Skillard Guides

DIY Paint Prep: Strip a 240Z to Bare Metal Fast
Most of these cars have been through multiple owners who probably just painted right over rust patches and old repair work whenever something looked rough. After 50 years on the road, your Z could ...

Carb vs EFI: Which is Best for a S30 Datsun Z?
Plenty of owners love the mechanical simplicity and period-correct look of Weber DCOEs or restored SU carburetors. Other drivers like the very reliable consistency and efficiency that modern EFI gi...

How to Safely Wire a Modern Sound System in a 240Z
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...

Top 5 Lightweight Wheel Choices for Classic Datsuns
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...

Is an Electric Water Pump Worth It on a Datsun S30?
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...

5 Quick-Release Steering Wheel Options for the S30
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Quick-release steering wheels definitely change the way drivers use their S30, and the benefits go way beyond conveni...

Rare Z Parts - What Are The Hardest Datsun Items to Find?
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 ...

L28 Turbo vs LS Swap: The Pros and Cons for Datsuns
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...

Electric Fan Conversion Guide for the Datsun S30Z
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...


