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01-16-2015, 04:11 PM
SOLD!
For Sale: Street Legal 1972 4-door 510 EFI L18 EFI Tarmac Rally/Track/Canyon/Back Road car - $16,500
Located in San Francisco, California. There's lots to read here, but if you have any other questions, contact me by email [email protected] for more information -- PMs are harder for me to keep track of.
Gallery of photos taken January 2015 (2016 plate sticker was put on just afterwards): https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6104739964651354033?authkey=CKOV6Mb0zLCyCw
http://i.imgur.com/IfBKgQX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YKtNFOs.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LfYmP0A.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BvuM6ac.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ch9OKKD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Dlr1cZY.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yivM6m1.jpg
Original SF Bay Area car sold by Ray Cokeley Volvo Datsun in Oakland (still wearing the license plate frame). Bought in 2003 in Oakland and driven home to Vancouver. I moved with it to the Bay Area in 2007 where it was prepped for Targa Newfoundland and finished 9th overall at the event. Since then it's been used as an occasional canyon road and track toy.
Over a decade of development by a mechanical engineer who now works in the performance vehicle industry. Work also done by legendary 510 shops Specialty Engineering in New Westminster, BC and Ermish Racing in the the Bay area. Lots of custom parts (owner or shop fabricated) and well thought out modifications. Set up for stage rallying with computer and intercom. Stacks and stacks of receipts totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Hundreds of photos documenting its history since 2003. California Registration current to January 2016. Will help with arranging shipping within North America if necessary.
Homologated “stock” L18 block makes it a good choice for many racing classes. Take it back to Targa Newfoundland, or make some changes (13” wheels and carbs for example) and run the Carrera Panamericana. Pull the EFI system (sell for $) install carbs and go vintage racing. Pull the L18 and sell it to a vintage racer and build up something with a bunch of HP and enter it as a Pikes Peak Vintage Class car, or a make a superb NHA OSPU/O Hillclimber. Take it tarmac stage rallying at the Empire State Performance Rally. It is too nice for me to gravel rally or drift, but if it’s your car, do what you like. If you want to get crazy, it would make an excellent vintage Baja car for the Mexican 1000!
Street legal, raw, reliable, and great fun to drive. Its new owner will be happy.
Asking Price: $16,500
Yes, this is a lot of money for a 4 door, but it is a very specific type of build and my hope is that it is exactly what the next owner is looking for. I believe this to be a fair price considering its condition (I've helped friends look for 510s to buy recently -- yikes!), documented history and development. It is way less money than building the care again (race car economics) never mind making it all work together. It should be mentioned that all factory rally 510s and the BRE Baja car were 4-doors. The price also includes a second set of Watanabes and all the other parts listed below.
The car will be available to be shown in SOMA district of San Francisco starting January 20th, or if you happen to be at the 24 hours of Lemons at Sonoma Raceway this weekend it will be there as well. Contact me by email [email protected] for more information on how you can see it in person.
Targa Newfoundland 2007 finished 9th Overall http://www.rallyscoring.com/results/2007/Targa/Targa07Press0.htm
Cover Car, Dime Quarterly Volume 8, Issue 3 https://drive.google.com/folderview?ddrp=1&id=0ByCvxnHNk90SYzc4N2E1MWEtMzg0MC00YTE4LTkxZGQtM2 RjODA5ODA1YjU1#
Historical photos
2010-2014 - California and Oregon Track Days and Road Trips https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6104948885480956401?authkey=CLKQ2bfm2bzhRQ
2007-2009 - To California and Targa and Back Again - Cage Install, Rally Prep and Rally Photos https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6104960043295070753?authkey=CPmw79C0gcGbSA
2005-2006 - Paintwork, Rear Suspension and Brakes Overhaul, EFI Installation https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6105012396001359537?authkey=CPOJvq2rsr6gJw
2003-2004 - The Beginnings: Car as purchased, Engine Bay Paintwork, 1st try at an Engine Build (rebuilt by Ermish Racing in 2007) https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6105002184864456801?authkey=CKnDt9Db1uHBQQ
Videos
Evading a 330hp Mitsubishi EvoX @ Sonoma http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMz2ja6pFjY
Targa Newfoundland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvbEg1iipog
Targa Newfoundland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvZ6g85-EcY
Cascade Lakes Hillclimb 2008: http://www.vimeo.com/1268061
Thunderhill November 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Qh9Xz8W04
Thunderhill Reverse passing a Turbo Esprit on R-Compounds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b271albASSo&t=1m50s
Thunderhill Reverse chasing E36 M3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VwffEciU1w
Being chased by a Lotus Elise @ Thunderhill http://www.youtubedoubler.com/?video1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3 DC1IOBY0RW_Y&start1=0&video2=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D s864KKseB9w&start2=0&authorName
The details:
Engine
- Built by Ermish Racing summer 2007, approx 25,000 miles ago http://www.ermish-racing.com/
- L18 from 1973 Datsun 1800 (Canadian 610) bored .060 over creating 1812CC total displacement
- 86mm bore OEM ZX flat-top pistons - creating approx 10:1 compression ratio that is good with California 91 octane
- Balanced L18 crank and rods - ready for high RPM
- Closed chamber A87 Head with port work by Specialty Engineering and then Rebello - http://www.davidcmurphy.com/olddat/html/tech/head_ID_2.htm
- .516 Lift 290 duration cam spec’d by Troy Ermish
- Nismo cam gear - for cam timing adjustment
- Z-car internal spray bar - essential lubrication for higher lift cams http://datsun510.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=13604
- Ishihara-Johnson crank scraper - fewer windage losses, keeps oil in oil pan http://www.crank-scrapers.com/
- Dynoed at 121hp at the wheels at Z-Car garage in San Jose
- Does not consume oil even during hard running
Fuel/Induction System
Custom programmable system with high quality components. Ready for motor upgrades if desired
- Megasquirt I V3 Board EFI running MSnS-Extra (Megasquirt and Spark Extra) - http://www.msextra.com/doc/ms1extra/MS_Extra_Software_Manual.htm programmable EFI, can provide initial tech support to get you started with it.
- Have parts necessary to convert to distributorless ignition -- a project I didn’t get to
- MapDaddy 4 Bar MAP sensor with barometric correction http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/mapdaddy-bar-map-sensor-with-barometric-correction-p-117.html - automatically compensates for high altitude driving and can handle huge boost if that’s your plan
- Megasquirt relay board http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/megasquirt-relay-board-assembled-unit-p-32.html - simplifies system wiring and controls fuel pumps
- Carter low-pressure electric pump
- 2L surge tank by Byron Meston in trunk http://dbyoung.users.sonic.net/images/efi11.jpg feeding MSD 2225 high-pressure fuel pump http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-2225 - never experience fuel starvation! Surge tank adds ½ gallon extra capacity.
- 3/8" stainless steel hard-line fuel feed and return lines running through the interior
- NOS brand fuel pressure regulator
- Modified DCOE Intake manifold with injector bosses, port matched to head
- Custom aluminum plenum with internal velocity stacks
- Custom fuel rail and fuel rail mounting
- OEM KA24E fuel injectors
- Z31 300ZX 54mm throttle body
- K&N Cone filter
- Bosch auxiliary air valve
- Innovate Motorsports LC-1 Wide Band O2 Controller http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lc1.php with Bosch Sensor
Exhaust
- 2.25” for balance of sound suppression and power
- Long tube header with lots of ground clearance
- V-Band clamp at the collector for easy removal http://vibrantperformance.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1022_1125
- 6” Stainless Steel Flexpipe http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-62706?seid=srese1&gclid=CIDpm4SGj8MCFQdqfgodnx4ABw
- 2.25" stainless steel mandrel bent exhaust by Troy Ermish
- V-Band clamp before rear crossmember for easy removal
- Magnaflow straight-through muffler http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/universalmuffler.asp
- Bolt-on Laguna Seca 92 db compliant auxiliary exhaust system included
Engine accessories
- 96A Saturn alternator from SC2, single wire, readily available at parts stores
- Powermaster Aluminum 4” Oversized pulley - keeps revs low on alternator during sustained high RPM running http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-182
- Rod-ends and turnbuckle tensioner
- Ultra light 10.8lb Genesis G13EP battery http://www.amazon.com/Hawker-Enersys-Genesis-0770-2007-Battery/dp/B0002ILK7C mounted in trunk with battery specific aluminum bracket
- 200A fuse on battery,
- 2/0 AWG cable running to starter
- Twin Derale Tornado 9" Pusher fans http://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/16509/10002/-1?parentProductId=758409 - the most fan you can fit in front of the radiator with no cutting. Switching point and hysteresis programmable via Megasquirt which controls a fan relay
- Wide 2 row (3 row equivalent) re-cored stock radiator -- never experienced overheating, even during Thunderhill track days
- Super JDM Calpis Water and Asahi Cider overflow bottles
- TS Imported gear reduction starter - lighter than stock http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com/gearreductionstarters.html
- Single point SSS distributor
- Pertronix Ignitor http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx
- OEM Nissan Wires and Cap
- NGK BP6ES Spark Plugs
- MSD 6A http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-6201
- Accel 140001 Supercoil - http://shop.accel-ignition.com/ignition-electrical-and-wiring/ignition-coils/original-super-coil-points.html
Driveline
- Lightened 5-bolt flywheel by Specialty Engineering
- Roadster clutch
- Smooth shifting 1983 280ZX 5 Speed with upgraded shift bushings
- Rare Hybrid 4.11 R160 (made from open 4.11 and 3.7 CLSD) with Subaru Clutch LSD with Subaru LSD sticker - lightweight LSD solution with a great ratio for high revving motors
- Long M12x1.5 ARP wheel studs
- Gorilla 13/16" Lug Nuts
Exterior & Unibody
- Repainted from stock white to Honda Championship White (Integra type-R) in January 2006. Very well documented in photos of all parts of the process.
- Current condition: 8.5/10 with a patina of remote road and track (stone chips mostly), spider crack in rear quarters (impact inside trunk carrying gear to the track)
- Chrome: All factory parts present minus bumper over-riders, OK condition, pitted, fairly straight.
- Rust free - Lived in the bay area (east bay and then the east side of the city) for 39 of its 43 years.
- Garage kept since 2003.
- Minor rust repair in drivers floor board during paint.
- Body modifications:
- Shaved Antenna
- Shaved rear markers
- Front JDM markers
- Round non-bullet fender mirrors from Datsun 411
- Shaved and moved badges, badges installed with 3M VHB tape (no holes)
- Shaved licence plate lights (plate lit by lighted bolts)
- Shaved passenger side door lock
- Rolled fenders
- Front tow loop through front valence
Wheels and Tires (two sets)
- Duplicolor HWP105 Bronze 14x6.5 +14 Watanabe RS-8 (B Face) Bronze with worn 195/55R14 Toyo T-1Rs
- Grimspeed (BBS) Gold http://www.grimmspeed.com/grimmspeed-gold-wheel-paint/ 14x6.5 +14 Wantabae RS-8 (B Face) with 50% 185/60R14 Dunlop Direzza Z2 Star Specs, one wheel with curb rash (Gander NL curbs!), one tire flat with a nail in the shoulder :(
- 10mm custom billet 6061 front Spacers
Interior
- FIA approved Sparo REV fixed-back fiberglass driver seat http://www.sparcousa.com/product/rev (older than model shown on page) - good for smaller people
- FIA approved fixed-back Sparco TEC Passenger Seat http://www.tunersdepot.com/universal-seats/sparco-bucket-racing-seat-tec-black-39257.html - good for larger people, easily moved to driver side
- Seats fixed, no sliders but on adjustable aluminum side mounts, set for 5’9” driver. Cage allows for additional rearward adjustment of seat.
- Sparco 325 350mm diameter 90mm dish suede wheel, with steering column lowered 5/8" http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-325-suede-black-steering-wheel
- Authentic BRE billet brake and clutch pedal covers (NLA) http://www.bre2.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=020A01&Category_Code=bre_datsun_accessories
- Pyrotect 5 point camlock harnesses (August 2007)
- 3 gauge cluster in stock radio location
- VDO Mechanical oil pressure guage http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vdo-150107?seid=srese1&gclid=COyP84j-jsMCFQaDfgod94YAvw , plumbed with stainless steel braided hose
- VDO Vision electric water temp gauge http://www.amazon.com/VDO-310105-Electrical-Temperature-Diameter/dp/B000CCBNAM
- VDO Vision Voltage gauge http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vdo-332-193?seid=srese1&gclid=CJf43af-jsMCFRSGfgodZhMA5A
- Palm Pilot Zire 71 acting as a real time Megasquirt display using PalmLog application in ashtray http://www.amazon.com/Palm-P80720US-PalmOne-Zire-Handheld/dp/B00008WFVI
- Working OEM Tach via MSD Tach adaptor 8920 http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Accessories/Tach_Adapters/8920_-_Tach_Adapter,_Magnetic_Trigger.aspx
- Ultra-bright blue LED triad 30 PSI oil pressure warning light right below the fuel gauge
- Terratrip 303+ Rally Computer http://admotorsports.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=859 front wheel speed sensor integrated into bumpsteer spacer
- Terratrip Terraphone Pro intercom http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Rally+Equipment/brand/Terratrip/prodID/499 - Inlcudes 2X T034 Pro Headset, For Full-Face Helmet http://www.rockymtnautosports.com/terratrip-terraphone-professional-headset-full-face/ also includes custom adaptors for standard computer mic’d headsets for transits/roadtrips
- OMP Navigator’s footrest http://www.rallynuts.com/co-driver-hardware/omp-navigators-footrest.html
240SX throttle pedal on custom spacers
- Custom aluminum dead pedal
- Rally strength 8 Point 1.75"x.095 wall DOM 1020 roll cage extending through front and rear firewalls built by Impact Engineering in Milpitas California in Spring 2007. Targa Newfoundland legal, 2007 NASA rallysport legal.
- SFI approved padding installed on cage in areas of potential body contact
- 5BC fire extinguisher mounted on floor in front of driver’s seat, additional bracket in front of passenger's seat
- Relocated wiper switch to steering column
- Rear seat and rear parcel shelf replaced with sheet aluminum.
- Stock burgundy door panels on all 4-doors
- 5-Panel wink mirror
- Dual spare tire mounting capabilities in the trunk
- Custom CNC aluminum shift boot plate with Hurst B1 rubber boot http://www.hurst-shifters.com/products/1147336-b-1-shifter-boot-and-plate/
- Hidden Fuel Pump kill switch
- Black Polypropylene Ball Knob shift knob http://www.mcmaster.com/#6630t42/=vfpny4
- Cracked dash
- Cage mounted 12V auxiliary port
- Rear seat cargo net
- Door weather seals replaced in 2007
- Grey painted interior with bare floors
- No headliner
- No stereo
- No nonsense
Suspension
The car is set up for road and track use with a realistic usable ride height for suitable for bumpy canyon roads or SF city driving. Spring length has been optimized for maximum suspension travel with no spring stacking. The car is very well balanced and handles beautifully right up to and past the edge of traction
- Shortened 280ZX struts w Tokico Illumina Series 5-position adjustable strut inserts
- 1" bump-steer (RCA) spacers
- Front Ground Control coilovers with 12" long 225#/" Eibach ERS springs 1200.250.0225 (12225)
- Ground Control “Firm Strut” bump stops http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=10/CA=1
- Ground control camber plates - http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=659/CA=191
- 15/16" Front Sway bar
- Ermish Racing Adjustable T/C Rods - http://www.ermish-racing.com/online-store
- Ermish Racing Heim Jointed Lower Control Arms - http://www.ermish-racing.com/online-store
- Penultimate Cross member - http://datsun510.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=8005
- Reinforced trailing arms to deal with additional load of coil-over rear suspension
- Notched trailing arm to accommodate wide, high positive offset 13” wheels
- Rear Ground Control coilovers with 10" long 250#/" Eibach ERS springs 1000.250.0250 (10250)
- Rear Koni Yellow adjustable shocks
- Ground Control “Soft Shock” bump-stops http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=10/CA=1
Steering
- Experimental Engineering Delrin idler arm bushings
- Ermish Racing Steering Box Brace http://www.ermish-racing.com/online-store
- Ermish Racing Frame Rail Plates http://www.ermish-racing.com/online-store
Brakes
- 15/16" ZX Master Cylinder - super firm pedal
- Slotted 280ZX front discs/calipers w Porterfield R4-S AP229 Pads http://porterfield-brakes.com/manufacturers/Porterfield+Brakes/R4-S.html
- EDP caliper adaptor bracket with 200SX rear discs, Maxima calipers https://sites.google.com/site/510brakes/maxima
- Speed Bleeders http://www.speedbleeder.com/
- Porterfield R4-S AP230 Pads
- Tunnel mounted Maxima handbrake with actuating cables running inside the cabin
- ATE TYP200 Fluid
- Stainless braided lines front and rear
Electrical
- Hella 5.75" Round E-code Hi-Lo Conversion Headlamps
with 100/55w H4 Bulbs in low beam location, stock sealed highbeams http://www.rallylights.com/h5006-hella-5-3-4-round-e-code-hi-lo-conversion-headlamp-kit.html - properly aimed via -http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
- “Modern” 1980’s Mazda windshield wiper motor http://dimequarterly.blogspot.com/2011/08/tech-how-to-mazda-wiper-motor.html
- Electrical Oddities
- Dome light doesn’t work
- Hazards don’t work
- Wipers don’t auto park
- No Tach backlight
Additional, Uninstalled and/or Spare Parts
- Custom fabbed 3/16" 6061 Aluminum skid plate and mounting hardware
- 1/8" UHMW underbody armor for fuel pump area
- 4X Sparco mud flaps http://www.rallylights.com/sp03791-mud-flap-pair-with-stickers.html
Oil filters, spare U-joints, half worn brake pads.
- Yakima rain gutter roof rack towers with wooden dowel crossbars and surfboard pads -- suitable for light loads
- Trunk kit
- Scissor Jack
- Spare fuel cap
- Spare oil cap
- Spare rad cap
- Spare fan belt
- Spare Fuse box fuses
- Spare high current battery fuse
- Spare oil pan bolt
- 3x spare lug nuts
- Spare tail light
- Spare rotor
- Spare Terratrip wiring harness
- EDIS parts for Megasquirt (crank-fired/distributorless ignition)
- 2 different crank pulleys
- Trigger wheel
- Crank sensor
- Coil packs
- Harness
- Distributor delete bearing and cap
- EFI Analytics Bluetooth Serial Adapter for Megasquirt
- Spare left taillight, bucket lens and frame
- Spare right taillight frame
- 4x spare KA24E fuel injectors
- Rear wheel bearings, nuts and seals (new)
- Felpro L series gasket kit
- 3x spare ARP wheel studs
- Used spare plugs
- Used spare plug wires
- Used Experimental Engineering idler bushing kit
- New Mobil oil filter
- 2 left interior door handles
- 1 right interior door handle
- 1 window crank
- Extra shim washers for penultimate crossmember
- 3 headlamp rings
- 1 exterior door handle, pitted
- 1 aftermarket steering idler
- Pair of Spicer drive shaft u-joints (new)
- Clutch slave cylinder (new)
- Nissan Comp header, chrome ceramic coated with WBO2 bung -- hung too low for rallying, but would be great for an L20B with some floor massaging.
- Laguna Seca 92 dB exhaust system
- Crusty shorty header with WBO2 bung, used temporarily
- 3 grilles in decent shape. One painted black, one with Datsun badge, one without
- Wavy chrome front bumper and brackets
- Crusty silver painted rear bumper and brackets
- Paint matched (Acura NH0) touch up paint
- Spare half-worn front and rear brake pads
- Piles of receipts, photos, documentation
For Sale: Street Legal 1972 4-door 510 EFI L18 EFI Tarmac Rally/Track/Canyon/Back Road car - $16,500
Located in San Francisco, California. There's lots to read here, but if you have any other questions, contact me by email [email protected] for more information -- PMs are harder for me to keep track of.
Gallery of photos taken January 2015 (2016 plate sticker was put on just afterwards): https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6104739964651354033?authkey=CKOV6Mb0zLCyCw
http://i.imgur.com/IfBKgQX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YKtNFOs.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LfYmP0A.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BvuM6ac.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ch9OKKD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Dlr1cZY.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yivM6m1.jpg
Original SF Bay Area car sold by Ray Cokeley Volvo Datsun in Oakland (still wearing the license plate frame). Bought in 2003 in Oakland and driven home to Vancouver. I moved with it to the Bay Area in 2007 where it was prepped for Targa Newfoundland and finished 9th overall at the event. Since then it's been used as an occasional canyon road and track toy.
Over a decade of development by a mechanical engineer who now works in the performance vehicle industry. Work also done by legendary 510 shops Specialty Engineering in New Westminster, BC and Ermish Racing in the the Bay area. Lots of custom parts (owner or shop fabricated) and well thought out modifications. Set up for stage rallying with computer and intercom. Stacks and stacks of receipts totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Hundreds of photos documenting its history since 2003. California Registration current to January 2016. Will help with arranging shipping within North America if necessary.
Homologated “stock” L18 block makes it a good choice for many racing classes. Take it back to Targa Newfoundland, or make some changes (13” wheels and carbs for example) and run the Carrera Panamericana. Pull the EFI system (sell for $) install carbs and go vintage racing. Pull the L18 and sell it to a vintage racer and build up something with a bunch of HP and enter it as a Pikes Peak Vintage Class car, or a make a superb NHA OSPU/O Hillclimber. Take it tarmac stage rallying at the Empire State Performance Rally. It is too nice for me to gravel rally or drift, but if it’s your car, do what you like. If you want to get crazy, it would make an excellent vintage Baja car for the Mexican 1000!
Street legal, raw, reliable, and great fun to drive. Its new owner will be happy.
Asking Price: $16,500
Yes, this is a lot of money for a 4 door, but it is a very specific type of build and my hope is that it is exactly what the next owner is looking for. I believe this to be a fair price considering its condition (I've helped friends look for 510s to buy recently -- yikes!), documented history and development. It is way less money than building the care again (race car economics) never mind making it all work together. It should be mentioned that all factory rally 510s and the BRE Baja car were 4-doors. The price also includes a second set of Watanabes and all the other parts listed below.
The car will be available to be shown in SOMA district of San Francisco starting January 20th, or if you happen to be at the 24 hours of Lemons at Sonoma Raceway this weekend it will be there as well. Contact me by email [email protected] for more information on how you can see it in person.
Targa Newfoundland 2007 finished 9th Overall http://www.rallyscoring.com/results/2007/Targa/Targa07Press0.htm
Cover Car, Dime Quarterly Volume 8, Issue 3 https://drive.google.com/folderview?ddrp=1&id=0ByCvxnHNk90SYzc4N2E1MWEtMzg0MC00YTE4LTkxZGQtM2 RjODA5ODA1YjU1#
Historical photos
2010-2014 - California and Oregon Track Days and Road Trips https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6104948885480956401?authkey=CLKQ2bfm2bzhRQ
2007-2009 - To California and Targa and Back Again - Cage Install, Rally Prep and Rally Photos https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6104960043295070753?authkey=CPmw79C0gcGbSA
2005-2006 - Paintwork, Rear Suspension and Brakes Overhaul, EFI Installation https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6105012396001359537?authkey=CPOJvq2rsr6gJw
2003-2004 - The Beginnings: Car as purchased, Engine Bay Paintwork, 1st try at an Engine Build (rebuilt by Ermish Racing in 2007) https://plus.google.com/photos/115431176400742277271/albums/6105002184864456801?authkey=CKnDt9Db1uHBQQ
Videos
Evading a 330hp Mitsubishi EvoX @ Sonoma http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMz2ja6pFjY
Targa Newfoundland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvbEg1iipog
Targa Newfoundland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvZ6g85-EcY
Cascade Lakes Hillclimb 2008: http://www.vimeo.com/1268061
Thunderhill November 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Qh9Xz8W04
Thunderhill Reverse passing a Turbo Esprit on R-Compounds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b271albASSo&t=1m50s
Thunderhill Reverse chasing E36 M3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VwffEciU1w
Being chased by a Lotus Elise @ Thunderhill http://www.youtubedoubler.com/?video1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3 DC1IOBY0RW_Y&start1=0&video2=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D s864KKseB9w&start2=0&authorName
The details:
Engine
- Built by Ermish Racing summer 2007, approx 25,000 miles ago http://www.ermish-racing.com/
- L18 from 1973 Datsun 1800 (Canadian 610) bored .060 over creating 1812CC total displacement
- 86mm bore OEM ZX flat-top pistons - creating approx 10:1 compression ratio that is good with California 91 octane
- Balanced L18 crank and rods - ready for high RPM
- Closed chamber A87 Head with port work by Specialty Engineering and then Rebello - http://www.davidcmurphy.com/olddat/html/tech/head_ID_2.htm
- .516 Lift 290 duration cam spec’d by Troy Ermish
- Nismo cam gear - for cam timing adjustment
- Z-car internal spray bar - essential lubrication for higher lift cams http://datsun510.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=13604
- Ishihara-Johnson crank scraper - fewer windage losses, keeps oil in oil pan http://www.crank-scrapers.com/
- Dynoed at 121hp at the wheels at Z-Car garage in San Jose
- Does not consume oil even during hard running
Fuel/Induction System
Custom programmable system with high quality components. Ready for motor upgrades if desired
- Megasquirt I V3 Board EFI running MSnS-Extra (Megasquirt and Spark Extra) - http://www.msextra.com/doc/ms1extra/MS_Extra_Software_Manual.htm programmable EFI, can provide initial tech support to get you started with it.
- Have parts necessary to convert to distributorless ignition -- a project I didn’t get to
- MapDaddy 4 Bar MAP sensor with barometric correction http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/mapdaddy-bar-map-sensor-with-barometric-correction-p-117.html - automatically compensates for high altitude driving and can handle huge boost if that’s your plan
- Megasquirt relay board http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/megasquirt-relay-board-assembled-unit-p-32.html - simplifies system wiring and controls fuel pumps
- Carter low-pressure electric pump
- 2L surge tank by Byron Meston in trunk http://dbyoung.users.sonic.net/images/efi11.jpg feeding MSD 2225 high-pressure fuel pump http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-2225 - never experience fuel starvation! Surge tank adds ½ gallon extra capacity.
- 3/8" stainless steel hard-line fuel feed and return lines running through the interior
- NOS brand fuel pressure regulator
- Modified DCOE Intake manifold with injector bosses, port matched to head
- Custom aluminum plenum with internal velocity stacks
- Custom fuel rail and fuel rail mounting
- OEM KA24E fuel injectors
- Z31 300ZX 54mm throttle body
- K&N Cone filter
- Bosch auxiliary air valve
- Innovate Motorsports LC-1 Wide Band O2 Controller http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lc1.php with Bosch Sensor
Exhaust
- 2.25” for balance of sound suppression and power
- Long tube header with lots of ground clearance
- V-Band clamp at the collector for easy removal http://vibrantperformance.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1022_1125
- 6” Stainless Steel Flexpipe http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-62706?seid=srese1&gclid=CIDpm4SGj8MCFQdqfgodnx4ABw
- 2.25" stainless steel mandrel bent exhaust by Troy Ermish
- V-Band clamp before rear crossmember for easy removal
- Magnaflow straight-through muffler http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/universalmuffler.asp
- Bolt-on Laguna Seca 92 db compliant auxiliary exhaust system included
Engine accessories
- 96A Saturn alternator from SC2, single wire, readily available at parts stores
- Powermaster Aluminum 4” Oversized pulley - keeps revs low on alternator during sustained high RPM running http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-182
- Rod-ends and turnbuckle tensioner
- Ultra light 10.8lb Genesis G13EP battery http://www.amazon.com/Hawker-Enersys-Genesis-0770-2007-Battery/dp/B0002ILK7C mounted in trunk with battery specific aluminum bracket
- 200A fuse on battery,
- 2/0 AWG cable running to starter
- Twin Derale Tornado 9" Pusher fans http://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/16509/10002/-1?parentProductId=758409 - the most fan you can fit in front of the radiator with no cutting. Switching point and hysteresis programmable via Megasquirt which controls a fan relay
- Wide 2 row (3 row equivalent) re-cored stock radiator -- never experienced overheating, even during Thunderhill track days
- Super JDM Calpis Water and Asahi Cider overflow bottles
- TS Imported gear reduction starter - lighter than stock http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com/gearreductionstarters.html
- Single point SSS distributor
- Pertronix Ignitor http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx
- OEM Nissan Wires and Cap
- NGK BP6ES Spark Plugs
- MSD 6A http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-6201
- Accel 140001 Supercoil - http://shop.accel-ignition.com/ignition-electrical-and-wiring/ignition-coils/original-super-coil-points.html
Driveline
- Lightened 5-bolt flywheel by Specialty Engineering
- Roadster clutch
- Smooth shifting 1983 280ZX 5 Speed with upgraded shift bushings
- Rare Hybrid 4.11 R160 (made from open 4.11 and 3.7 CLSD) with Subaru Clutch LSD with Subaru LSD sticker - lightweight LSD solution with a great ratio for high revving motors
- Long M12x1.5 ARP wheel studs
- Gorilla 13/16" Lug Nuts
Exterior & Unibody
- Repainted from stock white to Honda Championship White (Integra type-R) in January 2006. Very well documented in photos of all parts of the process.
- Current condition: 8.5/10 with a patina of remote road and track (stone chips mostly), spider crack in rear quarters (impact inside trunk carrying gear to the track)
- Chrome: All factory parts present minus bumper over-riders, OK condition, pitted, fairly straight.
- Rust free - Lived in the bay area (east bay and then the east side of the city) for 39 of its 43 years.
- Garage kept since 2003.
- Minor rust repair in drivers floor board during paint.
- Body modifications:
- Shaved Antenna
- Shaved rear markers
- Front JDM markers
- Round non-bullet fender mirrors from Datsun 411
- Shaved and moved badges, badges installed with 3M VHB tape (no holes)
- Shaved licence plate lights (plate lit by lighted bolts)
- Shaved passenger side door lock
- Rolled fenders
- Front tow loop through front valence
Wheels and Tires (two sets)
- Duplicolor HWP105 Bronze 14x6.5 +14 Watanabe RS-8 (B Face) Bronze with worn 195/55R14 Toyo T-1Rs
- Grimspeed (BBS) Gold http://www.grimmspeed.com/grimmspeed-gold-wheel-paint/ 14x6.5 +14 Wantabae RS-8 (B Face) with 50% 185/60R14 Dunlop Direzza Z2 Star Specs, one wheel with curb rash (Gander NL curbs!), one tire flat with a nail in the shoulder :(
- 10mm custom billet 6061 front Spacers
Interior
- FIA approved Sparo REV fixed-back fiberglass driver seat http://www.sparcousa.com/product/rev (older than model shown on page) - good for smaller people
- FIA approved fixed-back Sparco TEC Passenger Seat http://www.tunersdepot.com/universal-seats/sparco-bucket-racing-seat-tec-black-39257.html - good for larger people, easily moved to driver side
- Seats fixed, no sliders but on adjustable aluminum side mounts, set for 5’9” driver. Cage allows for additional rearward adjustment of seat.
- Sparco 325 350mm diameter 90mm dish suede wheel, with steering column lowered 5/8" http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-325-suede-black-steering-wheel
- Authentic BRE billet brake and clutch pedal covers (NLA) http://www.bre2.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=020A01&Category_Code=bre_datsun_accessories
- Pyrotect 5 point camlock harnesses (August 2007)
- 3 gauge cluster in stock radio location
- VDO Mechanical oil pressure guage http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vdo-150107?seid=srese1&gclid=COyP84j-jsMCFQaDfgod94YAvw , plumbed with stainless steel braided hose
- VDO Vision electric water temp gauge http://www.amazon.com/VDO-310105-Electrical-Temperature-Diameter/dp/B000CCBNAM
- VDO Vision Voltage gauge http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vdo-332-193?seid=srese1&gclid=CJf43af-jsMCFRSGfgodZhMA5A
- Palm Pilot Zire 71 acting as a real time Megasquirt display using PalmLog application in ashtray http://www.amazon.com/Palm-P80720US-PalmOne-Zire-Handheld/dp/B00008WFVI
- Working OEM Tach via MSD Tach adaptor 8920 http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Accessories/Tach_Adapters/8920_-_Tach_Adapter,_Magnetic_Trigger.aspx
- Ultra-bright blue LED triad 30 PSI oil pressure warning light right below the fuel gauge
- Terratrip 303+ Rally Computer http://admotorsports.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=859 front wheel speed sensor integrated into bumpsteer spacer
- Terratrip Terraphone Pro intercom http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Rally+Equipment/brand/Terratrip/prodID/499 - Inlcudes 2X T034 Pro Headset, For Full-Face Helmet http://www.rockymtnautosports.com/terratrip-terraphone-professional-headset-full-face/ also includes custom adaptors for standard computer mic’d headsets for transits/roadtrips
- OMP Navigator’s footrest http://www.rallynuts.com/co-driver-hardware/omp-navigators-footrest.html
240SX throttle pedal on custom spacers
- Custom aluminum dead pedal
- Rally strength 8 Point 1.75"x.095 wall DOM 1020 roll cage extending through front and rear firewalls built by Impact Engineering in Milpitas California in Spring 2007. Targa Newfoundland legal, 2007 NASA rallysport legal.
- SFI approved padding installed on cage in areas of potential body contact
- 5BC fire extinguisher mounted on floor in front of driver’s seat, additional bracket in front of passenger's seat
- Relocated wiper switch to steering column
- Rear seat and rear parcel shelf replaced with sheet aluminum.
- Stock burgundy door panels on all 4-doors
- 5-Panel wink mirror
- Dual spare tire mounting capabilities in the trunk
- Custom CNC aluminum shift boot plate with Hurst B1 rubber boot http://www.hurst-shifters.com/products/1147336-b-1-shifter-boot-and-plate/
- Hidden Fuel Pump kill switch
- Black Polypropylene Ball Knob shift knob http://www.mcmaster.com/#6630t42/=vfpny4
- Cracked dash
- Cage mounted 12V auxiliary port
- Rear seat cargo net
- Door weather seals replaced in 2007
- Grey painted interior with bare floors
- No headliner
- No stereo
- No nonsense
Suspension
The car is set up for road and track use with a realistic usable ride height for suitable for bumpy canyon roads or SF city driving. Spring length has been optimized for maximum suspension travel with no spring stacking. The car is very well balanced and handles beautifully right up to and past the edge of traction
- Shortened 280ZX struts w Tokico Illumina Series 5-position adjustable strut inserts
- 1" bump-steer (RCA) spacers
- Front Ground Control coilovers with 12" long 225#/" Eibach ERS springs 1200.250.0225 (12225)
- Ground Control “Firm Strut” bump stops http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=10/CA=1
- Ground control camber plates - http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=659/CA=191
- 15/16" Front Sway bar
- Ermish Racing Adjustable T/C Rods - http://www.ermish-racing.com/online-store
- Ermish Racing Heim Jointed Lower Control Arms - http://www.ermish-racing.com/online-store
- Penultimate Cross member - http://datsun510.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=8005
- Reinforced trailing arms to deal with additional load of coil-over rear suspension
- Notched trailing arm to accommodate wide, high positive offset 13” wheels
- Rear Ground Control coilovers with 10" long 250#/" Eibach ERS springs 1000.250.0250 (10250)
- Rear Koni Yellow adjustable shocks
- Ground Control “Soft Shock” bump-stops http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=10/CA=1
Steering
- Experimental Engineering Delrin idler arm bushings
- Ermish Racing Steering Box Brace http://www.ermish-racing.com/online-store
- Ermish Racing Frame Rail Plates http://www.ermish-racing.com/online-store
Brakes
- 15/16" ZX Master Cylinder - super firm pedal
- Slotted 280ZX front discs/calipers w Porterfield R4-S AP229 Pads http://porterfield-brakes.com/manufacturers/Porterfield+Brakes/R4-S.html
- EDP caliper adaptor bracket with 200SX rear discs, Maxima calipers https://sites.google.com/site/510brakes/maxima
- Speed Bleeders http://www.speedbleeder.com/
- Porterfield R4-S AP230 Pads
- Tunnel mounted Maxima handbrake with actuating cables running inside the cabin
- ATE TYP200 Fluid
- Stainless braided lines front and rear
Electrical
- Hella 5.75" Round E-code Hi-Lo Conversion Headlamps
with 100/55w H4 Bulbs in low beam location, stock sealed highbeams http://www.rallylights.com/h5006-hella-5-3-4-round-e-code-hi-lo-conversion-headlamp-kit.html - properly aimed via -http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
- “Modern” 1980’s Mazda windshield wiper motor http://dimequarterly.blogspot.com/2011/08/tech-how-to-mazda-wiper-motor.html
- Electrical Oddities
- Dome light doesn’t work
- Hazards don’t work
- Wipers don’t auto park
- No Tach backlight
Additional, Uninstalled and/or Spare Parts
- Custom fabbed 3/16" 6061 Aluminum skid plate and mounting hardware
- 1/8" UHMW underbody armor for fuel pump area
- 4X Sparco mud flaps http://www.rallylights.com/sp03791-mud-flap-pair-with-stickers.html
Oil filters, spare U-joints, half worn brake pads.
- Yakima rain gutter roof rack towers with wooden dowel crossbars and surfboard pads -- suitable for light loads
- Trunk kit
- Scissor Jack
- Spare fuel cap
- Spare oil cap
- Spare rad cap
- Spare fan belt
- Spare Fuse box fuses
- Spare high current battery fuse
- Spare oil pan bolt
- 3x spare lug nuts
- Spare tail light
- Spare rotor
- Spare Terratrip wiring harness
- EDIS parts for Megasquirt (crank-fired/distributorless ignition)
- 2 different crank pulleys
- Trigger wheel
- Crank sensor
- Coil packs
- Harness
- Distributor delete bearing and cap
- EFI Analytics Bluetooth Serial Adapter for Megasquirt
- Spare left taillight, bucket lens and frame
- Spare right taillight frame
- 4x spare KA24E fuel injectors
- Rear wheel bearings, nuts and seals (new)
- Felpro L series gasket kit
- 3x spare ARP wheel studs
- Used spare plugs
- Used spare plug wires
- Used Experimental Engineering idler bushing kit
- New Mobil oil filter
- 2 left interior door handles
- 1 right interior door handle
- 1 window crank
- Extra shim washers for penultimate crossmember
- 3 headlamp rings
- 1 exterior door handle, pitted
- 1 aftermarket steering idler
- Pair of Spicer drive shaft u-joints (new)
- Clutch slave cylinder (new)
- Nissan Comp header, chrome ceramic coated with WBO2 bung -- hung too low for rallying, but would be great for an L20B with some floor massaging.
- Laguna Seca 92 dB exhaust system
- Crusty shorty header with WBO2 bung, used temporarily
- 3 grilles in decent shape. One painted black, one with Datsun badge, one without
- Wavy chrome front bumper and brackets
- Crusty silver painted rear bumper and brackets
- Paint matched (Acura NH0) touch up paint
- Spare half-worn front and rear brake pads
- Piles of receipts, photos, documentation