European Spec 260z 1978 Would it have a crossover bar and EGR system?

[Oliver Tann]

I own a European Spec 260z registered in 1978, and i am trying to return it to its original spec.

Does anyone know if a EGR system and crossover bar was included with the european spec 260z in 1978, or was this just in the US inorder to meet the emission laws?

Thanks For looking

[Zedrally]

EGR was standard on 78's out here [Oz], cross over bar, do you mean rear sway bar, if so then it was standard equipement as well.

[Oliver Tann]

Actually its the balance bar which connects the two intake manifolds. I am guessing if you have EGR then you will also have this bar. Thanks for the info

[HS30-H]

Hi Oliver,

When you say "European Spec" do you mean UK-market ( RHD ) or LHD continental European market?

You say that you are trying to return your car to original spec, so I presume that you do not currently have the EGR stuff installed?

What's the VIN, and can you provide any other data? If its a UK-market RS30 then the spec details can be very hard to pin down accurately for each individual car. I have seen all sorts of confusing anomalies on these cars.

Cheers,

Alan T.

[Oliver Tann]

Alan,

Yes sorry UK RHD, it currently has weber carbs on it with no EGR, and i have bought a su intake set, including manifold, balance bar/EGR and air box.

But the balance bar and egr system need a lot or work to get running because they have been sealed up by the previous owner.

I will try and get the VIN number tonight

[Zedrally]

I think that the bar is actually called the Balance Tube, might be wrong but it's not life threatening.

I gather you will be restoring it with top carb's. There is a good thread on them on this site. Work carefully and you will have a responsive motor.

Good Luck MOM