FAST FACTS
1969 Datsun 1600

UNDER THE HOOD

ENGINE: SR20DET (S13-spec)

ENGINE MODS: Modified front crossmember and engine mounts, Eagle conrods, JE pistons, ACL Race Series bearings, ARP main and head studs, mildly ported head, HKS Step 2 camshafts (264 inlet, 272 exhaust), HKS adjustable cam gears, Tomei rocker stoppers, performance valve springs, Cometic 1.2mm head gasket, finned alloy sump, alloy-tanked radiator, Speedflow braided lines, stainless steel catch can and wiper motor cover

INTERNALS : Rebuilt using all-new Mazda components

INDUCTION/INJECTION/IGNITION: Pod filter, Garrett GT30 turbo, TiAL 44m external wastegate, Turbosmart blow-off valve, 600x300x75mm intercooler, custom alloy plenum with bellmouths, BMI 80mm throttle body

Two Bosch 044 external fuel pumps, high-flowed fuel injectors, customised standard fuel rail with Malpassi regulator, Mallory fuel filter

M&W ignitor unit, VN Commodore coil packs



ENGINE MANAGEMENT : Haltech E6S ECU, mechanical boost controller

EXHAUST: 6boost exhaust manifold, 3in mandrel-bent dump pipe, 3in mild steel exhaust, stainless steel high-flow catalytic converter, 3in stainless oval muffler

DRIVELINE

GEARBOX: Trimatic (fully manualised, strengthened internals, transbrake), 4000rpm stall converter, two PWR oil coolers

DIFFERENTIAL: Nissan R200 3.9 LSD, CV joint billet axles, 3in tailshaft

BRAKES: Toyota HiLux calipers and Silvia discs (F), Mitsubishi Starion Turbo calipers and rotors (R), Bendix Ultimate pads

SUSPENSION

Koni shock absorbers (re-valved rears), King Springs coils

WHEELS/TYRES

Enkei (16x7in front and 16x8.5in rear) wheels with Toyo Proxes RA1 (205/40 front and 255/50 rear) tyres


INTERIOR

Mazda RX-7 Series VI bucket seats, RPM 2in harnesses, re-shaped and re-bolstered rear seat, seats, door trims and roof-lining re-trimmed in Buff suede, custom floor carpet, vinyl kick panels, Hurst quarter stick shifter, 13in sports steering wheel, Auto Meter gauges (speedo, tacho, boost, oil, water temperature, fuel, shift light), billet door openers and window winders

ICE

Kenwood head unit, 6in front speakers and 7x10in rear speakers

EXTERIOR

House of Kolor Kandy Green paint, Ford Sierra Cosworth bonnet vents, GT bonnet pins, flared rear guards, de-badged body

PERFORMANCE

POWER OUTPUT: 399.5rwhp
BEST QUARTER-MILE ET: 10.9sec @ 120mph

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