Here's why purists will HATE my new Datsun 240Z...

[@driftgames_life]

Let us know what you think of the new motor guys?!

[@trancebynature4]

Dude you have great taste..I luv it

[@eoghan12]

Called it.....seen this car come up for sale and fell in love with it, I hope you enjoy it man, so jealous.

[@disfordrift9593]

When are you guys going to buy a 300ZX like Jimmy oaks

[@toomanycars4800]

Just gotta love an s30z! 🤩 I'm expecting it to look a lot more like Forsberg's "Gold Leader" in a few weaks time, knowing the style of cars you go for!

[@Barry.ONeill]

Great buy Dave absolutely Love a nice 240z 💯👌🤙

[@iroczo6627]

Nice car, enjoy it, I had 2 back in the days, one of them with a 383 stroker + NOS, back in 94 that was a monster, I miss that car 😔

[@griffengardner]

Goodness GRACIOUS 😍 from the car to Josh’s cinematography, what an incredible episode!!

[@JP_A3]

it looks phenomenal, personally i wouldnt change it too much besides the chrome really, but you lads always make something savage so i think ill love whatever it turns out to be.

[@One_LuvZ]

You got my childhood dream car. Prices for these have reached the state of unobtanium and decided to go towards the direction of purchasing what I considered my affordable dream car (Z32 2+2) and managed to score one for a very unexpected price. The concept of the Z32 is similar to your reasoning for purchasing the s30, love of the old Japanese sport cars with a taste of a v8 under the hood to give it some pep in its step. Mine is getting a truck based LS (budget setup and keeping it simple) and the body keeping an aspect of oem+ with areas focused on modernizing the vehicle to make it not only enjoyable to drive everyday, but be something that I can literally maintain without having to source parts that will make ownership of my Z a royal pain rather than a experience my childhood self would simply grin ear to ear the moment I even look at it. Can't wait to see how this car comes out.

[@board9898]

Couldn't agree more about the power - I have a 240 with a 2JZGTE, when we tuned it we kept to 400RWHP to keep it driveable. Where I live there are mainly tight twisty mountain roads so at least there is a chance of staying on the tarmac. I'm sure the 700hp cars in the US are fun for highway pulls if thats your thing but not much use on twisty B roads.

[@1darryloflife]

Only problem with the early Chev small block is the atrocious cylinder heads as the middle of the cylinder heads have 2 exhaust valves sitting right next to each other. The later model heads fixed the problem by copying the Ford valve layout . As a result of the 2 exhaust valves sitting next to each other the engine suffers from exhaust valve seat distortion due to poor coolant flow through the cylinder heads and a water pump that varies greatly on the inlet to the cylinder block. The pump impeller is insufficient and the legs running from the impeller to the cylinder block are different sizes. We ended up reworking the pump inlet making sure that both legs are the same size. We changed the pump impeller and clearansed the impeller to the proper spec with respect to the wiping face of the pump body. The best coolant would be a Nano Glycol like Evans Waterless coolant or Liquid Intelligence. Having done extensive dyno work on these engines we found that with a stock cam they only really deliver power from 4 to 6 cylinders with a stock cooling system. Improve the pump and restrict the exit of the coolant and place the thermostat into the bottom radiator hose and you will get all 8 cylinders producing power.

[@michaelrowles1556]

As soon as I saw that gauge cluster I knew it was a 240z. That's been my dream car since I saw one as a kid, I can't wait to see what you do with this beauty.

[@damnitdang]

Did you buy one already?

[@inkscars6380]

OH MAN! This is one car I’ve always wanted to build! Honestly I love ol 327/350s GREAT BUY BROTHER!!!

[@p-rob6275]

Love classic Zs!! Have since I was a kid…I have an idea on your path. Motorsport look…takes the car to 11. I wish I could get my hands on one myself…one day!! Congratulations on your new addition!

[@stephenbailey1690]

every time Dave reveals he has a new car 🔥🔥🔥 absolutely class motor and can't wait to see what you do to it .

[@kstoff2218]

Dope Z. My first was orange. Can’t wait to see more of this beast.

[@bishopm4401]

Literally a dream car for me, glad you guys picked it up!

[@KemuriStyle]

God Damn Josh! that edit of the car was fire!

[@lucableasdale4227]

The whole intro I thought I'd guessed it, I'm there like "go on then show me the 65 mustang" I did not expect a Z whatsoever, it's beautiful 😍

[@driftgames_life]

We tried to be sneaky and the V8 would throw you off 😂

[@lucableasdale4227]

@@driftgames_life ya got me 😂 best of both worlds there! It's sick

[@shawnczapla1864]

Gorgeous! I just hope you move the mirrors to the fenders, it changes the character so much!

[@BenExell]

Awesome car! I 3d modeled one of these years ago for a uni project :D Just needs a retro BRE livery!

[@muji_duji4528]

BEAUTIFULLY DONE! just dont wide body it please

[@CJDRIFTS]

At 2:22 I already know what car by the silver mirror and the A Piller and window shape, finally got an original Z great choice of car looking forward to see how it ends up 👌

[@irishaudia6c750]

Japan: Wangan Midnight Ireland: M1 Midnight

[@Pats-Shed]

Beautiful car ! Best of luck with the upgrades . It would be fantastic with a Link ECU with the carburetor machined for injectors and motion raceworks rocker covers with smartcoils. Widebody kit with some Image 3 piece crossspoke rims . Topped off with a 3M midnight purple wrap . Look forward to seeing it in Longford 👍

[@clinnt]

Stunning, an all time dream car. Can't wait to see what you do with it, I'm sure it'll be a bit more special than the usual bolt on arches you see on them.

[@conorkelly8]

To start off id Remove the bumpers , remove the chrome trim , new wheels , coilovers , give it power steering . Respray black or a wrap in black , rota tbt in bronze 🤤

[@coreythomas6222]

Fair play guys I've been watching you for some time now and every episode gets better, the video's are edited so smoothly 🤙

[@mrfinch6664]

Love the car 👌bring out the molded Fender flares🔥🔥 Cant wait to see the change

[@rafiqgarnet]

She’s a beauty, flawless editing of the video. Fair play

[@mrbishievo2]

Perfect! Absolutely love this 😎 Health to drive Dave 🤙🏻

[@johnrowell942]

Nice buy and look forward to seeing your changes. 👍💯

[@jameskearney7646]

His trousers match the car, always coordinating 😂mint yoke and is crying out for the drift games touch, health to enjoy Dave

[@Spanish4Point4]

Easily my favourite car on the channel! I’m all for the old stuff! This is dream car material for me.. go easy on it 😂

[@bassbest11]

Great looking motor. Building a 77 280z myself and hope to be on the road next summer. 👍

[@driftgames_life]

Nice man!

[@lfcmanlfc7916]

Fair play Dave, living the dream, great to enjoy it with ye

[@aidanwalsh3711]

Coolest car yet Dave ! Don’t go mad with the changes

[@alync406]

I think you made the right decision. The 240Z is a lovely car. I take its with Tripple 8 Customs already. Can't wait to see the transformation, they look so good wide bodied 😃

[@ScottyB5S4]

Excited to see the reveal!!!

[@peterconneely8629]

class car fair play, this definitely cant be sold for the wedding 🤣

[@PaceWorks]

I know of Wastson Racing great job getting a fine example of a beautiful classic 👌 🤙👌💯

[@philipcorcoran7856]

Love it, can't wait to see what you guys do.

[@redchristy]

that is so F'in cool. absolutely love these, especially with a wide arch kit and ducktail ❤

[@mickpug]

Amazing car really looking forward to seeing it with daves touches..

[@dogsplums]

Absolutely love it and can’t wait to see what you have planned for it 👍🏻

[@gcooney89]

That's in my top 3 cars of all time that I want to own and will prob move to number 1 once its finished 👌 savage!!

[@randomturkyt]

im new here and this is my first video im watching, the camera shots and the sound of the car and the design is awesome!! also just wanted to say that its a 280z as the mirrors are on the side and not on the fenders

[@driftgames_life]

It’s a 71, so a 240sx, and only the JDM ones had fender mirrors right? Not the US cars?

[@timl2280]

Hello from the States. Agree with decision. While the RTR Mustang is awesome, there a far fewer 240Z these days. Wise investment.

[@gavinivers8941]

It is a modern or up-dated Scarab spec. Back in the day, you could buy a Scarab speced Datsun 240z from your Datsun dealer.

[@Stevie4KGaming]

Beautiful car dave, I have a sneaky feeling it's going to be wide body with deep dish wheels next time we see it

[@louislingham6470]

I got it right in the last video when you said about the new car 👌👌

[@Vwteapot]

What a legend I absolutely love this car 😍😍 you sir are winning at life congratulations

[@novakenss]

I have a friend here in Texas with an LS3 T56 280Z build that I adore. My 240Z is near perfect but only an L24 with 4 speed. I dream of a stroker 3.1 and 5 speed because I want to remain more purely Z car. A small block Chevy is my favorite engine I must admit and have a strong one in my 1966 Chevy Nova with a T56. You have a very sweet Z there. Be nice to it.

[@driftgames_life]

Sounds great!

[@markobrien2275]

Love the way it is but if the kahoona's are big I'm guessing debumper, black arch extension and black fender rear view mirrors on a grey body oh and duckrail spoiler 🤔

[@driftgames_life]

Well… 😂 not far off

[@fastrace14]

I bet it's getting a rocket bunny pandem kit that would be class like Sung Kang's Fuguz.

[@cathalguilfoyle4131]

What a car, best of luck with it Dave👌💪

[@subarusam34]

You rarely get it wrong so in drift games I trust, that you won't ruin an already beautiful car and you'll make it into a head turner.

[@ItsMuush]

Damn, here's me waiting for Dave to kickflip over it smh haha

[@fifteenbyfive]

While it's sacrilege to put that motor in there, you're redeemed by the body. Not chopping up the panels and hiding the damage behind plastic. It looks like a bone stock 240Z on the outside minus the wheels so congrats for making such a beautiful car.

[@kiprasvaliulis1578]

Congrads Dave, drive the wheel’s of that thing

[@WayneCarolan]

Love it! Congratulations

[@Ste8888]

Probably one of the most beautiful cars ever made.Well wear Dave

[@adamogorman8916]

Will ye be at the summer drift bash ?

[@mishky_2958]

What a car, congratulations Dave!!

[@mixerm93]

Love it 👌 another cool purchase

[@williammendez5757]

Amazing looking car congratulations and enjoy

[@stevierea70]

Ho Lee Fook….. this is quite possibly the most beautiful car in the country and once it gets the drift games touch it will be one of the nicest examples in the world without a shadow of a doubt. Health to enjoy Dave PS keep them other 2 clampits as far away from it as possible 😉👏

[@fiontangallagher9378]

Is that a road in Ireland? Where is it 🤔

[@disfordrift9593]

When are you guys going to get a 300zx?

[@trancebynature4]

I absolutely luv this car,I would leave it as stock..I luv American muscle cars

[@cmamsler]

In the USA. These are everywhere. And Are selling for nothing basically.

[@TColt884]

My dream car. If I get my hands on 9ne I would never sell it.

[@joeyoriain183]

Can't wait to see this 😍😍

[@Aldarris]

From one American build, onto the other. Good switchup.

[@matthewwatt3650]

Stunning car mate

[@ryancrowley1200]

How long before you guys do the gumball rally? Watching you guys doing this would be incredible!

[@driftgames_life]

We would love to!

[@ryancrowley1200]

@@driftgames_life Gumball or yer own rally around Europe!

[@Tylerjschmidt]

I like the stance on it.

[@missinglink9973]

sweet ride Im jealous !!!!

[@aaronriddle5091]

I love this car. I am curious what something like this is valued at in America. Most that I have found are not as well done. Cheers

[@dannyjunglist9290]

would look unreal in Midnight Purple

[@michaelthompson7006]

My expectations for this are off the chart.... and i know you will blow them out of the water!! Unreal purchase

[@BubbaGTi]

Goddamn it Dave, what a collection!

[@nski_]

I hope you guys put a Pandem kit on it

[@mattb4353]

Love the car. Please don't chop the arches, it's been done so many times now.

[@jamiecampbell5905]

Wow lads that Is beautiful 🔥

[@keithweldon4072]

Class,my favourite classic car

[@steveoe36]

Can’t wait to see it. Heath to modify and drive

[@mickehoe]

You lucky lucky b4st4rd….. I know luck has nothing to do with it but that is stunning. All I have right now for a Sunday blast is a broken 22 year old Audi TT 😭

[@garethsmith3274]

Very nice Dave I love a 240

[@dannyoreilly6571]

Love it I understand what ur saying make it more mean looking defo but I'd keep it same colour love that colour

[@ajcinstalls]

It's gota be EFI swapped and Link'd to the max!

[@rossoneill1654]

No doubt it be done right love a 240

[@Calebj18]

It really is THE perfect JDM drift car

[@davecullen7719]

Devil Z 😍😍😍😍😍

[@gerryhartnett4358]

beautiful car

[@Roadworks_ire]

I have one considerably large bulge in my trousers now😂 Did the one at water car club give you ideas? Real pity about the reg at 1200XX

[@Pauly0G0is0me]

Now that's how you start a video

[@RoadsterAlex]

Rocketbunny / Pandem bodykit!!!!!

[@bernercalito8422]

The car looks gorgeous but just change the tire size.

[@joshjennings4045]

Put a 2JZ in it?? 😎

[@chriswatkins323]

Love it 😀😀😀

[@frankiewalnuts]

I hate that orange colour on the 240z's lol would look great in white

[@atlantic_fishing_pursuits]

Dave clearly hasn't seen the petrol prices!!! 😂😂🤙

[@driftgames_life]

I’m a moron 😂- Dave

[@frankiewalnuts]

You should do a build diary then upload the build video after the reveal

[@driftgames_life]

That’s the plan 😊

[@therealbanksea]

If its got kybs dont go backwards an get bc