1978 Datsun Z-Series

Datsun Z-Series (1978)
for sale

Price: US $4,000.00

Description:

Up for sale is my 1978 280z with less than 130, 000 miles. I bought the car from the original owner over10 years ago and have been diligently restoring it ever since…brings me back to my high school days (my first car was a 1978 280z). But life has gotten in the way…recent divorce and the subsequent fallout mandates the sale. I hope my car end up with the right owner that will complete as I intended (no reserve auction with opening bid at a fraction of what I have invested as listed below without labor).
What has been done:
Rebuilt Stroker Turbo engine, upgraded Z32 5-speed Transmission and Z31 LSD differential and reconditioned/ upgraded suspension. The LSD clutches were upgraded w/ thicker clutch plates for about a 80 lb/ft breakaway which clunks/ chatter a bit when cold (comes with original clutch plates if you chose to return to stock).
What’s remaining:
Body work (nothing major), paint , carpet replacement and interior clean-up.
Engine (over $4000 invested):
L28E (N42/N42) bored 3.1L (Stroker w/ LD crank)
Turbonetics t3/t04E Stage 3 Exhaust Wheel, w/JWT Z31 ECU & Cobra MAF
Jim Wolf 420 Tuned ECU w/ Ford MAF and MB Injectors (Pallnet fuel rail)
N42 intake w/240SX 60mm throttle body, 3-inch FMIC w/ 2.5-inch piping and stock turbo exhaust manifold
3-In Exhaust w/ Magnaflow
External Engine Oil Cooler
Drivetrain (over $3000 invested):
Z32 5 speed w/ Spec II clutch, z31 r200 LSD w/CV's (Modern Motorworks billet adapters), Fidanza Flywheel
4 Wheel Disc Brakes (Toyota 4 piston calipers front w/ cross drilled rotos all around)
Power Steering (operates flawlessly)
Suspension (over $2500 invested):
Urethane Bushings all around
Eibach Springs w/ Tokico illumine 5 way Adjustable Shocks
Motor Sport Sway Bars (front and rear)
Strut Tower Bars (front and rear)
Rota RB 15x7 w/ 225-50 Falken Tires
Interior:
Mazda Miata Seats (fully adjustable on OEM tracks)
Links:
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update: 2016-01-06

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“Good Condition. The car runs flawlessly and is a blast to drive with plenty of power. The engine starts up and purrs on the first click and I would not hesitate to drive it across country and back. New radiator, starter, alternator, brake and clutch master cylinders and clutch slave cylinder.”
Year: 1978Drive Type: RWD
Make: DatsunMileage: 129,000
Model: Z-SeriesTransmission: 5 Speed
Trim: TurboVehicle Title: Clear
Engine: L6 CylinderOptions: Leather Seats, CD Player

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