James' 72 240z 2JZGTE build

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James' 72 240z 2JZGTE build

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Picked up Datsun this winter with a 2JZGTE swap. From what I can find on Hybridz, this was one of the first swapped 2JZs back in 2006. From what I can find from the swap owner had completed below. Funny part was the car had 2 key'd ignitions so that was the first to switch it back to 1 (Datsun).

Engine: 1994 Supra Twin Turbo US version. Stock.
Apex-iAVC-R Boost Controller
Apex-i SAF-C II Fuel Controller (not setup)
ATL22 Gallon Fuel Cell, retaining side fill.
Getrag 6 Speed V160
Fidanza Lightweight flywheel
Differential: Armada / 300ZX TT R230 VLSD Hybrid
Axles: 6 Bolt 300ZX TT Modified axles
Modern Motorsports Billet Stub Axles
Brakes: Modern Motorsports Brakes front and rear
Ground Control Camber Plates
Energy Suspension Bushings
Energy Suspension Sway Bars
Modern Motorsports Adjustable Rear Control Arms
Recaro Seats take offs from a new EVO
8 Point Roll Cage.
Vintage Air AC Unit
a tanabe downpipe
massive extra thick griffin radiator,
hks sequential blow off valve
Supra seat belts


Since the buy.
Took it at the quarter mile and ran 12.8 - 12.9 smoking first gear at 15PSI. Had to see what it can do before any engine mods :D
EGR delete (was registered in Cali one time ago) and added a full size battery
added Whale tail
Bypass the sequential turbo (issues) mod
Fix wipers
Fix interior rattles

Working on now:
Needs dash and gauges (had the supra gauges installed). Cutting and fixing all of the cracks to fit around the cage. Going to go with Speedhut gauges
adding a AEM Wideband
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Dash work, frame cut
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Fixing Dash cracks (still work to do)
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Re: James' 72 240z 2JZGTE build

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So cool James! the car must be a beast with that engine in it. What kind of structural support has been added? Are you doing all the work yourself? Look forward to seeing your car. Where in the valley are you located? Thanks for posting pictures.
1967 1/2 Roadster- 1600 4 cyl.
1972 240Z- 280 I-6
1976 710 Wagon- L20B 4 cyl.
1977 620 King Cab - L18 4 cyl.
2003 350Z Track- VQ V-6
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Randalla wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:46 pm So cool James! the car must be a beast with that engine in it. What kind of structural support has been added? Are you doing all the work yourself? Look forward to seeing your car. Where in the valley are you located? Thanks for posting pictures.
The original builder extended the frame rails to the back, added more welded support in the inside floors and stitched up the front strut towers more.Most of the work I will do myself other than welding (not good at it). It is more fun than my 260z was but steering is heavier at low speeds. Need to add in power steering at some point. Getting it ready for autocross this Sept.
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Re: James' 72 240z 2JZGTE build

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The dash repair is coming along, looks like good progress. When are ya gonna get A/C in that beast! :-)
You can't be kool if ya ain't ridin cool! haha
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Always say before next summer. Need a dash first
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lol. :lol:
looks like you'll have that dash completed in no time, you're well underway on that :-)
You thinking about going to the Chandler Cars and Coffee this saturday? (see Events thread)
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Got the dash in and added the wideband. Ordered some speedhut guages which will take six weeks. Off to work on the AC system next.
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