Datsun 1200 CA18 turbo

Grass Roots Garage caught up with Ashley & his Black Datsun 1200 at the oznats event in Sydney. His black tubbed out little Datsun 1200 sedan held its own against a majority of big v8s.
The Car is running a Fully built Nissan Ca18 with a spool stroker kit and cp pistons, courtesy of feneck race engines.
It has msd ignition, Ems ecu and the turbo is a Garrett Gtx3582, after the tuning was completed by LS auto works on 27psi it makes 400hp and doesn't he love it!!
A fully manualised jatco 3 speed auto and 32 spline spooled vl diff handle the punishment well.
He still hasn't hit the drag strip yet but we pretty sure it will do some impressive numbers his future plans include a new computer and upping the boost to 35psi.
He also mentioned maybe a cheeky shot of nitros too. Can't wait to see it!

[@RG-ls2db]

Thats things a beast.
The stock 72 1200 auto sedan I had (2008 till 2012ish) was such a good thing to drive.
Yeah it was piss weak, but I drove it like manual and when i drove it in first and second, it was a little terror in the suburbs.
dropping it back in to first gear through a corner was its favourite move.
I can only imagine how it good it would feel inside this nugget.
Good work gents.

[@KhanSahab-yr3yy]

The is lovely Car My favourite Car

[@hugsfordrugs9025]

That's such a sick ass looking Datsun man the black and red. My grandpa got a blue one that need some rebuilding any tips?

[@bradrarkus604]

Ca18 is a wikid motor.. imo in the same league as sr20

[@erwanyusoff]

Awesome Bro

[@MrRotaryrockets]

I sold these new back in 1972 then we were selling a 2 door fastback for $1,795 dollars in Canada.

[@ToughGarage]

Little datto is tough as.

[@GrassRootsGarage]

Ashley can drive too! Doesn't mind a powerskid either!

[@danielchapman1444]

What size rubber you running on the rear? Thanks in advance... I'm wanting to do the same on mine

[@varriosportfishing3925]

Just bought one myself 2 Door in the USA. Hard to find parts out here

[@kervin6198]

Help!!!.. is your rims 15 inch?

[@GrassRootsGarage]

Yes!!!!!!

[@kervin6198]

@@GrassRootsGarage did you had problem with it

[@nicolasagarrayua9697]

Va sin ruedas no ?,😂😂😂😂

[@GrassRootsGarage]

We translated it!!! Yes it drives without wheels only smoke 🤣 thanks for watching and don’t forget to like share to your friends!!!!!!!