sq_creations Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Here is a link: http://www.tunedtech.ca/sqc-tuning-1973-datsun-240z-does-a-9-sec-dash/ This time we bring you the story of an ancient Datsun that was transformed in to a no-nonsense racer by our friends at SQC Tuning (Eric Dotson) Posted Image . I’m a big fan of old Datsuns myself and the 1973 240Z with its Ferrari Dino-like looks has always amused me and what better time to talk of this car than, a time when Nissan is pondering a revival of the Datsun brand in Asia. The love of the Datsun brand got him a 280ZX which was then swapped for a ’73 240Z with one goal in mind. SQC wanted a 9 sec car and so began the job of gathering all the parts and building the drive train. Under the hood of the seventies Datsun is a much modern V8 engine from a Cadillac Escalade. The modified motor features a cam and valve springs from a Z06, GMPP Intake manifold with Edelbrock Elbow 90mm Throttle body, Borg Warner S480 turbo with a race cover. Even with an AEM engine management system that would’ve otherwise went into an Acura Intergra, the Datsun still was not able to hit the quarter mile in under 10 seconds. So, next-up was some tweaking and tuning, redesigning of the turbo hot pipes, an upgraded torque converter and with some SQC custom magic, the Datsun 240Z was ready to be let loose on the quarter mile. It is really very difficult to gauge the amount of work and the long hours that have gone into this build. The car was finally ready despite several setbacks in three years. SQC has yet again proved their might this time with a consistent 9.5 @ 147 mph. Now, they’ve set their target for under 9 seconds and we would like to wish them good luck for the same. Hit the jump for the video! List of modifications: Engine: 6.0 Iron Block Wiseco Pistons Manley Rods Z06 Cam Comp Valve Springs Corvette Oil Pan TrickFlow Timing Set GMPP Single Plane Intake Manifold Edlebrock Elbow Q45 90mm Throttle body Gen 4 Coil packs Aem EMS SQC engine harness JGS BOV & Wastegate Borg Warner s480 turbo SQC Turbo Kit AMS1000 boost controller 5 inch exhaust PowerGlide TCI Flex Plate PTC Billet 5500 Stall Converter 4 linked 8.8 Moser Axle Trans break Line Lock Silvermine stg 4 brakes Weld drag lite rims 15X4, 15X10 Mickey Thompson 325 50 15 Drag Radials MSA Dash Cap Kirkey Seats Cheetah Shifter Autometer Gauges Aem Wideband Painless Wiring SFI cert to 8.50’s Cage MSA Headlight covers Urethane Front Lip IMSA Rear wing Simpson Parachute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenG Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Looks awesome! Out of curiosity, why is the steering wheel on backwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Congratulations!!! Well deserved. Z looks and runs great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks Turbo Meister! Ben G - Because I can't steer with it the other way. I need to get a shorter hub or different wheel or both. I'd really like a quick release too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Congratulations ... Very nice Z! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno74Z Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 sq_creations, Is your front airdam a custom fabricated piece? If it isn't who makes it? Very Cool. Danno74Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 It is a Urethane piece so I don't think it is custom. It was on the car when I bought it and has no badges for id tags on the inside so I'm not sure who made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldlion Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I believe that fron dam is the xenon piece that has been painted to accent the lower lip and ducts, I like the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno74Z Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Thanks sq_creations and emeraldlion. The paint scheme is really SHARP! Danno74Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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