S30 Zcar Chassis Codes and what they mean

[gav240z]

Hi everyone, with all the confusion regarding the S30 chassis prefix and suffix's I thought I'd write up an article to my weblog (blog). I'm not sure if anyone here has been reading it or checking it out. For those who haven't here is the link: http://datsun-240z-blog.viczcar.com/s30-zcar-chassis-prefix.html

 

Let me know what you think?

 

Cheers

[sco_aus]

Nice one Gav, cleared a few things for me.

Also was just looking at the suspension link, you said you think there is a difference with the 2+2 suspension, well part I can tell you is that the 2+2 Macpherson strut is taller than the 2 seater, however they are the same diameter. Also I believe the strut is a bit stronger? Not 100% on either, but pretty damn sure on the length thing.

[NZeder]

gav you are missing a few on the JDM space.

 

GS30 (yes they do exist - carb L20a 2+2 well looking at the JDM part catalog they do)

S31 L20aE ie 2000cc EFI 2 seater

GS31 L20aE 2+2

 

Don't forget the two models for each of these ZS and ZL, I will dig up the codes from the JDM catalog I have

 

Then there is the JDM HS130 and HGS130's also yep the did get the L28 power cars however they were all sold in Japan a Fairlady 280z (not 280zx like the rest of the world)

 

Cheers

Mike

 

PS will edit this with the code soon

[gav240z]

Hi Mike, thanks I was a bit unsure on those, I did read about them in the forums but assumed they were the 280zx style body S130. I'm still confused by all the codes myself and that was half the reason I wanted to put an article together for my own and others reference. I'm happy to update it and correct any mishaps.

 

I'd even like Alan T from the Uk to go over it once complete. At this stage I haven't included all the suffix types for different models but it would be a good idea.

[zr240]

the rear towers are taller in some of the 2seater 260z aswell.

 

Ash