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Project SR-71:
1971 Datsun 240Z with an sr20de-t. I have fabbed in a rear subframe from a 1990 Nissan 240SX S13 as well as the complete IRS from the S13. This includes the differential from a R32 Skyline and axles. I have also fabbed in the S13 front crossmember which allows me to use all of the suspension components from the S13. In order to make this work, I actually had to extend the wheelbase of the Datsun by about 7.5". This actually helps because the Datsun has a short wheelbase as it is, so this longer wheelbase puts it at about the same as the S13.
Rear subframe - final design..probably! I'm still not sold on the coil-over location, but it'll do for now. more bracing to be added, but its basically done.
Left side, view of the upper wishbone showing perished upper wishbone & control arm bushings. Also the bolt that supports the wishbone has been put in the wrong way round, it cannot be removed without dropping the subframe.
After replacing the rear subframe mounts I was concerned that the mounting points might not line up (even though I'd used a homemade jig).
Thankfully everything went in without a problem. Phew!!
Project SR-71:
1971 Datsun 240Z with an sr20de-t. I have fabbed in a rear subframe from a 1990 Nissan 240SX S13 as well as the complete IRS from the S13. This includes the differential from a R32 Skyline and axles. I have also fabbed in the S13 front crossmember which allows me to use all of the suspension components from the S13. In order to make this work, I actually had to extend the wheelbase of the Datsun by about 7.5". This actually helps because the Datsun has a short wheelbase as it is, so this longer wheelbase puts it at about the same as the S13.