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   Octane/lead sub

   October 29, 2002 by Guest 12manyz

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   I have looked at some past posts regarding octane and the use of lead sub. Seems to be a variety of opinion. I am looking for a general all purpose answer. My car is a '72 with an L24 engine stock with original valve seats, etc. Am I safest in using the highest octane rated gas - 91 or 92 - and lead substitute? I love the car and would like to improve the performance a bit. I am not interested in jackrabbit starts, racing, or high end speed. What I do like is the acceleration in 4th at around 60 mph. At the risk of sounding naive or lacking knowledge in such things, is there a simple way to increase that acceleration?

   

   Last reply by smg1404, October 29, 2002
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   Windshield Wiper 1 2

   October 26, 2002 by Alfadog

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   I dislike my painted black windshield wipers so I am thinking about stripping the paint back so they're stainless (?) steel again. My problem is, how do I do it! Theyre so intricate that I think the only way to get all the paint off is if I could soak them in some sort of acid which would just strip the paint right off. Does such a liquid exist? Also, the whole thing is black. Originally, was it all unpainted or was the bit which attaches to the blade painted black? Basically, what should it look like? Thanks for your time!

   

   Last reply by Alfadog, October 29, 2002
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   New Z car owner

   October 24, 2002 by Fangio

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   Hey, everyone. I've had my 1973 240Z for about one week now and have some basic questions. The windshield washer fluid sprayer is not working. I think I need a new pump. Where do you guys get parts for your car? Where can I get a repair manual? I have the original wheels with the old-fashioned hubcaps. I immediately lost one of the hubcaps during a vigorous drive. Where can I get another one? Thanks!

   

   Last reply by XYZ, October 27, 2002
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   280Z 1980 value?

   October 25, 2002 by gabbyjrw20@cs.c

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   I have a buddy wanting to sell me a 280ZX, T-top, new Silver Paint, (Rebuilt)500 miles on 6 cyl eng., needs new upholstry. 1980 one owner. Can anyone give me feed back on what might be a fair price for the car? I've tried to find in Classic listings and cant find a thing. Rodger Walker

   

   Last reply by Phacade, October 26, 2002
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   "restoring" original invoice....

   October 25, 2002 by EricB

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   Hi all, A bit of a random question I know but perhaps somebody's got a clue? With my 1973, when I purchased it, I received just about all receipts since it was bought including the original invoice from Universal City Datsun along with the salesperson's business card... But cooler still is that also included is what I figure to be the original Nissan shipping record of when the Z left Japan and was sent to the USA for sale.... My weird/random question is that even though both of these items are neatly packaged away in an envelope in a hanging folder in a filing cabinet in the garage, and so far away from the sun, the ink is still fading on them. The shipping invoice is th…

   

   Last reply by hmsports, October 25, 2002
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   speed mater cable gear

   October 24, 2002 by mykazuo

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   I have problem speed mater turbo 350 tran number of teeth 25 and I went parts shop get new 22 tooth gear(most high number they have) mater show 20mlcome out 40ml so I need high number tooth Like 27-28 25 was 20% mistake Where I can get Gear

   

   Last reply by mykazuo, October 24, 2002
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   eBay item 1870039803

   October 20, 2002 by ZwolleY

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   Check out this nice '72 on eBay. Excellent car for someone to start with.

   

   Last reply by mperdue, October 21, 2002
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   Nisson Decal

   October 6, 2002 by Al Squillante

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   The decal in the Engine compartment for my1970 Z was painted over. Is the information on this decal hard stamped? Iwant to remove the paint but I dont want to destroy the details.

   

   Last reply by 2ManyZs, October 7, 2002
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    Good Tips For Storage

    October 1, 2002 by guy_geo

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    I didi find this on the web, it's about Porsche but might apply to some of us! Happy reading, it's interesting! http://www.porschenet.com/winter.html

    

    Last reply by guy_geo, October 1, 2002
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    What year is my Tranny??

    September 29, 2002 by mmagnus

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    I have my Tranny out of my 70 Z and need to know what year it came from. I bought the car with a 5 speed transmission which wasnt offered in 1970. I am now rebuilding the transmission and what to get clutch parts for it but dont know what year it is from. Is there a way of knowing by casting numbers? Thanks

    

    Last reply by mmagnus, September 30, 2002
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    speed cameras 1 2

    August 28, 2002 by halz

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    Mike mentioned Autralia's use of speed cameras in another post...don't get me started. They are termed "revenue raisers" nowadays and most state governments plan their yearly budgets to include a healthy few million $$ from these devices. Interestingly, the powers that be contnue to quote statistics ad-nauseum about how the cameras have reduced the accident rate. As we who have befallen the speed cameras can tell them, the cameras only give an accurate picture on straight, flat, wide, open roads in good lighting conditions when there is only a single car in view. In other words, positive identifications of a car exceeding the speed limit can only be made in ideal (read…

    

    Last reply by Mike, September 22, 2002
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    Cost of Z restoration

    September 18, 2002 by hawaiiankine

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    Alohas all, Just wanted to ask what seems to be the average overall cost of restoring a Z to decent daily driver condition. I know it depends on what the starting condition of the car is, but let us just say its your average Z that's seen better days. I'm a VW guy right now, but I'm thinking about getting into Z cars and just want a ballpark figure of what I COULD spend. mahalos, Joel

    

    Last reply by laffeaux, September 20, 2002