1978 Datsun 280z with L28ET Turbo Swap
1978 Datsun Z-Series
This car was a labor of love, continuously being improved and worked on by the owner until he finally bit the bullet and did the turbo engine swap.The engine and 5 speed manual transmission came out of a wrecked low-mileage 1982 280zx. The engine bolts right up but some minor modifications needed to be made to accommodate the T5 transmission. The radiator was upgraded to a new three row aluminum unit and an electric fan was installed. The air filter was also upgraded to a reusable high-flow cone filter.
One thing to watch out for with old Datsuns is rust.... this car does not have a speck! The floor pans and frame rails are rock solid. Not to mention the quarter panels and battery tray, two spots that seem to get it the worst. This car has been a pampered toy its whole life and it shows.
There are no rips, tears, or blemishes of any kind in the seats, headliner, or carpet. The glass is invisible with no sand marks, dings, or signs of age. The dash has had a complete dash kit installed and is indistinguishable from the factory one.
The tires are newish Falkens with about 90-95% tread remaining.
The speedometer works perfectly with both the mileage and the trip odometer keeping track of each joyous mile. The tachometer shows the rpms correctly and has no trouble climbing up to 7,000 on highway on ramps. The oil pressure, temperature, and voltmeter all work flawlessly. The fuel gauge sender was replaced when the tank was removed and professionally cleaned by Anglin Brothers Radiator.
The head unit and speakers are a bit dated and will need attention from the winning bidder. Or you can do like I do and just listen to the beautiful sound of the turbo!
I have many more photos but ebay will only allow 24. Please contact me to see the car for yourself or for any questions.
817.798.8665Patrick
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| Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1500.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 5 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Unless the car is advertised as an original Mileage car do not assume that the Mileage/Odometer reading isthe actual mileage. It is simply what the odometer is reading at the time of the pictures. IT IS NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE UNLESS STATED SOIN DESCRIPTION. Any vehicle left on the property will accrue storage fees of $20 per day after two weeks of no contact. This will not apply if we have reached a different agreement. |
- Condition: Used
- Make: Datsun
- Model: Z-Series
- Year: 1978
- Mileage: 999,999
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
