Surfdog’s 71 240

SurfDog · 11-12-2019, 06:45 PM

Tear down progress

Spooler · 11-12-2019, 07:29 PM

I don't see any cracks in that dash. If you don't have any, guard that thing with your life. They are extremely rare.

SurfDog · 11-12-2019, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I don't see any cracks in that dash. If you don't have any, guard that thing with your life. They are extremely rare.

There are a few cracks and... it’s already sold. Lol.

We’re going to fab up a custom dash with speedhut gauges.

A bit like this.

SurfDog · 11-13-2019, 07:42 PM

Tear down continues

...at my buddies shop now next to some *other* cars.

It’s easier for me to work on it there. For one thing there’s heat and also a lot of very talented guys down there to keep me moving when I get stuck. I will strip the car here refurb the body and parts here build my 3.0 stroker here and probably reassemble everything back up in my shop this summer or next. (Were not in a hurry on this build)

Bought this peach for her crank diff and 5 speed tranny.

#Ilovecrap80scars

Rusty · 11-13-2019, 08:25 PM

What's the red car?

SurfDog · 11-13-2019, 08:32 PM

Farrari P4 getting restored for a movie premier Saturday. (The Ford vs Farrari movie)

We’re doing a movie premier/car show at a local theater with some really cool period cars (and my Factory 5 Daytona)

These are my buddies’ contributions (and mine)

Denver Farrari are bringing some in and a few other clubs as well.

Rusty · 11-13-2019, 08:37 PM

I think there is something like only 4 or 5 P4's left. Each one WAY over the million dollar mark.

SurfDog · 11-18-2019, 08:09 PM

Movie premier was great

Fun flick. Cool cars great guys. Fun.

SurfDog · 11-18-2019, 08:12 PM

Tear down basically complete!!

Rusty · 11-18-2019, 09:40 PM

That's more work than I want to think about.

Quicksilvers · 11-19-2019, 06:42 AM

^Sounds like you have quite a bit of work ahead of you. I wish you the best of luck on this project. What are the real plans with the engine?

SurfDog · 11-19-2019, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

^Sounds like you have quite a bit of work ahead of you. I wish you the best of luck on this project. What are the real plans with the engine?

Stroker 3.0 with crank out of my newly acquired 83 Datsun maxima diesel (LD28)
Block from that L28 (280zx) I tore down awhile back new rods pistons etc.
10.5 ish compression. Triple Webber carbs. Electric fuel pump and external pressure regulator. 123 electronic ignition.

Should make 250-270 ish hp on pump gas. Plenty for it’s young driver.

My team has a spare robello motor sitting on the shelf if we decide to take it up a notch and go racing.

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SurfDog · 11-21-2019, 05:20 PM

Good news the diff rings on both my 240 and Datsun are 3.53 ( what I wanted) so I have two good diffs. (One spare)

Edit: it’s a 3.3 diff. A bit tall, but since I’m running a torquey 3.0l setup on a still very light rig (hoping to keep her under 2000 lbs) we should be okay. I hope the maxima diff is a 3.5 in case we want to build up a “swap in” sprinter diff for shorter track races. I don’t mind refurbing a second diff, but those Quaife center sections are a bit pricey. ($1200 ish)

The maxima 5 speed is also a direct swap spare. (Same gear ratios) Sweet!

This $1,000 honey is a gold mine!

My 240 motor internals look great. (Though I tossed the crank and 2.4l block for scrap). I’ll use the head.

My 240 5 speed looks great. I will rebuild with new synchros but gears look good.

Getting the shift fork actuator rod out can be a bitch unless you cheat and drill out the case. Then you can brace the shift fork and bang out the retaining pin/bolt from outside. Tap in a grub screw to seal up the hole and your good!!

SurfDog · 11-21-2019, 05:36 PM

Next up sandblast everything. My buddy’s shop has a sandblast table (mediablast really). So... I’ve got some work to do.

Rusty · 11-21-2019, 07:55 PM

Use corncob or walnut. Getting ALL the sand out is a real PITA. Plus corncob or walnut will give it a different finish too.

Chilled iron works great. But you WILL pay the price for using it. The chit hurts! The same with shot peen.

11-12-2019, 06:45 PM	#46 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Tear down progress Rusty, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 4 others like this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

11-12-2019, 07:29 PM	#47 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,781 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I don't see any cracks in that dash. If you don't have any, guard that thing with your life. They are extremely rare. Rusty, SurfDog, Hotrodz and 2 others like this.

11-13-2019, 07:42 PM	#49 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Surfdog’s 71 240 Tear down continues ...at my buddies shop now next to some other cars. It’s easier for me to work on it there. For one thing there’s heat and also a lot of very talented guys down there to keep me moving when I get stuck. I will strip the car here refurb the body and parts here build my 3.0 stroker here and probably reassemble everything back up in my shop this summer or next. (Were not in a hurry on this build) Bought this peach for her crank diff and 5 speed tranny. #Ilovecrap80scars Rusty, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 1 others like this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix Last edited by SurfDog; 11-13-2019 at 08:19 PM.

11-13-2019, 08:25 PM	#50 (permalink)
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11-13-2019, 08:32 PM	#51 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Farrari P4 getting restored for a movie premier Saturday. (The Ford vs Farrari movie) We’re doing a movie premier/car show at a local theater with some really cool period cars (and my Factory 5 Daytona) These are my buddies’ contributions (and mine) Denver Farrari are bringing some in and a few other clubs as well. Rusty, Hotrodz, madwi and 3 others like this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

11-13-2019, 08:37 PM	#52 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,164 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	I think there is something like only 4 or 5 P4's left. Each one WAY over the million dollar mark. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-18-2019, 08:09 PM	#53 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Movie premier was great Fun flick. Cool cars great guys. Fun. JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 5 others like this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

11-18-2019, 08:12 PM	#54 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Tear down basically complete!! JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 3 others like this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

11-18-2019, 09:40 PM	#55 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,164 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	That's more work than I want to think about. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-19-2019, 06:42 AM	#56 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	^Sounds like you have quite a bit of work ahead of you. I wish you the best of luck on this project. What are the real plans with the engine? SurfDog likes this. __________________ Mr. Clean

11-21-2019, 05:20 PM	#58 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Surfdog’s 71 240 Good news the diff rings on both my 240 and Datsun are 3.53 ( what I wanted) so I have two good diffs. (One spare) Edit: it’s a 3.3 diff. A bit tall, but since I’m running a torquey 3.0l setup on a still very light rig (hoping to keep her under 2000 lbs) we should be okay. I hope the maxima diff is a 3.5 in case we want to build up a “swap in” sprinter diff for shorter track races. I don’t mind refurbing a second diff, but those Quaife center sections are a bit pricey. ($1200 ish) The maxima 5 speed is also a direct swap spare. (Same gear ratios) Sweet! This $1,000 honey is a gold mine! My 240 motor internals look great. (Though I tossed the crank and 2.4l block for scrap). I’ll use the head. My 240 5 speed looks great. I will rebuild with new synchros but gears look good. Getting the shift fork actuator rod out can be a bitch unless you cheat and drill out the case. Then you can brace the shift fork and bang out the retaining pin/bolt from outside. Tap in a grub screw to seal up the hole and your good!! JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 3 others like this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix Last edited by SurfDog; 11-26-2019 at 12:45 PM.

11-21-2019, 05:36 PM	#59 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Next up sandblast everything. My buddy’s shop has a sandblast table (mediablast really). So... I’ve got some work to do. Hotrodz, Ghostvette and wideglideleon like this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

11-21-2019, 07:55 PM	#60 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,164 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Use corncob or walnut. Getting ALL the sand out is a real PITA. Plus corncob or walnut will give it a different finish too. Chilled iron works great. But you WILL pay the price for using it. The chit hurts! The same with shot peen. gbrettin and SurfDog like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html