Vic Dyno Hire

Hey Beans, ill take you for a lap some time!

The Datsun 1200 coupe again: -Owner- me (Simon P) -Driver - Jordan Cox -Tailem Bend International Circuit -A12 turbo 237Hp -AO50 Mediums -2.05.2 -2.05.95 (official lap record) Unfortunately, the engine let go before the final.

Wakefield in the A12 powered 1200 coupe. Wakefield. 1.03.4 Had a mate Jordan cox having a steer, and that.... He can! This lap was a 1.03.8 I think. AO50's and about 240Hp, 1171cc

Just a few pics from last night. Looks like I may have sold it!! Pending a deposit

Well done Rev, can you put me on the list too. Looking forward to it. Ch eers, Simon

I bought the car as is, 10 years ago. All I do know is that it has 50mm throttle bodies and early 2 Group Motec. When I changed the gearbox I saw that it also has an ally flywheel and Sachs clutch. It also has an external feed to the side of the oil pump and a big Harmonic balancer. Internally, I don't have a clue. The head will have to come off soon to replace the gasket as it has a slight water weep out the side. I'll know a bit more then.

Here is a printout of the Z output. It still needs to be tuned as you can see from the lambda trace!

Thanks heaps for that. I'll remove the head and measure the gasket thickness. I didn't build the engine and are not sure of valve to piston clearance or comp. I've been happy with the MLS on the A12, but 1mm might be a bit thin once I get the head skimmed on this one. I'll measure it and get back in touch. Might be a couple of weeks before I get to it. Ta heaps

Finally got club reg on the Z, I'd love to come for a drive and meat some Zeders. Unfortunately the only weekend I have free in March is 21st/22nd. Is that the one after the GP? EDIT, just checked .. it is.

Hi Dat240z, I'm needing the handbrake parts, I'm guessing the 240 could be the same?

Hi guys, I've just noticed a head gasket weep between cyl 4 and 5 plugs. It does have some old staining from when the car was last run 8 years ago. It this a common thing? Maybe a head corrosion problem? And can someone recommend a good gasket for a hot engine? Its making petty good grunt now, so want to keep it sealing. Thanks again, Simon

Hi all, I've just had the Z put on Club rego and its missing the LH wiper. Does anyone have one they would be prepared to sell to me? Im also needing to get the hand brake working again. I need the "U" shaped cable guide where the cable doubles back, and also the adjusting rod and clevis that goes to it. Basically the bits between the cable and the tunnel mounted pivot bit. I hope that sort of makes sense? Thanks heaps, Simon

Hi Mickboy, I want to keep the old gearbox and tailshaft, just incase I get the box rebuilt one day. I ended up getting a new shaft made from scratch for mine. I'm sorry I cant help you out.

Finally had a tail shaft made. Just ran it up on the dyno as it was. Needs work, but its a good feeling to have it driving again. Just a short youtube clip.

Cheers Owen, I'm glad I kept it now. Here is a vid from a couple of days ago when I started it after those 8 years of resting quietly.