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by Dave Patten
19 Feb 2016 08:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EPA Proposes to Ban Racecars
Replies: 10
Views: 3212

EPA Proposes to Ban Racecars

The United States EPA wants to ban the creation of racecars. Folks it is true! Their latest regulatory documents have proposed to make illegal to convert any emissions certified vehicle into a race car. Basically this is every road vehicles newer than the early 70's. If allowed to pass, I am afraid ...
by Dave Patten
18 Feb 2016 18:34
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Pro-Built Datsun 510
Replies: 10
Views: 5728

Re: Pro-Built Datsun 510

The owner sent me a few more current pictures with paint going on. All the graphics are paint, no viny
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by Dave Patten
16 Feb 2016 07:15
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Pro-Built Datsun 510
Replies: 10
Views: 5728

Pro-Built Datsun 510

FutoFab has a customer that hired a professional rod shop to build their 72 Datsun 510 as a tribute of the BRE racecar. We supplied a ton of sheet metal for this steel fendered project (Tail Panel, R&L Trunk floor drops, F&R Valances, Front Fenders, quarter panels and both rockers). The buil...
by Dave Patten
13 Feb 2016 18:51
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB 510 Hood Hinges and Release Cable
Replies: 8
Views: 3316

Re: WTB 510 Hood Hinges and Release Cable

FutoFab now stocks new reproduction hood hinges. $59/pair.

http://www.futofab.com/index.php?page=s ... &Itemid=81
by Dave Patten
13 Feb 2016 18:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FIA head questions for the gurus PLEASE HELP
Replies: 12
Views: 5067

Re: FIA head questions for the gurus PLEASE HELP

I have a spare NOS intake for my FIA head that I could be talked into selling. Contact me if interested.
by Dave Patten
27 Jan 2016 18:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FutoFab Introduces Steel 510 Body Parts
Replies: 109
Views: 43118

Re: FutoFab Introduces Steel 510 Body Parts

Hey Dave, You should offer a rear disc kit as well, something that compliments your front kit in terms of piston size, etc. Maybe even a BMC to suit. We sell a 280ZX bracket kit made by Josh Kinney.It allows installation of 82-83 280ZX calipers & rotors. $195/set. Link: http://www.futofab.com/i...
by Dave Patten
18 Dec 2015 14:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FUTOFAB
Replies: 7
Views: 3036

Re: FUTOFAB

I am all but speechless (but that will pass). * * * * * On a personal level, I don't take praise very well, never have and would rather not have it because I get embarrassed by it (weird, I know). I have always felt that doing your best is what is expected of you and to "receive praise" fo...
by Dave Patten
29 Nov 2015 19:01
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Sway bars
Replies: 1
Views: 1044

Re: WTB: Sway bars

FutoFab has them, 15% off on our Cyber Monday Sale - Monday, November 30th.
by Dave Patten
18 Nov 2015 10:31
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Subaru STi R180 Option from FutoFab
Replies: 18
Views: 10235

Re: Subaru STi R180 Option from FutoFab

CLSD or Torsen are the stub axles. Sorry, must have been in a fog when I typed that. Yes, we sell only one stub axle, they are both the same length and they fit both CLSD or Torsen diffs. I think your confusion may be that the R160 VLSD requires a longer spline on one stub axle, not the case for th...
by Dave Patten
17 Nov 2015 19:37
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Subaru STi R180 Option from FutoFab
Replies: 18
Views: 10235

Re: Subaru STi R180 Option from FutoFab

A question, are the stub axles the same between the clutch type and the Torsen type ? I thought I read some ware that the Torsen type were longer.
CLSD or Torsen are the stub axles.
Dave, do these also work with the CV conversion axles?
Yes, the WCR CV Axles will work with the stub axles.
by Dave Patten
10 Nov 2015 09:27
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Subaru STi R180 Option from FutoFab
Replies: 18
Views: 10235

Subaru STi R180 Option from FutoFab

It was brought to my attention that there may be a lack of concise information about using a late model Subaru STi R180 differential in a Datsun. Let me try to clear this up somewhat and try to get everything in one place. First you need to source a 2004-2015 Subaru WRX STi differential. It MUST be ...
by Dave Patten
10 Nov 2015 06:26
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB R180 3.9 Diff
Replies: 2
Views: 1088

Re: WTB R180 3.9 Diff

Jim, A newer option might be a complete Subaru WRX STi diff with a set of conversion stub axles to adapt it to the Datsun half shafts. The '04-'05 WRX STI (it must be an STi) will have a 3.9 ratio with a CLSD. '06 to 15 will also work, but they have a 3.545 and a Torsen LSD on all but the '06 which ...
by Dave Patten
10 Nov 2015 05:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FutoFab Introduces Steel 510 Body Parts
Replies: 109
Views: 43118

Re: FutoFab Introduces Steel 510 Body Parts

I've been getting inquiries on quarter panels with requests for shipping costs. The boxes are big & bulky so shipping costs can get pricey. Here is a sampling of costs. This is to ship a pair of 2d quarter panels. Be advised that Greyhound Package Express delivery will be to the bus depot closes...
by Dave Patten
05 Nov 2015 15:43
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Chasing J's
Replies: 11
Views: 4623

Re: Chasing J's

I use Koni race inserts on my race cars. The shortest cartridge length is 11.42" whch would likely fit. It has 5.42" of travel.

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