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===Specs=== | ===Specs=== | ||
====Engine==== | |||
* 2.4L L24 inline six | * 2.4L L24 inline six | ||
* 4-speed transmisison | * 4-speed transmisison | ||
====Suspension==== | |||
* upgrated sway bars- tubular front, solid rear | |||
* Koni shocks, race springs | |||
====Safety/Interior==== | |||
* 6 point roll cage | * 6 point roll cage | ||
* Momo steering wheel, Sparco Race seat | * Momo steering wheel, Sparco Race seat | ||
===Planned upgrades=== | ===Planned upgrades=== |
Revision as of 07:18, 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 transmisison
Suspension
- upgrated sway bars- tubular front, solid rear
- Koni shocks, race springs
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 4AG 7 rib block
- Arias pistons, 8.6:1
- 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