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Datsun 260Z with a Supercharged HEMI V8

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1974 Datsun 260Z with a Supercharged HEMI V8

DailyTurismo found this 1974 Datsun 260Z for sale on Craigslist in Alpharetta, Georgia for $27,500. The unique car is powered by a 392 ci Chrysler HEMI V8 with a Hampton 6-71 supercharger on top. The motor features Keith Black hypereutectic pistons, Ed Iskenderian blower camshaft, Milodon 7-quart oil pan, and FAST XFI 2.0. The motor produces 548 hp and 575 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. The listing states it should make 750 hp at 7,500 rpm. Behind the motor is a McLeod RST twin-disc clutch and Tremec TKO five-speed manual transmission. From there power is sent to a narrowed Ford 9-inch rear end with custom Moser axles. The car rides on a custom 2×4 tubular frame with a Speedway Motors straight axle and Lakewood Racing 4-bar rear suspension.

1974 Datsun 260Z with a Supercharged HEMI V8

1974 Datsun 260Z with a Supercharged HEMI V8

1974 Datsun 260Z with a Supercharged HEMI V8

1974 Datsun 260Z with a Supercharged HEMI V8

1974 Datsun 260Z with a Supercharged HEMI V8

1974 Datsun 260Z with a Supercharged HEMI V8

1974 Datsun 260Z with a Supercharged HEMI V8

Full Specs:
Engine:

  • 1957 Chrysler 392 cubic inch hemi, over-bored 0.030”
  • Custom-made, four bolt main journals
  • Milodon 7-quart oil pan
  • Hot Heads high-volume oil pump and pick-up
  • Keith Black 390 hypereutectic alloy performance pistons
  • Ed Iskenderian blower camshaft [270° adv. duration, 221° duration @ 0.050-inch lift, 111° LS]
  • ARP head studs
  • Hampton 6-71 blower and intake manifold
  • Hot Heads fender well headers
  • BDS Enderle-style electronic fuel injection hat
  • Aeromotive A1000 fuel pump
  • FAST XFI 2.0 tuning system
  • Professionally Tuned at dyno shop in Atlanta
  • Dyno sheet reads 575 ft lbs and 548 HP at 5000 RPM. Should produce around 750 HP at 7500 RPM
  • Video of final Dyno run available.
  • Car currently tuned with 6 lbs of boost. Car has much more potential in HP

Transmission and Clutch:

  • Hot Heads light-weight aluminum flywheel
  • Tremic TKO five speed manual
  • McLeod RST street twin clutch
  • McLeod hydraulic throw-out bearing

Undercarriage:

  • 2×4 welded and buttressed custom-made rectangular steel frame
  • Lakewood Racing 4-bar traction system
  • Narrowed 9” Ford rear axle
  • Moser custom-made rear axles
  • Mickey Thompson 29×15.5×15 Sportsman rear tires with 16” Centerline drag wheels
  • Uniroyal 175x65x14 front tires with 14” Cragar 5S-wheels
  • Speedway Motors straight axle with disk brakes

Body and Interior:

  • Fully-steel, 1974 Datsun 260Z
  • Summit Racing Sport seats (2) with five-point safety harness
  • Auto Meter gauges
  • Lokar floor-mounted fuel pedal
  • Wilwood hydraulic brake/clutch master cylinder/pedal assembly
  • Fully-tubbed rear wheels
  • Summit Racing 10-gallon fuel cell

Source: Craigslist (click here if ad is gone)

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