Competitors

Gino Guillen: 1971 Datsun 510

Gino Guillen's father was into the Datsun platform and old muscle cars, and when he picked up his 1971 Datsun 510, he intended to carry on the family tradition. With the engine from a 1998 240SX and the transmission of a 280ZX, he has upgraded the classic Datsun's driveability, and modified the car inside and out to suit his own style.

Owner: Gino Guillen
Location: Lathrop, CA
Vehicle: 1971 Datsun 510
Horsepower: 170 whp
Club: Datslocos California

Photography by Oscar Lemus, Gino Guillen.

Gino Guillen 1971 Datsun 510 TBGLIVE2

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

  • KA24DE engine w/ internal upgrades

EXHAUST

  • 2.5-inch straight pipe
  • Borla muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

  • Jim Wolf Technology ECU chip

DRIVETRAIN

  • 1982 280zx 5-speed transmission
  • Shorened driveshaft
  • 1973 240Z R180 differential
  • 336 gears

Gino Guillen 1971 Datsun 510 TBGLIVE3

WHEELS & TIRES

  • Kensei wheels - 15x8 (f), 15x9 (r)
  • Federal 585 RS RR tires

BRAKES

  • Wilwood front and rear brakes

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • Ground Control adjustable coilovers
  • DP Racing camber plates

Gino Guillen 1971 Datsun 510 TBGLIVE5

EXTERIOR

  • Chrome trim
  • PPG paint job

LIGHTING

  • Clear headlight lenses
  • HID headlights
  • LED tail lights
  • LED interior lighting

INTERIOR

  • GSR front leather seats

Gino Guillen 1971 Datsun 510 TBGLIVE4

AUDIO & MOBILE ELECTRONICS

  • JVC Bluetooth head unit
  • Kicker 12-inch subwoofer
  • Kicker 1000 W amplifier
  • Infinity speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Engine swap because it's much faster and so much more reliable."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

  • Bigger engine swap
  • New interior
  • Better seats

SPONSORS

  • SSworx 

Gino Guillen 1971 Datsun 510 TBGLIVE1