V-8 Conversion Manual for Datsun Z Cars

Overview: The Seventh Edition of this 120 page illustrated guide written by Mike Knell shows how to install the small block Chevrolet V-8 into 1970-1978 Datsun Z cars. See the excerpt from the introduction below. The book also explains the many JTR Stealth parts designed to support the Datsun Z Car conversion to a V8.What it Covers: The book is a complete guide including dimensioned illustrations of our motor mounts and instruction on tachometer calibration. It also includes a chapter on suspension modifications to improve the handling and braking of the V-8 Z. * * * Excerpt from the Introduction The 1970 V-8 Z shown above was converted in less than two weeks using the instructions in this manual. No wonder the Datsun Z V-8 conversion is a popular swap! The Chevrolet small-block fits in the engine compartment so well, one wonders if Datsun had dreams of installing the Chevrolet V-8. Now some Datsun Z owners very much disapprove of putting a V-8 into a Z car, but most have neve