Skillard Guides

A modern sound system will very quickly overwhelm your 240Z's little 40-amp alternator in just seconds. That electrical system that could barely run an AM radio and two speakers back in 1970 now ha...

Taking five pounds off each wheel on a classic Datsun will get you way sharper throttle response than pulling forty pounds out of the trunk. Back in the 1970s, SCCA racers figured this out pretty f...

Electric water pump upgrades have become one of the most talked-about mods in the S30 world. These setups can give your engine more horsepower and provide much better cooling control than you'll ev...

Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Datsun_160z_Dashboard.jpg Quick-release steering wheels definitely change the way drivers use their S30, and the benefits go way beyond conveni...

When you're doing a factory-correct restoration, you need to have all the authentic parts. But sometimes just one missing emblem can stop your whole project for months. It's a tough situation that ...

The L28 versus LS debate tends to come up in every forum thread and garage conversation, and there's a real reason for that. These conversations don't usually stay civil for very long. One path kee...

If you own an S30Z and you switch from mechanical to electric fans, you'll see improvements in performance and reliability right away. The stock mechanical fan that came with your car loses efficie...

The Datsun 240Z is one of the most loved sports cars ever made. With so many aftermarket wheels and suspension mods out there now, offset and backspacing decisions matter more than they ever used t...

How long your engine lasts and whether you stay safe comes down to having the right maintenance schedule with proper intervals and fluids. I'll show you the maintenance timelines and how to find qu...