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Rallytwit
Re: Why change from stock 1200 struts?
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One note on the 1200 struts, the 240Z springs will fit on the 1200 strut so that's an easy way to get stiffer springs. For the street I would also be OK with the 1200 wheel bearings.

Tom

Posted on: 2013/10/25 2:42
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Re: Why change from stock 1200 struts?
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Yes, 240Z rear springs fit, but are fairly soft.

Posted on: 2013/10/25 4:32
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Re: Why change from stock 1200 struts?
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demacoz wrote:
Before having a detailed discussion about the struts have you had a detailed discussion about the turbo?

Demacoz, I have discussed the conversion with my engineer, I am trying to get all the info together for our meeting which will include front / rear suspension and brakes, diff, plus the mods required for the trans tunnel and radiator support panel so I can fit the intercooler and allow better flow for the radiator. I still have a lot of work to do, so I would like to have in my mind (and on paper) a clear direction of what I want to do and the Engineer can determine whether ot not he thinks it is suitable or at all achievable??
I see you have been down a similar path? If you have any advice I would certainly take it on board. Thanks.

Posted on: 2013/10/25 5:47
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Re: Why change from stock 1200 struts?
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the main thing with the wheel bearings/strut swap is getting an engineer to sign off the use of larger wheels or increased track

if your using struts from a car that had those wheel diameters or a wider track then the engineer can be confident that this is ok on your car without needing to do calcs or in-depth analysis

which engineer are you using?

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Re: Why change from stock 1200 struts?
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I think you would be wise to visit one of us that have either finished or are a long way down the track. That would give you an idea of the complexity and cost that you'll face. I found with mine that it became a lot like the children's song "there's a hole in my bucket dear Liza" --- one decision led to another and then another, which is ok for me given the result; I have a daily drive that's my own creation and I like driving it. If I had it to do again I would do it differently (but 20:20 hindsight is a wonderful thing).

I am happy to offer you to see my car if you're near the Mornington Peninsula - I don't think i will get to the Datsun day on December 1st.


David

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Elrich11
Re: Why change from stock 1200 struts?
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David, unfortunately I am out in the western suburbs of Melbourne but would take the trip out as for a few hours drive it could save me a lot of head aches with the build. I would especially like to see how you have gone about the trans tunnel modification.
I am speaking with Talk Torque for the engineering. The only problem that I can see is that he hasn't done this conversion before. A few guys on this forum have mentioned someone in Dandenong that has done a few ca18det 1200s I might even trynto get onto him?
Where is the datto day in December? I would love to come along.

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