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This 1978 Datsun 280Z originally came with a 2.8 L L28 inline-six. The engine bay now holds a turbocharged 2.5 L RB25 NEO inline-six from a Nissan R34 Skyline. They installed the RB25 using a McKinney Motorsport swap kit and Wiring Specialties wiring harness. A R34 Skyline five-speed manual transmission sends power through an Arizona Driveshaft custom driveshaft to the rear end. The 17-inch wheels cover front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The exterior features a carbon fiber hood, SubtleZ front fenders, 280YZ rears fenders, and metallic orange paint. <\/p>\n

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This 1978 Datsun 280Z originally came with a 2.8 L L28 inline-six. The engine bay now holds a turbocharged 2.5 L RB25 NEO inline-six from a Nissan R34 Skyline. They installed the RB25 using a McKinney Motorsport swap kit and Wiring Specialties wiring harness. 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