72 240z just purchased

[gordo]

Hi,

I just bought a 72 240z, second owner 112,000 miles. No dash cracks! This car is in great shape, all original. I would like to increase performance. Where should I start? Where is the best place to purchase parts? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Gordon

[jmark]

Mind if I ask how much? Any rust?

[texasz]

First welcome to the site!

Second, tell us more about your car and post some pix in the gallery.

Third, browse this site, search for your questions, you will find an amazing amount of information here! If you are unable to locate the answer to your question(s) the post them and we will help.

There are lists of places to buy parts in many threads on this site already, just do a quick search.

[beandip]

Hi,

I just bought a 72 240z, second owner 112,000 miles. No dash cracks! This car is in great shape, all original. I would like to increase performance. Where should I start? Where is the best place to purchase parts? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Gordon

Gordon, you are singing a song that has been heard a thousand times here. First of all , wilcome to the club and congrats on the ''new'' 240 . I would recommend that you drive the car for a while before you start tearing into it. As the saying goes '' enjoy the ride '' . If your engine is in good running order for now just maintain it. Change all the fluids , and check things like the rubber brake lines that connect form the metal lines to each wheel. Look for signs of cracking , look at the front brake pads for wear. In short evaluate the different systimes. One thing that will increase your performance some would be to change the diff gearing to a lower ratio. If you have a manual tranny , find a diff from a automatic it is a lower gear ratio and it will give more power off the line. To start altering the engine gets involved and costs bucks. Only you know how deep your pockets are. Headers and larger piping will make more noise but not much power unless you add a Cam and headwork. As well as ignition. Cams are cheep , it's the rest of the valve train that must be replaced when you install a new cam that runs up the cost. I hope this info is of value to you , most likely not what you want to hear . Sorry . My 2c Gary :paranoid:

[gordo]

Hey guys,

Wow! Thanks for the quick response to my questions. I am going to just drive for a while before getting into modifications.

More on the car.. I have the original bill of sale and window sticker, all receipts of anything ever done to it. It makes a nice little history. I will try to post pics soon. Car is orange with white interior and after market rims, some honeycomb American Racing rims. Everything inside is perfect. Clock does not work, neither does temp gauge. It has scheel mann seats, I am going to put the original ones back in. Car runs well, a little cold natured, a few rattles here and there, but overall very well. I get lots of attention in town and down at the beach.

As for after market parts, ignition, header, etc, is there one company that is better than others to purchase these things.? Thanks again,

Gordon

[Alex 240Z]

Good Luck !!!! Enjoy the Ride !!!!!! Like to see pictures !!!!!

[beandip]

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As for after market parts, ignition, header, etc, is there one company that is better than others to purchase these things.? Thanks again,

Gordon

First I would opt for the ignition, there are options and Motorsport is a sorce . I found my ignition at a bonyard , a '79ZX dist with coil and bradket. If you go this route be sure to get the whole dist the mount that connects to the block as well as the dist. The 240 part will not work. The ZX coil is connected to 12v so the ballest resister must be removed, and the two wires connected . When you find the dist look on the side of it there is a small box about the sixe of a book of matches . It must be marked 12 80 . '79 & '80ZX had this module. the later ones have a different module but the same dist. Do a surch on how to connect the wires . It is a simple up grade and well worth the $ and effort. GAry

[Ricklandia]

... and check things like the rubber brake lines that connect form the metal lines to each wheel.

Sorry to jump in here... I'm at the same stage with mine. Are these lines available at local parts stores or are they "special" items? Cruising through the VB catalog, they were unavailable. Gonna hit the local auto parts store tomorrow, but my success with them in the past has been limited.

[Fun_in_my_z]

Try napa or autozone for the brake lines.

Nice to see so many new member here welcome abourd

[hls30.com]

Go on and upgrade to braided stainless-and forget about the lines-except for the "better pedal" they give!

Will

[mlc240z]

Welcome aboard!

I am relatively new to this site also, and I can tell you that you won't find a nicer bunch of guys than the people on this site. You don't find the BS you get on other sites, VERY helpful and Zsavvy. Most have 'been there and done that' so search the forums and you'll probably find your questions have already been answered.

A good source for the braided lines is MSA.

http://www.zcarparts.com/

All 4 for $70, about $65 for stock rubber at NAPA.

Changed ignition to Pertronix internals and coil to keep stock distributor (very pleased) but the ZX upgrade is also a great option.

Good luck with your new 'baby'.

Bart