s14 510 build thread

[robertd440]

Well I've been working on this for a while but Im out in Iraq right now and bored so I thought I'd start a build thread for it. So here are the specs, its a '71 Datsun 510 that Im building for time trials with the hopes of entering NASA endurance races if my driving skills ever make it up to par lol. Anyway heres whats done so far and whats planed:

Chassis280zx front struts shorten 1 5/16" with 5way Tokico Mr2 struts and custom coiloversArizona Z car custom brake hats w/ Wilwood 12.2" front brake rotorsWilwood forged Dynalight 4 piston calipers QA1 Prostar rear 7way coilovers"86 maxima rear calipers Porterfield RS4 padscustom ss brake linesb210 brake boosterlager 15/16" master cylinder"81 200sx rear rotors'08 Subaru STI R180 rear diff w/ Torsion LSDWork equip 03 15" wheelsDatsports steering box brace

Engines14 SR20detbored .020 overblueprinted and balancedblock decked w/ area around bored left .005 higher for better sealingHead casting flash cleaned up and port matched with intakeCP forged pistons 8.5 compPauter con rodsTomei 250 intake and exhaust camsTomei RASARP main/rod and head studsACT streetlight flywheelGarret intercoolerGarret GT2871r .64 ar w/ Tial Vband turbine housingTial V38mm wastegatefull custom exhaust including header all vband built by my friend and exhaust legend Joe EllisHaltech Platinum sport 1000

Things still needing to be done/sorted outdrivelineCVsfuel tank/ surge tankfuel pumpdecide on either nismo 740cc or DW 850cc injectorsorder and fit radiator plumb coolant lines build and plumb oil lines for turborelocate heater bulkhead linesrewire car and wire up Haltechinstall roll cage misc other stuff i cant rememberdisassemble car strip paint complete body work (including flares) and paint

[robertd440]

How the car was when I bought it

L20b motor I built for it coming out (just wasnt enough power lol)

front brakes and struts

motor being preped

mmmm parts

bottom end together

machine work for better sealing

motor still coming together

mmm more parts

engine crossmember modified for front sump SR

motor temp mocked in place

custom trans mount done

intercooler and exhaust piping mostly done, intake pipe will need some messaging to fit the radiator proper



turbo and down pipe out for final touches

oil-water heat exchanger

how car sits at the moment in my garage at home awaiting my return