1973 Datsun 510 SR20DET Targa Rally Car

Post by **RWD_NissanMan** » 03 Jun 2004 07:42

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Leeb, what you smokin'??

scotth510 · Post by **scotth510** » 03 Jun 2004 13:05

O K !! Whats ballas? How do I open my third eye? Also what does absolute power have to do with this website? Just thought I'd ask.

Post by **RWD_NissanMan** » 15 Jul 2004 19:15

Progress update. Got the guage panel completed and the intake ready to go on. I modified the fuel rail to adapt it to -6AN Aeroquip plumbing. Pic below shows the guages and the new bigger injectors installed (550 cc. Tomei/Nismo units).

Post by **RWD_NissanMan** » 16 Jul 2004 20:29

This is how I adapted the SR20DET to take a temp. probe for the mechanical water temp. guage. I cut open the flange that holds the stock temp. senders and welded on an aluminum boss to take the adapter and probe. The small white tubes are for the oil & boost pressure guages.

entix · Post by **entix** » 17 Jul 2004 14:54

history in the making i tell you.

keep up the good work.

Post by **510rob** » 17 Jul 2004 18:09

...just a few wires and hoses I see...

nice job by the way. I'm sitting in the background and completey enjoying the pictures of all the nice work you are doing - thank you for the chance to see the story unfold, and the project's progress...

Post by **5teN** » 17 Jul 2004 22:59

510rob wrote:...just a few wires and hoses I see...

nice job by the way. I'm sitting in the background and completey enjoying the pictures of all the nice work you are doing - thank you for the chance to see the story unfold, and the project's progress...

Agreed! Awesome work!

Post by **RWD_NissanMan** » 18 Jul 2004 06:16

Thanks guys, I am almost to a point where I can fire it up. Got all the plumbing finished (fuel & water) and the intake manifold on yesterday (it holds coolant, no leaks so far). Working on the wiring today. I've decided to just rough it in first to get it running then make it "pretty" after I've got everything working right. I'm getting so excited I can hardly focus!!

Post by **5teN** » 18 Jul 2004 10:57

You should video tape the initial start up! It is a great feeling when that thing fires up

dynobones · Post by **dynobones** » 19 Jul 2004 17:43

I dig the gauge panel, did you build yours? I made one for my car out of aluminium, used a large saw frame and jewellery saw blades to peirce out the guage openings, It seems you have no shortage of DIY experience which I truly appreciate and strive towards, your work is so clean and well thought. On another note, do you think the targa rally would be a very good spectator experience? I could really plan a vacation around something like that.

Post by **RWD_NissanMan** » 20 Jul 2004 04:51

dynobones wrote:I dig the gauge panel, did you build yours? I made one for my car out of aluminium, used a large saw frame and jewellery saw blades to peirce out the guage openings, It seems you have no shortage of DIY experience which I truly appreciate and strive towards, your work is so clean and well thought. On another note, do you think the targa rally would be a very good spectator experience? I could really plan a vacation around something like that.

Yes, I made it from 1/8" aluminum and used a hole saw to drill the holes. To get the paint to stick, I glass beaded it, used some Tremclad semi-gloss black and then baked it in the oven at about 150 degrees F for a couple of hours.

I think a visit to spectate at the Targa Newfoundland would be a great experience. It would be an opportunity to see more than just the cars running, it is about all the extra events and getting to meet a bunch of enthusiasts - and the parties, fun, etc.

dynobones · Post by **dynobones** » 20 Jul 2004 08:20

I've checked out the targa site and can't believe the calibre of cars. I think I need to get there and check off a good many " cars I've wanted too see in real life" off my list.

Boaty · Post by **Boaty** » 20 Jul 2004 15:10

Where can I see some information about the event? Info, pics of the site or whatever... I've heard a few people talk about it, once on the TV, and now here... and I'm always interested in checking thigns out just 'case I get to see it on tV... now there's a 510 involved. I need a link! Thanks.

dynobones · Post by **dynobones** » 20 Jul 2004 21:52

http://www.targanewfoundland.com there's great pics of the cars that are entered

Boaty · Post by **Boaty** » 23 Jul 2004 13:05

Sounds really cool!
Hope it's a safe event, sounds interesting. I wonder if it'll be put up on tv?