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1972 Datsun 1600

UNDER THE HOOD

ENGINE: Nissan Z18ET, turbocharged, fuel injected 1.8L SOHC eight-valve four-cylinder

INTERNALS: Stroked to 2.1L, 8.8:1 compression, O-ringed block, CP forged pistons, custom Argo forged rods, L20 crank, Camtech cam, heavily ported head, stainless LS1 valves, modified sump, oversized head studs, ARP bolts throughout

INDUCTION/INJECTION/IGNITION: Garrett 25/40 internal wastegate (now changed to Garrett GT30 and Tial 38mm wastegate), custom intercooler, Ford Falcon throttle body, custom plenum, match-ported intake manifold, Denso 672cc injectors, Carter lift pump with Bosch 040 main pump, surge tank, braided 3/8in fuel lines and fuel pressure reg, A’PEXi pod filter, distributor replaced by crank angle sensor and four Bosch coils

ENGINE MANAGEMENT : MicroTech

EXHAUST: 8mm thick–walled steam pipe exhaust manifold, 4in lobster-back dump pipe, twin 2.5in system, twin N1-style rear mufflers

DRIVELINE

GEARBOX: Supra five-speed

CLUTCH COMBO : L20 flywheel, four-puck, brass-button clutch

DIFFERENTIAL: R200, 3.7 gears, 240K driveshafts

BRAKES: (F) 296mm drilled and slotted R32 Skyline rotors, R32 calipers, (R) reconditioned drums

SUSPENSION

(F) Datsport coil-overs, lowered 3.5in, (R) King Springs coils, Monroe shocks, lowered 3in

WHEELS/TYRES

Simmons OM wheels, (F) 17x6.5in, (R) 17x8in, Falken tyres all round


INTERIOR

Cobra front seats, door trims and back seat trimmed in leather, Isotta steering wheel, gearknob and pedals, Auto Meter tacho, water temp and oil pressure gauges

ICE
Pioneer head unit, 4in Fusion front splits, 6x9in Pioneer rear speakers

EXTERIOR

Two-pack Neo Green paint (Mazda MX5 colour)

PERFORMANCE

MAX POWER OUTPUT: : 315rwhp
BEST QUARTER-MILE ET : Yet To race

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