Reviving a Legend: Datsun 280Z Gets a JDM Style Overhaul! - Full Build

The Carcass team takes on a stock 1978 Datsun 280Z with an eye toward turning it into a heritage JMD (Japanese Domestic Market) version. Starting with testing its inline 2.8 liter in the Dyno, they preserve the original interior, beef up the suspension, and add styling cues that transform the 280Z into a nimble street fighter that feels at home on the neon-drenched Tokyo streets.

0:00 - Intro
5:26 - Getting a Baseline
10:26 - Datsun History
16:28 - Teardown Time
20:52 - Engine Teardown
32:04 - Datsun Performance
37:17 - Handling Upgrade
48:06 - Adding Accessories
55:10 - Brakes, Wheels & Tires
1:08:54 - Paint & Prep
1:21:12 - Finishing Touches
1:36:04 - Track Time

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Nissan: NISSAN CD009 Transmission
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Nissan: NISSAN Heritage: 240Z and 280Z
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Apex Engineered: BC Racing Coil Overs

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Apex Engineered: CV Axle Shafts

Apex Engineered: Rear Suspension

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ARP: ARP Bolts & Fasteners

Jim Wolf Technology: Bell Housing Plate

Jim Wolf Technology: Jim Wolf Technology Kit

Optima: High Performance AGM Battery: YellowTop Deep Cycle & Starting

Sonax USA: Ceramic Spray Coating

The Industrial Depot: Tools, Hardware, Shop Supplies

Z Car Depot: Adapters

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