{"id":144943,"date":"2026-02-06T15:06:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=144943"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:06:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:06:01","slug":"1972-datsun-240z-with-a-l28-inline-six-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=144943","title":{"rendered":"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144950\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144950\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144950\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144950\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-01.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-01.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-01.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-01.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-01.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-01.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-01.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jdmlegends.com\/\">JDM Legends<\/a> built this 1972 Datsun 240Z on MotorTrend&#8217;s &#8220;JDM Legends&#8221; series. The iconic car won several awards including Best Resto-mod Vehicle at Wekfest LA, Best Datsun Award at TunerEvo, Best Datsun at JCCS, and Nissan Factory Choice Award at ZCON.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144952\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144952\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144952\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144952\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-03.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 03\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-03.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-03.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sideview of a 1972 Datsun 240Z with a DCW Classics G-Nose conversion\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-03.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-03.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-03.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-03.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-03.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144953\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144953\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144953\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144953\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-04.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 04\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-04.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-04.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"rear view of a 1972 Datsun 240Z with a DCW Classics G-Nose conversion\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-04.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-04.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-04.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-04.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-04.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/hEyKoIeFiu4?si=nzy0Q_ZHiOVx9LX9\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Under the hood is a 2.8 L L28 inline-six with 280ZX flat-top pistons, street camshaft, and JDM Legends velocity stacks with 45 mm carbs. Exhaust gases are routed through a Fujitsubo 6-2 stainless steel header and piping. Behind the motor is an Exedy clutch and Competition Clutch lightened flywheel connected to a 280ZX five-speed manual transmission. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144965\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144965\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144965\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144965\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-16.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 16\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-16.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-16.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nissan L28 inline-six in a 1972 Datsun 240Z\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-16.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-16.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-16.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-16.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-16.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144966\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144966\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144966\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-17.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 17\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-17.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-17.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"45 mm carburetors on a L28 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-17.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-17.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-17.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-17.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-17.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144957\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144957\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144957\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144957\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-08.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 08\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-08.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-08.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"stainless steel muffler on a 1972 Datsun 240Z\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-08.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-08.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-08.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-08.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-08.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>JDM Legends improved the car&#8217;s handling with Techno Toy Tuning (T3) parts. These include front and rear lower control arms, front billet hubs, front and rear strut braces, solid Pillowball mount, Evolved coilover conversion, and inner and outer tie rods. They complemented these upgrades with MSA front and rear sway bars.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144960\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144960\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144960\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144960\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-11.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 11\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-11.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-11.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Techno Toy Tuning rear strut tower brace on a 1972 Datsun 240Z\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-11.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-11.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-11.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-11.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-11.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Braking is handled by Techno Toy Tuning (T3) front and rear Micro Disc Brake kit. This allows for JDM Legends to install Wilwood four-piston calipers in the front and rear. Covering those are Watanabe R Type (Gunmetal) with 15&#215;9.5-inch (-19 offset) in front and 15&#215;10-inch (-25 offset) in rear. The wheels hold Toyo Tires R888R tires (205\/50, 225\/50).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144954\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144954\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144954\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144954\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-05.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 05\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-05.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-05.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Watanabe R Type 15-inch wheels on a 1972 Datsun 240Z\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-05.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-05.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-05.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-05.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-05.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144955\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144955\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144955\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144955\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-06.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 06\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-06.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-06.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Watanabe R Type 15-inch wheels on a 1972 Datsun 240Z\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-06.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-06.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-06.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-06.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-06.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144956\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144956\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144956\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144956\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-07.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 07\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-07.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-07.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wilwood four-piston caliper behind a Watanabe R Type 15-inch wheel\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-07.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-07.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-07.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-07.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-07.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 240Z&#8217;s body features a DCW Classics G-Nose conversion covered in a custom white paint by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cios__restoringthedream\/\">CIO&#8217;S Restoring The Dream<\/a>. That is accented by 240ZG over-fenders, Z432-style rear spoiler, and Euro\/JDM-style taillights and turn signals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144951\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144951\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144951\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144951\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-02.jpg?fit=2048%2C1372&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1372\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 02\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C804&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-02.jpg?resize=600%2C402&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DCW Classics G-Nose conversion on a 1972 Datsun 240Z\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-02.jpg?resize=600%2C402&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-02.jpg?resize=1200%2C804&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-02.jpg?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-02.jpg?resize=1536%2C1029&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-02.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144958\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144958\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144958\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144958\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-09.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 09\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-09.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-09.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"headlight on a DCW Classics G-Nose conversion\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-09.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-09.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-09.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-09.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-09.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144959\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144959\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144959\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144959\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-10.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 10\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-10.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-10.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"240ZG over-fenders on a 1972 Datsun 240Z \" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-10.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-10.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-10.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-10.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-10.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Inside the cabin JDM Legends installed a pair of Bride Histrix carbon fiber backed seats. In front of that is a Datsun Competition steering wheel rising from a restored factory dash featuring JDM Legends&#8217; 432-style tachometer, GPS speedometer, water and oil temp gauges. Read more about the car and full specs at the <a href=\"https:\/\/jdmlegends.com\/collections\/vehicles\/products\/1972-datsun-240z-our-episode-1-project-and-award-winning-car\">project page<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144961\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144961\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144961\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144961\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-12.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 12\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-12.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-12.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Datsun Competition steering wheel in a 1972 Datsun 240z\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-12.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-12.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-12.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-12.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-12.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144962\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144962\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144962\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-13.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 13\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-13.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-13.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1972 Datsun 240Z interior\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-13.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-13.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-13.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-13.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-13.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144963\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144963\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144963\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144963\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-14.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-14.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-14.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-14.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-14.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-14.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144964\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144964\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"144964\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=144964\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-15.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six 15\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-15.jpg?fit=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-15.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" Bride Histrix carbon fiber backed seat in a 1972 \nDatsun 240Z\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-144964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-15.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-15.jpg?resize=1200%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-15.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-15.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-15.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/jdmlegends.com\/collections\/vehicles\/products\/1972-datsun-240z-our-episode-1-project-and-award-winning-car\">JDM Legends<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@velocity\">MotorTrend Network<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JDM Legends built this 1972 Datsun 240Z on MotorTrend&#8217;s &#8220;JDM Legends&#8221; series. The iconic car won several awards including Best Resto-mod Vehicle at Wekfest LA, Best Datsun Award at TunerEvo, Best Datsun at JCCS, and Nissan Factory Choice Award at ZCON. Under the hood is a 2.8 L L28 inline-six with 280ZX flat-top pistons, street&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=144943\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">1972 Datsun 240Z with a L28 Inline-Six<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":144950,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[93],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-144943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-240z"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1972-Datsun-240Z-with-a-L28-Inline-Six-01.jpg?fit=2048%2C1280&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":112912,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=112912","url_meta":{"origin":144943,"position":0},"title":"1972 Datsun 240Z with a Turbo RB25","author":"swaptastic","date":"March 13, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"This 1972 Datsun 240Z was built by Kindig It Design over the course of 12 months in 2015. In the engine bay sits a turbocharged RB25 inline-six producing 480+ hp to the wheels on 22 psi of boost. 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So when the owner of this 1972 Datsun 240Z wanted the powertrain from a 280ZX Turbo, they turned to GRW. The company started by rebuilding the turbocharged 2.8 L L28ET inline-six. 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The motor features a billet block, ItalianRP rods and pistons, Tomei 270 camshafts, and Garret GTX3582R turbocharger. 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In the engine bay Brad shoehorned a Viper V10 capable of 450 hp (330 kW) and 500 lb-ft (677 Nm) of torque thanks to a tubular front end. 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Behind that is a Skyline GTS-T five-speed manual transmission sending power to a R200 limited-slip differential and custom axles. 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