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This Junkyard Datsun 240Z Now Has a Doge Viper V10 Engine

7 April 2026, 6:33 am

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This Junkyard Datsun 240Z Now Has a Doge Viper V10 Engine
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This Junkyard Datsun 240Z Now Has a Doge Viper V10 Engine
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Summary: Brad Builds transformed a rusted 1969 Datsun 240Z from a junkyard into a SEMA 2026 show car in just 60 days, installing a Dodge Viper V10 engine producing approximately 480-500 horsepower. The custom build features a bespoke wide body kit, 3D-printed headlights, and custom headers, with the engine fitted and started merely three days before the show.

Brands mentioned: Datsun, Dodge, Hoonigan

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