The Datsun 260Z, or the Fairlady Z, is one damn sexy Japanese coupe, borrowing much of the 70’s European cars design while coming at a considerably lower price than a Jaguar E-Type for example.
However, one of its flaws if you want to get one now is the fact that it has a very weak engine and you can get dusted by a hot-hatch any day. The Japanese version came with an inline-six engine making 130 hp while the US version was powered by a slightly more powerful 140 hp unit.
But as the time passes some of those ponies die and a non-refurbished engine now will probably spit out around 120 or less horses, which is kinda sad if the rest of the car looks pretty new after a restoration.
There are people out there putting small block V8’s in them but we say it’s better to keep its Japanese spirit and fit it with a good ol’ 2JZ straight from a Supra like this guy here did in the video.
He completely rebuilt a 1974 260Z, fitted it with a 2JZ turbocharged engine, a roll cage and other performance parts making for a pretty interesting built. He also put together some shots with the whole project going in the video bellow. Too bad it’s just a slideshow.
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