cpark_12 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I just got my motor back together and took it for a drive and I'm impressed for sure! I have an 83 N/A that I got for pretty cheap in July of 2012. It had over 214k on the clock when I bought it. All stock from what I could tell. I started having some FI system, so I put a 390cfm carb and cartech intake on it and it opened it up pretty good. I also have a 76 Z that my brother and I are putting a 302 in. So, I had a N42 head not being used, so I decided to put it to some good use! Anyway, I started pulling it apart and found that it had a "Datsun Performance" "C" stamped cam in it. I don't know much about it, but I figured I'd leave it for now. I left the bottom end like it was...it wasn't smoking or knocking, and it still has crosshatch in the cylinders. I put the head on and cleaned everything up, and after some timing issues were fixed, she fired right up! Now, all of that leads to a question... Should I be able to hear the cam? It sounds like it lopes some, but by the specs, it isn't a big enough difference, or isn't on paper. I have no vaccum leaks, and my timing is good. I'll have to post a video when I get a chance. I'm very impressed by the throttle response more than anything. The power is good all over too! I don't really know where I was going with this post, was just excited and had to tell somebody that would understand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozconnection Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Doesn't sound like you have a problem at all. Drive it and enjoy your creation man! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpark_12 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 There's a quick video right after we got it together and the kinks out of it. Be warned... It is just straight pipes in the video, no muffler! I've got a 40 series on it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh817 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It was squatting hard but didn't look like it was accelerating quickly; I'm so confused! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpark_12 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) You and me both...it looks slower in the video than in person! I should have done a before and after launch Edited February 25, 2013 by cpark_12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Go get stiffer springs/go to coilovers lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGhost623 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 LOL definately get some new rear suspension components on that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianZortiz Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Riding Dirty. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpark_12 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Yea...definitely need new suspension all the way around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 The C stamp cam is tiny. It won't have much, if any lope, nor will you notice any difference in the butt-dyno. But that thing sure does sound good! I second the motion for good suspension components, you need'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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