Project born date: June 1, 2001

Owner/Funding/Engineer/Mechanic/Driver: Dean (aka "da boss with the last word")

Over the wall pit crew: Travis (aka "son / pilot"), Tim (aka "brother / tow vehicle")

Vehicle to be acquired for project: 1978 Datsun 280Z

Condition after procured: Used, Officially junked by City and County of Honolulu.

Project Goal: To create a "Prepared Class F" Solo II SCCA competitive race car.

Original car specifications: Engine Displacement 168 cu-in (2753 cc), 170hp @ 5600rpm, 177 ft-lb torque @ 4400rpm, Bore Stroke 3.39x3.11, Compression Ratio 8.3:1, Chassis Type HLS30, Rear Axil Ratio, Air Conditioning, Leather seats, AM/FM Stereo, 16" Wheels P205/55VR16 (7"front) P225/50VR16 (8"Rear), Performance sound exhaust, Color: Blue Exterior w/ Black Interior.

Parts purchased for the 280Z:

Datsun/Nissan Z and ZX 1970-88 Service Manual
SCCA Solo II Rule Book and CD
Aluminum A-Frame Tow Bar
Stainless Steel 2" Tow Ball
Longacre Momentary Starter Switch
Longacre Ignition Switch with Aircraft Safety Cover
Longacre Battery Disconnect Switch 4-pole
Auxiliary Power Source Outlet 12V
Front and Rear Strut Brace
Pace Headers
Exhaust Pipe, 2-1/2" dia. with mounting hardware
Front and Rear Brakes complete
Kirkey Aluminum Racing seats
Kirkey 5-point seat belts
Autometer Pro-Comp Tachometer with Memory, model 6809, 9000 RPM
Autometer Oil Press. 0-100 PSI, model 3421
Autometer Water Temp. 100-250 F, model 3531
Mag Lug Nuts for Tow Tires(16 total)
Mag Lug Nuts for Race Tires(16 total)
Towing Tires 195/70R14
Grant Race Steering Wheel
Full Face Helmet, snell M2000
Kapu Connection Racing Team Stickers
Hoosier Racing tires, 225/50Z14, heat cycled
American Racing Wheels, Outlaw II, 14x7
Complete Standard Paint Job
Sears 12 Volt Battery, 500 Cold Cranking Amps
Battery Cables
Primary Wiring and Fuse Block with Fuses
Alternator Belt
Spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor
Oil, Oil Filter, and Antifreeze
Transmission and Rear Diff Oil
Stock Rubber Shift Boot
Fuel Pressure Regulator, 1-5 psi
Air Ram Horns
K&N 6" Paper/Oil Air Filters
White Shoe Polish
Craftsman Work Gloves
Craftsman Professional Racing Tool Chest
Ignition Coil
Master Brake Cylinder
Plastic Rhino Ramps
Tire Gauge with pressure release
Radiator Cap, 16 psi
Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses
Power Brake Booster
Wilwood Adjustable Rear Brake Proportioning Valve
Front Hubs and Ball Joints
Sparco Racing Seat
Water Pump
Electric Radiator Fan
Alternator
Voltage Regulator

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