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Was surfing the web and saw this Datsun with a really nice aero kit. I am building a 20B Datsun 260Z for the track and would really love to use some parts of this kit, but where to find it, or could it just be a one off?

Came across a datsun 240Z racing car for sale in Europe and it looks like it had a tough life and could use some TLC. The car itself has a wide body kit that looks like a old design of some sort. Could be a old "Bergrennen" "hill climbing" car but was wondering if anyone have ever seen this before? Car got a 6-cilinder M5 engine under the hood from a early E28 BMW. The more I look at the car, the more it starts to "grow" on me and maybe with a new paint job and some other bits and pieces, it just could be a fun car... What do you think about this bodykit?

Hi Craig, I'm now in a process for someone who want a Silhouette trackdaycar and he showed some interest in the FRP shell and body. I live in the Netherlands and already had contact with Stephen. I will def. order some parts from you for my own Datsun, but would love to make a car from your company to race on the tracks. A speed six or vq35de engine is what I'm thinking about. Only problem is how to get a glass front window for the car and also the suspension parts. Would be nice if we can use BMW suspension on the frame. Cheap and easy to come by. Will keep in touch! Kees

Nice car! I'm from the Netherlands and had contact with someone in Germany with a RB26DETT Datsun 260Z. I emailed back and forth with him, but on my old mail @ work. Forgot to send forward his email... Will see if I can find him on the net. Good luck with the build! [i'm going for a VQ35 engine]

^^ Thanks for the reply, know exaclty how hard it is to help me out here. Just to clarify a few things. 1. My budget is €20.000, thats roughly $ 28000 (my bad) 2. Power output I'm after is 400-450 FWHP so NOT RWHP 3. Car will be streetlegal, but most of the time to drive it to the track. Some level of comfort would be appreciated... Will also use the stock dash, 2 seats etc 4. I will do most of the work myself, got a garage complete with all the bits and pieces to start a business myself 5. Because I already own a slightly tuned Viper GTS, I prefer a car with a turbo just because I also like the "push" 6. A turbo'd engine is not a must when there is an N/A engine available with better powerband and capable to achieve my power goals., hench the TVR V8 7. I just don't want a american V8 engine, not really liking the sound of it in a Datsun and its been before so many times, I rather take something a little bit more unique. I don't think finding parts will be to difficult, lots of importing companies overhere and prices are OK. Read a lot of info on HybridZ and by the looks of it, a 2JZ-GTE or SR20DET seems to be a "easy" way. Engines are also pretty cheap to buy in England. I also have an broken 13B rx7 engine laying around, will see how that fits the enginebay of the datsun, its roughly the same as a 20B engine... Choices choices choices........

Thanks guys, I'm not asking which engine is the best of all, just want a engine suitable for the track, so weight distribution is also important. Don't really fancy a RB engine, just not my cup of tea, sorry. I'm also in contact with someone offering a 20B engine from a Mazda.. Could be lots of fun.... choices choices. My top list now is: 1. VQ35 2. 20B 3. AJP V8 4. 2JZ-GTE 5. SR20DET

Nice input, will look into that. Those engines cost around $7000 over here so within range! I also put some feelers out for a AJP V8 engine, darn cheap and a engine with a special sound to it!

Sorry guys, but forgot the mention I do NOT want a V8 engine expect a V8 from a TVR. Don't really like the sounds of V8 engines in a japanese sportscar...... no offence!

was considering to build up my datsun 260z to be a perfectly restored high powered beast with a 2jz-gte engine in it. I then bought a Dodge Viper GTS little bit tuned by Heffner performance and absolutly love the car! I also occasionally drive some trackday events and now I want to build up the Datsun for track. I have about $ 20.000 to spend on the car, but because a 2jz-gte is a bit heavy, I also consider different engines. So what engine would be a good engine for the track. Goal: 450+ RWHP Smooth power delivery NO v8 Turbo engine (maybe considering a A8JP engine) Good weight distribution Thinking of the following engines: SR20DET 2jz-GTE Cosworth engine (YB series) A8JP TVR engine (single plane crank) What do you guys consider to be a good engine for my project for "normal" prices. PS I live in the Netherlands, so some parts are easier and some parts are harde to come by.

also love this color, but cant seem to find the code for it.. grrrrrr:twisted:

This is one of the colors I have in mind for my 260Z

Here are some quick photoshops of the car as requested. Sorry that I don't have a lot more free time on my hands, but you get the idea.

what exactly do you want, I can shop it for you when I can find a spare moment??? Just put down what you want on the car, color, flares CF hood etc....

Yup, I looked at Megasquirt but I can't really tell if the quality of the product is at the top. I really want gooed quality, but not exactly know wich brand to go for. Also depends on my tuner over here. And yes I'm going all out.. My goal is to finish the project within 3 years from now. I will open a Members project page when I really start making big steps.

Thanks guys. I already spoke with Frank and in a short while I will meet up with him to talk about certain things. My car will be restored by VA-motorsport, if everything works out. When I start buying the products I need, Frank will be my contact for the USA

You are correct, and I will definatly want to know what my tuner is experienced with. Do you think my list will cover the most of the swap, and do you thing I go the right way quality wise?

Thanks! I reposted it in the other section so a mod can close this one.

Well guys, I introduced myself a while ago, and now I am started with the complete restoration of my 260Z. I posted this thread in the Toyota L6 section, but someone told me I better put it here..... When things come together I will definitely post it in the members project section, but for now I need to clear out a few things. I am doing a 2jz-GTE swap on this car and therefore need a lot of goodies. Only small problem is that I live in the Netherlands and I have to ship all the stuff to my place. I’ve made a list of products that I need and/or want, but I also need to be sure that the companies are able to ship it to the Netherlands and can also be trusted. The budget on the car is around € 20.000,- ($ 31.000) and I only want quality stuff. I think the list is almost complete, but to make sure of that I want you guys to tell me if I miss anything or maybe need to replace certain products with better counterparts or whatever. If you guys can help me out, then that would be great! The LIST: Datsun 260Z (check) $ 1300 2jz-GTE engine (will buy it in the Netherlands) $ 4600 R154 gearbox with plate (will buy in the Netherlands) $ 775 Mounting bracket (beta motorsports) $ 300 R200 Longnose Z31 ? Brakes 5-lug (AZC) $ 2200 Suspension (AZC) $ 1600 Front control arms (AZC) $ 558 Rear control arms (AZC) Steering knuckles (AZC) $ 179 Mustache bar (AZC) $ 199 Brace kit R200 (AZC) $ 279 Front diff. mount (AZC) $ 29 Radiator (griffin) $ 255 Intercooler (megan racing) $ 300 Fuel Cell (Fuel Safe) $ 450 Exhaust Gauges (Blitz) $ 1300 Turbo (Power House racing street kit) $ 3695 Fuel management (no idea) Fuel pump (check) Stand alone engine management (No idea) New seats Wheels Roll cage Custom made driveshaft (what do I need) ZG flares (new seals all around/bolts /hoses etc etc) If you guys can think of more stuff I really need that would be very helpful. One more problem is that I need a few important body parts: Rear back panel, rear fenders and my shock towers are in a bad shape on the lower side, are there also replacement parts for this? Thanks a lot guys!!!

Well guys, I introduced myself a while ago, and now I am started with the complete restoration of my 260Z. When thing come together I will definitely post it in the members project section, but for now I need to clear out a few things. If this is not the right section to ask this, please let me know. I am doing a 2jz-GTE swap on this car and therefore need a lot of goodies. Only small problem is that I live in the Netherlands and I have to ship all the stuff to my place. I’ve made a list of products that I need and/or want, but I also need to be sure that the companies are able to ship it to the Netherlands and can also be trusted. The budget on the car is around € 20.000,- ($ 31.000) and I only want quality stuff. I think the list is almost complete, but to make sure of that I want you guys to tell me if I miss anything or maybe need to replace certain products with better counterparts or whatever. If you guys can help me out, then that would be great! The LIST: Datsun 260Z (check) $ 1300 2jz-GTE engine (will buy it in the Netherlands) $ 4600 R154 gearbox with plate (will buy in the Netherlands) $ 775 Mounting bracket (beta motorsports) $ 300 R200 Longnose Z31 ? Brakes 5-lug (AZC) $ 2200 Suspension (AZC) $ 1600 Front control arms (AZC) $ 558 Rear control arms (AZC) Steering knuckles (AZC) $ 179 Mustache bar (AZC) $ 199 Brace kit R200 (AZC) $ 279 Front diff. mount (AZC) $ 29 Radiator (griffin) $ 255 Intercooler (megan racing) $ 300 Fuel Cell (Fuel Safe) $ 450 Exhaust Gauges (Blitz) $ 1300 Turbo (Power House racing street kit) $ 3695 Fuel management (no idea) Fuel pump (check) Stand alone engine management (No idea) New seats Wheels Roll cage Custom made driveshaft (what do I need) ZG flares (new seals all around/bolts /hoses etc etc) If you guys can think of more stuff I really need that would be very helpful. One more problem is that I need a few important body parts: Rear back panel, rear fenders and my shock towers are in a bad shape on the lower side, are there also replacement parts for this? Thanks a lot guys!!!

It would be great when someone or a company could make a bunch of mounts for the 240/260z. I live in the Netherlands and also going for a 2jz-gte transplant, but that is still planned for late 2008 to begin. I would be lovely when someone can fabricate mounts from aluminium, just like the AZC mustachebar etc.

I updated my list!! But you are talking about an 200zr oil pan, that's the same as the RB20DET oil pan am I right? still not sure about the diff.

Hey you freaks... I just bought a 260z and I am going to restore it completely. My budget is around 17000 euro. I want to put in a RB25DET or A RB26DETT engine, but for now I will stick with a RB25DEt. I will drive the car for normal road and sometimes on a racetrack. My goal is around 400 RWHP My question is: What do I need. I read the forum pretty good, but because everything is English I don't always understand everything. This is What I think is necessary: RB25DET RB25DET Gearbox RB20DET Oil pan RB20DET Oil pickup and O-ring from a 300ZX Z31 Engine Mounts with supra isolators? Transmission mount Radiator 22"x 19" Intercooler 24x12x4 IC-Piping Water pump Fuel pump (already got a nice one) Electric Fan Greddy Inlet plenum (because I want it) New suspension rubbers (poly) New gauges Apexi power FC Custom made driveshaft Willwood brakes Fuel Cell ZR flares And then a few things I am not sure about, or don't understand completely. The rear diff. What will a good option without to much hassle? and what is still good available, maybe a Z31 300zx Longnose? And what kind of CV shafts do I need, without fabricating everything myself? and what else do i need. Is a r200 a LSD or do I need to put one in myself. Suspension: AZC Coilovers? or something Plug and Play? Offcourse a lot of anwers can be found on the fora, but most of the time I am getting confussed and don't know where to go for. Just need a clear answer without it turning into a discussion So if someone can help me out, then perfect! It s to bad there aren't many datsuns around here or companies who can fill my needs, I think I have to ship a lot of stuff from usa to my place.. It is going to be one expensive project... And if there are some people from the netherlands on here, please contact me so we can meet up so I can see how you guys did it. Thanks a lot guys!

I say GET IT!!! Its been a few days and I am also wondering if you been in contact with the seller.....

well guys..... I went to see the car last Sunday and I expected the car to be a real rustbucket, BUT its wasn't!!! Only things that I could see rust is the rearside panels (see photo), panel between the rearlights on the top where the "hatch?" sits on and a little bit of rust on the front crosssection. The batterytray, floorpans etc etc looked to be perfect!! At least there was little rust to be seen.... The dashboard is in perfect condition AND there is a second dashboard with this car, and he told be that it is also in good shape! I also get 2 new frontfenders, 1 extra complete engine, brakes, rotors, axle, just everything thats underneath the car, and that is EXTRA!! meanless to say I bought the car for 1225 dollar. It started at 800 dollar, but there where a lot of people interested in the car and this evening he decided to give me the last option, because I was the first one who called him When I get it home I will shoot some more pictures and post them on this site, but that will take a week or 2. I am SOOOO happy right now!!!