![]() ![]() There is a story behind my current unique build… Prior to this build, I had no welding nor fabrication experience…I just taught myself as I went along. While the build still has a long way to go before it’s road worthy, the work I have put into it thus far was by far the most difficult. After two years, I feel that I have done just that. Being that I’m accustomed to that S13 chassis, feel, and suspension setup, I felt it only proper to incorporate as much of that as possible into the Datsun 240Z. I’ve had a Nissan S13 Silvia in Japan, as well as a Nissan S13 240SX here in the states. ![]() The fuel, oil and brake lines are plumbed with AN hardware throughout.The goal of this build is to drift a Datsun 240Z. #240z bashbar driver#Owing to its racing heritage, a Lexan windshield and Halon fire system keep the driver safe in the event of an incident, with an Ultrashield racing seat and Impact Racing harness onboard as well. The fuel system uses a Fuel Safe 10 gallon tank mounted in the trunk, a Fram canister fuel filter, and an electric fuel pump set at 3.75 psi pressure. Instruments are vintage Stewart Warner gauges and include oil and water temperature, oil pressure, and fuel pressure. Panasport Racing lightweight wheels with Toyo 205-50-15 radial tires complete the handling equipment. The front rotors are slotted, with KFP Gold pads in the front and Green stuff shoes in the rear and braided brake lines throughout. The braking system is run through dual master cylinders with a proportioning valve for the rear brakes. An ultra-close-ratio five-speed overdrive steel synchromesh roadster competition transmission is used, and the suspension includes Nismo springs front and rear, Koni dampers at all four corners, and a 7/8-inch-thick front sway bar. The live axle differential uses a Nissan/Datsun Detroit Locker and a Panhard rod to keep it in place. A remote BRE oiling system and Accusump keep the lubrication flowing throughout the engine. The 2000cc Datsun U20 Motor has dual Solex 44mm carbs, Solex “C” cam, 12.5:1-compression Ross pistons, BRE header, Carillo rods, and ARP hardware. The entire DeGalicia family was present at the show, alongside the Z and Motorsport Auto owners Sandra and Greg Smith. ![]() Friends and family – including the entire staff at Motorsport Auto – continued his dream of completing his Z, finishing it off in the orange paint that Abraham had always envisioned Abraham was able to see the completed build prior to his passing. His legacy lives on through his ’72 240Z. The event served as a memorial show for their 17-year-employee, Abraham DeGalicia, who recently passed away after a brave battle with liver cancer. ![]() This year’s Z Bash event and car show had deeper meaning to the owners and employees of Motorsport Auto, as they remembered one of their own. Z-Cars, roadsters, 510s, Skylines, and GTRs came early to the event with their prized possessions in hopes of securing a prime parking spot. Saturday was reserved for the big Z-Bash Car Show held at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim in its massive parking lot. The Friday get-together was held at Motorsport Auto’s headquarters as a meet-and-greet for fellow Z owners, and attendees were offered many discontinued and hard-to-find parts. What began originally as the Motorsport Auto Z-Car West Coast Nationals and was conceived as a thank you to their customers has slowly evolved into Z-Bash, which has continued to grow as they celebrate the event’s 20 th anniversary this year. Motorsport Auto recently held their annual Z Bash three-day event, which begins with the Friday Kickoff and Garage Sale and ends with the grand finale taking place at Willow Spring Streets of Willow Raceway for Sunday’s road racing excursion. ![]()
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