This is the first installment of our Datsun 1600 Project Car
The car was purchased already modified, but there is plenty of room for improvement, see below for pics & stats…
Engine/Driveline:
FJ20 Turbo conversion rebuilt with forged pistons
5spd manual
Ken Hastings rebuilt tailshaft and half shafts,
R180 limited slip diff
3″ exhaust
Immobiliser
H/D Clutch
twin thermo-fans
new clutch master & slave cylinders
Wheels/Tyres:
R31 Skyline 15″ Wheels
Yokohama 205/50/15 Tyres
Brakes:
Nissan Urvan remote brake reservoir, 7/8″ Master Cyl,
Mitsubishi Verada V6 Front Discs with VL Turbo Calipers,
R31 Skyline rear discs & calipers,
certified braided brake hoses front and rear,
new prof. made modified handbrake cables
Suspension:
new balljoints, tie rod ends front & rear wheel bearings,
strut inserts and poly bushes throughout & engine mounts,
front & rear whiteline sway bars, strut mates.
Steering box brace,
Interior:
new roof lining
Front and rear Klippan seat belts
VDO temp, oil, volt & boost guages, Datcon Tacho
Body:
Re-sprayed white
new rubber seals all round
new windscreen
Misc:
Surge tank, 400hp high pressure fuel pump, 650hp lift pump
rear battery box
Planned modifications include wheels, tyres, suspension, engine management, intake, body work, interior…etc
Stay tuned for updates!
I assume this is your own build? Are you up on Ratsun?
hey Jesse, yep thats my car, and im also on ratsun, screen name is just “anth”