Ron's KA24DE Datsun 2 Door 510
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Name: Ron Conklin
Email: racemydatsun@aol.com
Occupation: Autozone parts whore
Location: Daly City, California, USA
Make: Datsun
Model: 2-door 510 (1600)
Year: 1971
Engine Hardware: Nissan KA24DE turbocharged 2.4 liter DOHC 4 cylinder engine, forged ARIAS 8.8 cr pistons, Crower 264/264 cams, modified to be adjustable cam gears
Engine Accessories: S-AFC fuel controller, MSD 6BTM boost timing retard/ ignition amplifier w/ 2 step control, accel 8.8 spark plug wires, AEM UEGO wideband O2 sensor and gauge
Induction System: actually FORCED INDUCTION! HOLSET HX35W turbocharger (off of a Cummins diesel truck) stainless turbo manifold, custom 3" exhaust from turbo back, 22"x12" intercooler core, 2.25" hot side intercooler piping, 2.5" and 3" cold side piping, blowing through a Z32 MAF, WEAPON R secret weapon air filter, WALBRO 255lph fuel pump, DSM 460cc injectors, PROJECT SILVIA fuel rail
Driveline: Stock transmission, CLUTCHMASTERS stage 5 clutch ( unsprung 4 puck ) Shortened driveshaft, Hybrid 4.11 LSD (limited slip)
Brakes: Modified Nissan 280zx front struts/brakes
Suspension: Shortened Nissan 280zx struts with 1985 VW Golf strut inserts, 1000 lbs rear springs
Wheels: 18"x7.5" 5ZIGEN wheels, 215 35 18 front tires, 225 40 18 rears
Bodywork and Paint: Stealth bomber flat black, rattle cans.
Interior Gadgetry: Nothing special inside.
Stereo Gear: I listen to my turbo sing!
Performance: I have run a best of 12.7 secs at 114.3 mph with a horrible 60ft time of 2.6 secs on street tires at 10 psi of boost
Additional Information: Anybody with questions please feel free to email me!
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