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Please help me out a little here. I'm working on an engine build and trying to get everything together that I will need. I have the main engine covered (block, head, internals, gaskets, etc) I think. FYI, working on a stroker if this info is important. Additionally I will need the external components and have created this list, please let me know if anything is missing: '79 Mazda RX7 OEM electric Fuel Pump Turbo Z Car Oil Pump Water Pump Alternator some ignition system but not sure which (suggestions?) New clutch (probably a Centerforce) Now while the engine is out I have also compiled this list of things to do from another thread here (I'm also swapping the tranny …
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Hi,I'm on my 4th 280zx and have looked over dozens more. I have come to the conclusion that somewhere around 140K miles the last exhaust bolt by the firewall breaks off. Rencently I found a '83 280zx with only 71K miles and it is also missing that last bolt. Maybe its not a mileage thing and more of a year thing. I think it has to be a heat problem and that mileage has something to do with it. But this Z with 71K seems to early, and yes I beleive the mileage is correct, many things point to its accuracy. Does anyone have the true reason why all these bolts are missing. Thanks, Bill
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I have a Web Cam, grind #91. It has .450" lift. I have it in a rebuilt 3.0 block with a ported 90A head. It is running 9.0 compression. Lots of vtp clearance. The cam timing sheet states that I should run it 4` advanced. I am wondering about that setting? I called WEB and they said it was OK to retard the cam a bit to get a little more top end. I dialed it in with 2 1/2` of advance. I am thinking I need a bit more top end power because this 3.0 engine will have all kinds of low end torque. I thought I needed a bit more power at the top end. Am I doing the right thing here? Or, should I set it at 4 1/2` (close as I can get it) advance and go with the bottom end power? It …
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wondering if any one can tell me the length of a 280zx turbo driveshaft or any cv driveshaft fitted to a 240z with r200 have bought r200 lsd with cv shafts still in diff but cut off half way to hub been told can get new ends and shaft made just need over all length if i go this way wont need adaptor on diff side just need to find a cv end that will fitt to hub Thanks Mick
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I have an L28 which has recently been rebuilt (1000klicks ago) and have noticed lately that the oil pressure gauge is showing lower than where it normally resides on the gauge when the motor was first installed. It is just reading about 1/4 on the standard oil pressure gauge which has made me check the oil on several occassions. This is fine and the oil is only 400k's old and I am running a 20-50W Pennzoil. I suppose what I am looking for are any hints that there is nothing seriously wrong inside. Thanks Biker
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Please forgive any errors made in posting this, as this is my first attempt at a new thread. I am restoring my 1/71 series 1 to original, and, although my car was dealer delivered without the shroud, I do have dealer installed York A/C. I have a metal shroud and need to paint it the correct black,. ie, matt, semi, or gloss black. Anyone know the correct color? The radiator, I am assuming from factory pictures, is gloss black. Thanks, and I hope to be more of a hands on participant on this terrific sight. There are many knowledgable people here, and the bias is to maintaining the classic 240. Dan 1/71 240z hls30-20419 IZCC# 12324
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Hey, I'm wondering if the number of output shaft splines on the differential of an R200 is the same as on the Nissan S13 (early 240sx). Because if so, you could theoretically swap an aftermarket LSD for an S13 (which are really popular installs) into an old Z diff case. Anyone know how many splines are on the shaft by any chance?
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Hi people i am after an <b>A GRIND</b> camshaft for a 240z prefer someone from Australia to have one. By that i mean the camshaft with <b>A</b> stamped on the end of it and generally were from the 240z type engine heads. If anyone in Australia has one please let me know.
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i need to know what parts i need to get to a trany swap in my 83 280zx its an auto and im want to change it to a 5 spd what parts do i need to get from the clutch pedal to the gear shift
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ok so heres a thought. take the stock 280Z manifold, slice it in half right before the injectors, at a 90degree angle. now, take the maxima diseal inake, and slice the runners off those at both ends, so you just end up with straight pipes. now weld them onto the injector units that you cut off from the 280Z manifold. boom, youve got long runners with injector bungs at the end that bolts right up to the head. now for the pleum..... the diseal manifold is in two parts: runners and pleum. take the pleum off. build a flange and weld it to the end of the new runners you built, once again welding at a 90degree angle. then, drill bolt holes for the diseal pleum, and bolt it up…
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I'm after a set of L14 rods for my stroker combo but I also have a couple of questions? Listed below is a set of rod lengths quoted from member Alan Pugh in another thread I could not reply to that thread as it's part of the old classifieds system. My question is if the L16 rods are the same length as the L14 rods then why do people go for the L14 is it the type of piston you can connect to it? I think the L14 uses 8mm bolts and the L16 uses 9mm from what I've been reading can anyone clarify this? L24 L20A L16 rods should be easy to come by so im wondering what the advantage of a L14 rod would be. BTW I'll be using custom forged pistons in my application.
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Hi Friends, I installed A few weeks ago a set of polyurethane mustache bar bushings. But after this, the noise of the diff-gears increased so much , that I don't like driving with closed windows anymore. Many people her did the same, but am I the only one with with this complains ? I'm sure that there is no metall connection what can transmit the noise. And the diff is o.k too. Thanks in advance Rainer
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