Sema 2026 Datsun 260z

Currently Playing: Have We Done It ? The Ultimate Fusion: Gullwing Datsun 260Z Gets a 370Z Soul!

The Unthinkable Datsun: V8 Swapped, Gullwing Doors & 370Z Rear End! This isn't just another Z build—this is a total reimagining of a Japanese icon. We’ve spent months pushing the boundaries of what a Datsun 260z can be, and in today's episode, we finally cross one of the biggest engineering hurdle yet. A huge thank you to Revopoint for sponsoring this entire SEMA Datsun Build , Don't forget to click on the links below Discount code:REVOPRYSCR Links: https://global.revopoint3d.com/en-uk/products/metroy-ultra-metrology-solution And dont forget to check out the Guys @Airliftperformance : https://www.airliftperformance.com 🛠️ The Build Specs We aren't playing it safe. This 260z is a Frankenstein’s monster of high-end engineering and aggressive styling: The Heart: A powerhouse Mercedes-Benz V8 swapped in for that German muscle reliability and roar. The Aesthetic: A full, widened Liberty Walk body kit giving it that unmistakable ground-hugging presence. The Flex: Custom-engineered Gullwing doors that completely change the silhouette of the S30. Coupled with Air Ride Performance to make it stand out from the rest: Also don't forget to click our link for our sponsor Xtool : xTool Metal Fab : https://www.xtool.com/pages/xtool-metalfab-laser-welder-and-cnc-cutter/?ref=wwkxllyo&utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=null Dont Forget Use code “YCR100” to get an extra $100 off the MetalFab 1200W and its bundles. 📍 What’s Happening in This Episode The moment of truth is here. To handle the power of the V8, the stock rear end just wasn't going to cut it. We’ve been struggling to merge modern Nissan DNA with vintage steel, but we finally managed to fit the 370z rear cradle and 350z Diff ! Watch the full fabrication process as we line up the subframe, tackle the mounting points, and finally get this wide-body beast sitting on its own weight with a modern, independent rear suspension setup. 💬 Join the Build This build is polarizing, and we love it. What do you think about the Mercedes V8 choice? Is the 370z rear end the ultimate upgrade for an S30? Drop a comment below! Don’t forget to: ✅ SUBSCRIBE to follow the journey to the first startup. 🔔 HIT THE BELL so you don't miss the Liberty Walk paint reveal! 👍 LIKE the video if you appreciate the "built, not bought" grind. Watch the full SEMA Datsun series here: 👉 https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLi4p-Atl-NoVr3H2WW92L4-osHgLj9Y8y/videos For Sponsorship please contact steve@yorkshire-car-restoration.co.uk 00:00 Intro & Rear Cradle Blueprint Plan 03:11 Designing the Heavy Duty Cradle Mounting Blocks 05:12 Fabricating Double-Thickness Reinforcement Plates 11:10 Drilling the Main 370Z Locator Mounting Points 12:44 Mocking Up Frame Rail Profiles for Suspension Clearance 17:08 Interlocking Stress-Relieving Tabs Explained 25:09 Tacking the Side Rails and Recessed Crossmember 26:56 Anti-Crush Sleeve Engineering & Hole Opening 28:20 Welding & Smoothing the Structural Bolt Columns 34:26 Final Box Boxing & Framing Assembly 38:30 Fabricating Custom Angled Brackets for Chassis Mounting 40:06 Wrapping Brackets to Distribute Lateral & Downward Loads 40:53 Resisting Sideways Shear Force Under Hard Cornering 48:07 Test Fitting the Assembled Subframe Under the 260Z 48:12 Summary & Prepping for Final Laser Alignment #Datsun260z #V8Swap #LibertyWalk #Gullwing #CustomCarBuild #370zSwap #S30 #Widebody #Restomod Checkout Our our custom laser cut wall art for your Home or Workshop, great for gifts or to personalise your space : Https://www.ycrcutworks.co.uk