Peter's CA18DET Datsun 120Y

Name: Peter Karpouzas

Email: bodyartdetail@optusnet.com.au

Occupation: Club, custom, prestige detailer

Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Make: Datsun

Model: Fastback 120y

Year: 1976

Engine Hardware: Nissan CA18DET

Engine Accessories: EMS computer, intercooler, 400HPGT25R TURBO, 3inch exhaust, M&W high voltage ignition system, polished ports, lightened flywheel, turbo smart dual boost controller, stock cams and block

Induction System: stock

Driveline: 5 speed box, heavy duty clutch, shortened 10 bolt Nissan Bluebird locked diff

Brakes: Nissan Skyline discs with outlaw quad piston calipers front and stock Datsun 200b rear calipers and discs

Suspension: leafs with heavy duty Pedders rear, and front Datsun Stanza struts with heavy duty shocks and springs

Wheels: Simmons 16 by 7's

Bodywork and Paint: Home job

Interior Gadgetry: OBX seats with custom console and new carpets. Autometer tacho and air fuel ratio gauge with boost and oil pressure gauge. Autotechnica steering wheel

Stereo Gear: Healthy Clarion cassette deck with 100 watt amp and Alpine speakers

Performance: First and last run.12.8

Additional Information: 12.8 seconds down the quarter mile was acheived with single wheeler diff and stuffed 5 speed gearbox, as soon as vehicle was registered, not to mention clutch slipped in 4th. These times were not acheived with current engine accessories fitted except for EMS computer. Vehicle gas not been run since engine accessories were fitted including rebuilt 5 speed with heavy clutch and locker diff. Anyones guess as to what it would acheive. Power over 180 rear wheel kw with 627nms torque.

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