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Open discussions about the early S30 series issues and topics.
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Has any one had any trouble with bad idle or backfiring. I took it to a mechanic and he told me it was the air flow meter. I bought another one and the car is still doing the same thing. I have a hard time starting it and it has momments of running good and momments of it bogging down. Need info if you have ever had this problem. Its a 1978 Datsun 280Z fuel injectes L28 4 speed.
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Thru a conversation I had with Ron Iskenderian at Isky cams I learned that our US motor oils no longer contain zinc di-phosphate. This is a critical component for our engines. Seems the EPA figured the only cars left that needed it were old rust buckets so what the hell. The idea is that ZDP bonds to the metal and when the oil sheers, the ZDP takes the hit instead of the metal. For a solution he recomends General Motors E.O.S. Assembly Lube (GM part #1052367). It can be obtained thru any chevy dealer. He says to use 1.5 can for break in and .5 can every oil change. I called a family friend at GM who works in the Corvette division and he verified Ron's claim. GM st…
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Hello all, As a proud owner of a decently period modified 72 240Z, I am a total stranger to these strange gadgets and wires found on my newly aquired 74 260Z... I am trying to figure out what I can remove, tear out, throw away etc. What's the story on the Mechanical / Electric fuel pump setup? Flat top SU's are clearly a nightmare, but my desire is to simply get it running not to learn the quirks of the carburation setup. I am familiar with the round top SUs, and my Mikuni 44s no problem! Basically any links, diagrams, photos and the like of a stripped down running stock L26 w/ flattops would be awesome. I have already torn out the factory AC unit, with its completely se…
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Could anyone either post a picture or direct me to a link that shows the proper spare tire hold down for a series I z? The one I have I got on e-bay and is not right, either the hold down piece is wrong or the 'T' screw is the wrong size. I cant get it to fit so that the top of the screw is below the deck so the fiber board wont sit down. Any help appreciated. Best, H Houghton
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Why were the 260z and later 280zx intorduced with bonnet vents if the 240z did well (as far as I know there were no overheating problems with stock engines functioning properly) without them? Was it just for style or did L26 and onwards engines produce that much more heat than L24 (can hardly imagine why, but thought I would still ask)? Or was it only introduced for racing homologation purposes?
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If ya live anywhere near the Cali Central Coast, Stop by Solvang and see all the Roadsters! I'll be there with my yellow 2 liter. Say Hello! Look for a big ugly guy, and ask "Are you Vic?" Even if your wrong, they'll point you in the right direction! Can't miss the show, as it takes up most of Downtown! They're predicting 90 Datsun Roadsters! We're having special guests from the SP/SROC of Japan. Got more time? Buy a banquet ticket and raffle tickets. Mike, your on photo approval tomorrow!
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How much power can I get from a L24 engine E88 head. (the most for street you can get) I decided to install pacceseter headers 6 to 2 to 1. Crane XR 3000 ignition system and PS91 E Core coil. The distibutor is a Mallory unilite. Im also looking for a good cam but the stock one for the moment. Read in another post that the crane and the stage III from Motorsport Auto aren´t the best so I need to look for a good one first. The carbs are SU. And the exhaust system is Monza. Thanx:)
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Just curious to know how many of you guys are close to where I live(Co Co County) and if any of you get together or anything like that?
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Well I could probably write this in 3 different forums, but it is all related so I will put it here. Where to start. I had this wonderful idea to replace all of my z-car lights with LED units....as of last month all I had left to do was the instrument lights. Easy enough....went to www.superbrightleds.com and ordered what I needed (7 green BA-7 bulbs). Well, they dont fit into the guages because of the factory green lens (bulbs are taller). So I have to remove the gauges and dissassemble them to facilitate the taller bulbs. No problem, hey while I am at it I will replace/rebuild the HVAC controls, and clean the ducts, and repair some wiring while the heater console…
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Hi. Im new into the Z world but big fan long time ago:classic: . And im looking for ccw wheels that like to order but first I would like to know some info from Z addicts. What is the biggest size of wheels that fits in a stock 240Z? I have eibach progressive springs and tokico iluminas gas strut. Thank You.
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I appologize for my lack of computer skills, but could someone direct me as to how to add thumbnail pics to my posts? I just uploaded some pics to my personal gallery, and the pics ended up on the home page. Hopefully they will make it to my gallery. Thanks, in advance. Dan:stupid:
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hello, i was thinking about selling my z, i uploaded some pics in the member gallery if you would like to check it out, i dunno maybe if i can get something for it at least half or so of when i put in it i mite just let it go, anyone in arizona or near interested? or if not near but willing to come drive over here, just let me know , its a 1972 240 z, it has a new 280z engine and transmission, its a 5spd manual, 11k on the engine and 4 k on the trans, 17' custom made rims, cd player/stero, mtx amp with 2 10's, about 27k invested into as far as just building it, gimmie a message or comment and let me know if your interested
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