Precious few changes were made to the all-new interior of the car. An AutoMeter SportComp 160mph speedo and 10,000rpm tach reside in the stock locations. When a distraction is required to stay out of the sweet-six's song, an Alpine head unit pushes tunes through one of their graphic EQ's, a 6x300-watt ADS amp, and out MB Quart 6.5-inch two-way drivers. Ten inches of Gallo subwoofer fill in the low notes. The view from the outside is even more classic. No "combat" body cladding, nor "flying dancer" wings. Just the pure lines as laid down by Mr. Matsuo's design team. Those with the sharpest eyes may note Nissan Comp taillight lenses, and Hella H4 headlamps, but that would be all.
Long before bureaucratic ninnies mandated seatbelt use, knew about airbags or even got too serious about speed limits, Keith Tisherman discovered the joy of motoring in one of it's most pure forms. This joy was shared with his brother, Jeffrey, who passed away in January 2005, and to whom the car is dedicated. One day soon, Keith hopes to pass on the feeling to his two children too; threading the needle through West Los Angles traffic.
1971 Nissan 240zEngineEngine Code: L28Type: 3.0-liter I6, Iron block & aluminum head, SOHC, Two valve per cylinder, non-cross flow configuration
Internal Mods: L28 turbo block (F54) bored to 90.5mm, JE forged 10.5:1 pistons, Total-Seal gapless rings, ported & polished (N42) head, stainless 44mm intake & 38mm exhaust valves, TEP valvesprings / retainers, TEP .510 x 307deg cam, Nissan Comp 1.0mm metal head gasket, ARP fasteners, Clevite 77 bearings, Nissan 280Z turbo oil pump & dual relief springs, Datsun Competition baffled 7.5 qt. oil pan
External Mods: Custom CAI w/ K&N filter, TWM 45mm individual throttle intake system with plenum, NOS NOSzle direct port wet nitrous system, custom fuel / nitrous distribution rail, 10-lb. nitrous tank, serpentine belt drive w/ billet pulleys, Nissan Comp ceramic coated six-into-one header, 2.5-in. Borla stainless exhaust, custom aluminum radiator, 16-in. SPAL electric fan w/ thermostat control
Engine Management Mods: Electromotive TEC II fuel injection w/ DIS programmed by TEP, NGK ignition wires, Bosch Racing fuel pump, Earl's AN fuel & nitrous system plumbing, FRAM 50 micron fuel filter, TWM fuel rails, RC Bosch 390cc/min injectors, TWM fuel pressure regulator, NOS Super ProShot solenoids, NOS RPM Switch
DrivetrainLayout: Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel driveDrivetrain Mods: Lightened 280Z flywheel, Nissan Comp pressure plate, clutch disk, 280Z five-speed transmission, shortened driveshaft, R200 rear-end w/ 3.70 gearing & clutch-type LSD, 280ZX turbo axles
SuspensionFront: Five-lug conversion, Ground Control coil-over kit, 240 lb/in Eibach springs, Koni Race inserts, Suspension Techniques 1.125-in. anti-roll bar, Energy Suspension Hyperflex bushing kit, TEP triangulated STBRear: Five-lug conversion, Ground Control coil-over kit, 200 lb/in. Eibach springs, Koni Sport inserts, Suspension Techniques .875-in. anti-roll bar, Energy Suspension Hyperflex bushing kit, TEP triangulated STB
BrakesFront: 12.2-in. 2-piece Willwood vented rotors, Willwood Superlite billet 4-piston calipers, EBC Green pads & racing fluid, steel braided lines, 280ZX master cylinderRear: 12.2-in. 2-piece Willwood vented rotors, Willwood Dynalite billet 4-piston calipers, EBC Green pads & racing fluid, steel braided lines, Willwood proportioning valve, Willwood line lock
ExternalWheels: 18x8-in. Kinesis three-piece K18R, 2-in. outer, 6-in. innerTires: 235/35ZR-18 Pirelli PZero AsymmetricoBody: Hella H4 headlamps, Nissan Comp tail lights, Mercedes S-Class silver paint
InteriorWesco three-point retractable belts, Autometer SportComp 160mph speedo & 10,000 rpm tach, Alpine head unit, graphic EQ w/ crossover, ADS PH15 6x300watt amp, MB Quart 6.5-in. two-way drivers in Qlogic pods, Gallo 10-in. sub.
By E. John Thawley III
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