My Datsun 510 Sedan
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Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
This is my first 510 and has since been sold. It
provided a very reliable, fun beginning experience into the world
of the 510. Now I have the time, money, space, and knowledge to
begin again. The wagon went to an enthusiastic owner, so I know
it will be well kept, if not modified a bit further. It was sad
to see it go (my own first car I've really cared about), but I'll
remember it well.
Modifications: Engine: 
L-20B stock bottom end W53
medium-port peanut-head Z intake valves
268/.480" cam 38mm
flattop SUs with custom needles CNC billet velocity
stacks K&N air filters
3-row radiator Factory electronic
ignition Moroso 7mm wires
Accel super stock coil 2" exhaust
200SX 5-speed
Modifications: Chassis:
Offset strut insulators 15
x 6" Factory 280ZXT rims 195-50VR15
Nitto rubber
Medium-length front struts ST
front springs Rear lowered 2-1/4"
Carbon-metallic pads Speedbleeders
Modifications: Interior:
'80 Nissan truck steering wheel
VDO tach in dash 3 gauge cluster
Intellitronix air/fuel gauge
Custom C-pillar stress bar Custom aluminum
shift knob and pedal covers Fire extinguisher
Modifications: Exterior:
P&P air dam Custom
cast aluminum grill badge Euro front turn
signals (functional) Factory right-side
mirror NOS rear lenses
History
The car has an L20B, peanut head, cam, EI, 5-speed,
280ZXT 15"
rims, a racing seat and harness, a Sony CD player (mounted in
the glove
box) with wired remote, Autometer and VDO gauges (tach, water,
oil,
volts), o2 sensor with air/fuel gauge, functional Euro lamps...
The car also has my SUs on it. These have been modified to
increase air flow, include billet CNCed velocity stacks, and have
had
custom needles ground specifically for the engine and cam. These
SUs have
the Z-car float-bowl conversion, have been desmogged, and include
new NOS
linkage from NISMO.
The engine was rebuilt 20,000 miles ago. The engine
had new
bearings put in 4000 miles ago because I had it out of the car.
At the
same time I installed a rebulit 200SX tranny, still under warranty.
I
also installed a NEW NOS Roadster clutch setup: pressure plate,
clutch disc, T/O bearing, T/O collar on a lightened/surfaced/balanced
flywheel. New Dana u-joints on the driveshaft.
Other new items include a 3-row radiator on stock tanks, new front
wheel bearings, new hoses (including NOS heater hose), NGK plugs.
Oil
changed every 3K using Purolator filters (no Fram!).
