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Thinking about swapping parts from another model Zcar?

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Better automatic

April 9, 2002 by Dan
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I have a 72 with a three speed auto. Now i only bought it because it was a steal and in really good west coast condition. I had planned to convert to a later model 5 speed and 3.90 rear end. However since i am spending much of my allowance on all new urethane, shocks, struts and so on i'm thinking of leaving this one auto( i'm going to buy a second 240 with manual after i move) and using it as a street drag racer to kill my mortal enemy the Honda Civic. So can i use a later model auto trans with a better rear end to give me more off the line torque. Also is there a good after market race shifter that can be mounted to the 240 center console (and trans) with out too much t…

Last reply by jcdozier, April 9, 2002
240 diamond vinyl interior into a 78 280Z ??

April 7, 2002 by mar2c
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i have a 78 280, and am interested in installing one of the diamond pattern vinyl interiors from the old 240s. i've always liked this pattern, not to mention that the guy who owned my Z before me did a shitty job of attempting to recarpet the interior. should these vinyl patterns fit in my car ? i know that alot of the old 240/260/280 parts are pretty much interchangable. just want to make sure that the vinyl will work before i remove a set from a 240, tear my car apart, and try to install in mine. thanx for the advice.

Last reply by 2ManyZs, April 7, 2002
Brakes

April 1, 2002 by gspot
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Picked up an ITS 240Z. Interested in converting to EP within SCCA regs. Rules allow ZX vented brakes on front and disc brakes for the back with rotors that are no larger than the front rotors made from ferrous material. Anybody swapped out the ZX front brakes on the front? What all is involved? How about options for the back. TIA

Last reply by gspot, April 1, 2002
Tight steering

March 18, 2002 by Akir-ra
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'Sup folks..I'm here to pick our collective brain again..What might be the major reason for the steering being so tight in my 74 260z..And how might I loosen it up a bit...Keep in mind that I haven't driven many sports cars and my might just be acting like a wimp..does it make sense to be looking for some sort of power assist kit..Once again I might be wimping..But does a kit like that even exist.. Thanks in advance Ak

Last reply by jcdozier, March 18, 2002
260z w L28

March 17, 2002 by Akir-ra
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Whats the consensus on the best trasmission or gear box to convert a an L28 into a 260z.. My attempt is to get a much smoother gear ratio...Right now the throws are short enough but it doesn't have that butter smooth feeling that I'm looking for..Any ideas..? Should I do a transmission rebuild or look for an aftermarket gearbox.. Ra

Last reply by Akir-ra, March 17, 2002
Swapping dash and seats

March 14, 2002 by Framework
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By chance does a 260z dashboard fit in a 240z? Along with seats?

Last reply by 2ManyZs, March 14, 2002
L26 with 71-72 SU Carbs

March 11, 2002 by Framework
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Hi, I just got started on my first ever Z car, unfortunety it doesn't run for beans... yet. I was wondering though, would the carbs from a 71-72 240z run better on the L26 then it's stock carbs? I've got a 260z I'm swapping parts out of into a 240z. Is there a difference in the intake manifolds for the 240z and the 260z? I think I have the earlier model 260z if that makes a difference. Which would be best for power on the L26? I understand there is more displacement on the L26 but is it significantly heavier the the L24? I'm hoping to bring some life back to this L26 since it hasn't run in 10 years or so, and I figured changing out the carbs might be one of the thi…

Last reply by Royce, March 11, 2002
L26 with 71-72 SU Carbs

March 11, 2002 by Framework
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Hi, I just got started on my first ever Z car, unfortunety it doesn't run for beans... yet. I was wondering though, would the carbs from a 71-72 240z run better on the L26 then it's stock carbs? I've got a 260z I'm swapping parts out of into a 240z. Is there a difference in the intake manifolds for the 240z and the 260z? I think I have the earlier model 260z if that makes a difference. Which would be best for power on the L26? I understand there is more displacement on the L26 but is it significantly heavier the the L24? I'm hoping to bring some life back to this L26 since it hasn't run in 10 years or so, and I figured changing out the carbs might be one of the thi…

Last reply by AxtellZ, March 11, 2002
Newbie questions, please help!

February 15, 2002 by DrumCzar
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Hi, I'm new to this board, and I've got a few questions (sorry if this is long!). I ran a couple of searches and found a few answers so far, but now I'd like to know: I have a '73 240z that needs a new clutch, I'd like to have a 5 speed tranny for better fuel economy, and I have a parts 280z. Is it worth attemting to swap? I know the 4 speed in the 240z is fine, but I'm not sure how the 280's 5 speed is, and my car is at the trans. shop now waiting for my decision. If you need more info please let me know! I guess what I'm asking is if it's even worth bothering changing the tranny (I've heard that the ZX trans. were the first 'real' 5 speeds), and what would be invl…

Last reply by redneck240z1, March 10, 2002
Z parts swapping

January 25, 2002 by Makenai V8Z
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Just wanted to know if body parts for my 240Z; like the fenders, hood, and rear hatch can be swapped from 260Zs or 280Zs? Looks like the only difference are the emblems and the doors for 2 + 2 Zs. Just wanted an experienced Z person to either confirm or set me straight on what parts from a 260Z or 280Z can be swapped onto my 240Z. Thanks.

Last reply by Royce, February 12, 2002
Are all 240 manifolds created equal?

February 2, 2002 by EricB
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I was surfing some fellow 240Z owner's rides on the net, and found a couple that mentionned explicitly that they were using N36 manifolds with their original SUs. What's the big deal? Do these flow better? Thanks and Good Morning too BTW, -e

Last reply by EricB, February 4, 2002
L28, -w- carbs and so on (help!)

April 26, 2000 by Phacade
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I, has my friends say, have the Z bug. I've had eight. Unfortunatly I know less about them than I'd like. My latest is a 1973 240z. It was purchased and then drove over 100 miles home. It ran little after that. After messing with it over and over again the decision was made to put a new engine in it. I have a wrecked 1981 280ZX in my driveway. So I pulled the L28, with P79 heads on it and cleaned off all the fuel injection crap. My plan is to rebuild it with the carbs on my 240z. Now the gentleman I bought the 240z from put double Webers on it. As these carbs seem to be in good working order I am going to reuse them. In addition I want to replace the 240z 4-speed with the…

Last reply by Royce, January 24, 2002