Here's why purists will HATE my new Datsun 240Z...

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2022
  • So we finally bought a Datsun 240Z and it's a wild one-off car for sure. This V8 conversion 240z has around 400bhp and is a complete restomod. Built originally in Las Vegas, this 240Z was stripped back to a bare shell and had a full race-built V8 small-block fitted to make it an absolute weapon!
    So do you guys like the Datsun? Will Dave improve or ruin this 240z classic car? Let us know!
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  • @driftgames_life
    @driftgames_life  Před 2 lety +15

    Let us know what you think of the new motor guys?!

    • @trancebynature4
      @trancebynature4 Před 2 lety

      Dude you have great taste..I luv it

    • @eoghan12
      @eoghan12 Před 2 lety

      Called it.....seen this car come up for sale and fell in love with it, I hope you enjoy it man, so jealous.

    • @disfordrift9593
      @disfordrift9593 Před 2 lety

      When are you guys going to buy a 300ZX like Jimmy oaks

    • @toomanycars4800
      @toomanycars4800 Před 2 lety

      Just gotta love an s30z! 🤩 I'm expecting it to look a lot more like Forsberg's "Gold Leader" in a few weaks time, knowing the style of cars you go for!

    • @jamieclarke5200
      @jamieclarke5200 Před 2 lety

      I love it 😍

  • @griffengardner
    @griffengardner Před 2 lety +16

    Goodness GRACIOUS 😍 from the car to Josh’s cinematography, what an incredible episode!!

  • @irishaudia6c750
    @irishaudia6c750 Před 2 lety +6

    Japan: Wangan Midnight
    Ireland: M1 Midnight

  • @iroczo6627
    @iroczo6627 Před 21 dnem +1

    Nice car, enjoy it, I had 2 back in the days, one of them with a 383 stroker + NOS, back in 94 that was a monster, I miss that car 😔

  • @muji_duji4528
    @muji_duji4528 Před 2 lety +7

    BEAUTIFULLY DONE!
    just dont wide body it please

  • @JP_A3
    @JP_A3 Před 2 lety +8

    it looks phenomenal, personally i wouldnt change it too much besides the chrome really, but you lads always make something savage so i think ill love whatever it turns out to be.

  • @One_LuvZ
    @One_LuvZ Před 2 lety +1

    You got my childhood dream car. Prices for these have reached the state of unobtanium and decided to go towards the direction of purchasing what I considered my affordable dream car (Z32 2+2) and managed to score one for a very unexpected price. The concept of the Z32 is similar to your reasoning for purchasing the s30, love of the old Japanese sport cars with a taste of a v8 under the hood to give it some pep in its step. Mine is getting a truck based LS (budget setup and keeping it simple) and the body keeping an aspect of oem+ with areas focused on modernizing the vehicle to make it not only enjoyable to drive everyday, but be something that I can literally maintain without having to source parts that will make ownership of my Z a royal pain rather than a experience my childhood self would simply grin ear to ear the moment I even look at it.
    Can't wait to see how this car comes out.

  • @bishopm4401
    @bishopm4401 Před 2 lety +1

    Literally a dream car for me, glad you guys picked it up!

  • @1darryloflife
    @1darryloflife Před rokem +1

    Only problem with the early Chev small block is the atrocious cylinder heads as the middle of the cylinder heads have 2 exhaust valves sitting right next to each other. The later model heads fixed the problem by copying the Ford valve layout . As a result of the 2 exhaust valves sitting next to each other the engine suffers from exhaust valve seat distortion due to poor coolant flow through the cylinder heads and a water pump that varies greatly on the inlet to the cylinder block. The pump impeller is insufficient and the legs running from the impeller to the cylinder block are different sizes. We ended up reworking the pump inlet making sure that both legs are the same size. We changed the pump impeller and clearansed the impeller to the proper spec with respect to the wiping face of the pump body.
    The best coolant would be a Nano Glycol like Evans Waterless coolant or Liquid Intelligence. Having done extensive dyno work on these engines we found that with a stock cam they only really deliver power from 4 to 6 cylinders with a stock cooling system. Improve the pump and restrict the exit of the coolant and place the thermostat into the bottom radiator hose and you will get all 8 cylinders producing power.

  • @kstoff2218
    @kstoff2218 Před 2 lety +1

    Dope Z. My first was orange. Can’t wait to see more of this beast.

  • @clinnt
    @clinnt Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning, an all time dream car. Can't wait to see what you do with it, I'm sure it'll be a bit more special than the usual bolt on arches you see on them.

  • @coreythomas6222
    @coreythomas6222 Před 2 lety +1

    Fair play guys I've been watching you for some time now and every episode gets better, the video's are edited so smoothly 🤙

  • @philipcorcoran7856
    @philipcorcoran7856 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it, can't wait to see what you guys do.

  • @KemuriStyle
    @KemuriStyle Před 2 lety +2

    God Damn Josh! that edit of the car was fire!

  • @johnrowell942
    @johnrowell942 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice buy and look forward to seeing your changes. 👍💯

  • @mrfinch6664
    @mrfinch6664 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the car 👌bring out the molded Fender flares🔥🔥 Cant wait to see the change

  • @ScottyB5S4
    @ScottyB5S4 Před 2 lety +1

    Excited to see the reveal!!!

  • @lfcmanlfc7916
    @lfcmanlfc7916 Před 2 lety +1

    Fair play Dave, living the dream, great to enjoy it with ye

  • @shawnczapla1864
    @shawnczapla1864 Před 2 lety +1

    Gorgeous! I just hope you move the mirrors to the fenders, it changes the character so much!

  • @conorkelly8
    @conorkelly8 Před 2 lety +1

    To start off id Remove the bumpers , remove the chrome trim , new wheels , coilovers , give it power steering .
    Respray black or a wrap in black , rota tbt in bronze 🤤

  • @mrbishievo2
    @mrbishievo2 Před 2 lety +1

    Perfect! Absolutely love this 😎 Health to drive Dave 🤙🏻

  • @inkscars6380
    @inkscars6380 Před 2 lety +2

    OH MAN! This is one car I’ve always wanted to build! Honestly I love ol 327/350s GREAT BUY BROTHER!!!

  • @michaelrowles1556
    @michaelrowles1556 Před 2 lety +1

    As soon as I saw that gauge cluster I knew it was a 240z. That's been my dream car since I saw one as a kid, I can't wait to see what you do with this beauty.

  • @dogsplums
    @dogsplums Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely love it and can’t wait to see what you have planned for it 👍🏻

  • @alync406
    @alync406 Před 2 lety +1

    I think you made the right decision. The 240Z is a lovely car. I take its with Tripple 8 Customs already. Can't wait to see the transformation, they look so good wide bodied 😃

  • @peterconneely8629
    @peterconneely8629 Před 2 lety +5

    class car fair play, this definitely cant be sold for the wedding 🤣

  • @p-rob6275
    @p-rob6275 Před 2 lety +1

    Love classic Zs!! Have since I was a kid…I have an idea on your path. Motorsport look…takes the car to 11. I wish I could get my hands on one myself…one day!! Congratulations on your new addition!

  • @stephenbailey1690
    @stephenbailey1690 Před 2 lety +1

    every time Dave reveals he has a new car 🔥🔥🔥 absolutely class motor and can't wait to see what you do to it .

  • @board9898
    @board9898 Před rokem +1

    Couldn't agree more about the power - I have a 240 with a 2JZGTE, when we tuned it we kept to 400RWHP to keep it driveable. Where I live there are mainly tight twisty mountain roads so at least there is a chance of staying on the tarmac. I'm sure the 700hp cars in the US are fun for highway pulls if thats your thing but not much use on twisty B roads.

  • @redchristy
    @redchristy Před 2 lety +1

    that is so F'in cool. absolutely love these, especially with a wide arch kit and ducktail ❤

  • @mickpug
    @mickpug Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing car really looking forward to seeing it with daves touches..

  • @gavinivers8941
    @gavinivers8941 Před rokem +1

    It is a modern or up-dated Scarab spec.
    Back in the day, you could buy a Scarab speced Datsun 240z from your Datsun dealer.

  • @jameskearney7646
    @jameskearney7646 Před 2 lety +4

    His trousers match the car, always coordinating 😂mint yoke and is crying out for the drift games touch, health to enjoy Dave

  • @bassbest11
    @bassbest11 Před 2 lety +1

    Great looking motor. Building a 77 280z myself and hope to be on the road next summer. 👍

  • @CJDRIFTS
    @CJDRIFTS Před 2 lety +1

    At 2:22 I already know what car by the silver mirror and the A Piller and window shape, finally got an original Z great choice of car looking forward to see how it ends up 👌

  • @cathalguilfoyle4131
    @cathalguilfoyle4131 Před 2 lety +1

    What a car, best of luck with it Dave👌💪

  • @aidanwalsh3711
    @aidanwalsh3711 Před 2 lety +2

    Coolest car yet Dave ! Don’t go mad with the changes

  • @mishky_2958
    @mishky_2958 Před 2 lety +1

    What a car, congratulations Dave!!

  • @TColt884
    @TColt884 Před 2 lety +1

    My dream car. If I get my hands on 9ne I would never sell it.

  • @Vwteapot
    @Vwteapot Před 2 lety +1

    What a legend I absolutely love this car 😍😍 you sir are winning at life congratulations

  • @mandymcgill9503
    @mandymcgill9503 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes God job I have to say one of my dreams cars welldone can't wait to see what u do

  • @BenExell
    @BenExell Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome car! I 3d modeled one of these years ago for a uni project :D
    Just needs a retro BRE livery!

  • @louislingham6470
    @louislingham6470 Před 2 lety +1

    I got it right in the last video when you said about the new car 👌👌

  • @fifteenbyfive
    @fifteenbyfive Před 8 měsíci

    While it's sacrilege to put that motor in there, you're redeemed by the body. Not chopping up the panels and hiding the damage behind plastic. It looks like a bone stock 240Z on the outside minus the wheels so congrats for making such a beautiful car.

  • @Spanish4Point4
    @Spanish4Point4 Před 2 lety +1

    Easily my favourite car on the channel! I’m all for the old stuff! This is dream car material for me.. go easy on it 😂

  • @WayneCarolan
    @WayneCarolan Před 2 lety +1

    Love it! Congratulations

  • @dannyjunglist9290
    @dannyjunglist9290 Před 2 lety +1

    would look unreal in Midnight Purple

  • @PaceWorks
    @PaceWorks Před 2 lety +1

    I know of Wastson Racing great job getting a fine example of a beautiful classic 👌 🤙👌💯

  • @mattb4353
    @mattb4353 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the car. Please don't chop the arches, it's been done so many times now.

  • @Stevie4KGaming
    @Stevie4KGaming Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful car dave, I have a sneaky feeling it's going to be wide body with deep dish wheels next time we see it

  • @rafiqgarnet
    @rafiqgarnet Před 2 lety +1

    She’s a beauty, flawless editing of the video. Fair play

  • @lucableasdale4227
    @lucableasdale4227 Před 2 lety +1

    The whole intro I thought I'd guessed it,
    I'm there like "go on then show me the 65 mustang" I did not expect a Z whatsoever, it's beautiful 😍

    • @driftgames_life
      @driftgames_life  Před 2 lety

      We tried to be sneaky and the V8 would throw you off 😂

    • @lucableasdale4227
      @lucableasdale4227 Před 2 lety

      @@driftgames_life ya got me 😂 best of both worlds there! It's sick

  • @fastrace14
    @fastrace14 Před 2 lety +1

    I bet it's getting a rocket bunny pandem kit that would be class like Sung Kang's Fuguz.

  • @gcooney89
    @gcooney89 Před 2 lety +1

    That's in my top 3 cars of all time that I want to own and will prob move to number 1 once its finished 👌 savage!!

  • @Pats-Shed
    @Pats-Shed Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful car ! Best of luck with the upgrades . It would be fantastic with a Link ECU with the carburetor machined for injectors and motion raceworks rocker covers with smartcoils. Widebody kit with some Image 3 piece crossspoke rims . Topped off with a 3M midnight purple wrap . Look forward to seeing it in Longford 👍

  • @mixerm93
    @mixerm93 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it 👌 another cool purchase

  • @Ste8888
    @Ste8888 Před 2 lety +1

    Probably one of the most beautiful cars ever made.Well wear Dave

  • @randomturkyt
    @randomturkyt Před 2 lety +1

    im new here and this is my first video im watching, the camera shots and the sound of the car and the design is awesome!! also just wanted to say that its a 280z as the mirrors are on the side and not on the fenders

    • @driftgames_life
      @driftgames_life  Před 2 lety

      It’s a 71, so a 240sx, and only the JDM ones had fender mirrors right? Not the US cars?

  • @williammendez5757
    @williammendez5757 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing looking car congratulations and enjoy

  • @kiprasvaliulis1578
    @kiprasvaliulis1578 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrads Dave, drive the wheel’s of that thing

  • @matthewwatt3650
    @matthewwatt3650 Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning car mate

  • @timl2280
    @timl2280 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello from the States. Agree with decision. While the RTR Mustang is awesome, there a far fewer 240Z these days. Wise investment.

  • @missinglink9973
    @missinglink9973 Před 2 lety +1

    sweet ride Im jealous !!!!

  • @joeyoriain183
    @joeyoriain183 Před 2 lety +1

    Can't wait to see this 😍😍

  • @ItsMuush
    @ItsMuush Před 2 lety +2

    Damn, here's me waiting for Dave to kickflip over it smh haha

  • @subarusam34
    @subarusam34 Před 2 lety +1

    You rarely get it wrong so in drift games I trust, that you won't ruin an already beautiful car and you'll make it into a head turner.

  • @BubbaGTi
    @BubbaGTi Před 2 lety +1

    Goddamn it Dave, what a collection!

  • @garethsmith3274
    @garethsmith3274 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice Dave I love a 240

  • @Tylerjschmidt
    @Tylerjschmidt Před rokem +1

    I like the stance on it.

  • @stevierea70
    @stevierea70 Před 2 lety +1

    Ho Lee Fook….. this is quite possibly the most beautiful car in the country and once it gets the drift games touch it will be one of the nicest examples in the world without a shadow of a doubt. Health to enjoy Dave
    PS keep them other 2 clampits as far away from it as possible 😉👏

  • @keithweldon4072
    @keithweldon4072 Před 2 lety +1

    Class,my favourite classic car

  • @jamiecampbell5905
    @jamiecampbell5905 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow lads that Is beautiful 🔥

  • @steveoe36
    @steveoe36 Před 2 lety +1

    Can’t wait to see it. Heath to modify and drive

  • @novakenss
    @novakenss Před rokem

    I have a friend here in Texas with an LS3 T56 280Z build that I adore. My 240Z is near perfect but only an L24 with 4 speed. I dream of a stroker 3.1 and 5 speed because I want to remain more purely Z car. A small block Chevy is my favorite engine I must admit and have a strong one in my 1966 Chevy Nova with a T56. You have a very sweet Z there. Be nice to it.

  • @trancebynature4
    @trancebynature4 Před 2 lety +3

    I absolutely luv this car,I would leave it as stock..I luv American muscle cars

    • @cmamsler
      @cmamsler Před 2 lety

      In the USA. These are everywhere. And Are selling for nothing basically.

  • @rossoneill1654
    @rossoneill1654 Před 2 lety +1

    No doubt it be done right love a 240

  • @markobrien2275
    @markobrien2275 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the way it is but if the kahoona's are big I'm guessing debumper, black arch extension and black fender rear view mirrors on a grey body oh and duckrail spoiler 🤔

  • @gerryhartnett4358
    @gerryhartnett4358 Před 2 lety +1

    beautiful car

  • @nski_
    @nski_ Před 2 lety +1

    I hope you guys put a Pandem kit on it

  • @dannyoreilly6571
    @dannyoreilly6571 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it I understand what ur saying make it more mean looking defo but I'd keep it same colour love that colour

  • @jamieclarke5200
    @jamieclarke5200 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it 🤩

  • @michaelthompson7006
    @michaelthompson7006 Před 2 lety +1

    My expectations for this are off the chart.... and i know you will blow them out of the water!! Unreal purchase

  • @adamogorman8916
    @adamogorman8916 Před 2 lety +1

    Will ye be at the summer drift bash ?

  • @Aldarris
    @Aldarris Před 2 lety +1

    From one American build, onto the other. Good switchup.

  • @danielfuks
    @danielfuks Před 2 lety +1

    such a beautiful car, I almost got one, a blue 240z LHD was for sale in Poland, but I was to late, car is so rare its almost impossible to got one, all the best with that beauty, I cant wait to see it on some car event

  • @disfordrift9593
    @disfordrift9593 Před 2 lety +1

    When are you guys going to get a 300zx?

  • @Calebj18
    @Calebj18 Před 2 lety +1

    It really is THE perfect JDM drift car

  • @ajcinstalls
    @ajcinstalls Před 2 lety +1

    It's gota be EFI swapped and Link'd to the max!

  • @bernercalito8422
    @bernercalito8422 Před 2 lety +1

    The car looks gorgeous but just change the tire size.

  • @Pauly0G0is0me
    @Pauly0G0is0me Před 2 lety +1

    Now that's how you start a video

  • @RoadsterAlex
    @RoadsterAlex Před 2 lety +1

    Rocketbunny / Pandem bodykit!!!!!

  • @mickehoe
    @mickehoe Před 2 lety +1

    You lucky lucky b4st4rd….. I know luck has nothing to do with it but that is stunning. All I have right now for a Sunday blast is a broken 22 year old Audi TT 😭

  • @chriswatkins323
    @chriswatkins323 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it 😀😀😀

  • @ryancrowley1200
    @ryancrowley1200 Před 2 lety +1

    How long before you guys do the gumball rally? Watching you guys doing this would be incredible!

  • @fiontangallagher9378
    @fiontangallagher9378 Před 2 lety +1

    Is that a road in Ireland? Where is it 🤔

  • @Brunze
    @Brunze Před 2 lety +1

    Class car

  • @frankiewalnuts
    @frankiewalnuts Před 2 lety +1

    I hate that orange colour on the 240z's lol would look great in white

  • @shaneclarke1336
    @shaneclarke1336 Před 2 lety +1

    Class

  • @sammymurphy318
    @sammymurphy318 Před 2 lety +1

    Deadly 😎😎

  • @rickygreene3205
    @rickygreene3205 Před 2 lety +1

    Let's go Nice car