The Carcass team takes on a stock 1978 Datsun 280Z with an eye toward turning it into a heritage JMD (Japanese Domestic Market) version. Starting with testing its inline 2.8 liter in the Dyno, they preserve the original interior, beef up the suspension, and add styling cues that transform the 280Z into a nimble street fighter that feels at home on the neon-drenched Tokyo streets.

0:00 - Intro
5:26 - Getting a Baseline
10:26 - Datsun History
16:28 - Teardown Time
20:52 - Engine Teardown
32:04 - Datsun Performance
37:17 - Handling Upgrade
48:06 - Adding Accessories
55:10 - Brakes, Wheels & Tires
1:08:54 - Paint & Prep
1:21:12 - Finishing Touches
1:36:04 - Track Time

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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:

American Powertrain Systems: Tremec T56 6-Speed Transmission
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American Powertrain Systems: Tremec TKO 5- Speed Transmission
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ARP: Wheel Studs
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Continental Tire: ExtremeContact Force Tires
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Matco Tools: MATCO Tools are the Official Tool Supplier to Carcass
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Nissan: NISMO Parts
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Nissan: NISSAN 2023 Z
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Nissan: NISSAN CD009 Transmission
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Nissan: NISSAN Heritage: 240Z and 280Z
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Summit Racing: Catalytic Converter
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Summit Racing: Dorman Lug Nuts
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Summit Racing: Summit Racing Exhaust
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Summit Racing: Summit Racing Mufflers
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Summit Racing: Summit Racing Universal Rod Builder Exhaust Kit
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Apex Engineered: BC Racing Coil Overs

Apex Engineered: BC Racing Coil Overs

Apex Engineered: CV Axle Shafts

Apex Engineered: Rear Suspension

Apex Engineered: Rear Suspension

ARP: ARP Bolts & Fasteners

Jim Wolf Technology: Bell Housing Plate

Jim Wolf Technology: Jim Wolf Technology Kit

Optima: High Performance AGM Battery: YellowTop Deep Cycle & Starting

Sonax USA: Ceramic Spray Coating

The Industrial Depot: Tools, Hardware, Shop Supplies

Z Car Depot: Adapters

Z Car Depot: Fuel Injection Kit