Datsun 1400 LDV

Best Results:

• 2nd Class F & 8th Overall in 2010 Witzenberg Motorclub Gymkhana Series
• Class F Winner @ 3rd Fairbridge Mall Brackenfell on 13 February 2010
• 3rd Class F & 26th Overall @ 24th Casino Mykonos Gymkhana on 31 October 2009

General Information about the Vehicle

Body:

• Standard Datsun B140 Body
• Battery moved to the loading bay

Engine:

• A14 Sub
• A12GX Head – Ported, Worked Valves
• HS4 Dual SU Carburetors, intake manifold ported and matched
• 268 Cam
• Datsun Competition Spec Flywheel
• TNT 4-1 Branch
• 50mm Stainless Free flow Exhuast
• Nissan Sentra E15 Electronic Distributor – HOWTO Guide
• Dyno Chart

Transmission:

• F4W60L
• Final Drive 3.89
• Gear Ratio’s

1. 3.513
2. 2.170
3. 1.378
4. 1.000

Brakes:

Front

• Nissan Sentra 160SI Vented Rotors & Calipers

Rear

• Volkswagen City Golf Front Rotors
• Volkswagen Golf II GTI Rear Calipers

Suspension:

Front:

• Adjustable Coil Overs with 450lbs Springs -  HOWTO Guide
• Dual Anti-Roll Bars     
  

Rear:

• Leaf removed per pack, all riding on polyurethane bushes

Gallery Pictures of Modifications

Modifications Done:

• Brake Rebuild & Spring Stiffening
• 14″ Semi Slicks in Front
• 2 anti-roll/sway bars in front
• Lightened Flywheel
• Head Upgrade & Dual SU Carburetors
• 4-1 Exhaust Manifold
• Camber/caster adjustable plates
• Coil overs with uprated Springs in front
• Strut Brace
• Nissan Sentra E15 Electronic Distributor
• VW Caddy Aluminum Radiator fitted

Modifications – Planned/Busy:

• Panhard Rod
• Tramp Bars
• Limited Slip Differential
• Double Wishbone Independent Rear Suspension
• Independent Throttle Bodies with Gotech MFI Management

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