At Z Car Garage we love keeping Z’s on the road. From concours-level restorations to light refurbishments, helping a client realize their vision is our passion. The Bartel family shipped their 1973 Datsun 240Z from Arizona for mechanical and cosmetic sorting, ZCG-style. Our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes, Z Car Garage CV Axles, chassis tuning and dyno tuned LS3 V8 engine transformed this Z into the dream car Jeff and son Ryan enjoy at rally events.

 

The Bartel’s Z Story

Before we dive in to the project let’s hear how the family got their Z car…

JEFF: My son and I began looking for a Datsun project car for pre-1975 Targa rally driving events in late 2018. We scoured the internet for resto-mod 510’s or S30’s that with modern drivetrains for reliability and maintenance. After a long and exhaustive search we came across a 1973 Datsun 240Z with an LS3 V8/T56 on one of those trendy online auto auction sites. On paper the car appeared to have just about all of the desirable upgrades, including larger brakes from an OEM, coilovers, a LSD diff, aluminum radiator, fender flares, 17” wheels, Vintage Air air conditioning, fuel cell, decent gauges, extensive body work and paint and nausea-inducing rear wing. We decided to  bid and won what seemed like Z at the right price…

 …Upon test driving the car and wearing the most rose colored glasses one could wear, we still found that there were a lot of issues. Soon after ownership we took the car to a couple of repair shops to get our list of issues addressed, but quickly found the level of service and Z Car knowledge to be lacking everywhere. After coming out of those suspect shops we entered our first CA Targa event early 2019, and couldn’t even complete the first day of the event. A combination of broken diff and clunking suspension cut our event short. We decided to give Rob and Z Car Garage a try after seeing so many of their successes online.

  

Mechanical Sorting at Z Car Garage

We agreed to inspect the car and during that process found many of the car’s important systems were in need of complete replacement.

ROB: It was very important to Jeff and Ryan for this Z to be enjoyable and up to the task of vintage rally events. We obliged to help them with that goal in several visits. I was Z car purist when I was younger, thinking one should always install Nissan engines into a Nissan… with time and wisdom it is hard to deny that LSx engines are pretty stellar with respect to power and packaging. It was time to make this Z a ZCG-style LS-powered S30.

 

JEFF: While tuning and driving the car Rob noticed that the existing fuel pump system was not providing sufficient fuel to the engine especially during spirited cornering (not to mention extremely noisy fuel pump and strong fuel smell in the cabin). Rob and his team replaced the underperforming fuel pump and delivery system, relocating the pump to a safer and quieter location, installed a Hydramat fuel pickup system in the fuel cell to avoid starvation during heavy cornering. A new dual exhaust system with X-pipe was also installed from headers back to the tips to improve flow and clearance.

   

Z Car Garage Big-Brakes

We are proud to have several of our ZCG products on Bartel’s 240z. We installed our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes (for small wheels) which have the been standard on numerous ZCG builds. As fellow S30 owner/racer Glenn C mentioned in his review, on top of braking performance, pedal feel is extremely important and our Big-Brakes deliver. This is a direct result of working with engineers at Stoptech to create a totally bolt-in solution requiring no M/C change or additional proportioning valve/adjustments. All fitting behind a 15″ Watanabe or Panasport wheel (and some 14″ wheels) and retaining factory emergency brake lever.

  

ROB:  A staple of the ZCG upgrade package is a set of brakes. So we did the ZCG BBK, with new brake M/C and new booster. Factory handbrake functionality IS retained! Suspension was upgraded to T3 f/r coil-overs done in our signature black. Thanks Gabe for allowing to have our own color! We also did f/r wheel bearings and full alignment.

  

JEFF: The team at Z Car Garage began with replacing the poor performing brakes with the complete ZCG Big Brake Kit. With the car now stopping as it should, they next turned their attention to the suspension. A set of front and rear coil-overs were installed on the car along with adjustable T/C rods and camber plates arms and so on. The car was then height adjusted and corner balanced.

    

Cooling and Driveline Upgrades

On their first visit we changed the spring rates to improve handling and put some friction modifier in diff. At the very end of this visit unfortunately the car was making some strange noises. We suspect the previous builder had starved the engine of oil a few times leading to rod knock. so we send it to Rebello for a rebuild. In spring of 2021 we had made enough power and focused on cooling modifications with a new fabricated a fan-shroud setup.

 

JEFF: With brakes, handling, fuel and exhaust systems addressed, we set out on our second CA Targa event in June 2021. This adventure took us through the CA desert and across the Sierra Nevada Mountains two times. If you live on the west coast you might remember the incredible heat wave with temperatures approaching 115 degrees F. This caused severe over heating problems with the existing cooling system, which made for many unplanned stops along the way. While we did have many great conversations waiting for the car to cool, some with our feet in a Sierra Nevada river, we knew this was unsustainable. Another issue that became noticeable during our second event was the wicked noises coming from the clutch, rear differential as well as the driveshaft. On the positive side of the coin, the car turned, stopped and handled incredibly well and we managed to complete the roughly 1,500 mile event under our own power. We were also able to establish that the car is extremely fast and with that the stock seats and belts were just not quite enough to hold us in place or to provide even the temporary illusion of safety. Woohoo!

 

Next up were the cooling, cold air intake, clutch, rear diff and driveshaft upgrades along with safety and comfort improvements. We installed a new aluminum radiator, rerouted the upper and lower hoses and changed the cold air intake system to reduce intake temperatures. The transmission got an upgraded flywheel. kevlar/ceramic, 11″ 26-spline clutch, new Tilton T/O bearing and aluminum driveshaft from South Bay driveline…the Z was now ready to drive anywhere.

 

Our Z Car Garage CV Axles help transmit power to the ground and ensure smoother operation compared to your standard half shafts. We have over 200 CV axle kits on customer cars and we are stoked with all of the positive feedback. ZCG CV axles were installed and the rear differential was rebuilt with a new R180 OSG LSD unit, bearings/seals etc.

    

Dyno Tuning

 

Rob dyno tuned the LS via HPtuners software. It put down a stout 408hp/387tq to the wheels:

 

Enjoy this extended video of Ryan and Jeff’s Z including dyno runs, test drive with Rob and engine/exhaust sounds…volume up!

 

Wheels

 

Wheels make the car and a set of VOLK TE37V wheels from another client project ended up replacing the 17″ Rota wheels the Z came with. The TE’s transformed the car!

 

Details

 

After running a successful Targa event in 2022, the Bartel’s returned to ZCG in 2023 for a small list of improvements including rear hatch body work, installing a BRE type rear wing, minor improvements to the suspension, turn signal/high beam and seat rail repairs along with getting the AC system running more reliably. These are the details we excel at:

  

The previous owner left several holes in the firewall behind the evap box, so we removed all A/C components and made a new seal to isolate the cabin from exhaust and heat. In the back, we fixed the rear strut after locating a spacer placed in the coil-overs. With the A/C system sorted, we did hatch seals and pulley/belt on the compressor were all properly aligned.

 

If you are doing spirited driving or long road trips, the Recaro Specialist seat is the best for your Z car! More photos of the interior and roll bar in the galley below

JEFF: To improve safety and hold us in place ZCG installed an Auto Power roll bar with. custom removable harness bar. Rob convinced us upgrade the stock seats to Recaro Specialist seats and 5-point harness system, along with front and rear strut tower braces for increased rigidity. New Hella H4 headlights were also added to replace the original ones that barely worked. Ryan and I had Rob’s team add a 330mm  Momo steering wheel.

 

Exterior paint by our man William, modified rear spoiler some BRE side-view mirrors top the cosmetic changes:

 

Driving is Believing

 

Jeff lives in Central CA while Ryan lives in Arizona. They share this car Father and Son and we get reports from each of them sharing how much they love the car now.

JEFF: With cooling, driveline, safety and comfort addressed and plenty of test miles on the car, we set out for our third CA Targa event in May 2022. This event took place close to home in the Paso Robles wine country. The event was over 1,000 miles, covering many excellent canyon roads. Starting with a 390 mile bonsai run from Phoenix AZ to Los Angeles CA and continuing for up through the central coast of CA. During that time, we beat on the car mercilessly, and the car ran pretty darn flawlessly. Needless to say, third time was the charm, and the trip was a smashing success.

 

The Father/Son duo would go on to successfully complete the Targa California rallies in 2023 and 2024, followed by numerous driving events and gatherings. Each time they were super stoked with the Z…

RYAN: Targa ‘24 is a wrap. Over 2100 miles from AZ to Monterey and back. Some fantastic roads, 2 historic race tracks, endless good times and some of the best people around. That’s Jeff Bartel grinning in the drivers seat. Getting to run the rally’s with him has been a gift. Looking forward to the next one, and hopefully the Targa AZ works out. Gonna start pre running next week.

   

RYAN: The Japanese Corvette on the final day of the 2023 #targacalifornia. Over a thousand miles in a long weekend with some great humans, new roads and beautiful cars. The recipe for the car is at last perfect thanks to Rob and @zcargarage. All that and to top it off I get to do that whole thing with my father. Looking forward to the first Arizona Targa this fall.

Thank You!

 

We enjoyed working you Ryan and Jeff. Thanks for you support and keep making memories while Enjoying The Ride in your Z!

 

 

 

Our client Ben’s LS1-powered 1993 Mazda RX-7 is up for auction on Bring a Trailer. This FD features a 6.2L LS1 V8 engine with T56 6-speed transmission, Stoptech big-brakes, 18″ ADVAN Racing wheels, dyno tuning and more. We have enjoyed being a part of this car since 2006 and watching it evolve. From track days to daily driving it does it all. More photos below and happy bidding! Auction listing is HERE

 

 

The 1/24 Scale Model

 

I built this 1/24th scale model to replicate Ben’s RX-7, including the LS1 drivetrain. Enjoy the feature HERE

 

Advan RS Wheels

 

In 2013 Ben got some gorgeous ADVAN Racing RS wheels. Enjoy the before/after HERE

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We have known Alex for many years and enjoy seeing his Sunny truck on local drives and gatherings. He reached out to Z Car Garage for dyno tuning and we happily obliged. The Sunny was already close to being dialed-in so we just put the sprinkles on with a few adjustments. It is such a cool little RHD truck and drives really well.

 

Alex’s cars are built to high standard and have a great vibe. His LS-powered Datsun 510 wagon built by Marcus Fry Racing is well-known in the community:

 

“I met Rob through a mutual friend at the time (Dan from DGR), just about 15 years ago. I helped deliver the Bluebird he has around that time. Throughout the years I have heard great things about ZCG and it only made sense to go to Rob when it was time to get the carbs tuned on the Sunny. My experience was great. The acceleration is now smoother and I got to see numbers. The carbs are now synced and timing adjusted.”

 

Alex recalls how acquired the Sunny:

“I randomly found the Sunny for sale in Seattle a few years ago and pulled the trigger as I have always wanted one but never seen one in person. It was originally brought to the states by JapaneseClassicsLLC a year prior. A good friend, Marcus of MFR, volunteered to go with me and tow it back. Since then, I have had a blast driving and updating as we all do when we get a Datsun to play with. Rebuilt 5-speed, 0 offset Panasports, new rubber bushings and weatherstripping, and getting the seats reupholstered are just some of the things I have had done to date.”

Dyno Tuning

 

Alex brought truck to ZCG and we got it on the dyno. Under the hood is Nissan’s 1.2L A12 engine, also used in the B110 series sedans/coupes. This one sports dual Solex-Mikuni induction. It was already close to being dialed so we adjusted the full throttle, smoothed-out the fuel curve and timing. The truck made 54hp/59tq to the wheels:

  

Enjoy this video of the Sunny on the dyno at ZCG:

 

Enjoying the Ride

 

We love that Alex drives the ‘Ute everywhere. He’s a great guy to be around and also an an avid videographer, mounting a Ghostcam on the back of the truck capturing neat driving perspectives. You can see more of his adventures on his Instagram. We’ve had the pleasure of running with him on road rally events like Breakfast Club Rally. I even spotted Alex on HWY 101 S and at a local bar…you can tell how happy he is driving this truck. And yes, seeing a kei car in modern-day Bay Area traffic is quite the sight:

 

We asked Alex what’s next for the Sunny:

“In the future, I want to up grade the suspension and brakes (maybe I can get something ZCG to fit under 13s lol). Since I “somewhat” over modified my LS510, I decided to keep the sunny mostly stock. Soon, I am getting another A12 to use so I can rebuild the one under the hood to OEM.
I have always been a 510 guy, but I can’t help but like to drive the Sunny more.”

We appreciate your support Alex, keep Enjoying the Ride in your Datsuns! More photos in the gallery below

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At Z Car Garage we love keeping Z’s on the road. From concours-level restorations to light refurbishments, making a client’s goals reality is our passion. Gary Roser brought his 1978 Datsun 280Z from Monterey, Ca for a full restoration, ZCG-style. Our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes, Z Car Garage CV Axles along with a new drivetrain, full suspension and body restoration transformed this S30.

 

Our journey with Gary began 15 years ago and blossomed into a strong friendship. Gary and Rob recall their first meeting:

Gary: “In Oct/Nov 2007, after selling my ’99 Corvette I went online looking for Z Car restoration shops. I called Rob and introduced myself and discussed what he could do for me. Obviously he was very cautious in his response and made no promises. He also stated that he would have to see the car before he would consider taking on the job. My next move was to drive to San Jose and meet him in person. Needless to say I was immediately impressed with his shop cleanliness and the scope of his business. He also impressed me with his no-nonsense approach to our discussions and pulled no punches. Also, as a retired Marine, I noted with some degree of amusement his individual shop uniform. Fortunately for me he gave me a thumbs up, had it towed to his shop and off we went!”

Rob: “Gary came to ZCG when I was very young in my business ownership and asked me to restore his ‘78 280z. We were going to restore it as if Nissan didn’t have a budget. At the time we were really into the C8 Panasport wheels, doing 3L engines, KA24 5-speeds, and suspension work etc. I wanted to build Colonel Roser a car that we could both be proud of.”

 

He bought this Z brand new 1978 and absolutely adores it, being an integral part of his life for decades! Before going into the restoration work let’s take a look at the story behind Gary’s Z and his airborne career…

Fighter Pilot, Z Pilot

 

Gary: “I bought the car on June 4, 1978 at Terry Allen Autos in El Cajon, CA (just east of San Diego). The original window sticker, faded, but still readable: $9543.00. While shopping to replace my wife’s Ford station wagon with a Datsun 510 wagon I saw my black 280Z in the showroom. I needed that car like a hole in the head, as I already had a 1968 GTO convertible, stick shift, with air conditioning, that I had ordered just prior to leaving Vietnam in June, 1968. Anyway, I made an offer to buy both the Z and the 510. It took a lot of sweet talking to convince my wife that it was a good deal! I drove the Z regularly the first couple of years, putting 13,000 miles on in the first year”

Gary wanted the Z painted black and William worked his magic in 2009. The result was stunning, and remains just as slick to this day:

 

The front/rear bumpers were re-chromed. Following the body repair and paint, PQR-15 was applied to the interior and underside. We bagged/tagged every nut/bolt for plating along with fresh hydraulic lines:

   Newly plated parts and suspension being mocked up. We love the gold (hydraulic) and silver (fuel) lines against the gorgeous black paint in the engine bay:

 

All front and rear suspension parts were powdercoated with struts/coil overs mocked up. Note additional plated hardware:

 

Drivetrain

Replacing the L28 in Gary’s 280Z is a 3.1L Rebello engine using factory fuel injection. Below you can see how the unsightly stock intake manifold was transformed into a thing of beauty…

Engine bay completed. See more in-progress photos in the gallery below:

 

To handle the power from the 3.1L engine we replaced the stock transmission with a Nissan KA24 (FS5W71C) transmission. This was a common swap (before the CD009a came to market) performed by modifying a 280Z L-series bell housing. The KA24 unit is significantly stronger than early S30 transmissions.

 When we upgraded the transmission we also installed a JWT HD clutch with aluminum flywheel. Helping put the power down efficiently is a Quaife LSD. The R200 houses a 4.11 R&P assembled in-house (by our very own Joshua Corwin). Rounding out the drivetrain upgrades are a set of Z Car Garage CV Axles (shown below)

   

The factory EFI was updated with a fuel pressure change and custom tuning of the MAF. Gary’s car ripped, with the 3.1L making 190hp/205tq at the wheels… fantastic for a factory EFI car back in 2007. After driving and initial break-in we performed a valve adjustment and it just shined. It was awesome to see the Colonel driving and enjoying it again!

 

Interior

 

Following the body/paint restoration Gary visited Z Car Garage and he would find interior upgrades on other client/project cars for his 280Z:

“Over the next 5 years more work was done and “upgrades” became a common occurrence. I was like a kid in a candy store-let’s do Recaro Leather seats, power windows, power door locks, and hey let’s do power steering (absolutely love it). And a whole host of other things, including Autometer gauges recessed into the dash which I saw on another Z in Rob’s parking lot of Z’s.”

A complete dash restoration was performed with full HVAC/ducting and A/C refurbishment:

 

Autometer gauges, fresh wiring and re-furbished center console:

 

The power window and door lock conversion with more plated hardware:

 

Recaro Specialist seats in leather are our favorite upgrade to the S30 interior. Gary enjoys modern creature comforts like Bluetooth, back-up camera, power steering and full sound system:

 

The A/C compressor was upgraded to a Toyota unit that we like to use. All weatherstripping was replaced:

Suspension

 

The chassis was treated to a full suspension rebuild with new parts, bushings, Ground Control coil-overs (Koni struts with our spring rates) and ST sway bars front and rear:

 

Z Car Garage Big-Brakes

Gary has our ZCG Big-Brake kit. Not to be confused with our current Z Car Garage Big-Brakes (for small wheels), this Big-Brake kit was our initial setup from over a decade ago. This 328mm sized kit requires 17″ diameter wheels and the massive ST-42 calipers are finished in bright red. We actually did all the R&D in-house for this setup…using a 280ZX master cylinder and our own mounting brackets.

A few more detail shots of the Big-Brakes, they really pop behind the black Panasport wheels:

        

Since it was in its infancy we did not market or sell this BBK to the public, installing it only on our clients vehicles. There are about 20 sets of these early, 328mm BBKs on client Z cars like James’ Turbocharged L-Series 240Z, Scott’s 260z, Gary’s Datsunworks-Powered 240Z and Lou’s RHD FairladyZ:

  

Panasport Wheels

 

Gary also got a set of our custom Panasport Racing C8 wheels. These 3 piece, 17×8 wheels allowed fitment of a 255/40/17 tire under stock fender flares:

   

When ZCG was starting to build a series of RB-powered S30s, Rob brought in a pallet of C8 wheels destined for the builds. Gary wanted a set so we hooked him up and his desired black spokes with black anodized lip and hardware. They look great on his Z:

 

Our Z Car Garage CV Axles help transmit power to the ground and ensure smoother operation compared to your standard half shafts. We have over 200 CV axle kits on customer cars and we are stoked with all of the positive feedback.

  

We built Gary a set of CV Axles, shown below:

 

Details

 

The little things are what we excel at. All window trim including quarter windows was powdercoated black at Gary’s request. This general “blacked-out” look was a point of contention:

Rob: “We had so many arguments over it…he wanted everything ‘murdered out’ and I suggested keeping the chrome/stainless, We fought tooth and nail and he always won…Gary outranks me since he’s a Colonel and I’m a civilian.”

The blacked-out theme carried on to many exterior parts like tail light bezels, side marker housings and the Z Car Garage license plate frame…even the white lettering changed to black:

 

The 280Z’s front/rear bumps did remain chrome after re-finishing. Below: More plating and hardware details:

HID headlights. Please check the gallery below for more detail shots, there are too many to list in this blog post!

 

Enjoying The Ride

With the restoration completed, we drove down to Monterey and delivered the 280Z to Colonel Gary:

 

Gary enjoyed driving the Z for a few years. It was hard not to grab attention with this s30…people were intrigued with the wheels, stance and of course that blacked-out look:

 

Gary: “Let me mention here that I get compliments on the car practically every day, many from thumbs up or yelling from cars and motorcycles in moving traffic.  Quite often folks want to see the engine, and when I raise the hood, people remark that it looks like a factory install and are absolutely amazed at how beautiful it is. William’s paint job still looks amazing as well.  I constantly get quotes like ” I used to have one of those, I am so sorry I ever got rid of it”; “what a beautiful Z, I just don’t see them on the road anymore”.  Best one though, was “Yes, I had one until one night I wrapped it around a tree and almost killed myself, but it was my favorite car”.  And when I tell them I am the original owner they are blown away.”

 

We attended several shows including the 2013 ZONC Annual Car Show in Brisbane, Ca and 2013 Silicon Valley Auto Show in San Jose:

 

In ~2015 a persistent electrical issue was traced to the wiring harness which led to an unorthodox (but exciting) solution:

Rob: “We located an unmolested harness and still couldn’t get it sorted. Colonel said ‘I love this car, but since we can’t solve this gremlin I want to do something different with it’. Years ago we were not into V8 Z cars until the LS-based engines came around. Perfect power delivery and balance…it just works in Japanese (and other) platforms. We had done Ben Sutton’s LS-powered FD RX-7 and it worked really well with incredible torque. The Colonel talked us into it… ‘There’s two loves in my life: I love my corvette and I love my Z car.’ We had to bridge the two together for him.”

LS3 V8 Power

 

Gary:  “Well, after three tries I just didn’t see a way forward with the Nissan motor, and asked Rob about doing a V-8 conversion. He had not done an engine swap, so he was cautiously optimistic about trying one. In his typical attention to detail fashion, he did a lot of research, found a way forward, and off we went.  Lots of growing pains, and a few curve balls, but the end result has been spectacular!”

Rob: “We did an LS3 swap, our first V8 S30 conversion ZCG performed start to finish. Super proud of it. There were some initial teething issues: a larger twin-fan radiator eliminated cooling problems and our upgraded ZCG CV Axles solved axle issues. We de-tuned the LS3 to give the Colonel a Z car that is fast but but also reliable.”

The LS3-crate motor came with a warranty from GM and weighs less than the L-Series engine it replaced. Engine and 6-speed transmission were installed using the Hoke Performance kit:

 

The larger, twin-fan radiator and A/C plumbing and wiring:

 

Ovalized exhaust from headers to catalytic converter help with ground clearance:

 

Dyno Tuning

The LS3/6-speed T56 drivetrain was dyno tuned after installation, making 405hp/410tq at the wheels, a significant increase of 115hp/206tq compared to the L-Series:

 

Enjoy this video with dyno run, in-car driving, cruising and fly-by action with Gary’s LS3-powered 280Z:

 

We love how happy Gary is with his V8-powered Z:

Gary:  “The car is an absolute gas to drive. I will tell you up front that it is not a refined ride. The suspension is tight and pretty stiff, but gives you great road feel. The T-56 6 speed transmission, mated to the LS-3, required some getting used to, but is solid and efficient. The turning and maneuvering capability of the car in its two dimensional environment is terrific. It reminds me of when I did aerobatic maneuvering in the A-4 SkyHawk! What can I say about the power and torque the engine puts out-405 HP at the wheels!”

 

“I have had my way with a lot of other fast cars, and even a motorcycle who tried to take me on, who have no idea what is under the hood of my little Z Car. (Sometimes the wide tires give me away!)  Best acceleration is in 2nd and 3rd gear.  I don’t like to take it much over 90 mph, because the front end gets a little lifty. (I have over 4000 hours in fighter and attack aircraft, and I know what lift off feels like, so I don’t need to get airborne again!)”

Thank You Colonel Roser

Rob: “We have so many great stories with Colonel Gary. He’s more than a client, somebody we really admire and look up to. Such a fan of his. My father was so proud to be a Marine and Colonel understood this with his Military background.”

 

Gary: “I will be 81 in May and I don’t see another adventure like this one in my future so let me comment about Rob Fuller and his Z Car Garage. We have been friends now for 15 years. We have been on this journey together, through all the ups and downs and twists and turns. He has been there for me every single time, night or day. I just can’t imagine there is another car guy out there who would have had the compassion and understanding to shepherd me and my Z Car through this adventure.”

Below: Colonel Gary Roser and Rob on May 23, 2023

 

“Over these 15 years I have watched his business expand and grow, and am amazed at the breadth and width of his knowledge and his reputation in the auto industry. His leadership skills and the way he runs his shop is suitably impressive, and he has good people working for him.  And, by the way, he is a pretty topnotch driver as well. With him at the wheel and aggressively putting my Z Car through its paces, I am reminded of my fighter pilot days when I could fly an airplane like he drives my car. In another time and place I would have been honored to have him fly on my wing.”

Enjoy The Ride Gary and Long Live The Z!

More pictures in the gallery below:

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This 1977 Datsun 280Z features a GM 350 V8 engine with T56 manual transmission, 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes, authentic G-nose (rare) front end and bolt-on fender flares. Recent service at Z Car Garage includes a new Modern Driveline clutch/flywheel combo with new TO bearing, new exhaust system and dyno tuning.

 

This S30 is a great starting point for someone that wants to do a V8 Z car. See video of it driving, walk-around and dyno on our FOR SALE page HERE