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1983 Datsun 280ZX

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History

Purchased as an unregistered rolling shell in January 2002 with the interior stripped and in cardboard boxes, a blown motor and cracked windscreen.
After 12 months work it passed registration, but remains a work-in-progress.
While most of the work has been a labour of love with help and advice from numerous friends
The car is driven regularly on club outings and shopping, and even camping with a specially made trailer.

Modifications

L28 balanced, bored .040 with Nismo flattop pistons, chrome rings, 10:1 compression; E88 cylinder head, 280 valves and seats, match ported, polished; Schneider cam; Hitachi planetary starter motor; MSA headers; triple 40DCOE Weber carburetors; 2.5in stainless steel exhaust system; Lukey stainless steel muffler and in-line resonator; braided stainless fuel lines; Petronix high performance coil; custom Top Gun leads; NGK Iridium plugs; Bosch hi-volume fuel pump; aluminium three-core radiator; dual electric radiator fans; front splitter; rear foil; side skirts; front and rear strut tower braces; King lowered performance springs; Pedders shocks; 16x7in Konig Graphite alloy wheels; aluminium driveshaft with heavy duty stainless universals; R200 diff with 3.9 final drive ratio (4.11 option); drilled & slotted front and rear brake rotors ; Braided stainless steel brake hoses

Vehicle Specs

Engine
In line 6 cylinder 2.8 litre
Transmission
5 speed manual
Body Style
Coupe
Trim
Black
Colour
Nissan Yellow 431

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