (at most)...

Almost insulting Jeremy, and you're wrong. Even if I planned on just doing that, at least it would be build with authentic legit parts, and not replica garbage that everyone else seems to use.

I never said I'm not touching the motor, I'm just not going to swap it. This car will always have an L series under the hood. I plan on doing a couple tweaks on the L24, and I'll probably overhaul it sometime in the near future.

I will repaint it eventually. I'm not really down with the color, and I want to eliminate the sunroof and the door moldings. The car was originally orange, so you can still see some of the original color under the hood and in a few spots. As far as restoration, it's in really great shape with absolutely no rust, so there really isn't much left to do.

Eric is spot on. It's just a sunday cruiser.

[JZS_147]

Honestly. We'll see where it goes...this car can't get too out of hand, I still need to finish my GS.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by JZS_147
Honestly. We'll see where it goes...this car can't get too out of hand, I still need to finish my GS.

:rofl:

remember when you bought an LS for a winter beater?

[gretz]

Originally posted by JZS_147


Almost insulting Jeremy, and you're wrong..

Oh Mr. Sensitive lol... and I wasn't too far off > no insult intended, it was my guess

low offset wheels VS. JDM oldschool (they better be battleships if what I wrote insulted you)
air VS. static
lip > pretty spot on... should have said authentic and JDM more i suppose

Will be a nice project, Don't get your jimmies in a jimmy lol

[Toma]

Authentic??

lol. But whhhyyy??

Here is the Authentic beast I am tuning today. This engine, because it very original, is worth $60,000+

But you can build a BETTER one, with stronger parts, that will make more power for half the money.

Nostalgia is for old guys ;)

Do you run Authentic ECU's and tuning as well? You using an old analog Vane dyno?? ;)

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[JZS_147]

Authentic as in not replica garbage, like replica ZG flares and BRE air dams like everyone else uses. Jesus fucking christ, not talking about engine parts whatsoever.

[Toma]

Touchy feely today lol.

[962 kid]

Tc24-b1z is the only way forwards lol

[JZS_147]

Originally posted by 962 kid
Tc24-b1z is the only way forwards lol

That's the dream ...at my Canada WD cost it's super pricey. Even the S20's are big money.

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by JZS_147
I'm not planning on swapping out the engine. At the most it'll see an L28.....definitely staying L series.

How about an LS....7? I hear that's a more powerful N/A L series engine.

Authentic (imo) is a term generally thrown around to impress nerds at car shows. You pay a hefty premium to have those JDM YO parts.

[962 kid]

Originally posted by Hallowed_point


How about an LS....7? I hear that's a more powerful N/A L series engine.

Authentic (imo) is a term generally thrown around to impress nerds at car shows. You pay a hefty premium to have those JDM YO parts.

Damn an ls swap? How long did you have to wrack your brain to think up such a unique and original idea?

[Toma]

Originally posted by Hallowed_point


How about an LS....7? I hear that's a more powerful N/A L series engine.

Authentic (imo) is a term generally thrown around to impress nerds at car shows. You pay a hefty premium to have those JDM YO parts.

And I don't get the dichotomy. Authenitic appearance stuff, but who cares about the engine stuff?

We need a clearer definition of what "Authenticity" means, and what parts it matters for, and which it doesn't.....just so we don't get "yelled" at again :poosie:

[sr20s14zenki]

Originally posted by Toma


And I don't get the dichotomy. Authenitic appearance stuff, but who cares about the engine stuff?

We need a clearer definition of what "Authenticity" means, and what parts it matters for, and which it doesn't.....just so we don't get "yelled" at again :poosie:

If it doesnt cost an arm and a leg, its not worth it.
:D

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by 962 kid


Damn an ls swap? How long did you have to wrack your brain to think up such a unique and original idea?

Well..the man was talking about L series engines & I had a light bulb moment ;)

[JZS_147]

Yeah you're right, using authentic parts is just to impress nerds at car shows. Rota is the exact same product as Volk. Might as well buy everything from ebay, but then my car would look like yours.

I'm not concerned with making big power on this car, it's just a Sunday cruiser.

Authenticity meaning exactly it's definition Toma. Not replica wheels or flares, not replica body pieces, no knockoff chinese shit.

[ercchry]

i think Toma is looking at is as in authentic oem pieces... not in the knock-off free sense.

but an OS Giken 410hp engine would kill the whole "sunday cruiser" theme :rofl:

[GS430]

I think posting this was a mistake lol.

Clean car though, really curious to see what the final product will turn out like, I'm sure it will be done properly.

[Toma]

Originally posted by ercchry
i think Toma is looking at is as in authentic oem pieces... not in the knock-off free sense.

but an OS Giken 410hp engine would kill the whole "sunday cruiser" theme :rofl:

Yeah, was thinking OEM = Authentic.

To me, aftermarket = non oem = non authentic.

But I get it now. he means brand name, but not just any brand name, only some brand names are authentic ??? lol

[JZS_147]

It's not feasible. That engine is a solid 40k, and supposedly they're only building 6 of them haha.

I will eventually overhaul the engine and do a few modifications. Some 40mm Mikuni or Webers, cam, upgraded springs, oil pump, header, exhaust. Something along those lines. Maybe this winter? We'll see.

[ercchry]

period correct tuner/sunday cruiser :poosie:

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by JZS_147
Yeah you're right, using authentic parts is just to impress nerds at car shows. Rota is the exact same product as Volk. Might as well buy everything from ebay, but then my car would look like yours.

I'm not concerned with making big power on this car, it's just a Sunday cruiser.

Authenticity meaning exactly it's definition Toma. Not replica wheels or flares, not replica body pieces, no knockoff chinese shit.

Haha..nothing on my car is from asia/ebay lol. Great assumption there.

Anyone else find irony in the "no knockoff chinese shit" seeing as how a large % of beyonders with imports are...asian? :poosie:

I don't personally see the value in spending $400 on a carbon fibre whale penis intake for a 180 hp civic..but what do I know!

[GS430]

Originally posted by Hallowed_point


Haha..nothing on my car is from asia/ebay lol. Great assumption there.

Anyone else find irony in the "no knockoff chinese shit" seeing as how a large % of beyonders with imports are...asian? :poosie:

No.


Just no.

[JZS_147]

Originally posted by GS430
I think posting this was a mistake lol.

Clean car though, really curious to see what the final product will turn out like, I'm sure it will be done properly.

Pretty much man lol.

Thank you. And yes I'll post updates as I go.


Plans for this weekend:
-Koyo Aluminum Race Rad
-280z elec distributor, getting rid of the shitty points ignition
-NGK wires and new plugs
-clean up the carbs and tune them

[JZS_147]

Small update.

Installed the Koyo race rad, 280z distributor with electric ignition system, new ngk wires and plugs, balanced the carbs, and installed my new suspension setup. Car sits a lot lower now, used a Ground Control coilover kit, and Tokico Yellow Santa short stroke shocks (very very rare).

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[ekguy]

Very nice.

I am quite jelly lol.

Definitely a nice ride.

Looking forward to seeing the progress on this thing!!!

[DeleriousZ]

Lower ride height looks much better, looks like you switched up wheels as well.

Some webers, and a 3.1L stroker kit and you'll be set :thumbsup:

[That.Guy.S30]

Originally posted by DeleriousZ
Lower ride height looks much better, looks like you switched up wheels as well.

Some webers, and a 3.1L stroker kit and you'll be set :thumbsup:

A 3.1 would be nice but it won't make much power here. Hell, the price of that build you can properly do a RB26 with mods.

I love the L6 but I would not do a stroker kit unless I had tons of stupid money to throw at a 40 year old engine.

[JZS_147]

I would be fine with a cammed L28 and triple 40mm webers or mikuni's. :)

[slammedfc]

beauty. ive always wanted an s30!

[Sentry]

Oh snap, K&N sticker.

[SR54RNR]

how was the install on the GC coilover kit? the cutting and welding fairly straight forward? hows the ride?

[JZS_147]

Ride is great, i went with pretty stiff springs but it's to my liking.

The cutting and welding is pretty straight forward...not much else for options for these old cars.

[That.Guy.S30]

Originally posted by JZS_147
..not much else for options for these old cars.

That's bullshit and you know it! :)

Argosta
Tein
Star Road
Ohlins
Bilstein
Etc...

P.S. L24 high rev > L28

[JZS_147]

Originally posted by That.Guy.S30


That's bullshit and you know it! :)

Argosta
Tein
Star Road
Ohlins
Bilstein
Etc...

P.S. L24 high rev > L28


Argosta - expensive and hard to get...one day I will have that setup
Tein - garbage
Star Road - hard to get, 12+wks lead time
Ohlins - $$$$$$$$$$
Bilstein - Doesn't go low enough for me


For the $450 shipped i paid for my GC's, and then getting those short stroke tokico's for a good deal, I'm happy with my suspension. You can't buy anything better for the price I paid. Better than Megan / Ksport and all that other Taiwan junk.

[That.Guy.S30]

Just pionting out that there are options. It's not limited.

Cheaper options are available like KYB, Kameari, betamotorsports etc..

[JZS_147]

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[Shlade]

Dude where do you park all your cars :rofl:

You'd think you'd run out of space by now haha

[DeleriousZ]

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"one of these is not like the other"

[ercchry]

Originally posted by DeleriousZ


"one of these is not like the other"

yeah, but you can only see the handle bars of it behind the LS :rofl:

[JZS_147]

Originally posted by Shlade
Dude where do you park all your cars :rofl:

You'd think you'd run out of space by now haha

friends house, moms house, my house, the street lol

it's hard to downsize when you love all of them

[BokCh0y]

All I can say is :drool: :drool: :drool:

[SR54RNR]

shes coming together quickly! I like the new wheels and spoiler. I just put a spoiler on mine, except I went with the MSA victory from the Z store.. I'm assuming you picked up that from BRE?

[slinkie]

Originally posted by JZS_147


friends house, moms house, my house, the street lol

it's hard to downsize when you love all of them

Amen..nice s30, any more updates of your gs300?

[JZS_147]

hopefully i'll have a big update on the GS soon...

[JZS_147]

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106whp 109ft.lbs lol. not too shabby, i was expecting only about 80-90whp

[DeleriousZ]

She's a monster lol.

[JZS_147]

Some shots from World of Wheels Weekend:

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[JZS_147]

This came in today. My custom OS Giken TS2A ultra lightened.

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[ekguy]

:eek:

[Chantastic]

Are you still planning on new paint? It looks so good as is!

moremoremore

[brucebanner]

I don't know how I didn't see this thread last year, car looks great.

Dude, you do some fantastic things with your vehicles. :thumbsup:

[StreetRacerX]

Car looks fantastic!

[JZS_147]

Thanks guys. Yeah I'm still planning on new paint, trust me it looks a lot better in pics than it does IRL.

Just got my Mikuni parts to rebuild my S5 44mm carbs:

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[JZS_147]

Haven't done an update in a while.


Installed a bunch of parts...
-Xenon front air dam
-OS Giken TS2A Custom Extreme Lightened
-Mikuni Triple 44's, fully rebuilt
-Innovate MTX-L wideband
-Throttle cable conversion
-Delta regrind cam (aggressive)
-Tomei oil pump
-Zeal Function T dampers, adapted to OE spindles 8/7K spring rates with Xcoil R's
-ST sway bar kit
-VOLK Racing TE37SL Black Edition wheels
-Worksbell steering hub
-Nardi steering wheel


Took it to Datsun Matsuri / Knox hill climb this weekend, here are some photos


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Photo's by Dallas Owen - PoorForm

[JZS_147]

Pic from the last Illmotion show. Photo courtesy of Jason Hoang.

New wheels, first set of 16" CR01's in North America.

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[mrsingh]

God this thing is beautiful, one of my all time favourite cars. I just got a new wallpaper for my desktop.

[slinkie]

:drool:

[bourge73]

OMG I am in love. That has no words. WOW. Thanks for building that.

[JZS_147]

Jason Hoang took some really good pics of it before year end;

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I've started building an L28 for it, put some parts on order last week:

-Rebello spec JE pistons
-Rebello 142mm rods
-Rebello offset grind crank
-ARP Main Studs
-ARP Headstuds
-ACL Race bearings
-Rebello Crank Damper
-123Ignition Electronic Distributor

Head is being sent to Rebello to be ported, unshrouded and assembled.
-Rebello Supertech Valves
-Rebello Supertech Springs
-Rebello Ti retainers
-Rebello grind Isky camshaft
-Rebello Supertech Springs

Also sending everything to get WPC treated before final assembly. Displacement should end up around 3L, and I'm running 12-12.5:1 compression.

This setup is focussed towards a top end powerband of 3500RPM+ and set up to Rev to around 8500-9000rpm. Can't wait. These engines sound amazing at high RPM.

[ExtraSlow]

I am impress. Much want.

[Heru-Farukon]

Maaan I still want an s30. The color is dope.
I wouldn't change it imo