Twisted Fantasy: A Custom Datsun 510 With A Twist - Essentials

Twisted Fantasy: A Custom Datsun 510 With A Twist - Essentials
ESSENTIALS

Vehicle: 1972 Datsun 510
Driver: Phil Blottie
Location: Carmichael, CA
Built By: Roark Motorsport, Ridiculous Fabwerks, Grant Fab, Clean Concepts
Engine: Mazda 13B 1.3L Rotary
Horsepower: 170 (est.)
Torque: 145 (est.)

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04 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

ENGINE

  • Mazda 13B swap
  • Weber (velocity stacks, screen, 48mm IDA carburetor)
  • Racing Beat intake manifold
  • Holley (fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump)
  • MSD (6AL2, ignition wires, blaster coils)
  • NGK spark plugs

14 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

EXHAUST

  • Custom 2.5-inch stainless steel (headers, exhaust, exhaust tip)
  • Summit Racing stainless steel brackets
  • Vibrant V-bands

DRIVETRAIN

  • Exedy pressure plate
  • Racing Beat 6-puck disc clutch
  • Turbo II RX-7 5-speed transmission
  • Driveline Service of Sacramento (rebuilt axles, custom driveshaft)
  • Welded R200 differential

10 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES

  • BBS RS wheels – 15x7 +14 (f), 15x8 +39 (r)
  • Achilles ATR-K tires – 165/45/15 (f), 165/50/15 (r)
  • Wilwood (Dynalite 4-piston front brake calipers, Dynapro 2-piston rear brake calipers, 12-inch 1-piece front rotors, 11-inch 1-piece rear rotors) 
  • Braided brake lines
  • Custom pedal box w/ 3 Wilwood master cylinders

11 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

12 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION

  • Air Lift Performance suspension on custom mounts
  • Urethane bushings
  • Custom front upper arms
  • Modified lower arms w/ tension rod delete
  • Modified rear arms for air suspension mounts
  • 1994 Toyota pickup front suspension clip narrowed by 4 inches

13 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

06 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

EXTERIOR

  • FutoFab front chin spoiler
  • Bosch Mercedes W123 headlights w/ LED bulbs
  • Nissan Bluebird coupe taillights w/ sequential turn signals
  • Shaved wiper cowl
  • 1971 SCCA 2.5 Challenge Races graphics

19 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

INTERIOR

  • Datsun “Lil Hustler” shift knob
  • Nardi wood grain steering wheel
  • Leather Lokar boot and bezel
  • Defi Advance ZD gauges
  • Mk2 Volkswagen Recaro seats
  • Corbeau 4-point harnesses
  • Custom firewall, floor and rear panels

MOBILE ELECTRONICS

  • Optima Red Top battery
  • 2-gauge main power wire w/ cutoff switch

SPONSORS

  • Twisted Images, Air Lift Performance, Grant Fab

22 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

21 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

20 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ

18 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B ֱ


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