1972 Datsun 240z on 2040-cars
La Canada Flintridge, California, United States
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1972 Datsun 240z, modified for street and track, 3.1 L stroker, built by Malcolm Garrett Racing in Texas, coil overs, Wilword brakes, roll bar, tower strut bars, adjustable shocks, sway bars front and rear, oil cooler, triple webers 45DOCE with 50 MM chokes, engine blue printed and balanced, 225HP at rear wheels dynoed. Front air dam and rear spoiler, 3 in exhaust. new SS bumper front and rear 8x16 rims with 225/50/16 khumo's. Car balanced on scales for 50.1 front 49.9 rear, 2424 lbs without driver. 5 speed tranny. headers. Extras include 2 1/2 in street exhaust, set of Toyo RA1 on separate set of rims, racing seat, 5 point harness. Car does 145 mph at California Speedway on banking, run 2.01 on Roval course. Car has chips from the track on spoiler and hood. Street exhaust much quieter, robs some top end off car, change out takes 20 minutes, two floor jacks and 6 bolts. I have the original jack, wheel stops, too kit, steering wheel and wheel center, luggage straps, all currently removed. all gauges work, antenna works, original am/fm radio work. original speakers. The car has been a lot of fun, always get attention where ever I go, looks great lower and wider tires. Handles extremely well and stops on a dime, Stroker has lots of torque so you feel the acceleration, pulls strong thru all gears. Selling it as I want a faster dedicated race car, no room or need for both.
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