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To: Mogger

“150 MPH” in a Datsun 240z?? With 150 hp?

I call BS
You might squeak 125 out of one.


50 posted on 06/19/2026 6:30:35 PM PDT by doorgunner69
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To: doorgunner69
“150 MPH” in a Datsun 240z?? With 150 hp?

I call BS

I have no idea how many HP it had, but it wasn't floored.

I bought it from an engineer on Guam who had never driven it over 35 MPH. This was before I knew about Amsoil, so I bought a lesser carb and engine cleaner to get the carbon out of it.

I made the mistake of shutting it off and carbon chunks stuck the exhaust valves open.

When I tore it down I found flat top pistons.

Cleaned it up, ported and polished it, cced the head, balanced the pistons and connecting rods.

Later, when I replaced the clutch, I found it had a 6 bolt crank.

I balanced the carbs for air flow.

53 posted on 06/19/2026 9:32:40 PM PDT by Mogger ( 7th generation Vermonter, refugee in New Hampshire hoping NH remains sane.)
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