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* 2.4L L24 inline six | * 2.4L L24 inline six | ||
* 4-speed | * 4-speed transmission | ||
* R180 differential | |||
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* | * upgraded sway bars- tubular front, solid rear | ||
* Koni shocks, race springs | * Koni shocks, race springs | ||
* 15x8 3 piece race wheels, Toyo R888 225-45-15 tires | * 15x8 3 piece race wheels, Toyo R888 225-45-15 tires | ||
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* 1.6L | * 1.6L 4AGE 7 rib block | ||
* Arias pistons, 8.6:1 | * Arias pistons, 8.6:1 | ||
* Crower turbo cams | |||
* Fidanza adjustable cam gears | |||
* Stainless +1mm valves | * Stainless +1mm valves | ||
* 16g turbo, custom turbo manifold | * 16g turbo, custom turbo manifold | ||
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* High and Tight urethane bushings | * High and Tight urethane bushings | ||
* Bump steer correction / roll center adjustment front and rear | * Bump steer correction / roll center adjustment front and rear | ||
* 15x8 Kosei K1, Hoosier A6 225-45-15 | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:37, 28 September 2008
Datsun 240z S30
Our newest test platform, a 1973 240z, lived it's former life performing road race duties. As such, it's received the most amount of attention towards handling and safety.
Specs
Engine
- 2.4L L24 inline six
- 4-speed transmission
- R180 differential
Suspension
- upgraded sway bars- tubular front, solid rear
- Koni shocks, race springs
- 15x8 3 piece race wheels, Toyo R888 225-45-15 tires
Safety/Interior
- 6 point roll cage
- Momo steering wheel, Sparco Race seat
Planned upgrades
- Triple weber 40 DOCE; Cannon manifold
- 3-2-1 tubular manifold
- Megajolt Igniton
- Wilwood 4 piston calipers, 2 piece rotors front
- Rear disc upgrade
Mission
The 240z will be our track-day workhorse.
Toyota MR2 AW11
Our first test platform, a turbocharged (4AGTE) 1985 MR2 AW11 started it's life that has seen extensive engine and suspension modifications.
The MR2 will specialize in autocross/time-trial sprints.
Specs
Engine
- 1.6L 4AGE 7 rib block
- Arias pistons, 8.6:1
- Crower turbo cams
- Fidanza adjustable cam gears
- Stainless +1mm valves
- 16g turbo, custom turbo manifold
- Megajolt Lite Jr. Ignition; Megasquirt Fuel control
Drivetrain
- Quaife quick ratio steering rack
- C52 transmission, Kaaz 1.5 way clutch LSD
- Fidenza flywheel, Clutchmasters Stage 2 clutch
Suspension
- Koni 8611 double adjustable shocks
- Ground control coil over
- Suspension Techniques front and rear swaybars
- High and Tight urethane bushings
- Bump steer correction / roll center adjustment front and rear
- 15x8 Kosei K1, Hoosier A6 225-45-15
