Parts Swapping

I have a 77 280z coupe an I am looking to swap the 77 bumpers out to the 240z bumpers. What all do I need to do this? I am wanting tthe bumpers flush with the car to give it a more cleaner look. I am also wanting to know what is these override guard bars you see for sale on the 240z bumpers what do they do an will they fit a 280z with 240z bumper with no problem?

Would this bumper work with the right brackets on '77 280?[ATTACH=CONFIG]53129[/ATTACH It's off a 240.

Has anyone tried this? couldn't find any threads on it.

Would a hose that runs from calipers to hardline on brakes work from the slave cylinder to that hardline? Mine is rotten and I can get a single brake line from rockauto super cheap. They look the same to me. Thanks.

Hi all. I have a 280z with a FS5W71A but the 5th gear is just about stuffed. Its whinning a bit to much for my liking and if I am going to change it I would like to upgrade to the FS5W71C I live in the Netherlands and found someone here with a FS5W71C from a 300ZX 1985. Most people talk about swapping the 240SX tranny and modifying the bellhousing on the "A" to clear the cluster gear, the larger bearing and one fork selector rod bore also needs reeming. No one talks about doing this with a 300ZX tranny. Is there a reason for this, maybe ratios or some other alteration in the 300ZX preventing the swap? Any advise would be greatfull before I take the plung.

When I purchased my '72 240z, the previous owner included a NOS Jidosha Kiki fuel pump which wasn't hooked up. It looks brand new and I'm thinking of swapping over from mechanical to an electric fuel pump. Is it worth me hooking this thing up or should I just but a new universal pump? It says unit number 379-00160, Transistor Fuel Pump on the label. I'm curious if anyone has information on this pump, suchas whats it from, how many PSI will it deliver, etc. If a newer electronic pump will be more reliable, I may have to put this one up on the classifieds. Any idea what these things go for? Thanks!

Hi, If you have one or can suggest where I can purchase one it would be appreciated. Assuming it is the same as the passenger's door, it has 4 coils. Thanks, George

I have a 12/71 240Z. The shifter that came out of it is straight with threads on both ends. After looking at many threads, can that be right? I have the opportunity to cut my tunnel now. I'm putting in a f54 block,83 close ratio 5 speed. After reading many threads, I don't know what will work.(shifter hitting tunnel, console). I read where I can use 240 shifter without cutting tunnel. Which brings me back to the first question about my straight shifter. Any info or help? Thank you very much, TimsZ

I swapped my 74 260z auto over to a manual. Once completed It wont crank over, Starter was tested good and fires the car right up when 12v is applied to small terminal. I have 12v coming thru the splice where the neutral safety is bypassed. I only have 4v to the small terminal. It started fine when the auto was in it, my question is there anything else that needs bypassed for the swap or does anyone have a wiring diagram?

I'm doing a thorough refurb of my '72 z and one of the important goals is to reduce cabin noise. Therefore, I'm considering replacing the 6-2-1 headers on my 3.2l street motor with an N33 exhaust manifold I had on a previous engine. The N33 manifold was recommended to me on the early '80's as an alternative to headers by Frank Leary (Frogline Racing). He said the N33 flowed well, is quieter than headers, and that it was designed to help compensate for performance losses due to stricter '73 emission standards. I still have the drawing somewhere that he drew to describe it to me. Anyhow, I wanted to get your feedback on this idea. Link to E30 and N33 manifold photos, if yo…

Since expansion valves for the zx are easier to find than the long extinct s30 expansion valves, yes i have 3 brand new ones,has anyone tried swapping out the evaporators? They look very similar in shape and i already have a 79zx high pressure line and dryer on my s30.

Could someone tell me the difference( different switches,etc.) between a 71 thermostat housing and a later 81ZX housing. I've looked, I really can't find any info. I see the 71 has 2 bolts to hold coolant outlet on. ZX has 3. Thank you very much.