How To Modify A Datsun 240z & 280z

This is a car Nissan never expected to still be driving on the road 50 years later. The Datsun 240 and 280z was a staple for Nissan back in the 60s. This car brought a whole new definition to low cost high power. Theres no question as to why its still a popular car in todays scene. Which is exatly why we are hear to show you how to not screw it up! In this video Alex talks to you about how to properly modify these cars and how you can keep them around for another 50 years! Let us know what you think down below!

"How to Modify" is a series for any automotive enthusiast looking to modify their Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Infiniti, Mazda, etc. Whether you are looking for performance, aesthetic, or something to spice up your daily driving experience, these videos will walk you through everything you need to know before you hop into modifying your car.

Time Codes
0:00 Intro
0:47 MartiniWorks Baby!
1:01 Datsun History
2:22 How Datsun Changed The Car Scene
3:47 Understanding The Pros & Cons
5:38 Best First Mods
6:15 Best Fitment
7:32 How To Modify Datsun 240z
8:32 Outro

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[MartiniWorksOfficial]

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[slfrules]

If you give a 240z an 84mm stroker crank and turbo kit it'll go over 300kph on the wangan. totally saw some documentary bout it

[Qwe-nikz]

I have a 72 Datsun 240z with a 1jz gte making 435 hp, I plan on taking with me to Germany for a year ( staying in Germany for a year for work/family ) then testing it at Nurburgring

[functiongarage]

Wangan Midnight, & Hot Version made this car a legend before we were old enough to buy them decently priced and not on their 5th floor pans 😂

[Carsaddiction]

My 260z is just months away from being finished. Can't wait to show it off, from how I found it as ab ex 80s show car, complete with red velvet interior and cross n bones badging.

[wingspantt]

240Z didn't just look good for its time. It defined sports cars in the USA and became a timeless icon.

[HrothgarOdubhghaill]

I'm impressed, something actually budget friendly. I was expecting them to be more expensive

[PhantasmPhoton]

The rubber diff mount is fine if you get one in good shape. But notch the corners of the bracket to make the bolts easier to access.
The L28 engine rules, its stout, revs fast with a light flywheel, sounds amazing and is extremely simple. Put headers on it and a good set of carbs and be done.
If you wanna save money and stop well do the "toyota swap" for the front brakes and the 300zx or 240sx swap for the rears. If Its a 240 put the 280zx master cylinder in place of the stock unit.
You can do coilovers but putting in new shocks and cutting 1.5 - 2 loops out of some new springs is also extremely viable.
There is zero side impact protection so consider a roll cage with door bars.

Do all that and you can have a really solid datsun.

[yourfirsthouseinminecraft]

The Z is most definitely responsible for the popularity of Japanese sports cars in the US. However the popularity for modifying and tuning them in the United States? That honor goes to the two and only DSM twins from Mitsubishi.

[yaboirico]

The Toyota 2000GT gave Japan a good reputation. The Z gave that experience to the common man.

[chrisc]

If we talking Datsun, let’s do how to mod a Datsun 510 plz

[CLSk]

Tell me how to modify my 981 Cayman please

[frog]

L28 block (bored and stroked to 3.1L), 124 connecting rods, p90 head, 1mm head gasket, 0.120 over bore, LD28 crank shaft, ka24 pistons for 8:92:1 compression ratio for turbo or L28et dish pistons for 11:80:1 compression ratio for na tune, with a 1.00mm fly cut.
add a custom twin turbo exhaust manifold and triple weber DCOE40 carbs with custom barometric box and you have replicated the Devil z’s motor. All that’s left is to find a black RUF yellow bird and a silver MK4 Supra and race on the Wangan while trying to keep the car from killing you.

[SalimjonSoibjonov]

What about cobalt ss Can you make a video about

[Boxrobly]

when the new zs get cheap yall should retry in a 240 style

[nickzint]

The Datsun 240Z the for people who would do there school projects a week before it’s due

[Treaxvour]

Enkei compes look great. No need for wats.

[Alejoo_CG]

Alex do another How to modify a Scion TC LOL

[sebastianmorrison]

He said left then stranded on 41 lol I had a belt shred itself on 41, made it to highway 8 before she popped off lol

[kevinguillen]

How to modify a Nissan Stagea (Series 2)?