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

Vehicle Features
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.)

SOCIAL
Facebook: Twisted Images
Instagram: @twistedimages

04 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B PASMAG

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 PASMAG

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 PASMAG

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 PASMAG

12 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B PASMAG

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 PASMAG

06 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B PASMAG

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 PASMAG

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 PASMAG

21 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B PASMAG

20 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B PASMAG

18 Phil Blottie 1972 Datsun 510 13B PASMAG


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