72 Ultra Orange - Bucket List Restomod

[72ultraorange]

My first car was an Orange 1972 4-door Datsun 510 — my dad had bought it for $200; engine block was frozen, freeze plugs blown out, 4 flat tires and covered in Pecan tree sap. He got it to the house, we cleaned it up, put white letter tires on it, got it running and put a cherry bomb glass pack on it. It had a black interior and wasn’t long before i got an upgraded stereo and had a pair of Craig Power Play speakers bolted into the rear deck. Many days driving dirt roads and having fun with the 4 speed. Longing for those days again. I am rebuilding my 510 as a street / show car ready with enough safety equipment for occasional track days.

Been looking for a while for a 510 and working on approvals with my “CFO” and finally bought one in late 2019 — then pandemic hit…

Got started on it February 2021 — learning from many of those here that have a passion for these cars like me but have substantially more mechanical skills. Over the past several months I have been sourcing parts, restoring some, and buying others.

Still VERY early in build - and have been delayed by rear cross member modification issues — Long way to go but making some progress…

I have spoken with many folks but have to say thanks to those who have helped me get this far with parts and advice!

Norm at Zeddsaver.com
Don at DPracing.co
Dave at Futofab.com
Baz at Datsport.com
Jon at Futurefabrication.com
Troy at Ermish-racing.com
James at JBCoachwerks.com
Mark at Mazworx.com
Ben at Skillard.com
Matt at Machinedspeed.com
Gabriel at technotoytuning.com
IceHouse, yenpit, and DatzenMike on the 510realm!
Build Thread Inspiration: eastbaysolo_73 Gold digger >>> https://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=30772
Unbelievable Build - Stu's 1972 4 Door >>> viewtopic.php?f=3&t=32564

Look forward to the road ahead - and will absolutely need some help getting this back up and running!

My rough build plan and status:
DONE - Dismantle and remove all parts from car
DONE - Complete drive train mock up (Drive shaft test fit completed)
DONE - JBC R&P conversion
DONE - Front Sway Bar
DONE - Adjustable rear cross member
DONE - 280ZX front struts / coil overs
DONE - Rear coil overs
DONE - Wilwood brakes
DONE - WRX STi rear diff
90% Complete - Dual Brake Master Cylinder Setup - (mounting bracket for remote cylinders. will complete later)
DONE - SR20DET partial mock up
DONE - Exhaust system fabrication
DONE - Install AC/Heat piping
90% Complete - Mock in fuel cell / system - will finalize prior to paint and body work
DONE - Complete - all metal work / cutting - new IC install completed
DONE - Dismantle for body shop
DONE - Ship engine for rebuild (5 month build interval)
DONE - Ship Transmission for rebuild
DONE - Send to paint and body shop (7 months in shop)
- NOW WHAT!!! -- Put it back together - so much to do
- Have fun!

Current Parts List:

Primary Drivetrain:
- Nissan S14 SR20DET Engine – 1995 - source unknown (rebuilt by Mazworx) - Completed
- Nissan S14 FS5W71C Transmission – OS-Giken reinforced gearset - Completed
- Subaru R180 WRX STi Differential - 3.545 Gears / Torsen LSD

---- Front Suspension ----

James Boswell Coachwerks (JBC) –
-- JBC V3 Rack and Pinion Conversion Front Crossmember
-- JBC V3 Steering Column Kit
-- JBC Steering Arms
-- JBC Motor Mounts

Steering Rack: (Motorsport-tools.com)
--Rack - Escort MK2 Kiley Clinton Extra Heavy Duty Steering Quick Rack 2.5 Turns RHD Gp4
--Bushings - Ford Escort Mk2 Heavy Duty Steering Rack Mount Rubber Bushes

Misc Steering Components:
--Tie Rod Ends: Moog #ES2132RL
--Ball Joints: Moog #K9011
--Roll Center Adjusters: Techno Toy Tuning (T3) - 510/280ZX Evolved Roll Center Adjusters
--Steering Wheel Hub Adapter: Momo #3503

Struts / Coilovers
--Struts - T3 - 280ZX Evolved Front Coilovers
--Original - Camber Plates - T3 - 107-115 (Size B) Black Camber Plates (Abandoned - insufficient caster adjustment)
--New - Camber Plates - DP Racing Part # 204-1000 - Offset Type: Tilton style camber plates

Tension Control / Lower Control Arms:
--LCA/TC - Futofab - Package - Adjustable TC Rod & LCA

Front Sway Bar:
--Sway Bar - Futofab - Datsun 510, Custom Front Sway Bar Kit for Front Sump Engine Swaps - Orange Line

Wheel Hubs:
--Hubs - T3- 280ZX 4 Lug Front Hubs with Long Studs

---- Rear Suspension / Drivetrain ----

--Coilovers – T3 - 510 Rear Coilovers with T3 x AGX Dampers
--Cross Member – Troy Ermish – Ermish / BRE Fully Adjustable Rear Crossmember with Exhaust Hole Modification / spherical bushings /5/8” bolt kit
--Mustache Bar – T3 - 510 Mustache Bar
--Rear Sway Bar – Troy Ermish – Ermish 7/8" Rear 3-way adjustable street bar
--Differential - Subaru R180 WRX STi Differential - 3.545 Gears / Torsen LSD (541motorsports.com)
--Diff Cover - Cusco - #692 008 AS -Increased Capacity Differential Case Cover
--Stub Axles – Futofab - Differential Stub Axles for Subaru STi R180 Differential
--Axles -- FutoFab - 930 / 108mm Lobro CV Axle Kit for Subaru R180
—Shifter - GKTech - Short Throw Shifter for S14/SR20

---- Engine Bay ----

SR20DET S14 Bolt-On Engine Components:
--Engine Shipping Bracket - Mazworx #80100 - Mazworx Engine Shipping Bracket Kit, SR20
--Engine Hoist Brackets - Mazworx #80001 - Mazworx SR20 Engine Hoist Brackets
--Mount Isolators (Right) – Nismo #11210-RS540 - Nismo Reinforced Engine Mount - Front Right (S14)
--Mount Isolators (Left) – Nismo #11220-RS540 - Nismo Reinforced Engine Mount - Front Left (S14)
--Exhaust Manifold – Future Fabrication #FFNGSR - Future Fabrication Next Gen Sr20det Turbo Manifold
--Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Mazworx #12150 - Mazworx SR20/KA Exhaust Studs Kit
--Exhaust Manifold Gasket – Nissan #14036-75F00 - Multi-Layer Exhaust Manifold Gasket (Mazworx)
--Intake Manifold – GReddy #13522317 – S14/S15 Intake Plenum (Mazworx)
--Turbocharger – Garrett #880697-5001S - G30-660 STANDARD ROTATION, 0.61 A/R O/V, V-Band In/Out (Mazworx)
--Alternator – DC Power Engineering Inc. - 180 Amp HP High Output Alternator (Nissan 240sx 2.0L SR20DET)
--Starter – Mishimoto #MMSTART-SR20 – Replacement SR20DET Starter, New
--Water Pump – Nissan #21010-65F27 - S14 & S15 NISSAN SILVIA SR20DET WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
--CAS – Nissan #23731-50F02 - OEM Nissan Silvia S13, S14, S15 SR20DET Crank Angle Sensor (CAS)
--Oil Pressure Sensor – Nissan #254240-8996E - Engine Oil Pressure Switch
--IACV –Nissan #23781-69F10 - Nissan S14 SR20DET IACV Valve (Idle Air Control Valve)
--VTC – Nissan #23796-1N51A - Nissan OEM VTC Solenoid Valve - Nissan SR20DET S14 (Variable Timing Control)
—Wastegate - Tial Sport #002949 MV-R 44mm Wastegate Black
—Blow Off Valve - HKS #71008-AK001 - HKS Super SQV
—High Capacity Oil Pan - GReddy #13525901 - SR20DET S13/14/15 High Capacity Oil Plan (Mazworx)
***Engine to be rebuilt

Radiator / Intercooler:
--Radiator/IC Kit -- REPLACED - CX Racing #IC-RAD-D5-KIT – Intercooler Radiator Bracket Kit for Datsun 510 Swap
--Radiator/IC -- TSR Fabrication IC and Radiator with Fan Shroud and Dual Fans

Misc:
--Wiper Motor - Cardone #85-1423 Windshield Wiper Motor
--Strut Tower Brace - Garage Theory - DATSUN 510 STRUT BRACE
--Strut Brace Ornament - Billetbadges.com
--AC - Vintage Air Gen II Super / Sanden SD-7B10 Compressor

----Performance Brake System---- (by DPRacing.co)

--Front – Wilwood Superlite Calipers, 11.75”x .81 SRP Rotors, Pads, Hats, Brackets
--Rear – Wilwood Dynapro Calipers, 11.75”x .81 SRP Rotors, Pads, Hats, Brackets
--E-Brake – Wilwood MC4 Calipers, Mounting Bracket, Pads, Cables
--Pedal Box – DPRacing.co -510 Modified Pedal Box – Dual Master Cylinder with Balance Bar
--Proportioning Valve – Tilton Lever-Type
--Master / Clutch Cylinders - Wilwood – MBC and Clutch Cylinders


---- Fuel System ----

--Radium Engineering – (end-to-end) – 14Gal Tank / FCST / Pumps / Fuel Rail / Fuel Damper / Regulator


---- Electrical System ----

--Skillard – Braille G30/ML30C Battery Box
--Engine Harness – Wiring Specialties #WRS-PROS14SR20-S14 - S14 SR20DET Wiring Harness for S14 240sx - PRO SERIES - (TBD)
--ECU – HalTech Elite 1500, Wideband Controller
--Gauges – Still Researching (Speedhut vs. Autometer) – (TBD)
--Wiring – American Autowire 22


---- Trim ----

Trim – Interior
--Steering Wheel – Momo Montecarlo
--Machined Speed – Billet CNC - Handles, trim plates, knobs, pulls
--Skillard – Datsun 510 Door Sills (4 Door)
--Gilson Design – GP-P510-006.LHD – Datsun 510 Centre Console Single DIN – 3x 2-1/16” Gauges LHD
—Gilson Design - GP-P510-008-LHD - Datsun 510/1600 SSS Left Hand Drive Dash
--EVO 10 Console – Interesting Mock up only at this time (ebay)
--EVO 10 E-Brake Handle – Interesting Mock up only at this time (ebay)
--Shift Knob – Futofab -- Teardrop Shift Knob
--New Dash Pad - (Ebay)
--Dash Frame - (Ebay)
--Seats - Sparco R333 with Seat Base and Slider
--5-Point Safety Harness - Status Racing #SRSB5.O - 5 Point Camlock Harness, Orange
—Autopower Race Roll Bar with removable diagonal brace and horizontal harness bar

Trim – Exterior
--Machined Speed – 510 bumper mount tow hook (Drivers side) Polished
--CarbonSignal Automotive – FRP – 4 Door Fender Flares, Front Lip, Rear Spoiler
--Headlamps – Dapper Lighting 575s
--Rubber Seals – Complete Set – Datsport.com
--Rubber Seals – Datsun 510 4-Door Side Quarter Glass Seals (Pair) – Vintagerubber.com
--Mirrors - JDM NOS Authentic Datsun Pair 510 SSS Bullet Fender Mirrors


---- Refurbished Parts ---- (by Zeddsaver.com)

--Heater Core
--Heater Control Panel/Cableset
--Headlamp Bezel Buckets
--Door Latches/plates
--Trunk Latch
--Window Regulators
--Glove Box
--Front Dash Panel



---- Body Panels / Parts ---- (Futofab.com)

--Futofab - Datsun 510 Hood - 68-73
--Futofab - Datsun 510 Hood Hinge Pr, 69-73
--Futofab - Datsun 510 Under Grille Molding (69-73
--Futofab – Headlight Retaining Rings for 5 3/4" Lamps
--Futofab -- Datsun 510 Front Bumper, Chrome 68-73 w/o Over Rider Holes
--Futofab -- Datsun 510 Rear Bumper Bracket – Pair
--Futofab -- Rear Camber / Toe Adjusters (Set) <- (scrapped due to fabrication issue)
--Futofab -- Rear Control Arm Spherical Bearing Bushing Kit
--Futofab -- Datsun 510 Door Skin, (68-73) 4D Sedan, Left Rear
--Ebay – Datsun 510 Rear Bumper w/o Over Rider Holes (NIB) -- originally ordered from Futofab!
—Datsport — Transmission Tunnel Cover for SR Conversion


Pre-project start pictures:

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Front: JBC Coachwerks / T3 280ZX with camber plates
Rear: now that’s a long story
Had an issue with rear x-member fabricator at local shop - sent out to Troy Ermish to fix
Has been on jackstands since March! As soon as rear suspension is in — we’ll test fit the engine and trans

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Mocking up interior with EVO 10 console — seats are on the way… will see if this works soon…

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SR20DET
- engine was partially dismantled and apparently the head has had work done to it…it is literally a bucket of bolts right now… sizing bolts is now a fun exercise
- Getting it ready to mock in for the exhaust fabrication
- Turbo Manifold by Future Fabrication
- CXRacing intercooler and radiator — looking for a shroud and electric fan setup - may build this
- Planning on a Mazworx rebuild in 2022
- Debating transmission — but most likely will go with stock 71C — any recommendations — want 400+HP out of this

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Brake system by Don at DPRacing.co

Modified dual Wilwood cylinder pedal box — back from powder coating - to be assembled
Wilwood disc brakes x 4 with manual e-Brake — (fronts complete) / (rears complete)

[ostaylor]

Impressive project... I like what you are doing with fitting everything first and then disassembling to go back to paint and body work. I was planning to get my shell out for paint, but now thinking maybe I should source some more parts and pre-fit the SR20DET, radiator, etc. before painting.

[72ultraorange]

Thanks Owen, I am really trying to get the paint right on it…not wanting to do major cutting / drilling or using a BFH on it after I get the paint done — i know this will be unavoidable —just wanting to minimize it. Want to get as much of the mechanical / electrical systems mocked in / fitted as possible — including turbo exhaust downpipe/wastegate, water/refrigerant/condenser lines for the AC/Heat, fuel system lines/fuel cell - reviewing complete Radium system with spare tire Fuel Safe System with surge tank or ATL Fuel Cell (TBD), rear seat roll bar, major electrical (wiring harness through firewall and relocated battery box in trunk), Pedal box / Brake/clutch cylinders, and steering linkage work.

Also have a fiberglass body kit to be installed to add some JDM style to this… more on this later.

[eastbaysolo_73]

Thanks for adding my thread on your build for inspiration ! Dude you have a really great start and awesome project going here. Love the newer design future fab manifold you have also. Mine was a tight right but worked out just fine. Looking forward to more photos and updates.

[cartel]

nice looking brakes.. Don is great and makes nice parts..

do those T3 camber plates get you enough Caster?

lots of nice parts.. im about to get some presents for mine tomorrow. il update once they're in my hands...

[72ultraorange]

Mike, thanks for the feedback - i had to go look at the camber adjustment plates again — been months since I put those on (my rear cross member is on the way !!!) The T3 plates have slotted adjustments - here’s a picture, Will do some measurements after I finish the rear suspension. It “appears” to have a decent amount of caster adjustability. Should be “good enough”.

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Here are a couple of pictures of my rear brake setup. Don at DPracing setup the bracket with a manual e-brake with same rotors I have on the front. Will be working to get the rear suspension done in a few weeks with the wheels on!

[eastbaysolo_73]

Lets go! keep up the good work bud.. Get her done!

[cartel]

the hardest part is making a cable work.

I've been hoping someone would figure it out..how to use tesla calipers for electric ebrake. that's beyond my electronics capabilities. needs a force feedback system for clamp pressure and release..

[72ultraorange]

Mike. The cables should run through the trailing arms just like OEM. Will check this out and post soon— parts will be here next week to start all of the rear suspension assembly. Cross member goes directly to powder coating first.

Meanwhile — mocking up some engine bay bling … plan to get a badge made by Billetbadges.com to go on this strut tower brace from Garage Theory (www.garagetheory.net/shop/p/datsun-510-strut-brace)

Here’s my preliminary design…

[ostaylor]

Is your radiator / intercooler setup this one:
https://www.cx-garage.com/index.php?rou ... duct_id=65 ?

If so, any modification required to make it fit and are you happy with the appearance and quality? I realize the real test is a ways off, but thinking of ordering it for my build.