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by Dave Patten
09 Mar 2018 10:31
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Need recommendations for 195/50/15 tires
Replies: 7
Views: 2867

Re: Need recommendations for 195/50/15 tires

Go to one of the online tire shops and search by size. Look around, you can buy them for $50 to $200+ each. It depends on what your needs are and what fits those needs the best. Performance tires generally are more expensive, have higher grip levels and wear out faster. Cheap tires are generally all...
by Dave Patten
17 Jan 2018 09:58
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: CV Failure
Replies: 100
Views: 35217

Re: CV Failure

Lou, I'll see you and the guys at the Mitty. Look for me in the paddock. I'll be racing the 510 that Todd Walrich started and I finished and raced at the 2017 SCCA Runoffs. It is the last 510 to race at the Runoffs. Looks like the 510 field will be good. Jeff Worth is planning to bring his red, whit...
by Dave Patten
17 Jan 2018 09:33
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1971 Datsun 510 sedan track race parts car
Replies: 3
Views: 2379

Re: 1971 Datsun 510 sedan track race parts car

Paul & Demo243, I have roadraced in New England with SCCA since '87. This car or the name on it I don't recall. The NARRC (North Atlantic Road Racing Championship) sticker is from an SCCA Regional series that was quite popular in its day, but has recently gone defunct. The images you took do not...
by Dave Patten
16 Jan 2018 10:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air Conditioning for 72 4 dr. w/vg30?
Replies: 11
Views: 4686

Re: Air Conditioning for 72 4 dr. w/vg30?

There is a universal heat and AC combined unit called the Hurricane. These are used in hot rods and resto-mods. It is compact at 11" tall x 8.5" deep x 11.5" wide I plan to take a hard look at this uint for my 66 V520. Link https://www.oldairproducts.com/product/hurricane-2100-complet...
by Dave Patten
15 Dec 2017 11:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We need your help with our James Boswell racecar paint job!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2257

Re: We need your help with our James Boswell racecar paint job!!!!

Here are some pics of my current racecars. Maybe something to get the creative juices flowing. https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19884081_827582624066872_4491986559590508297_n.jpg?oh=defb2caf001b452c2be8f2cd4636f4a2&oe=5AC46A6A http://www.futofab.com/images/stories/1971%20datsun%2012...
by Dave Patten
28 Nov 2017 07:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FutoFab Cyber Monday Sale is on for 2017
Replies: 1
Views: 1632

Re: FutoFab Cyber Monday Sale is on for 2017

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23915474_906855609472906_5007257910975404587_n.jpg?oh=a45d4222ef92ed4bf60f4c134a41df76&oe=5A9233AE FutoFab would like to thank everyone for supporting our Cyber Monday Sale. It was a HUGE success. To put HUGE in perspective, it would normally take u...
by Dave Patten
24 Nov 2017 07:08
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Narrowing rear control arms
Replies: 54
Views: 19484

Re: Narrowing rear control arms

Jeff, how would having Byron's brackets affect the use of your system? We will know more when the prototypes are done. I have Byron's brackets in my car. Raising the pivot should help with anti-squat but gotta check and see what it does to toe change. Jeff, With your design, toe can be easily chang...
by Dave Patten
01 Aug 2017 19:55
Forum: Body & Electrical
Topic: FutoFab has 2d Quarter Panels
Replies: 4
Views: 2195

Re: FutoFab has 2d Quarter Panels

Very good, what is the skinny on "It is unknown when more will be available" ? The original quarter panels were made with defective tooling, creating a flaw in the rear 6" of the "super sonic line". It was just over 2 years ago when we shipped them a corrected quarter panel...
by Dave Patten
01 Aug 2017 05:48
Forum: Body & Electrical
Topic: FutoFab has 2d Quarter Panels
Replies: 4
Views: 2195

FutoFab has 2d Quarter Panels

We have a limited number of 1st quality 2 door quarter panels available. It is unknown when more will be available. They are $650/side + S&H. Right and left sides are available for imediate shipping. Contact Dave@FutoFab.com with your shipping address to purchase. https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcd...
by Dave Patten
10 Mar 2017 13:48
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Upgrading rear diff
Replies: 19
Views: 11172

Re: Upgrading rear diff

I second going with the R180 out of the Subaru with the Beta Motorsports stub axles ( Sold by Futofab.com now right ? ) Yup, STi conversion stub axles are in stock at FutoFab, $550/set. http://www.futofab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=38&Itemid=122 Fu...
by Dave Patten
24 Nov 2016 05:51
Forum: Technical - Archive
Topic: Rack And Pinion exploration
Replies: 383
Views: 146890

Re: Rack And Pinion exploration

The group that came up with a power steering conversion for the Z car now offers a kit for the 510, price $1550.
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http://zpowersteering.com/category/dats ... -steering/
by Dave Patten
23 Nov 2016 06:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cyber Monday Sale at FutoFab, November 28, 2016
Replies: 0
Views: 1236

Cyber Monday Sale at FutoFab, November 28, 2016

The Sale is on again for 2016.

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by Dave Patten
24 Jul 2016 06:52
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB 1970 2 door window regulators
Replies: 2
Views: 1444

Re: WTB 1970 2 door window regulators

I have a pair, R&L, $100 +$15 S&H.
Contact me by email. futofab@gsinet.net

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