1970 Datsun 240Z/L28- 7000rpm in first three gears - triple Weber 40DCOEs

Watch for the surprise at the end (!)...didn't get pulled though. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjpmkfdnNvI for the same engine with SU carbs...which is a 1983 F54 L28 w/P90 turbo head, 10:1 compression, 15lb flywheel.

The engines sound similar but the Webers have much more torque than the SUs, pull very hard in 1st and 2nd and easily to 7,000 in 3rd. I have a Centerforce 2 clutch now which make changing gears a tick slower compared to my earlier video however. The car is definitely faster through each gear with solid power to redline.

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[zigzag240]

Its a 1983 280ZX Borg Warner T5. Yep I have the 2000rpm stumble as it transitions to the mains. Doesn't happen all the time...the price of using Webers...

[volodkovich]

Hi, what camshaft specs are you using? Very nice by the way!

[a1cdoddy]

I've always been a huge Nissan guy and I was thinking about starting a side project once I get back to the states, 08 350z as a daily driver and I was considering swapping a 240sx, but after watching your videos an older Z sounds like a better idea, love your car man best of luck

[Luseboy415]

god that sounds good. I will have a similar set up minus the CR and with a P79 head.  What exhaust are you running? It sounds really good. Post up some more videos of your car :)

[de0ndre]

Sounds amazing! BTW are those Pepboys/Kragen/Oreily/etc racing seats? I've been thinking about getting a set for my Z. How are they? Which bracket did you go with.

[xxsolidsteelxx]

Cop right there at the end hah scaryy

[sillystunter]

How difficult was it to install the T5

[animationchambers]

My Mikuni 44s are worse and they have been well reconditioned and tuned. It might be timing though...

[Mangoo6]

AWESOME !!!! Have been waiting for this video! :-) THX!!

[bumblebeecbr]

what transmission you running? Z or ZX 5spd?