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Owner: 77s30
Last Updated: 10/5/09
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Basic Specifications

Vehicle Color: Green
Engine Type: 6 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Est. Curb Weight: 2,500 lbs.
Mileage: 300,000 miles

At the Track

Best 60': 1.7
Best R/T:
Best 1/8 Mile ET: 7.68
Best 1/8 Mile MPH: 93.88
Best 1/4 Mile ET: 11.803
Best 1/4 Mile MPH: 120.24

On the Dyno

Max Power: 370whp
Max Torque: 400

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77s30's 1977 Datsun 280 Z

Gabe's 280Z Garage

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About this Current Vehicle:

I bought this Z in 2003. When I got it, it had a 3.0ltr stroker motor, stock suspension and a body kit. It has gone through many changes. This includes removing the body kit, putting the MSA type3 front airdam, putting a forged motor in, and turbocharging it.

4-21-09 My Z is the first feature car on www.carsworthloving.com !!!
check it out
http://carsworthloving.com/classics/classic-of-the-month-april-2009/#comments

Vehicle Journal:

Oct 05

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!>> AGAIN!!

Well 6 months later and I sold the precision turbo and went with a Garrett 50 trim T3/t4. I installed it as well as the heat blanket, small upgraded cam and much needed stronger CV shafts. Now to tune for some boost and let her rip..

May 28

Turbo number 2 from pricision is dead at 1500 miles

Man talk about being pissed off. I was on my way back from the canceled DNI event due to the awesomeness of Rain!.. I did manage to get 27mpg in the ole Z.. About a mile before my exit in mobile AL I get into boost to get over so I can exit..Then whooosh.. strange sound came from the turbo.. I look back.. nothing but smoke.. I coasted off the interstate , take my intercooler piping off.. YUP.. brand new precision turbo.. dead.. Compressor side is fine, no oil residue or anything.. Exhaust side is the problem. Im sending it back since it is under warranty.

May 04

DNI SHOOTOUT COMING May23rd

Yep, time to get your cars ready and head to the track.

This year's event is being held on a Saturday, during the track's regular "Quarter Mile Saturday" Test & Tune session. There will also be a CSR S/ST 6.90 index 1/8th mile Bracket Race taking place on the same day. There are usually only 20 or so cars competing in that event, so it should not interfere with your ability to get in many many passes down the track. Don't worry, we're still running the Test & Tune on the full quarter mile.

We'll still be gathering at the host hotel on Friday the 22nd, doing our usual socializing and going to dinner as a group. Some people will be meeting at the track as well.
This year, instead of US collecting money for the Tech Passes, the track will be collecting money for them when you enter.

Fees are as follows:

* $10 Track Admission (per spectator or crew member)
* $25 Tech Pass Fee (includes Tech Pass for car AND driver's Track Admission)

There will NOT be a raffle this year. If prizes are donated by sponsors or attendees, they will be awarded at random, by a drawing from the tech passes sold. The winners will be announced over the PA system at the track throughout the event.

If you'd like to line up against somebody in particular and race them, feel free to do so. Grudge matches ARE allowed and encouraged. Otherwise, pairings will be at random unless you organize it with your opponent of choice.

The track IS holding a Friday Night Street Legal Drags session, open to the general public, if you'd like to go tune (or break) your car on Friday night, but it is NOT part of our DNI Shootout and separate fees apply.

The facility opens up at 12:00 Noon First Test & Tune run is at 2:00 p.m.

For more information about the event click the link. There are pics and vids from previous events..
http://www.dnidrags.com/

Hotel information
Use the word DNI and get a special Rate of 55.00 http://www.dnidrags.com/hotel.html

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Factory Options:

Factory 160mph speedo,
oil pressure and volt gauges
factory fuel injected

Exterior Modifications:

MSA type 3 front air dam
molded 3 piece rear wing
16x8 centerline ventura wheels.
MSA headlight covers
H4 conversion with 5K HID conversion
LED brakelights

Interior Modifications:

Autometer speedometer
autometer 10,000RPM tach
Grant steering wheel
350Z seats
autometer boost gauge
AEM wideband sensor
Greddy profec B electronic boost controller
NIsmo shift knob
autometer shift light
schroth camelock 4Pt harness
rear strut tower bar
new black carpet.

Performance:

stock bore L28ET block
forged JE pistons
stock forged rods and crank
Rebuilt P90head 3angle valve job with port matching
Garrett 50 trim T3/t4 turbo
PTP Turbo Blanket
Non turbo "A" cam
Tial 38mm external wastegate
3" downpipe and exhaust
440CC injectors
65mm TB
2.5" aluminum IC piping
bar and plate front mount IC
50mm tial BOV
shaved and ported intake manifold
ported exhaust manifold
billet aluminum oil cap
Aluminum radiator
dual 12" zirgo electric fans
earls oil cooler
aluminum fuel rail
Mallory fuel pressure regulator
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Magnecor plug wires

Suspension/Chassis:

Tockico springs
Tockico HP struts
Upgraded sway bars
polyethylene bushings

Drivetrain:

Spec stage4 clutch
240sx 5spd transmission
300zx LSD
280ZX turbo CV axles
11" vented rotors 4piston calipers up front
240sx calipers 300zx rotors out back.