History
The car was manufactured in Japan in 1969. Purchased by an Illawarra BHP executive whilst stationed in Japan. The date of import to Australia is not known but can be assumed that it was in 1971 as that is the date of first registration.
The car is designated as Fairlady Z however it was exported worldwide as the 240Z.
In reading the motoring history of this make it had a two litre (L6) motor as standard as compared to the 2.4 litre as used in exports.
The car was sold to a Wollongong (NSW) person about 1980 who maintained the vehicle (including engine swap but no notification to RTA) until I purchased in 1999.
Since purchasing the car I have extensively modified the car over the period.
The car is designated as Fairlady Z however it was exported worldwide as the 240Z.
In reading the motoring history of this make it had a two litre (L6) motor as standard as compared to the 2.4 litre as used in exports.
The car was sold to a Wollongong (NSW) person about 1980 who maintained the vehicle (including engine swap but no notification to RTA) until I purchased in 1999.
Since purchasing the car I have extensively modified the car over the period.
Modifications
The attached pages outline the modifications and relevant comments.
Not all changes require Engineer Certification but never the less they are here for the record.
Description New/ refurbished
Non Standard Modifications/Additions/Comments
ENGINE 3.Litre L28 Bored and stroked 8.3 Compression Ratio
Head Refurbished N54 Ported and Heat treatment
Valves New Standard reground , new seals and guides
Valve springs New/NS Heavy duty
Camshaft NEW/NS Turbo Cam
Rocker arms Ref Reground
Camshaft Sprocket New/NS Adjustable
Rocker Cover NS Polished (Nissan Turbo)
Block P79 Cleaned and de burred
Oil Passages NS Cleaned and all passages freed
Pistons New/NS Forged (SPS) Heat treated
Crankshaft Ref/NS LD28 (Diesel) re ground straightened and balanced
Connecting Rods New/NS AT H beam
Bolts New/NS ARP Head and Rods
Head gasket New/NS 1 mm steel
Timing chain New
Chain Tensioner New
Oil Pan New/NS Solid cast aluminium/Slosh gates (7 Lt.)
Harmonic Balancer New/NS Custom made / Degree Marked
Bore NS Bored
Engine Mounts New/NS Custom made
INDUCTION
Turbo New/NS Garret T3/4 larger intake Heat coated,
Exhaust manifold Ref/NS Standard cast Turbo Heat coated, S/S Cover. 6 Thermo couples
Waste gate New/NS External 35mm Turbosmart Outlet on “snail”
BOV New/NS Turbosmart (Plumb back)
Boost control New/NS Grreddy (.Regulator and Relief valves)
Intercooler New/NS Custom Aluminium
Air filter New/NS CUSTOM BOX FRESH AIR
PCV system New/NS PCV Valves /Check Valves, Oil Separators
Vacuum Pump GMZ
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil pump New/NS Heavy duty Turbo oil pump
Oil cooler New/NS CUSTOM
Oil pressure sender New Updated model
Oil Filter S/S Cover
COOLING SYSTEM
Water pump New
Radiator New/NS Aluminium
Overflow New/NS Tank placed higher in motor
Temp coupling New/NS New coupling
Electric fans New/NS Twin 10 inch electric fans ECU controlled
Plumbing New/Ns Rubber hoses replaced with s/s pipe or braid s/s hoses
FUEL SYSTEM
Throttle bodies New/NS 6 throttle bodies (EFI)
Plenum New/NS Stainless Steel Custom built with trumpets internal (7 Litres plus)
Injectors New/NS 6 Seimens type (700cc) on fuel rail
Runners New/NS Extra length (300mm)
Water injection New/NS Aquamist 5 Bar ( ECU injector Controlled)
Throttle linkages New/NS S/S rod ends/bar and Sliding uni joint
Fuel filter/s New/NS 1 pre pump 1 water filter separator
Fuel pumps New/NS Carter lift pump/ Bosch high pressure sports
Slosh tank New/NS S/S Rear mounted
Fuel regulator New/NS Rising rate(Turbosmart)
Fuel Lines New/NS S/S Braided Delivery and Return
Fuel Tank New Cleaned and Modified for return pipes Sender calibrated
ELECTRICAL
ECU New/NS AUTRONIC SM3
Lights New/NS H4 Halogen Plus Driving & fog lights(New Globes Through out)
Battery New Heavy duty
Starter motor New Aftermarket HIGH GEAR
Alternator New/NS 120 Amp
Fuse block New Alternate placement
WIPERS New/ NS Honda 2 speed S/S arms(Custom)
IGNITION
Distributor Less New/NS AUTRONIC 500R CDI
6 INDIVIDUAL COILS
INSTRUMENTS
Standard gauges Speedo, Tacho, Fuel level, Oil pressure, Amps, Water Temp, Clock ( Dials refurbished to WHITE FACE)
Additional Gauges New/NS Air/Fuel Ratio
New/NS Vac /Boost Internal (electric)
Engine Bay (mechanical)
New/NS Waste gate pressure
New/NS Fuel Pressure Internal (electric)
Engine Bay (mechanical)
New/NS Exhaust Temp Collector and individual Cylinder
New/NS Oil Temp
New/NS Cylinder Head Temp
New/NS Air - Fresh
- Ex- Turbo
- Intercooler
New/NS Boost /Vac
New/NS Fuel Temperature
New/NS Volt Meter
New/NS Fuel – Fuel Flow (In /out)
- Fuel Used
- Fuel Remaining (Litres)
- Hours of Fuel (Remaining Hours)
New/NS Boost setting Gauges
CLUTCH New/NS Heavy Duty Large Ferrari( New thrust bearing)
FLYWHEEL New/NS Heavy Duty Larger/ new bolts
GEARBOX Ref/Ns 5 Speed Z 31
Mount New Standard
PROP SHAFT New/NS Heavy Duty Balanced
DIFFERENTIAL R200 3.7
New/NS LSD Torsen type (Quaife)
New/NS Aluminium Finned (LSD) rear cover
New/NS Seals /Bearings
Mount/s New/NS For R200 Aluminium Moustache Bar
FRONT AXLE All Powdercoated
Bearings New
Wheel Studs New/NS Longer
Rod ends New
Arms New/NS Adjustable Camber /toe/Track
Compression rod New/NS TechnoToy
Block New/NS Lift by 2” to correct Bump Stop
Struts New/NS Shortened /Welded s**** Mech.
Springs New/NS King 200lb Adjustable
Sway Bar New Rubbers(synthetic)
Cross member New/NS 260Z (Geometry lifted 20mm)
Shocks New/NS Koni Adjustable
Strut Bar New Cusco
REAR AXLE
Bearings New 260Z Stubs
Studs New/NS
Struts New/NS Shortened/Welded S**** Mech.
Springs New/NS King 250lb
Sway Bar New Rubbers(synthetic)
Shocks New/NS Koni Adjustable
Half shafts Z32 CVS (modified)
Transverse link New/NS Adjustable Track/Camber/Toe
ChromeMolly (ArizonerZ Powder coated)
BRAKES
FRONT Discs New/NS Z32 4 pot Calliper
Ferrodo Shoes
S/S Braided lines
DBA Rotor Blank drilled 4 stud 298 mmx28mm ventilated/ drilled/ slotted
REAR Discs New/NS Skyline/Z32
Ferodo Shoes
S/S Braided Lines
Handbrake Re aligned to suit Rear Brakes
NS Precision Brakes Caliper
Master Vac NS Refurbished increased capacity using existing body
Brake Proportioning Valve New/NS Adjustable (Plumbed in Engine Bay)
Check valve New New with new hoses
WHEELS New/NS 16” Superlites
TYRES New Yokohama A509 225/60/R14
STEERING Ref/NS 260Z Rack
EZ ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
EXHAUST New/NS 3 inch 316 stainless Mandrel Bent
1.5 inch 316 S/S Dump Pipe
Heat Coated
Muffler New/NS Stainless (Straight through)
BODY Bare metal Panels /straightened/Fish oiled
Paint New/NS 2 Pack ( Ford Royal Red)
Seals New All seals rubbers replaced
Badges New
Under body Painted new plugs
Bumpers Ref Re chromed
Locks New
Inspection Lids NS Vents stamped in
Door Mechanisms Refurbished
Seats New/NS Mitsibushi FTO. New Platforms fabricated Fully adjustable
Spoilers New/NS Front and rear
Trim New/NS Red Velour & leather Interior including Seats
Glass New Front and Rear Replaced
Head light Covers New/NS
Mirrors New/NS Left /Right and Rear
Seat Belts New To suit Seats
Bolts/Screws New
Hardware Replated
Braces New/NS Front (CUSC O) & Rear Struts
Grill New/NS S/S MESH (RaceMesh)
AUDIO NS Kamemichi Radio head
6 Speakers
6 Stack CD Player
Amplifier
SECURITY
Alarm NS General and immobiliser
GENERAL
Tuning Silverwater Automotive Services (David Alexander)
Peter McDonnell PMC RACING
Performance Power (Rear Wheel) 250 Kw @ 5500 436 Nm @4400
Boost Set at 1 Bar
0-60
0-100
Quarter mile
Weight 1300 Kilos(Full Tank
Distribution 50/50
Not all changes require Engineer Certification but never the less they are here for the record.
Description New/ refurbished
Non Standard Modifications/Additions/Comments
ENGINE 3.Litre L28 Bored and stroked 8.3 Compression Ratio
Head Refurbished N54 Ported and Heat treatment
Valves New Standard reground , new seals and guides
Valve springs New/NS Heavy duty
Camshaft NEW/NS Turbo Cam
Rocker arms Ref Reground
Camshaft Sprocket New/NS Adjustable
Rocker Cover NS Polished (Nissan Turbo)
Block P79 Cleaned and de burred
Oil Passages NS Cleaned and all passages freed
Pistons New/NS Forged (SPS) Heat treated
Crankshaft Ref/NS LD28 (Diesel) re ground straightened and balanced
Connecting Rods New/NS AT H beam
Bolts New/NS ARP Head and Rods
Head gasket New/NS 1 mm steel
Timing chain New
Chain Tensioner New
Oil Pan New/NS Solid cast aluminium/Slosh gates (7 Lt.)
Harmonic Balancer New/NS Custom made / Degree Marked
Bore NS Bored
Engine Mounts New/NS Custom made
INDUCTION
Turbo New/NS Garret T3/4 larger intake Heat coated,
Exhaust manifold Ref/NS Standard cast Turbo Heat coated, S/S Cover. 6 Thermo couples
Waste gate New/NS External 35mm Turbosmart Outlet on “snail”
BOV New/NS Turbosmart (Plumb back)
Boost control New/NS Grreddy (.Regulator and Relief valves)
Intercooler New/NS Custom Aluminium
Air filter New/NS CUSTOM BOX FRESH AIR
PCV system New/NS PCV Valves /Check Valves, Oil Separators
Vacuum Pump GMZ
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil pump New/NS Heavy duty Turbo oil pump
Oil cooler New/NS CUSTOM
Oil pressure sender New Updated model
Oil Filter S/S Cover
COOLING SYSTEM
Water pump New
Radiator New/NS Aluminium
Overflow New/NS Tank placed higher in motor
Temp coupling New/NS New coupling
Electric fans New/NS Twin 10 inch electric fans ECU controlled
Plumbing New/Ns Rubber hoses replaced with s/s pipe or braid s/s hoses
FUEL SYSTEM
Throttle bodies New/NS 6 throttle bodies (EFI)
Plenum New/NS Stainless Steel Custom built with trumpets internal (7 Litres plus)
Injectors New/NS 6 Seimens type (700cc) on fuel rail
Runners New/NS Extra length (300mm)
Water injection New/NS Aquamist 5 Bar ( ECU injector Controlled)
Throttle linkages New/NS S/S rod ends/bar and Sliding uni joint
Fuel filter/s New/NS 1 pre pump 1 water filter separator
Fuel pumps New/NS Carter lift pump/ Bosch high pressure sports
Slosh tank New/NS S/S Rear mounted
Fuel regulator New/NS Rising rate(Turbosmart)
Fuel Lines New/NS S/S Braided Delivery and Return
Fuel Tank New Cleaned and Modified for return pipes Sender calibrated
ELECTRICAL
ECU New/NS AUTRONIC SM3
Lights New/NS H4 Halogen Plus Driving & fog lights(New Globes Through out)
Battery New Heavy duty
Starter motor New Aftermarket HIGH GEAR
Alternator New/NS 120 Amp
Fuse block New Alternate placement
WIPERS New/ NS Honda 2 speed S/S arms(Custom)
IGNITION
Distributor Less New/NS AUTRONIC 500R CDI
6 INDIVIDUAL COILS
INSTRUMENTS
Standard gauges Speedo, Tacho, Fuel level, Oil pressure, Amps, Water Temp, Clock ( Dials refurbished to WHITE FACE)
Additional Gauges New/NS Air/Fuel Ratio
New/NS Vac /Boost Internal (electric)
Engine Bay (mechanical)
New/NS Waste gate pressure
New/NS Fuel Pressure Internal (electric)
Engine Bay (mechanical)
New/NS Exhaust Temp Collector and individual Cylinder
New/NS Oil Temp
New/NS Cylinder Head Temp
New/NS Air - Fresh
- Ex- Turbo
- Intercooler
New/NS Boost /Vac
New/NS Fuel Temperature
New/NS Volt Meter
New/NS Fuel – Fuel Flow (In /out)
- Fuel Used
- Fuel Remaining (Litres)
- Hours of Fuel (Remaining Hours)
New/NS Boost setting Gauges
CLUTCH New/NS Heavy Duty Large Ferrari( New thrust bearing)
FLYWHEEL New/NS Heavy Duty Larger/ new bolts
GEARBOX Ref/Ns 5 Speed Z 31
Mount New Standard
PROP SHAFT New/NS Heavy Duty Balanced
DIFFERENTIAL R200 3.7
New/NS LSD Torsen type (Quaife)
New/NS Aluminium Finned (LSD) rear cover
New/NS Seals /Bearings
Mount/s New/NS For R200 Aluminium Moustache Bar
FRONT AXLE All Powdercoated
Bearings New
Wheel Studs New/NS Longer
Rod ends New
Arms New/NS Adjustable Camber /toe/Track
Compression rod New/NS TechnoToy
Block New/NS Lift by 2” to correct Bump Stop
Struts New/NS Shortened /Welded s**** Mech.
Springs New/NS King 200lb Adjustable
Sway Bar New Rubbers(synthetic)
Cross member New/NS 260Z (Geometry lifted 20mm)
Shocks New/NS Koni Adjustable
Strut Bar New Cusco
REAR AXLE
Bearings New 260Z Stubs
Studs New/NS
Struts New/NS Shortened/Welded S**** Mech.
Springs New/NS King 250lb
Sway Bar New Rubbers(synthetic)
Shocks New/NS Koni Adjustable
Half shafts Z32 CVS (modified)
Transverse link New/NS Adjustable Track/Camber/Toe
ChromeMolly (ArizonerZ Powder coated)
BRAKES
FRONT Discs New/NS Z32 4 pot Calliper
Ferrodo Shoes
S/S Braided lines
DBA Rotor Blank drilled 4 stud 298 mmx28mm ventilated/ drilled/ slotted
REAR Discs New/NS Skyline/Z32
Ferodo Shoes
S/S Braided Lines
Handbrake Re aligned to suit Rear Brakes
NS Precision Brakes Caliper
Master Vac NS Refurbished increased capacity using existing body
Brake Proportioning Valve New/NS Adjustable (Plumbed in Engine Bay)
Check valve New New with new hoses
WHEELS New/NS 16” Superlites
TYRES New Yokohama A509 225/60/R14
STEERING Ref/NS 260Z Rack
EZ ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
EXHAUST New/NS 3 inch 316 stainless Mandrel Bent
1.5 inch 316 S/S Dump Pipe
Heat Coated
Muffler New/NS Stainless (Straight through)
BODY Bare metal Panels /straightened/Fish oiled
Paint New/NS 2 Pack ( Ford Royal Red)
Seals New All seals rubbers replaced
Badges New
Under body Painted new plugs
Bumpers Ref Re chromed
Locks New
Inspection Lids NS Vents stamped in
Door Mechanisms Refurbished
Seats New/NS Mitsibushi FTO. New Platforms fabricated Fully adjustable
Spoilers New/NS Front and rear
Trim New/NS Red Velour & leather Interior including Seats
Glass New Front and Rear Replaced
Head light Covers New/NS
Mirrors New/NS Left /Right and Rear
Seat Belts New To suit Seats
Bolts/Screws New
Hardware Replated
Braces New/NS Front (CUSC O) & Rear Struts
Grill New/NS S/S MESH (RaceMesh)
AUDIO NS Kamemichi Radio head
6 Speakers
6 Stack CD Player
Amplifier
SECURITY
Alarm NS General and immobiliser
GENERAL
Tuning Silverwater Automotive Services (David Alexander)
Peter McDonnell PMC RACING
Performance Power (Rear Wheel) 250 Kw @ 5500 436 Nm @4400
Boost Set at 1 Bar
0-60
0-100
Quarter mile
Weight 1300 Kilos(Full Tank
Distribution 50/50
