Old Datsun

Old Datsun

Welcome to the Channel! "Old Datsun" showcases the build and progress of a 1978 Datsun 280Z which is far from original. Hope you enjoy!

Where Have You Been?

Where Have You Been?

VQ35 Teardown

VQ35 Teardown

280Z Custom Brake Lines

280Z Custom Brake Lines

Custom Wilwood Pedals

Custom Wilwood Pedals

Updates and the VQ35

Updates and the VQ35

Datsun 280Z Gets a Roll Cage

Datsun 280Z Gets a Roll Cage

Important Announcement

Important Announcement

280Z Front Suspension

280Z Front Suspension

280Z Crossmember Chopping

280Z Crossmember Chopping

Datsun 280Z

Datsun 280Z

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  • @DemilleBeaudoin
    @DemilleBeaudoin10 күн бұрын

    What size where the putter plug lug sizes

  • @Christian-ml5rm
    @Christian-ml5rm12 күн бұрын

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @TheWorks95
    @TheWorks9526 күн бұрын

    What’s the torque spec on the bell housing bolts

  • @tajmahpaul721
    @tajmahpaul721Ай бұрын

    new vid out soon?! 😅

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsunАй бұрын

    Yes, actually. Hoping to wrap it up in the next week or so. I needed this motivation 😂

  • @puntherline
    @puntherline19 күн бұрын

    @@OldDatsun Great news! I keep coming back every once in a while to see if there's a new video so I can learn more about engines, specifically the VQ platform. I just absolutely love the 350Z and hope to own one eventually, and a bit of additional knowledge can't hurt. Plus, I'm curious about what the finished Datsun will look and sound like!

  • @Largepapa2
    @Largepapa2Ай бұрын

    Was the tube that went into the manifold and egr tube and do you need a plate to block that off or does it come with it or it’s a non issue?

  • @mattd9992
    @mattd9992Ай бұрын

    is it worth getting the pan or a spacer in your opinion as the baffles aren't that large, does it still keep the oil centred on the pick up tube do you think ?

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsunАй бұрын

    From reading other people's experiences, the baffles still keep oil centered around the pickup. They are small but they do help keep more oil centered for the pickup.

  • @williamwhitted2490
    @williamwhitted2490Ай бұрын

    While a light flywheel will help it rev faster, you sacrifice a lot of drivability. For a mostly tracked car not a big deal. For a street car the juice is not worth the squeeze

  • @user-wk8gg2uj8b
    @user-wk8gg2uj8bАй бұрын

    Does the check engine light come on because it has no o2 sensors. I definitely can’t do this in California

  • @truebalance6947
    @truebalance6947Ай бұрын

    Are you in Georgia I need you to build my engine

  • @Frank_Karbo
    @Frank_KarboАй бұрын

    DID YOU PUT OUL UNDER THE BEARINGS??! I sure hope between those clips you wiped it clean and dry for those main caps. 😅 BROTHER THERES OIL UNDER YOUR MAIN CAP BEARINGS THAT NEEDS TO BE DRY 😰

  • @ToDaMn
    @ToDaMn2 ай бұрын

    Best motors, no vvel blah blah supercharge that bad boy!

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun2 ай бұрын

    Definitely considering it

  • @user-be1cb6kp4x
    @user-be1cb6kp4x2 ай бұрын

    Amazing content. Can I please get the specs on the BC cams?

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun2 ай бұрын

    Here's a link to Brian Crower's page for them. I went with the stage 3 but they offer other specs as well. www.briancrower.com/makes/nissan/vq35de.shtml

  • @Master966
    @Master9662 ай бұрын

    Keep going 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @asmodeusthecockatiel5801
    @asmodeusthecockatiel58012 ай бұрын

    Did you buy all new sprockets? If so, where did you get them?

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun2 ай бұрын

    Yes, it's this OEM from Concept Z Performance conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-complete-timing-kit-w-water-pump-nissan-350z-03-06-vq35de-z33-13028-0306kt-cmplt-wp_p_30988.php

  • @jayfella1973
    @jayfella19732 ай бұрын

    Whats the torque spec on vq35 harmonic balancer bolt ?

  • @octaviochavez4085
    @octaviochavez40853 ай бұрын

    Does this clutch make the pedal stiffer? If it does is it still good enough for a daily driver?

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun3 ай бұрын

    Feels just like the stock clutch. Been driving on it for a few years and feels comfortable

  • @allanhmann5392
    @allanhmann53923 ай бұрын

    Did you have to check the clearances on the Stage 3 cams?

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun3 ай бұрын

    Yes, I check to ensure there would not be any issues

  • @KABOBkabob
    @KABOBkabob4 ай бұрын

    How did it just come out of the tunnel? I had to flip my trans fully upside down to get out and it really doesn't want to go all the way back in lol

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun4 ай бұрын

    Yeah the crossmember is really annoying. I had to flip it on it's side and wrestle with it. Flipping it on it's side seemed to give me the most leverage to maneuver it out and back in.

  • @kay7312
    @kay73124 ай бұрын

    Inspiration for home- mecanik 🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏 great jop

  • @terrymurry3961
    @terrymurry39614 ай бұрын

    You talk about the gap dimensions for the new cams in the beginning of the video, can you give our information on how those are set what you do to verify and where the dimensions are thanks.

  • @terrymurry3961
    @terrymurry39614 ай бұрын

    I found where you talk about this but you used a stock cam. Do you have anything on a more aggressive cams installation?

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun4 ай бұрын

    I should have shown it but you use a feeler gauge between the cam lobe and the pads on top of each valve when the valve is closed. Although they are larger cams, these gaps are still the same as stock. This is also why I was able to reuse my original pads. The gap is the distance between the lobe when the valve is closed and not when the lobe is depressed on the pad, opening the valve.

  • @d3adzone414
    @d3adzone4144 ай бұрын

    Saving liking and subbing

  • @dalklavender1240
    @dalklavender12404 ай бұрын

    Good lord the music is on point

  • @jingojanga73
    @jingojanga735 ай бұрын

    Adore my vq such a good little reliable mill not too far off of what's pushing Godzilla too is the crazy part

  • @grahamt4959
    @grahamt49595 ай бұрын

    is it possible to do all this with the stock engine/trans in place? Almost ready to start my journey running 85 toyota front brakes & 2014 mustang rear disks. all the gear is ordered im just realizing how much of a pain that intermediate line will be. any tips? or would it save me more time in the long run to drop the trans down a bit

  • @leomartinez3850
    @leomartinez38505 ай бұрын

    I seriously need you to upload, great content and explaining, I wish my mentors were so good at explaining 😅

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun5 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I really appreciate it. Working on the next part now

  • @robbiegoldfinch8137
    @robbiegoldfinch81376 ай бұрын

    Hell yeah thankyou bro im definitely doing this. Killer video

  • @P_double_H
    @P_double_H6 ай бұрын

    great video.. only one thing.. A torque wrench should never be used to loose bolts.. it gets uncalibrated if used for that. Only use Torque Wrenches for tightening bolts. Other than that, great work!

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun6 ай бұрын

    Yup learned that lesson when I first posted and have since purchased breaker bars. At least that's only a $30 harbor freight wrench haha.

  • @Inmysightstarget
    @Inmysightstarget6 ай бұрын

    Never heard anything but did you have to set the number 1 piston to topdead center first

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun6 ай бұрын

    Yes, I set piston one to top dead center. It has an indicator on the rear timing cover but I also verified top center on piston one by measuring it before installing the cylinder heads.

  • @Inmysightstarget
    @Inmysightstarget6 ай бұрын

    You said in the video all thr bolts are torqued to 9 to 10 ft lbs on the back cover or did you mean inch pound I see you are use a small ratchet just thought I check

  • @BernsteinOmega
    @BernsteinOmega7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos. Its motivation for my rebuild.

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad this can be motivating. Good luck with your build!

  • @robmartinez6768
    @robmartinez67687 ай бұрын

    Will be attempting this build soon. Great video quality and filming

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Hope the videos can help

  • @NURsMec
    @NURsMec7 ай бұрын

    Hi did you re use all the cam bearing? Just wondering

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun7 ай бұрын

    Do you mean the cam caps?

  • @NURsMec
    @NURsMec7 ай бұрын

    Yes the cam caps

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun7 ай бұрын

    Yes I used the originals. They didn't have any damage or markings so they seem fine to reuse

  • @NURsMec
    @NURsMec7 ай бұрын

    Got you. Thank for the mssage back

  • @quicksilverguy21
    @quicksilverguy217 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to the next video!

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Currently working on it

  • @howardrathbone2120
    @howardrathbone21207 ай бұрын

    Did you line up tdc before installing the cams? I have a de that’s needs some work so awesome informative video, cheers

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun7 ай бұрын

    Yes I left the first piston at TDC but the cams won't sit exactly where you need them. After I installed the cam gears and lined up the timing chains I still needed to adjust the cams with a wrench to get the correct positions.

  • @Inmysightstarget
    @Inmysightstarget7 ай бұрын

    Did you check your lifter cap see if it was the same after all the machine work

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun7 ай бұрын

    Yes, I made a chart for where each lifter came from and reinstalled them accordingly. I also checked all of the gaps between them and the cams once they were installed

  • @tb129tlh
    @tb129tlh7 ай бұрын

    Great set of vids. Can any of this be applied to the VQ40DE?

  • @garbisojason
    @garbisojason8 ай бұрын

    Following along. Getting ready tear my engine down. Will you be finishing the top end. Fuel rails and valve covers

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun7 ай бұрын

    Yup! In an upcoming video I'm doing fuel rails, intake, and ignition

  • @allanhmann5392
    @allanhmann53928 ай бұрын

    Correct me if I'm wrong but the HR oil pump doesn't fit the De engine, TMK the upgrade is the rev-up oil pump from the VQ35DE rev-up motor. If you need a bigger upgrade the that would be boundary billet gears.

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun8 ай бұрын

    You're correct. I misspoke on this. This oil pump is from Concept Z Performance and is sold as a rev up oil pump upgrade that fits into a DE. This is also a cheaper option than going for billet gears and fits better for my build. Here's a link to the oil pump if anyone is curious. conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-oil-pump-revup-upgrade-for-vq35de-nissan-350z-infiniti-g35-15010-ac70a_p_2033.php

  • @jayboiee7054
    @jayboiee70548 ай бұрын

    Everyone together now! I feel pretty Oh so pretty I feel pretty and witty and gay And I pity any girl who isn't me todayyyyy 😂

  • @etspaulding
    @etspaulding8 ай бұрын

    Those secondary tensioners got ya. I've also pulled my rear cover when building my VQ to redo the RTV. I actually had a leak around the water jacket and didn't know it until it was in and running. Big whoops.

  • @andrewdebrito3839
    @andrewdebrito38398 ай бұрын

    Trying to get into building a de for a turbo set up but don’t know where to get a good short block rather than a whole engine

  • @victorrosario4109
    @victorrosario41099 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. I've been wanting to do the same on my 85 and now I will.

  • @96teemack
    @96teemack9 ай бұрын

    What head gasket thickness did you go with since you had your block and heads resurfaced

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun9 ай бұрын

    The head gaskets I went with are 96mm by 0.91mm. The standard thickness is 0.76mm. The guys who did the machining let me know the difference I needed to make up with the gaskets.

  • @69BigLou
    @69BigLou9 ай бұрын

    I thought the DE was at 10.3:1 compression stock?

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun9 ай бұрын

    It is. I was incorrect when I recorded this

  • @clovisthecat1
    @clovisthecat19 ай бұрын

    What kind of grease do you use on the clutch splines?

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun9 ай бұрын

    Just a general moly grease. I've had different brands so I dont remember what I would have put on there

  • @waresgarage8590
    @waresgarage85909 ай бұрын

    Where are you at lol, I been watching the built, I’m waiting on what you did to put the clutch and stuff on lol great videos tho bro keep up the good work

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah life and work sometimes keeps me from making steady videos but I am working on the next one

  • @waresgarage8590
    @waresgarage85909 ай бұрын

    @@OldDatsun nice I can’t wait yea I know how that be brotha life and works, I’m doing an engine built on a g35 coupe engine rev up, I’m in the process of putting everything back together. I even bought the greddy oil drain plug I’m getting the oil pan too that you got

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun9 ай бұрын

    That's awesome!

  • @Sleeping_faster
    @Sleeping_faster10 ай бұрын

    Build is coming along nicely.

  • @Sleeping_faster
    @Sleeping_faster10 ай бұрын

    This video made me subscribe. 👍 nice step by step

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @user-pq4yh2fu6f
    @user-pq4yh2fu6f10 ай бұрын

    Very good my friend lm mknk ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @pravthedev5809
    @pravthedev580911 ай бұрын

    As a noob, where did you get the knowledge to do all this work by yourself?

  • @OldDatsun
    @OldDatsun11 ай бұрын

    Haha I totally identify as a noobie 😂 honestly, a lot of it is knowing what to google. There's always old forums that I can find and mostly just learning about mechanics. Mostly its finding the proper way to do things and not just quick fixes.