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July 4, 2002 by nanook
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i just inherited the family zcar. its a seventy seven 2+2. I learned to drive in this car and want to restore it. I'm looking for info on cost and availability of parts. Are there places to purchase remanufactured parts such as interior (seat covers,door panels, carpets,etc) Are zcar's worth the time and money to restore? Does anyone have a name of a good motor man in the sacramento area? I'd apreciate any info i can get. thanks!

Last reply by jcdozier, July 5, 2002
for all interested PA Z Car Expo

July 5, 2002 by ZmeFly
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as usual hosted by the White Rose Z Club in Pa. August 9-10, 2002 (Friday-Saturday): 2002 Z-Expo will be held on August 9-10, 2002 at the Holiday Inn Holidome adjacent to the West Manchester Mall in York, PA. Judged car show. Registration will be posted at www.thecsg.net/whiterose here is the link to the registration for if anyone is interested. http://www.thecomputersolutions.com/whiterose/upcomingevents.html

Last reply by ZmeFly, July 5, 2002
240z Efi

July 1, 2002 by Anti-Rice
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Ok heres the Deal. I had a 82' 280ZX until some lady hit me and destroyed my car. Luckily for me the engine remained intact so I looked around and found a rust free 73' 240Z to put that motor in. I have made a few mods to that motor including a turbo head and injectors for better compression. Anyway I get it into the 240 and the injectors don't want to spit. I've tried everything I can think of (including talking to a buddy who is a Z Mechanic, and replacing the computer) but nothing seems to work. I am about to put a set of webers on but i really would like to get this EFI to work because when i had it dialed in right on the 280zx i was makin about 310HP. Any help is ap…

Last reply by Rob, July 5, 2002
FYI Car and Driver test the 350Z

July 5, 2002 by guy_geo
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Well, form what i red, they were quite impressed with the pas de danse of the car... Loks like it knows how to dance and quite well indeed! In kiosk right now !

Last reply by guy_geo, July 5, 2002
260z is it a good car? 1 2

July 3, 2002 by patmsb
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Hi, I have a opertunity to purchase a 1974 Nissan / Datson 260z 2 - door in excellent condition. Is there a downside to this version of the z? I heard some talk about the carbs used with this engine limits the horse power plus they don't really work well. Is this true? Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

Last reply by patmsb, July 4, 2002
How rev-happy are Zs?

July 1, 2002 by Alfadog
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I'm feeling that something is amiss with my 240z as in normal driving I feel as though at about 2000rpm I should change gear. Is this normal ? Also, I've revved her pretty hard but it's quite hard to get up to 6000 and I've only ever been there once - let alone anything higher. It just doesn't *feel* good for the car if you know what I mean. Also, at those high revs it feels like the car runs out of puff... How would you describe the *feel* of a Z at the different rpms ?

Last reply by halz, July 4, 2002
fuel tank and evap. questions

July 3, 2002 by beandip
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When I fill the tank in my '73 I get fumes inside ,and I know that this is not an unusual thing in Z-cars. What my question is . Has anyone eliminated the maze of hoses that go to the evap, tank and caped them off and vented the cap?? I dont need to worry about emissions, and have driven cars for years that were vented in this way with no problem. I read once that if this is done that you will or might, have air pockets in the tank ,and I find this hard to believe. But dont know for sure because I havent tried it. It just seemed to me that it would be a simple solution to a smelly problem. It seems like a design flaw big time ,venting the fueltank inside the passanger com…

Last reply by classic240z, July 4, 2002
Is there any sound files of the 240 or 260z?

July 3, 2002 by patmsb
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If anyone knows where there's any files at please let me know. I just wanted to hear this car run, can't wait unitill monday when I'll go check out the real thing. Datsun 260z in mint condition and it's original. Smog exempt next year, cool! Bye, bye smog crap on the engine.

Last reply by patmsb, July 3, 2002
Sound (again) 1 2

April 9, 2002 by Alfadog
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Well, I finally got myself a stereo for my Z, and I think it's a nice deal for $270 US. Thought I'd share it with you in case anyone is interested...

Last reply by Ivan, July 3, 2002
Shops in AZ.

July 2, 2002 by 1wildzer
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Does any one know of a shop in Arizona that is know to work on Z's. I'm driving out there from california tonight and if anything happens to my baby I would like to get her fixed. Thanks

Last reply by 1wildzer, July 2, 2002
clutch slipping

June 28, 2002 by technogon
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Just replaced clutch in 72 Z. Still slipping. Readjusted master cyl rod and slave rod. Has small amount of freeplay when released. So linkage is OK. Old clutch was smoked due to improper master cyl rod adjustment not allowing fluid return. Slips most in 5th (5 spd added long ago). Holds in 1st and 2nd. Common problem? Do I need a better pressure plate? Recommend? Motor is stock 72.

Last reply by halz, July 2, 2002
73 Gas Tank

June 29, 2002 by driftmunky
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I need a new gas tank as mine is really rusty and i am able to get my hands on one from a 73 240Z. I want to know if it will fit in my 71 240Z... Anyone?

Last reply by 2ManyZs, July 1, 2002