1965 Nissan Silvia CSP311

[Gregs672000]

I think Nissan did a pretty good job matching gears and final drives to the characteristics of the engine with the U20/5speed, though I do prefer it with the 3.9. As I recall, 70mph was 3200rpms in 5th with the 3.7, 3400-3500 with the 3.9. That puts it right on the cam to not make it sluggish even in top gear when you want to accelerate on the open road.

[Alvin]

Spent some time driving the Silvia this weekend. Excited to share its new upgrade with you on zcarblog.com!

[Alvin]

Rick's Silvia got a set of Bilstein shocks from JT at Datsun Restoration Products. The ride was transformed, just as we have experienced with our roadsters!

Enjoy my report:
https://www.zcarblog.com/2023/08/11/per ... via-2.html





I had so much fun ripping this RHD gem through my favorite local road. Now it just needs som sticky, vintage rubber to take advantage of the new Bilsteins!

[Gregs672000]

Just such a cool looking little car. Like the Roadster, I never get tired of looking at it.

[nismou20]

Always loved that design, have you ever noticed how similar the Silvia and Lancia Fulvia are? Almost like one copied the other and both names end in ia. Hmm.

[Gregs672000]

These cars just say "come play with me!"