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1971 DATSUN 510 2dr.

* New - TT 510 Q & A: What's it really like?


 
336 wheel HP dyno chart  (9-19-04)
Video of dyno run (28MB)
Autocross action (7.5MB MPG file) (7-17-04)
Drag race event details (10/27/04)
Cosmetic changes (1/2005)

Engine : 3.0L DOHC 24v twin turbo 60 degree V-6. Iron block, aluminum heads, forged crankshaft. Distributorless ignition (Nissan Direct Ignition System - NDIS), variable intake timing (Nissan Valve Control System -NVCS), tuned intake runners. 
Engine modifications
555cc injectors
Jim Wolf Technology "twin pop" upgrade and reprogramming. 
Greddy Profec-B boost controller Max boost 15PSI
Apexi SAFC-II Air/Fuel controller (2/05)
Zeitronix ZT-2 Wideband O2 controller (new 8/05)
Custom exhaust - mandrel bent dual 2.5in merging into a single 3.5" pipe with Magnaflow straight-through muffler .

Drivetrain : 1993 300ZX turbo 5-speed transmission, 280Z limited slip diff (R180) 3.36:1 ratio. 
RPS 12lb aluminum flywheel and RPS clutch (5/05)

SUSPENSION :
Front - Shortened 200SX (V6) struts, Tokico Illumina adjustable inserts, adjustable camber plates, 240Z rack & pinion steering, custom adjustable T/C rods, adjustable lower control arms with Heim joints. Ground Control coilovers, 200#/in spring rate.

Rear - Nissan Competition (Roadster front) springs. 862#/in (225#/in wheel rate). Tokico Illumina 5-way adjustable shocks. DAMB productions "Penultimate" adjustable rear crossmember.

Brakes : Front - 11.0in vented with aluminum 4-piston calipers. Rear: 11.7in vented rotors with 2 piston aluminum calipers. 15/16in 280ZX master cylinder

Tires/wheels: 215/40-ZR16 (front) 225/40R-16 (rear) on 16x7.5" wheels from 1993 300ZX

Weight: 2490lbs (empty tank), with 57/43 weight distribution

Other: 15 gallon fuel tank, 255LPH 300ZX TT fuel pump, Autopower 4pt roll bar, 4pt harness for both driver and passenger, Toyota MR2 seats, 13" Grant steering wheel, 130w H-1 high beams set up w/ relay to use w/ std. high-beam switch. The V-6 swap also required the battery to be moved to the trunk.

Performance

Horsepower : 336hp @ 6500rpm [chart]
Torque :  314ft-lbs@3450rpm
Mileage : 19 City / 26 highway[notes]
0-60 (est) : 4.7sec [CARTEST.EXE]
1/4mi : 12.78@114MPH [timeslip]

Boost start (0in vacuum at full throttle): 1700rpm
Min RPM for 10PSI : 2000
Full boost (15psi)
: 2500rpm

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