Engine & Drivetrain

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   Extractors for Datsun 240K on a 260Z?

   March 21, 2003 by Murph

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   Will extractors for a datsun 240K fit onto a 260Z's L26? Just met this guy tonight that has some brand new extractors for a 240K that are just sittin there taking up space, so he said he'll sell em for $150. Sounds like a bargain to me...if they'll fit.?

   

   Last reply by Murph, March 22, 2003
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   Engine and Tranny Weight

   March 21, 2003 by thinkmonkey

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   I'm shipping my engine and tranny so I was wondering if anyone knew the weights of either? The engine is a carbureted L28, and the tranny is a 280zx 5 speed. Rough estimates would be alright too, thanks. -David

   

   Last reply by Mudge, March 21, 2003
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   no low end power? 1 2

   March 14, 2003 by z_boi

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   :disappoin I have a stock 78 280. when i drive the car, it feels arse if i dont have much low end power. It seems like the powerband doesnt really kik in until about above 1500rpms, and its even worst when tryin to pull up hill. if im in any other gear besides 1st, i have to be at least at 2000rpms or higher (depending on the steepness of the hill) to get up with out my rpms droping. Is this normal? Is there anything i can do to fix it? Thanks guys!

   

   Last reply by Mudge, March 21, 2003
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   Where to get a cam from? 1 2

   March 17, 2003 by Ed

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   Just curious, I'm getting ready to buy an aftermarket cam. Mostly for street but definately modified. What would you suggest? And where can I get it. So far my options are Motorsports or V.B.

   

   Last reply by 2ManyZs, March 20, 2003
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   water spitting from exhaust good?

   March 19, 2003 by ardKore

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   ok, so a friend of mine told me that he read somewhere/someone told him that when water spits out your exhaust when you rev, that your engine is healthy. now, today i revved my car up and dust came out, kinda brownish. is this because its old (72)? or is this indicative of a certain condition?

   

   Last reply by TKR514, March 20, 2003
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   Make a rust file for new Z anthousiast

   March 8, 2003 by Bpaccaud

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   why not made a rust file with our different experience, photos before an after treatement, i think it will be a big help for the new anthousiast of this marvelous car, because it's difficult to learn where to inspect the car, and where are the sensitive area, where proscribe rust to be sure to do a good deal. Give me your opinion and how can we do this file?

   

   Last reply by 24OZ, March 19, 2003
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   HKS exhaust on 280ZX 2+2

   March 19, 2003 by 280steveX

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   i went to a local shop & they found HKS makes an exhaust for the 280ZX, but it doesn't specify whether it's for the coupe or 2+2. i read thru the Victoria-British catalog & they mention an "adaptor pipe." is this the difference between the 2 cars? i know any exhaust shop can fab the right size pipe, just wanna know if i gotta tell the shop to do this, or will HKS add it?.

   

   Last reply by 280steveX, March 19, 2003
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   LOTS of smoke!

   March 17, 2003 by JEFF

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   Here is the scoop - Fresh hone and rings in .030 over flat top pistons in the L24. laped the valves on the N47 and assembeled with new gaskets.(cylinder compression is at 180 psi across all 6 cylinders) I have the fuel injection for the '78 head all figured out. Last night i started it up. Started up on the first piston to the top- i was excited!!! After timing it - i let it run about 8-10 min. to clear the cylinders of the assembly oil and seat the rings alittle. I shut it off to have a celibration ciggerette. I have oil dripping out of the header - I ran it some more - Dripped alot more - ran it some more - dripped more - after about 1 hour of the smokie shop i decided …

   

   Last reply by dozer171, March 19, 2003
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    Where to get head work done

    March 16, 2003 by SHOTIME

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    After taking my head apart I found a ton of carbon built up and it still has the broze seats and guides. Is there any shop you would recommend to send it to for the head work? I really don't want to trust it to a shop not familiar with the engine. I saw MSA sells rebuilt heads for $460 or something. Would it be worth just buying one of those?

    

    Last reply by SHOTIME, March 18, 2003
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    N47 on L24 needs help

    March 17, 2003 by JEFF

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    Here is the scoop - Fresh hone and rings in .030 over flat top pistons in the L24. laped the valves on the N47 and assembeled with new gaskets.(cylinder compression is at 180 psi across all 6 cylinders) I have the fuel injection for the '78 head all figured out. Last night i started it up. Started up on the first piston to the top- i was excited!!! After timing it - i let it run about 8-10 min. to clear the cylinders of the assembly oil and seat the rings alittle. I shut it off to have a celibration ciggerette. I have oil dripping out of the header - I ran it some more - Dripped alot more - ran it some more - dripped more - after about 1 hour of the smokie shop i decided …

    

    Last reply by JEFF, March 17, 2003
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    Will this work? 1 2

    March 15, 2003 by frankensteinZ

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    Hey does anybody know if headers for a 74 260z datsun will fit on a N47 head from a 78 280z. Thanks Frankenstein Z

    

    Last reply by Mudge, March 16, 2003
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    a little leak

    March 14, 2003 by frankensteinZ

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    Hey I checked out my spark plugs yesterday and saw that the # 5 spark plug is leaking oil around where the spark plug goes into the block what is this a sign of? Frankenstein Z

    

    Last reply by frankensteinZ, March 16, 2003