[Roadsters] Driving to work in a Datsun Roadster

[Alvin Gogineni]

Sorry I forgot to include the hot-rod L-Series specs and pictures!

http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2562.jpg
http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2561.jpg

L-series specs:
Z22 short block bored to 89mm, KA24 pistons
L4 U67 cylinder hear, 35/42 valves, mild Isky :475 camshaft (.475"/270)
Dual Mikuni phh44s, Comp Intake manifold and linkage
Ceramic coated TEP header
280ZX 5-speed transmission
Lightened steel flywheel, Roadster pressure plate and clutch disc

On Sun, Dec 19, 2021 at 9:24 PM Alvin Gogineni <alvingogi at gmail.com> wrote:

> I drove to work on Friday. It was 37F when I left in the morning but it
> was bearable doing 75-80mph top down. Why subject myself to unnecessary
> wind chill? I was going to meet a Ed, a new Datsun Roadster!
> At work:
> http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2519.jpg
>
> http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2495-e1639977382916.jpg
>
> Ed recently acquired this '69 SRL, powered by a hot-rodded L-Series with
> Mikuni induction. It even has (imperceptible) widened steel wheels!
> http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2558.jpg
> http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2562.jpg
>
>
> We were able to hang for a bit in the evening talking Datsuns. Really
> happy for Ed as he's smitten with the car, previously owned by
> racer/enthusiast Troy Tinsley
> http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2556.jpg
> http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2564.jpg
>
> We didn't have time for a drive but I made a short video of our meeting,
> and Ed left his mark with a nice burnout :lol:
>
> https://youtu.be/nS6luD6cT_U
>
> The 9pm drive home from SSF to San Jose made me miss my hardtop dearly but
> hey, it's part of the adventure when you #doitinadatsun 🥶
>
> http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2464-e1639977480835.jpg
>
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