I'm building a replica of a friend's 1971 Datsun 240z with an RB25DET drivetrain swap.
This build will be similar to one I did a few years ago: Porsche 993TT brakes, Recaro seats, roll bar, Watts for Panasports, solder for mandrel exhaust, etc.
I am using the Hasegawa 240z kit body/chassis. The paint is GoGreen. I have some BOVs, and turbos, fmic's to play with, but I hope that the "top-Half" engine looks convincing. LHD is from the Fujimi kit.
My goal is to replicate most everything visible in the engine bay
I cut the hood and I figured out how to mount the turbo and clock the outlet:
Next, 1:1 has a Greddy intake manifold with a larger MAF.
I used a RB26 manifold, smoothed it cut off the piping.
made some runners from an old 240z exhaust manifold since they are squared off.
Injectors are from an SR kit
I'll fashion the maf from the charcoal canister/emissions thingy from a 280zx kit.
Added the "Greddy" casting for the emblem:
After some sanding/painting:
I shot the Testors "Go Green" on the valve cover/ engine bay followed by clear and I am pleased with the result:
Added some pulleys for the water/crank/alt. The front cover was modified from an RB20 to look the RB25, including "hump"
With the body on:
Finished the Interstate battery/mounting j-bolts, just need to wire it. Mocked up the intake manifold, need to modify the throttle body as it's too close to the fender. More updates to come!
