Skillard Guides
Rebuild vs Replace S30 Half Shafts: Pros and Cons
S30 owners have a problem on their hands that enthusiasts weren't all that worried about ten years ago. The original half shafts that have kept these Datsuns running since the 1970s are starting to...
6 Hidden Weight Savings Mods for a Faster 240Z
Most 240Z owners go about weight reduction the wrong way. The spare tire comes out, and the interior carpet gets stripped, and then they stop there. What they miss is about 150 pounds in the factor...
Is a 5-Bolt Hub Swap Worth It on the Datsun S30?
The Datsun S30's stock 4x114.3mm bolt pattern limits your wheel upgrade options. Every time that perfect set pops up for sale with the right offset and width at a price that actually makes sense, t...
What is The Best Way to Mount an Air Suspension in a 240Z?
Air suspension in a Datsun 240Z is nothing like a bolt-on modification like what you see with modern trucks. The Z has a unibody construction, which makes everything trickier. The engine bay is cra...
How to Wire Modern Digital Gauges in Your Datsun Z Dash
Gauges in a classic Datsun Z are a great upgrade because they replace those tired old analog instruments with modern screens that actually work. Those factory gauges probably look great in there. A...
Convert Your 240Z Bumpers to Slim European Style
The bumpers on US-spec 240Zs stick out a few inches more than what the car's designer Yoshihiko Matsuo had in mind for his original design. Back in the early 1970s, the Department of Transportation...
Guide to Rear Window Louvers on The 240Z and 280Z
The original 1970s louvers cost a fortune now, and that's if you can find anybody willing to sell theirs. The reproductions available now are all over the place in quality and authenticity. Install...
Are Strut Braces Worth It on a Datsun 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z?
Classic Z-car strut braces are pretty controversial. Every forum has a very different take on whether they actually work, and vendors make claims that range from somewhat believable to completely r...
Bolt On vs Weld On Datsun Z Fender Flares Compared
Anyone who's spent time on Datsun Z forums knows the struggle. Every build thread shows off different fender flares, and yet somehow nobody bothers to explain why they went with bolt-on over weld-o...