Datsun 280Z Review!-The Japanese Hot Rod

For this video, we hop inside one of my favorite classics from Japan- the 280z. Thanks for watching!
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[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Thank you all for watching this video series! Your support means everything. Stay awesome.

[@lithseda]

ThatDudeinBlue looking forward for the beater car trip also I really enjoyed this series

[@cargamer81co45]

Great Video ThatDudeInBlue! I love these old rides you test drive! So Awesome, Years back I almost bought A T-top 240Z I believe it was?

[@deproject241]

try an alfa romeo 75 3,0 liter qv or america model that car is the best

[@deedler5687]

+DEPROJECT I completely agree - the milano (75) v6 and I-4 are amazing cars.

[@deproject241]

ThatDudeinBlue or the gtv6 2.5 liter of the 80's

[@blvk_sky]

Easily one of the best sounding cars thats ever been on the channel imo

[@letsgo_inc]

Second is that other Z

[@wjh3207]

plz make a comeback japanese straight sixes.

[@kabirrajan7903]

WJH "YES PLEASE"

[@kabirrajan7903]

Ford RS Yeah but my preferred german inline 6 is bmw :)

[@lb9gta307]

I read somewhere that the next Supra is supposed to get a BMW I6

[@kabirrajan7903]

Nicholas Rodrigues -- Yeah I heard the new supra is gonna be merged with the new z car (brz/frs) style!!!

[@AsGarage]

hey guys if you all wouldnt mind coming over to my channel and checking it out, that would be greatly appreciated! leaving me some feedback is always good as well! thanks!

[@R3XYY]

The l28 engine came fuel injected on the 280z's at one point. You are driving a fuel injected l28 engine. Just thought I would make that correction 👌🏼 keep up the videos.

[@kevinhawley962]

i was about to say lol

[@spencerific93]

It really is, though. It's Datsun's answer to the Mustang and Camaro.

[@spencerific93]

Burrito Sandwich Probably. But whether they intended to or not, these things sit quite nicely next to American muscle. Right down to the availability of t-tops.

[@spencerific93]

Burrito Sandwich I already have the V8. The Z is on my wishlist.

[@spencerific93]

Burrito Sandwich Absolutely, it's a gorgeous car. One with an insane amount of character, too. I'd love to have one sitting next to my Z28.

[@thenobletaco4232]

spencerific93 I'd take a datsun over a mustang or camaro any day

[@spencerific93]

Lj 88 I'd take both.

[@marconieto2486]

It's actually fuel injected man. Nissan swapped the carburetor out for the 280z due to emissions regulations

[@mayuravirus6134]

280zx has an L28E which is a carb

[@matthewvoller454]

I had to laugh. This is definitely fuel injected. That price next to the radiator is an air flow meter. Not to be confused with Mass air flow. I have one and just got rid of the shit for a FAST EFI system. Runs soooo much better. Love this car though

[@michaelszczekot8920]

Marco Nieto lots of people go back to the webber side drafts

[@Taylordrifts]

I want one so bad!!!!

[@DJscooterTEAM]

Taylor Ray get one 😊lol

[@DrinkSumCoffee]

Taylor Ray Project 57 confirmed

[@Abefd2]

Taylor Ray get one!!! 💯😎

[@josht6633]

Get one while you can. They're not cheap anymore and won't be getting cheaper. I have one and you won't regret it!

[@AAS-gw5mb]

Daily'd240z do you know what year the one he's driving is?

[@zachmockett7566]

THAT'S IT! I'm doing cams on my e46 330xi. Cammed inline-6's for the win. Side note... this 280Z sounds EXACTLY like my dad's Mustang GT at idle, gotta love that lope

[@ClamHammer-rn3rg]

Yes! Japanese hotrod is exactly how I refer to mine. L26 260z early e88 head, bigger valves, mild cam, flattop pistons, 6-2 header, 2.5” exhaust and there is no need for a stereo. This thing just sings to you as you drive. My favorite car I ever owned. One common theme I see in videos about s30s if exhilaration and glee. They are seriously fun car to drive!

[@tdolan500]

I just realised I started watching this last night and by 1:56 I was so deep into the "I should buy a Datsun" wormhole I forgot to watch the rest 😂

[@KalvinMalli]

Dude that sound.... SO GOOD!

[@randoautomotive6251]

that m8 is why your channel needs one

[@sethgreer9419]

280z's will always have a soft spot in my heart, due to the fact that I had one basically stolen right from under me and have been battling with the state to get it back for over ten years. But seeing these recent videos have only brought smiles and have enjoyed every second of these reviews! Keep up the great work!!

[@jayrogers8255]

Hope you got it back!!!

[@tatecarter3982]

Loving the older car reviews!!! So much character in them!!!

[@kylef4225]

I love how you call it a carbed engine even though you can see the injectors. man i love that sound.

[@cyndone]

still can't get over his videos. Love them so much

[@OutnBacker]

I was about the same age as this kid in the video, driving my one-year-old 280. it was bone stock, copper, with Empis. I sure do miss that car. After all these years and many different rides, I can say that the Datsun 280Z was in the top 10 Best Built cars at ANY price. Before I owned mine, my older brother had a very successful Porsche shop. When I asked him what he would recommend. He said, "get the Datsun 280. Best sports car on the road for the money. You'll never have to bring it here."

[@richardfuller3566]

BABY! I fuckin' LOVE single cam inline 6's. Words cannot explain.

[@RedVine6]

Love the sound of the 280z, I cannot wait until mine is on the road!

[@younghit23]

That harness with that seat is kinda scary what if it slides of your shoulder 😂

[@sickdevs]

car looks great, sounds amazing and then that with harnesses... death trap...

[@zebtqb1]

By far one of the best sounding N/A cars i have ever heard!

[@Emikolaitis]

280z was a simple Bosch fuel injection ecu setup. 260z was the last model with carbs. You can swap them out simply but that one was still FI

[@garygary6032]

I love the sexy exhaust note of those old straight piped z's

[@driftcannon6415]

The sound of that car is mental!

[@yungtomato5018]

Really appreciate the upload David. My L28 240z has been down for repairs the past few weeks and this gave me the daily dose of Z that I crave. Now if I could just get the damn thing running again...

[@vendetta911]

This is actually the only "vintage" car I yearn the most. Thanks for this, it seems this beauty might be worth the wait! :)

[@letsgo_inc]

The sound when it's in between gears or winding down is insane. Just a glorious rasp.

[@iluvmyeski]

These are just popping up everywhere now, and I need one. Sounds fucking amazing.

[@bringmeyourweak]

240z is KING!!!!!! I've had one of each - really loved my 240 most. Now I'm kicking around a 68 Datsun Roadster (new fave).

[@junkyardhemi]

My first car was a '76 280Z. I loved that car. Would definitely buy another one if I had the chance.

[@Retrofordguy]

got to love that straight 6 life damn it sounds so good

[@keviniandowdell]

That's a 280 bud, definitely fuel injected.

[@Juwon1000]

Kevin Dowdell what kinda can you think he’s running

[@CravingClassics]

Awesome car! Has a very satisfying exhaust note.

[@bretta3]

Stock 240z, 260z and 280z all had 150hp. Yes the displacement went up, but, because of emissions devices the power was restricted.

[@Heaks]

the way that thing rev's out omg music to your ears

[@bellathecockatoo1350]

280z are fuel injected, in fact it the first production car with fuel injection....

[@kirbyswarp]

Bella the cockatoo no it isn't. the corvette had it in the 50s

[@bellathecockatoo1350]

oops maybe it was the first Japanese car with fuel injection

[@MyILoveMinecraft]

Bella the cockatoo and the Mitsubishi charisma was the first Japanese car with gas Direct injection. First one for the mass market.. Before that the 300sl gullwing had it..

[@bellathecockatoo1350]

okay apparently my moms vagina was fuel injected too, sorry everyone

[@ethanbolte5953]

And this is why misinformation is so prevalent right now...

[@sureshot85]

At 3:04, tell me you asked for a Tuna sandwich? With no crust...

[@joshuaserna]

Good catch lol, I can't believe it's the same place. should have kept it as Toretto's. CRAZY.

[@PizzWisard]

So damn cleann!! And the sound... oh my I think this might actually be my personal favourite of the cars David's reviewed.

[@omartapia9253]

Seeing you, David, review such iconic cars like the Datsun makes me so happy! I have a project 280z with a sbc 350 that I'm building, and it's so close to finishing it and watching this video inspires me more to finish! Keep them videos comin! Love them!!

[@choppedupgarage8818]

that cam is insane it sounds like heaven

[@TheComebackkidzzz]

My dad's buddies restored a 68 charger with that same copper color and it looked awesome!

[@mannyfox8089]

great video, David! That 280 sounds like a freakin racecar!!!

[@JLHenderson]

that settles it, i have to buy a datsun

[@Mantenner]

can't beat an inline 6 👌👌👌

[@benjack1100]

Oh I've never clicked on a video so fast

[@jeremyshaneclark]

I have a 72 240Z, a 2005 G35 Coupe and have also owned a 2003 350Z along the way. The S30 wins in every department when it comes to character and driver experience without question.

[@thegirthquake8574]

Let me play you the song of my people. "BWAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHGRGRGRGRGRGRGRGRGRGRGR"

[@cameronutter1]

I feel like the California video series had the best all around videos. Different cars. Culture. History. Like idk I learned a little bit watching these not going to lie

[@JordanDavis-cb8uu]

Finally getting around to the video, this is the first car I plan on buying when I get out of college. Also, that color!!!

[@moddcouple2332]

brings back memories i had a 280 when i was a kid

[@ThatCarGuy]

240z>260z>280z All because you can register 240z/260zs without smogging them in California. EDIT Also the 280z is FI not carbed like the 240z/260z

[@TheRaceAcer]

ours was carbed originally but was then changed to fuel injection but we put triple webber carbs back on it

[@ThatCarGuy]

SecondGear No 280z has ever come carbed.Only 240s and 260s came carbed, hence why they do not require emissions testing in California. "Nissan released the Datsun 280Z model for the U.S. market in the 1975 model year. In a further effort to keep the S30 models sporting in the face of increasingly stringent U.S. emission and safety requirements, engine size was again increased, this time to 2.8 L. The L26 engine was bored out .2 L to create the L28, and a reliable Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system was added."

[@donnyboi1990]

Along with the gun laws, that is why nobody should move to commiefornia.

[@StirlingMossDrives]

That Car Guy 240z with l28 is the best

[@TheRaceAcer]

isn't it the L28E that was in the 280?

[@jacobfowler6051]

u have to do a 300zx next my man i wanna see what u think of my car

[@eduardolalo4042]

Jacob Fowler A TT too get the full feeling of nissan or even a NA-t would be dope

[@muta20001]

Jacob Fowler he already did a 300zx

[@quinatakara650]

I have a 93 NA 300zx. So much fun to drive!

[@Travioli-cb4ey]

I have a n/a 1985 300zx...sounds amazing and I believe it has stock exhaust.

[@sicknessuntamed]

Love your vids David and am a huge Nissan/Datsun fan and i hate to point out a huge error in your explanation of the beautiful 280z, that is the first vehicle that Datsun released with fuel injection, she is not carbureted, granted it uses a controlled vacuum leak for idle control shuch as a carb car but it is injected. Keep up the great work.

[@tengkong3868]

Finally found a Clean 280z, I can't wait to get in that Beast.

[@ericharrower207]

this man has built my dream car. well done! and you get it! it's the gritty loud character of the car that makes it special. Thanks for the review dude my favorite so far.

[@711killerz]

I love this, long time fan, sucks that you dont get as many as views as before. this youtube logarithm is fucking everything up for the quality uploaders.

[@futurerocker44]

On top of your comment of Nissan's next sports car that is not the Gt-r, I think with the new infiniti's 3.0T engine. I think it will be a revival of the 300Z TT. Just a thought I had recently

[@jacobadler96]

Dream car right there. . . Sounds amazing and the wheels are perfect size for the body style.

[@JDMK1DD17]

one of the most beautiful cars.. props to the choice of color

[@million5.984]

this and the green integra are my 2 favorite cars youve reviewed hands down.

[@iluvmyeski]

Its like the finale part of a firework show. Gives me goosebumps, I love it

[@robtulini3695]

I have an 89' Mitsubishi Starion With SHP Package and love it, but have always wanted a 260

[@maths.solved6215]

Too bad I can only "like" this video...I want to do more! My heart soared with every rev! amazing straight-piped music. One thing, though: you said its got bad gas mileage. I know old muscle cars get relatively horrible gas mileage, how much do these get? can you make a guess? A range?

[@midnightz317]

Make sure you drive the early 300zx(z31 chassis) with the single turbo. I love mine, and the Z-cars will make you fall in love with them. I can't wait to get a 280z and turbo the L28. 😍😍😍😍

[@SD_Moto]

my dad had a 260z that he bought brand new up until I was around 7 years old when he sold it and his z31 300zx. now he owns a 3000gt vr4 and I have a 92 3000gt vr4 for myself now too

[@Pszemekek]

I was smiling all the way through the video. What a sound, what a car!

[@shutthehellup6666]

This car is fuel injected. The airflow senser is in the bottom left hand corner at 3:00. 280z was the first Datsun Z to be fuel injected. Most people go for a carb setup when they start modifying but this one is mostly stock fuel system.

[@MuscleCarLover]

Oh my god, that cam really makes it...as well as the exhaust

[@turbovids]

Watching this video is making me want to work on my widebody 240z -- its been a while since I drove it.

[@R1Stlouis]

I've watched David drive a lot of fast cars, hell I drive a procharged foxbody Mustang, but I fell in love with this Nissan! I've got to own one of these lol!

[@leviarango6357]

David you are amazing have a fantastic day!

[@kiefergebhardt1327]

JDM XSideWays what a nice guy ^

[@RyanMazerolle]

The blinkers in the wrong spot in a 280 there usually in the grill. It's got them below the light bucket like a 240 or a 260

[@StuckOnAFireHydrant]

Thank you so much! I loved this car for so long. I'm still in the works of getting one cause it's so hard to find a rust free one on the east coast. Keep up the good work man!

[@EvanCaron]

the cravings for a datsun are REAL

[@LowTegs]

omg that's my homie jay's car and his brothers 260 xD

[@carlosorozco4786]

Great review David! Love the Datsuns!

[@titaniumhero608]

I have a 280z 2+2 that I'm currently working on as a project. My floor panels are flawless and has just over 100k on motor but was rebuilt. Working on body and weather seals. I only got mine for 1750 though.

[@arjayvsthewhat406]

OMG!!!! I love that rasper noise on that Z. I really really really need to graduate high school with straight A's so my dad can get me a Z.

[@sebaflow_arg]

Driving through the California canyons on a 280z or a GT-R Hakosuka is my lifetime dream. I'll die happy after that.

[@nathanvaughn6820]

i like how you say its got a carburetor just as the camera pans over the fuel injection

[@guitarpianofreak18]

Then, as the gods of straight sixes nod in agreement and environmentalist weep as I leave them in the dust, I know that as I go full-throttle, while there's fuel in the tank, rubber to burn, and the car is making that sound, my life is complete.

[@ernestoorozco-jimenez4966]

She sounds So good!!

[@jxbane]

Classic David Patterson.

[@Metalmaniac365]

Love these cars man. My 280Z has the stock exhaust, minus the muffler, so straight pipe and yeah, they sound amazing. Can't get any better

[@claysonwebster1622]

so glad some people kept it original

[@grantmarcus6837]

the v8 sounds from that 2.8L is insane

[@needler117]

I got a 73 240z in the spring and man its fun!

[@JDMK1DD17]

his face when he likes the car... RACEMODE🚦

[@Chase_Schrader]

Dammmnn that 280z sounds amazing 😍😍

[@Moon___man]

"its a carbureted engine" as you pan over the entire efi system of the car lol

[@Boysbeingdudes115]

Smiled the entire video. Absolutely loved it!

[@damonkey822]

Dream car right there fore the past 10 years

[@ModItAllGarage]

def an awesome platform for swaps. theres a few LS and 2j swapped ones here in south florida

[@WeeblerZ18]

I had a 1974 Datsun 260Z 2+2. Sweet ride??

[@ChrisSs993]

Never heard so many OMG's in one video. Epic noise, I think I might have to find a 280z.

[@impreza0109]

make it a 3.1 L, triple-carbed twin turbo that outputs 600hp. :3

[@coffeegirlcharley4857]

Chris S we are in Houston and have a 280Z for sale. I'm not sure if you're nearby, but check us out if you are.

[@mattsee45]

Devil Z engine hahahaha

[@impreza0109]

mattsee45 Some say that it's so quick it crashed and killed all of its past drivers Some say that it's so fast it has a will of its own

[@DeathWatch56i]

mattsee45 I see that reference

[@R3IMU]

556 views, 57 likes and 43 comments. What a community! :D

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[@LTMCMedia]

Glad you'd choose the 280Z haha. I'm building one, fuel injected motor tho. It'll have a hood haha

[@daybaek]

my dad had one of these, it was beautiful

[@JuanHernandez-hy7zf]

literally been waiting for you to do a review on a Datsun haha

[@theblakeslees7065]

Really wish Nissan would have made that IDX concept car they had into a production vehicle, that would have been bad ass, I would have bought that over my evo any day

[@schellingrs]

Love Z reviews. Awesome video and awesome car. Two thumbs up David!