Datsun Z cars, 30 years later

Early Datsun Z's, starting with the 240Z raised the bar and set the benchmark for affordable sports car peformance 30 years ago. OverDrive TV takes a look at this influencial Japanese sports car. Including a look at a car claimed to once have been owned by legendary actor/driver Paul Newman. Video by: Ben Eytalis from: OverDrive TV
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Guide to Datsun Z-cars

The popularity of Datsun Z-cars continues to grow, but it can be tough finding a rust-free car outside of the West Coast. Hagerty offers some tips for buyers on what to look for in a 240Z, 260Z and 280Z, and how to spot the different models.
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Burnout with DOHC Twin Cam L31DETT Datsun Z Car

Here is a shot of me testing out the car in front of my shop. I dropped the clutch in first at about 2800 RPM then, wound it out to redline (7300 RPM), then hit second gear, and as you can see, no traction in second at 10 lbs of boost. At the end of the video you can see where I broke a half shaft.
Datsun Z engine Camshaft select 240z 260z 280z - Nockenwelle

camshaft selection datsun z engine. Best for street with original SU carbs - typ A - 248 / 248. For tuning with other carbs - 274 F. For all L20, L24, L24E, L26, L26E, L28, L28E engine. When you change the camshaft it is nessesery that you change the springs and rocker arms. Adjust your carbs or fuel ignition and camshaft timing. The video shows the marks of the two camshafts. The first is the Nissan "A", the second is a revised Nissan to a 274F. All offered sport camshafts for the Datsun Z are camshafts Nissan revised. The 274F camshaft, it has a mistake at a cam because the springs and rocker arms were not renewed. The camshaft is scrap metal through it. ©2007 all rights reserved
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Australia's toughest Datsun z car part 4

Burn out gone wrong and some lap of Eastern creek,Sydney at powercruise 8
Datsun Z gets crushed for scrap... :-(

Saw this "gem" getting towed into the junkyard for scrap. Being an avid Zcar enthusiast, I tried my best to prevent them from crushing it. The yard owner shook his head and wouldn't even let me buy it from him. All I could do was watch... and record.





























